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Pallaw Kumar joins prestigious Indian Express Group
Mumbai: The Indian Express Group has appointed Pallaw Kumar in a key role in the online division. In his new role, Pallaw will primarily be responsible for special projects, brand solutions, and strategic partnerships for the group’s bouquet of online brands.
Graduated in International Business & Marketing, Pallaw brings with him 11 years of rich experience in brand & marketing management of leading electronic & print media brands.
Known for his in-depth research, detailed analysis and perfect planning, Pallaw is an expert in strategic campaigning. He has conceived and developed 360° campaigns and content strategies for the brands such as ZEE News, Outlook, Amar Ujala, UNICEF, etc.
Prior to joining The Indian Express, he has been associated with Outlook Group as Assistant Vice President – Brand & Marketing. The national campaigns, ‘Outlook Poshan 2.0’ and ‘Outlook Speakout’ were particularly commendable during his tenure.
During his tenure at ZEE Media, the success of the brand campaign, ‘Aaj Aapne ZEE News Dekha Kya?’ led ZEE News becoming No.1 National News Channel. In his numerous brand campaigns, ‘ZEE News Ab Desh Ke Kone Kone Tak’ and ‘Yes To India’ are particularly noteworthy. Abby Award winning campaign ‘The Misunderstood Scoreboard’, held simultaneously in India and Pakistan, set new benchmarks in outdoor innovations. He has also been instrumental in launching several national and regional channels of Zee Media Group. Pallaw has also been part of the Abby Award winning brand campaign ‘Beti Hi Bachayegi’ during his stint at ‘Amar Ujala’.
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Rising Bharat Summit 2026 spotlights India’s global ascent
PM Modi keynotes two-day event with ministers, diplomats and icons in New Delhi.
MUMBAI: India didn’t just host a summit, it threw a coming-out party for a nation ready to own the global stage. The News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, held on 27–28 February in New Delhi, emerged as a high-octane platform for ideas, vision and strategic dialogue, uniting national leadership, global policymakers, industry titans, defence strategists and cultural icons under the theme “Strength Within”.
Prime minister Narendra Modi set the tone with a keynote that framed India’s resurgence as a reclaiming of lost potential built over generations. “In previous industrial revolutions, India and the Global South were merely followers,” he said. “But in the era of Artificial Intelligence, India is a partner in decisions and shaping them.” He highlighted the country’s thriving AI startup ecosystem and the recent AI Impact Summit attended by over 100 nations.
Union minister Piyush Goyal (Commerce & Industry) stressed India’s readiness to scale exports and deepen manufacturing, while Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways, I&B, Electronics & IT) positioned technology and infrastructure as twin engines of growth, especially in AI and digital trust. Jyotiraditya Scindia (Communications & North East Development) revealed India’s ambition to lead in 6G through the Bharat 6G Alliance and partnerships with over 30 countries.
Global voices added depth: former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo called India’s development “self-sustaining” and strategically vital; ex-UK Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter asserted India deserves a seat at the great powers’ table; and former US Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez joined ambassadors from Norway, Germany and Sweden in discussions on geopolitical realignment, sustainability and defence preparedness.
Other speakers included veteran investor Ramesh Damani, World Gold Council CEO David Tait, Vianai Systems founder Dr Vishal Sikka, DeepTech Bharat Foundation co-founder Shashi Shekhar Vempati, defence experts Rajesh Kumar Singh, Sunil Ambekar, Patrick McGee, Tom Cooper and Adrian Fontanellaz, plus cultural and sporting icons Kangana Ranaut, Saina Nehwal, PR Sreejesh, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mithali Raj, Anil Kapoor and Yami Gautam.
The summit was supported by Jio Financial Services (Presenting Partner), Phonepe and DS Group (Co-Presenting Partners), Pernod Ricard India and Kia Seltos (Powered By & Driven By), state governments of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand (State Partners), and associate partners including NSE, M3M Foundation and Reliance Industries.
Broadcast live across News18 Network, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz, the event reinforced India’s image as a confident democracy and emerging global power proving that when strength comes from within, the world can’t help but watch.
