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Power women unite for the launch of Dr. Shamoly Khera’s book ‘Letters to Daughters of Tomorrow’
Mumbai: The official launch of the inspiring book ‘Letters To Daughters of Tomorrow’ by Dr Shamoly Khera, published by Rupa Publications, featured an engaging panel and captivating discussions with influential women. On the panel were – Indian journalist Barkha Dutt, actor Kirti Kulhari, media industry executive Megha Tata and author of the book herself Dr Shamoly Khera.
The panel moderated by Barkha Dutt uncovered several themes of the book – from why there are lesser working women in India to how women can break stereotypes. ‘Letters to Daughters of Tomorrow’ within two months of its release has achieved number two position in the category of success and society & social sciences.
Dr Shamoly Khera shared, her motivation to write the book was the shocking discovery that number of women in India gaining formal education had increased, but the women in workforce had alarmingly declined. Actor Kirti Kulhari known for her bold portrayal of characters in films like Pink, Mission Mangal, Uri, Blackmail and OTT series like Four More Shots Please shared how being a woman has only empowered her in the Bollywood industry. Megha Tata, who has led teams at Discovery, Star and HBO amongst others, spoke about how we can strike positive conversations around women bosses and set new examples. Padmashri recipient and Mojo Story founder editor Barkha Dutt praised the book for raising crucial conversations around girls’ financial independence. The discussion encouraged interaction from both women and men in the audience who agreed with the panellists’ views on women’s battles against stereotypes.
Dr Shamoly Khera is an international television presenter and joint managing director at One Take Media. She was named Times Most Influential Personality in 2021 for her debut book ‘Bedazzle’ as the Emerging Author of the Year`. The book explores the journey of modern Indian women, amidst contradictory Indian culture, and is a culmination of countless hours of research on how women in India can thrive more. ‘Letters to Daughters of Tomorrow’ is available across all leading bookstores in India and on Amazon online bookstore.
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PNB partners Kiwi to launch credit-enabled UPI for users
Targets 180 million customers; RuPay card offers 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent cashback
MUMBAI: Swipe, tap, or scan credit is quietly slipping into the rhythm of everyday payments, and Punjab National Bank wants in on the action. The state-run lender has partnered with Kiwi to roll out credit-enabled UPI payments for its 180 million customers, marking a significant push to blend traditional banking with India’s fast-evolving digital payments ecosystem.
At the centre of the collaboration is the launch of the PNB Kiwi Credit Card on the RuPay network. The card is designed with a digital-first approach, offering fully online onboarding and seamless integration with UPI, allowing users to transact via scan-and-pay while accessing credit.
The offering also brings in a rewards layer, with cashback ranging from 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent on online transactions, positioning the product as both a convenience play and a spending incentive.
The move comes as UPI continues to dominate India’s digital payments landscape, increasingly blurring the lines between debit-led transactions and credit access. For PNB, which operates over 10,000 branches around 60 per cent in semi-urban and rural areas, the partnership signals a targeted effort to extend formal credit to segments that have traditionally remained underserved.
The collaboration also reflects a broader industry shift, where banks and fintech platforms are converging to embed credit directly into payment flows, reducing friction while expanding access.
With RuPay credit cards gaining traction and UPI evolving beyond peer-to-peer transfers, the PNB–Kiwi tie-up positions both players at the intersection of scale, accessibility, and the next phase of digital finance in India.
