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R Chandrasekhar appointed new COO of Essel Propack
MUMBAI: Essel Propack recently announced the appointment of R Chandrasekhar as its chief operating officer (COO). Chandrasekhar would be taking over this portfolio with immediate effect.
In his new role, Chandrasekhar will be in-charge of all the daily operational issues and thus, will share with work load with the company’s vice chairman and MD Ashok Goel. This will free the top management to pursue growth of business in line with the business plan.
During a career spanning 21 years, Chandrasekhar has been associated with organisations such as Hindustan petroleum, TOMCO, Tata Strategical Management Group and Lupin Group of Industries. He has had thorough exposure to diverse functions such as Manufacturing, Marketing, Audit, Finance, Project Management, Capital Markets, Supply Chain Management and Information Technology.
Chandrasekhar joined Essel Propack in 1994 as General Manager (Finance) and was later promoted as Vice President (Finance) in 1997. His constant endeavour to excel has led to his steady growth in the company when in December 1999, he was appointed as Director (Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management & Information Technology) and was responsible for the operations of the plants in India and Nepal, says a company release.
Chandrasekhar is a member of the Executive Committee of the company from 1994 and was involved in all strategic decisions for globalising the operations of the company. The period 1994 to 2000 saw the company start overseas operations in Germany, China, Egypt and Nepal. After the merger with Propack in, Chandrasekhar was appointed as the company’s CFO. He is also a member of the Company’s Global Leadership Team.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
