Kumar Anshuman, Author at MediaCatalyst : News - Opinion

03 Jul

Lt. Gen. Ashok Kumar Jindal Inspires Future Business Leaders at IIM Raipur

Kumar AnshumanEducation

Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, renowned for its commitment to #BuildingBusinessOwners, successfully concluded its eight-day Emerging Managers Bootcamp, held from June 22 to June 29 for the incoming 2025–2027 batch. The Bootcamp was designed to nurture managerial capabilities, ethical leadership, and community consciousness among the country’s future business leaders. The valedictory session was graced by Lt. General Ashok Kumar Jindal, Executive Director & CEO of AIIMS Raipur, who has been honored with prestigious accolades including the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), and is notably the first doctor in India to receive the…

03 Jul

Hyderabad Welcomes DEWI: A New Collective for Women Entrepreneurs and Innovators

Kumar AnshumanBusiness

Hyderabad: A bold new chapter in women’s entrepreneurship unfolded in Hyderabad with the official launch of DEWI (Dynamic Entrepreneurs & Women Innovators), a vibrant and dynamic collective aimed at empowering, connecting, and elevating women entrepreneurs and innovators across industries. The grand launch event took place at the Novotel Convention Center, HITEX, Hyderabad, bringing together trailblazers, visionaries, and change-makers in an inspiring inaugural ceremony. The initiative was unveiled by Dr. Neelima Vemula, Founder and Chairperson of DEWI, alongside Smt. Satyavathi Prasanna Madipadige, Honorary Chairperson, Dr. Kalyani Guduguntla, Vice Chairperson & Co-founder, Pallavi Nagalla, Co-founder & Brand Custodian, and Raju Madipadige, Chief…

29 Jun

Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar Launches First Aid Center for Puri Rathayatra Devotees

Kumar AnshumanCulture, Health

Bhubaneswar: In a compassionate gesture towards the millions of devotees attending the iconic Rathayatra in Puri, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar has inaugurated a dedicated First Aid Medical Center on Beach Road, opposite Puri Hotel. The initiative, aimed at providing timely medical assistance during the world’s largest chariot festival, was officially launched by Mr. Bejoy Changarath, Unit Head – Sales & Marketing, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar. The center will remain operational throughout the 10-day Bahuda Yatra period, offering emergency care services to pilgrims and tourists. Staffed by a team of experienced doctors and paramedics, the facility is equipped to handle a wide range…

27 Jun

JioBlackRock Broking Gets SEBI Nod to Launch Brokerage Services in India

Kumar AnshumanBanking, Finance, Insurance, Business

Mumbai: JioBlackRock Broking Private Limited has received final approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to begin operations as a brokerage firm, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the JioBlackRock joint venture’s financial services portfolio. JioBlackRock Broking is a wholly owned subsidiary of JioBlackRock Investment Advisers Private Limited, itself a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) and global investment giant BlackRock Inc. With this regulatory green light, the venture is now poised to offer a comprehensive suite of investment services to Indian investors, including asset management, investment advisory, and now brokerage. The…

27 Jun

‘Squid Game’ Season 3 Preview: Netflix Teases High-Stakes Start to the Global Hit’s Next Chapter

Kumar AnshumanEntertainment

Netflix has unveiled the first official preview of Squid Game Season 3, hinting at a tense and deeply personal new chapter in the global phenomenon that redefined streaming television. Released Thursday via Netflix’s Tudum platform, the sneak peek of Episode 1 opens with Seong Gi-hun — now noticeably transformed from the disillusioned winner we last saw — as he takes deliberate steps toward confronting the dark forces behind the deadly games. The teaser confirms that Gi-hun has abandoned his flight to the U.S. and is instead pursuing revenge against the mysterious organization that orchestrates the violent competition. In what appears…

27 Jun

‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Actor Rick Hurst Dies at 79

Kumar AnshumanEntertainment

Actor Rick Hurst, best known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg in the classic television series The Dukes of Hazzard, has died at the age of 79. Hurst passed away on Thursday at his home in Los Angeles, his family confirmed. A cause of death was not disclosed. His son, actor Ryan Hurst (Sons of Anarchy), confirmed the news on social media, honoring his father with a simple message: “My pop, my hero.” Born Richard Douglas Hurst in Houston, Texas, in 1946, the actor enjoyed a career in film, television, and theater that spanned over five decades. He gained national recognition…

26 Jun

Enigma Appoints Clare Yardley to Lead Creative Services, Marking Strategic Expansion

Kumar AnshumanMarketing

Independent integrated agency Enigma has made a strategic talent acquisition by appointing Clare Yardley, formerly of BMF, as its new Head of Creative Services. The move has generated significant interest within Australia's advertising and creative industries, reflecting Enigma’s ambitions to bolster its creative leadership and national presence. Yardley, a seasoned industry leader with over two decades of experience, joins Enigma after a successful tenure as Head of Creative Services at BMF, one of Australia’s most awarded creative agencies. Her new role will involve overseeing workflow, resource management, and delivery across all of Enigma’s locations, including Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, and the…

26 Jun

CallerDesk Partners with IIT Bombay for Eureka! 2025

Kumar AnshumanEducation, Technology

New Delhi: CallerDesk, a cloud telephony solution provider, has announced a partnership with the Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) of IIT Bombay for Eureka! 2025, a business model competition. The collaboration will support over 550 startups in cities including Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru. CallerDesk will work with E-Cell to provide mentorship, communication tools, and guidance to early-stage founders. The initiative aims to address communication challenges and assist startups in building operational systems. E-Cell, IIT Bombay has been active since 1998 in promoting entrepreneurship. Supported by programs such as Startup India, Make in India, and Digital India, and organizations including UNESCO, E-Cell connects…

26 Jun

Diljit Dosanjh Faces Criticism Over ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ Pakistan Release; Mika Singh Seeks Apology

Kumar AnshumanEntertainment

New Delhi: Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh has found himself in a growing controversy ahead of the release of his upcoming film Sardaar Ji 3 in Pakistan. Set to hit Pakistani theatres on June 27, the film features Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in a lead role — a casting choice that has triggered backlash in India following recent cross-border tensions. The outrage intensified in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in April, which claimed 26 Indian lives. The timing of Sardaar Ji 3's release — and its cross-border cast — has reignited the debate on cultural collaborations during strained political…

09 Apr

Manipal Hospitals Teams Up with Google Cloud to Revolutionize Healthcare with AI

Kumar AnshumanBusiness, Health

New Delhi: – Manipal Hospitals, has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to integrate cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technologies into its operations. The collaboration, revealed at Google Cloud Next '25 in Las Vegas, aims to enhance efficiency across the patient care journey, significantly reducing key operational times. With the support of Deloitte, Manipal Hospitals is leveraging Google Cloud's advanced AI, data analytics, and secure infrastructure to power its ePharmacy platform and an AI-driven nurse handoff solution. Early results indicate a dramatic improvement in efficiency, with ePharmacy order processing time slashed from 15 minutes to under five minutes.…