Author: Anil Jaiswal

Airtel Announces US$1 Billion Investment in Nxtra Led by Alpha Wave Global and Existing Investor Carlyle. Bharti Airtel Will Also Participate

Anil Jaiswal

  Lucknow, March 31, 2026: Bharti Airtel (NSE: BHARTIARTL) (“Airtel”), today announced an investment of US$ 1 Billion by Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) and Anchorage Capital, through their affiliates, in Nxtra Data Limited (“Nxtra”), a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel engaged in the data center business, to expand its network across India and accelerate growth. Airtel will also participate in this round. As part of the pact, Alpha Wave Global will invest US$435 million, Carlyle US$240 million, Anchorage Capital US$35 million, with the rest being infused by Airtel. The…

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Grand Table Tennis Tournament Concludes Successfully at Phoenix Palassio

Anil Jaiswal

  Lucknow, March 17, 2026: Phoenix Palassio, in collaboration with the Lucknow District Table Tennis Association, successfully hosted a two-day table tennis tournament that energized the city’s sports scene. The event showcased speed, precision, and sportsmanship, with Phoenix Palassio driving all aspects of planning, execution, and participant development. Major Highlights – Event leadership and execution: From on-site logistics and fan-friendly experiences to robust health and safety protocols, Phoenix Palassio ensured a smooth, professional, and engaging tournament environment. – Community engagement and talent development: The venue hosted youth clinics, talent scouting…

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Mumbai Chapter Emerges as a Strong Growth Hub; New Leadership Takes Charge

Anil Jaiswal

  The Mumbai chapter, launched in September 2025 as the 6th chapter, has demonstrated remarkable momentum within a short span of time. With 16 active members already onboarded, the chapter has rapidly evolved into a vibrant and engaged community, reflecting strong interest and participation from industry leaders. Marking a significant milestone, the chapter recently hosted its Change of Guard Event 2026 on Friday, 20 March 2026 at Taj, Santacruz, where the new council officially assumed leadership. The newly formed leadership team is as follows: President: Nitesh Thawani (Founder, PropertyZone) Vice…

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Shakti Awards 2026: Sheela Rajak Honored for Outstanding Work in the Public Relations Sector

Anil Jaiswal

  National ,March : Sheela Rajak, Founder of Reputation Crafters, was honored at the prestigious Shakti Awards 2026, organized by the Women’s Press Club Madhya Pradesh, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the public relations and communication sector. Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla, Administrative Justice, Madhya Pradesh High Court Bench, Indore and Smt. Rakhi Sahay, Secretary, Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission graced the occasion as Chief Guests. Known for her strategic approach and strong regional media network, Sheela Rajak has played a significant role in strengthening brand visibility and reputation…

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The Wise Idiot Hosts Second Edition of Agency Meetup, Bringing Mumbai’s Marketing Leaders Together

Anil Jaiswal

  MUMBAI, March   Deep Shah and Divyank Jain, partners at Mumbai-based marketing agency The Wise Idiot, hosted the Second Edition of The Agency Meetup on Saturday, 14th March 2026, at FinX Commune, Kemp’s Corner. The curated, closed-door gathering brought together 30+ agency founders and marketing leaders for an afternoon of candid conversations, meaningful connections, and collaborative opportunities. The event brought together 40+ agency founders, independent marketers, and marketing leaders in what organisers describe as a deliberate antidote to transactional networking – a space for the industry to slow down, get…

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COURSE ENDING PARADE OF SENIOR CADRE COURSE- 04 HELD AT OFFICERS TRAINING COLLEGE (OTC) OF AMC CENTRE & COLLEGE, LUCKNOW

Anil Jaiswal

  LUCKNOW, 18 MAR 2026 A course ending parade was held at Officers Training College, Army Medical Corps Centre and College, Lucknow as part of the training curriculum of Senior Cadre Course on 18 Mar 26. 120 course NCOs who were trained at Officers Training College and will be assuming higher ranks in times to come, participated in this parade. Military training imparted to these brave soldiers has raised their morale, confidence and self-esteem preparing them to assume Junior leadership roles with values and ethos of Armed Forces Medical Service…

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Discussion on the Relationship Between Technology and the Human Mind at ‘Psycon- 2026’

Anil Jaiswal

Lucknow, March 14, 2026: Discussion on the changing relationship between mental health and technology under the theme “Mind in the Machine.” In a rapidly changing environment, caring for mental health has become essential. “What time is it?”—the answer to this question is usually the first thing people check on their phones after waking up in the morning. During college days, students often join their classes through WhatsApp groups. From that moment, many begin to fall into the grip of their mobile devices. Various topics related to digital dopamine and its effects were…

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Customer Day 2026: Airtel Reinforces its Culture of Customer Obsession – A renewed focus on raising its delivered experience and solving for customer problems at scale

Anil Jaiswal

  Lucknow, 12 March 2026: Airtel today marked Customer Day 2026, a mass movement within the organization focused on understanding customer pain points and continuously improving its delivered experiences. Nearly twenty thousand Airtel employees—from leadership teams to functional specialists—stepped out of their offices and into the field, working alongside frontline teams to engage directly with customers, shadowing field engineers, visiting homes and shops, and interacting at retail and service centres to gain an unfiltered view of the issues that matter most. Customer Day at Airtel serves as a deliberate pause…

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From The Business of Life to An Indian Manifesto: The Books That Reflect Vaibhav Maloo’s Thinking

Anil Jaiswal

Lucknow: Entrepreneurs often express their ideas through companies, investments, and innovation. But some choose another medium to share their thinking with the world: writing. For Vaibhav Maloo, books have become an extension of his curiosity about business, society, and the future. Alongside leading the Enso Group, Maloo has also built a parallel identity as an author whose writing explores everything from leadership to national development. Through his books, Maloo attempts to examine the bigger questions shaping business, society, and human progress. Exploring life and leadership One of Maloo’s most widely…

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&TV’s Women’s Day Initiative ‘Selfie Lo. Shine Karo. Star Ban Jaao!’ Turns Selfies into Symbols of Empowerment in Lucknow

Anil Jaiswal

  Lucknow, 8th March: Celebrating women, confidence, and self-expression, Shilpa Shinde brought the campaign live spotlighting everyday heroes This Women’s Day, &TV transformed the simple act of taking a selfie into a powerful celebration of individuality, confidence, and self-expression with its signature initiative, Selfie Lo. Shine Karo. Star Ban Jaao! More than a celebration, this initiative reflected the channel’s commitment to empowering women by giving them visibility and a platform to shine, while encouraging them to express their confidence and individuality. The initiative featured a specially curated &TV mirror installation,…

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