Appointments

Arshia Sattar Conferred with French Honour

Renowned author and translator Arshia Sattar has added another feather to her cap, being honored with the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government. The prestigious award was presented by Thierry Mathou, the ambassador of...

Mizoram Governor Appoints Air Force Officer as India’s First Woman Aide De Camp

In a historic move, Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati has appointed Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi, a distinguished officer from the 2015 batch of the Indian Air Force, as India’s first Woman Aide-De-Camp (ADC) from the Indian Armed Forces. This groundbreaking...

Leadership Transition at RMAI: Puneet Vidyarthi Appointed President for 2023-2025 Term

The Rural Marketing Association of India (RMAI), a leading organization for rural marketers, announced key leadership changes during its 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM). Puneet Vidyarthi has been appointed as the President for the term 2023-2025, succeeding Biswabaran Chakrabarti, who...

Col Sunita BS Appointed First Female Commanding Officer at Armed Forces Transfusion Centre

In a historic moment on November 21, 2023, Colonel Sunita BS, an officer in the Army Medical Corps, etched her name in history by becoming the first woman to assume the role of Commanding Officer at the Armed Forces Transfusion...

HDFC Bank appoints former NABARD chairman Harsh Kumar Bhanwala as director

In a recent development, HDFC Bank's Board of Directors has greenlit the nomination of Harsh Kumar Bhanwala as the Additional Independent Director. The tenure for this position is set for three years, commencing from January 25, 2024. Professional Background of...

Rajat Kumar Jain Xerox India And Walt Disney India’s Ex-MD Appointed As Fino Payments Bank Chairman

Mumbai-based Fino Payments Bank has recently received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the appointment of Rajat Kumar Jain as Part-time Chairman. The approval is effective from November 24, 2023, until November 01, 2025, signifying a crucial...

Anish Shah to Assume Presidency of FICCI

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the country's oldest and largest industry body, is set to welcome Anish Shah as its President-Elect. This significant announcement was made during a recent FICCI National Executive Committee Meeting, highlighting...

India’s CAG Girish Chandra Murmu elected vice-chair of UN external auditors’ panel

Introduction In a significant achievement for India, Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, has been elected as the vice-chair of the UN Panel of External Auditors. This recognition not only highlights India's commitment to maintaining...

Colin Jackson Appointed Intl Ambassador For 2023 Tata Steel Kolkata 25KS

  The former 110m hurdles world record holder, Colin Jackson, has been announced as the International Event Ambassador for the upcoming edition of Tata Steel Kolkata 25K event scheduled on Sunday, 17th December 2023. This move adds a new dimension...

Microsoft Names Aparna Gupta As Leader Of Global Delivery Center

  In a strategic move to strengthen its leadership team, Microsoft has recently announced the appointment of Aparna Gupta as the new Global Delivery Center (GDC) leader. In this role, Ms. Gupta is set to spearhead customer innovation and delivery...