9, Oct 2025
Child Care Aware of Missouri Welcomes Community Leaders to Board of Directors
Three new board members bring expertise in law, workforce development and nonprofit leadership.
(St. Louis, Mo., October 9, 2025) Child Care Aware of Missouri (CCAMO) recently announced the appointment of Ruth Binger, Sarah Kirschner, and Megan Price to its board of directors. Board members are eligible to serve up to three consecutive three-year terms.
Ruth Binger is President and Principal Attorney at Danna McKitrick, P.C., a mid-sized law firm, where she has served as a partner for 30 years. As a private practice attorney, she brings deep expertise in legal strategy, business management, and organizational leadership. Binger has been a board member of the Associated Industries of Missouri (AIM) for 23 years and facilitates multiple peer advisory boards for independent business owners.
Sarah Kirschner recently served as Executive Director of Central Reform Congregation. She brings knowledge of the nonprofit sector and of CCAMO when she previously served as a board member and Board Chair in 2009. Additional prior experience includes leadership positions as Vice President of Human Resources and Vice President of Operations at technology startups, where she oversaw management training, compensation strategy, and recruiting. Kirschner also contributes her time to the community as secretary for MERS/Goodwill and as a board member for the National Council of Jewish Women.
Megan Price is Executive Director of the Missouri Works Initiative, a nonprofit sponsored and supported by the Missouri AFL-CIO. She leads five Apprenticeship Ready Programs that have successfully placed more than 400 individuals into sustainable careers in the skilled trades through Registered Apprenticeships. Price previously served as Chief of Staff in the Missouri State Senate.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ruth, Sarah, and Megan to our board,” said Robin Phillips, CEO of Child Care Aware of Missouri. “Each of them brings a wealth of talent and experience that will strengthen our mission to ensure all Missouri families have access to safe, affordable, and high-quality child care.”
Founded in 1999, CCAMO is a statewide nonprofit that focuses on a comprehensive early childhood education experience through impactful programs and partnerships. The organization’s services include workforce development, child care business supports, advocacy and policy work, and its new Child Care Keeps Missouri Working, a regional campaign offering concierge solutions to businesses undergoing employee recruitment and retention challenges due to the overwhelming shortage of quality child care options. For more information, call (314) 535-1458 or visit www.mochildcareaware.org.
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- By Neel Achary
9, Oct 2025
ET Brand Equity Brings Marketing Summit to Chennai, Highlights Southern Ad Market Potential
ET Brand Equity Takes Its Flagship Marketing Summit to Chennai, Spotlights India’s INR 50,000 Crore Southern Ad Market
Hyderabad, 09 October 2025- The Economic Times Brand Equity will launch Brand World Summit – South on December 5, 2025, in Chennai, marking the first regional chapter of its marquee marketing conclave. The inaugural summit brings together India’s leading Chief Marketing Officers, media planners, and brand custodians to address a strategic gap: how to unlock South India’s Rs 50,000 crore advertising market, which operates on fundamentally different consumer behaviours and media consumption patterns than the rest of the country.
The expansion recognizes South India as a market contributing an estimated Rs 50,000 crore to India’s total advertising expenditure of Rs 1,64,137 crore. Despite representing nearly one-third of the national advertising market, the region’s unique consumption patterns have remained underserved by industry platforms.
“Over seven successful editions of Brand World Summit, we have witnessed marketing evolve by leaps and bounds. However, having a ringside view of the industry also revealed distinct differences in media planning and buying in South India,” said Amit Kumar Gupta, Business Head, Economic Times B2B Vertical. “The propensity to pay in the southern market is high and television and cinema consumption behaviours are different, making a dedicated focus crucial.”
Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam television channels command approximately 30% of India’s TV advertising spend, with Tamil and Telugu genres registering annual growth of 9 to 12% compared to slower national Hindi programming. South India also leads in Connected TV penetration, with over 50 million CTV households nationally and significant concentration in Southern cities, making it the fastest-growing market for CTV monetization.
The regional content boom reinforces this trend. Nearly 48% of all OTT content produced in 2024 was in regional languages, with Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam productions seeing viewership across India and globally. Films like RRR, Pushpa, and Baahubali have demonstrated South Indian content’s ability to dominate international streaming charts.
Cultural intelligence has become critical. South Indian festivals including Onam, Pongal, Ugadi, and Kannada Rajyotsava drive advertising spikes comparable to Diwali, yet many national brands lack frameworks to capitalize on these opportunities. FMCG, automotive, real estate, BFSI, and telecom brands are shifting budgets to regional media buys as one-size-fits-all campaigns underperform.
The economic profile adds depth. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Telangana contribute disproportionately to India’s IT and startup ecosystem, creating affluent, digitally native audiences. Over 25% of India’s SME digital advertisers operate from South India. Surprisingly, while print struggles nationally, Tamil and Kannada dailies remain stable or growing, underscoring dual strength in traditional and digital media.
9, Oct 2025
Samsung Leads India’s AI Revolution at India Mobile Congress 2025 with AI for All Vision
GURUGRAM, India , October 9, 2025 : Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, is redefining how people live, connect, and innovate through its vision of ‘AI for All’ at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025. Aligning with the theme “Innovate to Transform”, Samsung’s showcase at IMC 2025 brings to life the future of AI-powered living and sustainable connectivity.
The Samsung booth drew an overwhelming response from consumers and dignitaries, including Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Pemmasani Chandrashekhar, Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Smt. Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister of Delhi. In addition, Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications and Shri Sunil Kumar Sharma, Cabinet Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Uttar Pradesh experienced the cutting-edge solutions on display. The dignitaries were welcomed by JB Park, President & CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia, who showcased Samsung’s latest AI-led innovations.
“India Mobile Congress is a celebration of innovation and the power of technology to transform lives. At Samsung, we share this spirit deeply. Our vision of ‘AI for All’ reflects our belief that artificial intelligence should empower every individual, business, and community across India. As we showcase our AI-led innovations at IMC 2025, we reaffirm our commitment to co-creating the future with India — one where technology drives inclusion, unlocks new opportunities, and helps people lead better, smarter lives”, said JB Park, President & CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia.
As a pioneer in AI-driven technology, Samsung continues to shape the future by seamlessly integrating intelligence across devices. Samsung AI Home delivers proactive, cohesive experiences across categories — from smartphones and TVs to wearables and appliances. At the heart of this ecosystem, the SmartThings app connects Samsung products with thousands of partner devices, creating homes that not only work for users but also with them.
At IMC 2025, Samsung is showcasing its ‘AI for All’ vision through five immersive demo zones:
· Galaxy AI Zone – Highlights intuitive AI tools that boost personal productivity and make everyday life simpler.
· Command Centre Zone – Demonstrates secure, AI-driven systems for smart urban environments, strengthened by Samsung Knox security.
· SmartThings Zone – Focuses on connected living solutions that drive energy conservation, health, and sustainability.
· AI for Education Zone – Showcases an inclusive AI-enabled learning ecosystem empowering students and teachers across India.
· Samsung Network Zone – Showcases Samsung’s advanced 5G and AI-powered network solutions that enable ultra-fast connectivity, reliable performance, and scalable infrastructure for India’s digital future.
The Galaxy AI experience features flagship devices such as the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold7, and Galaxy Z Flip7, equipped with intuitive tools like Live Translate, Note Assist, and Circle to Search. Complementing them are the Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro, powered by Galaxy AI and Samsung Health, delivering personalized wellness and adaptive audio experiences.
Beyond homes and devices, Samsung’s commitment extends to AI for Education, where Galaxy devices and learning platforms equip students and educators to explore, learn, and innovate. This initiative strengthens India’s digital skills landscape and supports Samsung’s broader vision of an AI-enabled Bharat.
Through its leadership at India Mobile Congress 2025, Samsung reinforces its commitment to building a connected, intelligent, and sustainable India. By combining global expertise with India-focused innovation, Samsung continues to create technology that makes everyday experiences smarter, simpler, and more meaningful.
9, Oct 2025
Scalefusion’s New Brand Film Redefines SaaS Storytelling by Visualizing a Unified Management Future
New Delhi, October 09, 2025: Scalefusion, a leading unified endpoint management and zero trust access solution, has rolled out its compelling new brand film, “One Platform. One Agent”, a cinematic and futuristic exploration of enterprise IT that brings Scalefusion’s vision of a unified solution with endpoint management, secure access, and compliance, coming into a single powerful platform.
In a move that can be recognized as significantly bold and way ahead of time, Scalefusion differentiates itself in the Indian market with this completely in-house created film, a feat that only a few B2B SaaS brands have attempted, now setting a new benchmark. The crisp narration and unique storyline take it above traditional product videos, and in doing so, provide a grand, pathbreaking rendition of what IT is moving towards, represented by their products. Merging creativity with intention, Scalefusion reimagines managing devices, users, and security for organizations in the age of technology.
“We wanted to tell a story that brings technology to life, to show how every layer of our platform interacts, collaborates, and ultimately becomes one. A story that isn’t just about what the software does, but what it represents,” said Swapnil Shete, VP of Marketing at Scalefusion. “Software can be invisible, but we wanted to make it felt, to bring it to life, and to show the essence of how everything works together beneath the surface.
“This film reflects our vision to unify endpoint management, access, and security into a single, cohesive solution, not just technically, but philosophically. It’s a statement of how we see the future of IT, unified in one platform, one agent,” he added.
Set in a futuristic universe, the film takes viewers inside the system, through circuits, the cables, the core, to where Scalefusion’s three core products come alive: Endpoint Management, OneIdP, and Veltar. Each carries its own identity: Endpoint Management orchestrates devices and updates with ease, OneIdP ensures secure, streamlined access, and Veltar enforces robust compliance and security.
Yet, the heart of the story lies in their unity. Together, they embody the Scalefusion philosophy — distinct, with their own strengths, but unified and complete.
9, Oct 2025
Lotus Electronics Unveils the Much-Awaited ‘Lotus Deal Festival’ Lotus Ki Diwali, 6 Faydo Wali!
Central India,09 October 2025: Lotus Electronics, Central India’s largest and most trusted electronics retail chain, announces the Lotus Deal Festival 2025, its biggest sales event of the year. Running until 2 November 2025, the festival coincides with festive occasions like Karwa Chauth and Diwali, offering customers unmatched savings, rewards, and conveniences across its product portfolio.
The festival features 120+ leading global and domestic brands in categories including home entertainment, kitchen appliances, personal computing, mobile technology, audio systems, and more. Celebrating 25 years of customer trust, the event also includes expert in-store guidance, express delivery, easy exchange and EMI options, extended warranties, and after-sales support.
Gaurav Pahwa, Lotus Electronics, said:
“Diwali is a time for lifestyle upgrades. The Lotus Deal Festival allows us to celebrate our customers’ trust by making technology accessible through deep discounts, attractive cashback schemes, and exciting rewards. Our offers, combined with recent GST rate cuts, ensure that festive shopping becomes truly joyful.”
Highlights of the festival include:
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Televisions, air conditioners, refrigerators, and washing machines with significant discounts, cashback, and exchange benefits.
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Laptops and smartphones at attractive savings with added cashback and exchange options.
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Audio systems, kitchen appliances, and smartwatches with special offers tailored for diverse customer needs.
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Financial offers through major banks, including instant discounts and cashback options, along with flexible EMI plans.
Every purchase is backed by Lotus Electronics’ Express Delivery and a nationwide service network, ensuring swift doorstep delivery and seamless post-sale service.
9, Oct 2025
IndusInd Bank Strengthens Its Leadership Team With Key Appointments
Mumbai, October 09, 2025: IndusInd Bank has announced strategic leadership appointments as part of its broader vision to accelerate growth across its banking business. These appointments are aimed at strengthening the bank’s leadership bench, enhance core capabilities, and expand its presence across key business segments, supporting its long-term ambition of sustainable value creation.
The key leadership appointments at IndusInd Bank include:
- Mr. Viral Damania – Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Viral Damania is a seasoned finance leader with over 27 years of professional experience across global financial services. His expertise spans Controllership, Business Planning, Corporate Treasury, Treasury Product Control and Audits. Mr. Viral Damania is a qualified Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, and Cost & Works Accountant. Till recently, he was the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Bank of America India, where he oversaw the Bank branch entity and BofA Securities India Ltd. He served as a member of the country leadership team and was also a non-executive director on the board of BofA Securities India Ltd. Prior to Bank of America, he worked with Citibank N.A. in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka and with Price Waterhouse Coopers. Mr. Damania also holds an ISACA certification in Information Systems and Audit and Control.
- Mr. Anand Vardhan – General Counsel
Mr. Anand Vardhan is a seasoned legal professional with over 26 years of expertise spanning legal documentation, dispute resolution, stressed asset management, regulatory compliance, and strategic partnerships. He has held senior legal leadership roles across Piramal Group, SUN-Apollo Ventures, HDFC Property Fund, ICICI Bank, and Tata Housing, bringing deep experience in handling complex legal and regulatory matters.
- Ms. Pragati Gondhalekar as Head – Internal Audit (HIA)
Ms. Pragati Gondhalekar brings over 27 years of global audit and consulting experience within the financial services sector. She brings wealth of expertise in strategic audit leadership, regulatory compliance, risk management, digital transformation, and Board governance. Prior to this, she served as Country Head – Group Audit, India at Deutsche Bank and has held leadership roles at L&T Financial Services, PwC and other reputed organizations. She is a Chartered Accountant from India and Canada, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from USA.
- Mr. Pankaj Sharma – Head, Business Transformation
A seasoned banker with over 25 years of experience in the financial sector specializing in driving transformation, digital banking, and payments business, Mr. Pankaj Sharma will be leading the business transformation agenda across IndusInd Bank, ensuring scalable and sustainable growth of business. Previously, he served as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at Yes Bank and has held leadership roles at Axis Bank, RBL Bank & ICICI Group.
- Ms. Sheran Mehra – Chief Marketing Officer
Ms. Sheran Mehra is a veteran marketing leader with over 27 years of experience driving consumer growth and digital transformation across top global brands. Most recently, Sheran was Chief Business Officer at Tata Digital, where she spearheaded the launch and scale-up of Tata Neu, India’s first super-app, and led the pivot of acquisition and loyalty. Further, she has held senior leadership roles at DBS Bank, Barclays, HSBC, and Ogilvy.
Through these appointments, IndusInd Bank aims to reinforce the depth and diversity of its leadership team to drive efficiency, deliver wider pool of financial solutions, and create greater value for its customers and stakeholders. The Bank remains committed to building a future-ready organization anchored in trust, innovation, and customer-centricity.
9, Oct 2025
Nuvoco Celebrates Gujarat’s Heritage with “Sauthi Khaas Garba
Ahmedabad, October 09, 2025: Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., India’s fifth-largest cement group by capacity, concluded its flagship cultural initiative “Nuvoco Duraguard Sauthi Khaas Garba” with a grand felicitation ceremony in Ahmedabad.
Sauthi Khaas Garba is a unique cultural property created by Nuvoco to celebrate Gujarat’s authentic Garba traditions—deeply rooted in heritage, community, and faith. Just as Garba represents resilience, togetherness, and continuity across generations, Nuvoco Duraguard Cement embodies strength, durability, and trust in every construction. By associating Duraguard with the cultural heartbeat of Gujarat, the campaign not only celebrated tradition but also reflected the brand’s promise of building foundations that stand the test of time.
The campaign spanned Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot and rural Gujarat, reaching over 5 lakh locals through multi-channel engagement across print, radio, digital, PR, and on-ground activations. By spotlighting authentic, ancient forms of Garba—away from commercialised formats—the initiative preserved and promoted Gujarat’s cultural legacy while also strengthening Nuvoco’s emotional and business connect with the state. It further enhanced goodwill, deepened dealer engagement and consumer trust.
Winner Selection & Felicitation
Through a nomination-driven process amplified by radio features, digital storytelling, and public voting, Sauthi Khaas Garba identified groups that represented the true spirit of Gujarat’s Garba. At the grand finale, the winners were crowned as the Garba Legends of Gujarat and felicitated by Nuvoco.
Chirag Shah, Head of Marketing, Innovation and Sales Excellence at Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., said: “Gujarat, the cultural home of Garba, is one of our most strategic markets, and Ahmedabad—being the epicentre of Navratri celebrations—offered the perfect platform to engage with communities, strengthen dealer relationships, and reinforce consumer trust across both urban and rural Gujarat. Through Sauthi Khaas Garba, we honoured traditions that have stood the test of time—just like Nuvoco Duraguard Cement, which is trusted for its strength and durability. Felicitating the winners is our way of celebrating those who keep this cultural heritage alive, while also deepening Nuvoco’s emotional and business connect with the state.”
9, Oct 2025
Cosmo Ferrites Limited appoints Nikit Chaudhary as Business Head, eyes growth in new sector
New Delhi, 09 October 2025: Cosmo Ferrites Limited, a leading manufacturer and exporter of Soft Ferrites and an emerging player in wire wound magnetic components has announced the appointment of Mr Nikit Chaudhary as Business Head, Cosmo Ferrites effective immediately. In his new role, Mr Chaudhary will serve as Vice President and lead key business operations for Cosmo Ferrites Limited, driving the company’s continued growth and expansion.
With over 13 years of experience, Nikit Chaudhary brings an extensive knowledge and insight across various domains such as manufacturing, automotive and E-mobility sectors. Holding a PGDM (Operations & Marketing) degree from IIM Lucknow, along with, B.Tech (Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering) from NIT Bhopal, provides him with a strong foundation in technical and business domains.
“We are delighted to welcome Nikit to Cosmo Ferrites Limited,” said Mr Ambrish Jaipuria, Chairman, Cosmo Ferrites Ltd. “His proven track record and leadership across multiple domains is a perfect match for our ferrites division. Nikit brings a deep understanding of the automotive and E-Mobility sectors, which aligns perfectly with our vision to expand into new sectors and opening growth potential.”
Under his leadership, the Plant Operations, Finance & Accounts, Supply Chain, Secretarial & IT, Sales, Human Resources, along with, Research & Development functions will report directly to him.
While retaining their current reporting structure, the Production, Quality, Maintenance, Process Engineering, NPD & Powder Production, and New Product Development teams, will coordinate closely with Nikit Chaudhary, realising the synergies these departments bring to the table for Cosmo Ferrites.
The appointment comes at an opportune time for Cosmo Ferrites, as it continues to expand its presence in the rapidly growing electronics, power and biomedical sector, providing an indigenous solution to the nation, catering towards export and domestic demands.
9, Oct 2025
Khar SOCIAL Hosts ‘Enter the Queen’s Green Room’ with Zivame
Mumbai, 9th October 2025: This Sunday, Khar SOCIAL transforms into a pre-festive playground of style and celebration with ‘Enter the Queen’s Green Room’, a taash-themed sundowner in collaboration with Zivame, happening on 12th October from 4:30 PM to 9.30 PM.
Designed as a women-first experience, the evening sets the tone for the festive season with games, giveaways, and immersive brand moments. Guests can enjoy interactive games and trivia, followed by a DJ set by Rouge and K that carries the sundowner into the night.
The event combines entertainment, engagement, and festive flair; complete with a scarf printing corner, photobooth, and vanity station where guests can try Zivame’s new beaded straps, a must-have accessory for strapless and off shoulder looks this season.
With its lively atmosphere, curated experiences, and a celebration of confidence and individuality, Enter the Queen’s Green Room brings together fashion, fun, and community in true SOCIAL style.
Event Details:
- When: Sunday, 12th October 2025
- Where: Khar SOCIAL, Mumbai
- Time: 4:30 PM onward
9, Oct 2025
Noted actor Neha SK Mehta joins Sony SAB’s Itti Si Khushi as Anvita’s self-centered mother
Mumbai, October 9th, 2025: Sony SAB’s Itti Si Khushi continues to win hearts with its heartwarming narrative that beautifully captures the Divekar family’s joys, struggles, and the bonds that hold them together. Adding a fresh twist to the ongoing storyline, former Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actor Neha SK Mehta will be seen entering the show as Hetal, Anvita’s (Sumbul Touqeer Khan) dramatic mother.
Hetal’s entry promises to bring a fresh wave of drama and entertainment to the show. She’s talkative, flamboyant, and unapologetically self-absorbed, always finding ways to be the center of attention and never misses a chance to flaunt her stylish, glamorous persona. Her obsession with maintaining a well-to-do image often makes her the source of chaos and comic relief in the household. However, beneath her loud exterior lies a woman driven by her own insecurities and desires. Hetal isn’t a typical loving mother, she prioritizes herself over everyone else, including her children. She masks her vulnerabilities behind her wit and larger-than-life attitude, making her both unpredictable and endearing.
Neha SK Mehta, playing the role of Hetal in Itti Si Khushi, shared, “It’s exciting to be part of a show that blends heartfelt emotions with light-hearted family moments. Playing Hetal is going to be so much fun! She’s bubbly, dramatic, and full of life, yet wonderfully flawed. I absolutely love how she flaunts her style and confidence while hiding her vulnerabilities, creating chaos, and unforgettable moments in equal measures. This character is very different from the roles I have played so far and after playing a rooted character earlier, joining Itti Si Khushi feels like a refreshing new chapter.”
