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Bookstrapping: Madam President – The Biography of Droupadi Murmu by Sandeep Sahu

The author Sandeep Sahu asks the question whether Droupadi Murmu's candidature was meant to puncture the narrative that tribals have a distinct religion of their own by suggesting that they're actually Hindus. (Image source: Amazon)

In Madam President by Sandeep Sahu, the author touches upon the nomination of Droupadi Murmu as a presidential candidate, her attributes, practical workings of the presidential elections and more.

CXO Moves: Exec movements at Kotak Mahindra Bank, Kellogg’s, P&G, Reckitt, BharatPe, Byju’s and more

Get the full picture on people and their moves on the corporate jungle gym in CXO Moves. (From left to right: Uday Kotak, Mukta Maheshwari, Sonam Pradhan and Dilen Gandhi)

Executives move in the world of brands and agencies.

Uday Kotak resigns as Kotak Mahindra Bank MD & CEO, Dipak Gupta takes interim charge

Uday Kotak, in his message, said as founder, he is deeply attached to brand Kotak and will continue to serve the institution as Non-Executive Director and significant shareholder. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

As an interim arrangement, Dipak Gupta, the Joint Managing Director, will carry out the duties of the Managing Director & CEO until December 31, 2023, subject to the approval of the RBI and the members of the Bank, the bank added.

Firstpost provides a credible voice and platform for India on the global stage: Palki Sharma

Accuracy is something that we put a premium on, and we try to double-check the information that we have. We have a solid research team, and where we do not have control ourselves, we attribute it: Palki Sharma

Firstpost is all set to launch a sports show and introducing more variety to its content mix.

We are working on guidelines for ‘greenwashing’, says Rohit Kumar Singh, secretary, DoCA

Rohit Kumar Singh says, "We also must realise that this regulation versus innovation debate is something the whole world is struggling with. If you regulate too much, then technology will not develop. If you regulate too less, then it is harmful."

Rohit Kumar Singh, secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), said increasing instances of misleading statements about products’ eco-friendliness are a matter of concern.

Nissin Foods has promoted Sandeep Bakhshi as MD

Sandeep Bakhshi started his career as a sales representative at Eureka Forbes. Then, he went on to hold positions at Asian Paints, Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings, Pidilite Industries, Mars Wrigley and S C Johnson.

Sandeep Bakhshi, who previously led as chief business officer, succeeds Gautam Sharma.

G Ravindran R joins luxury brands Hogar Controls and SuperSurfaces as vice president marketing

G Ravindran R is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM C).

Ravindran R comes with an experience in strategic marketing and brings a substantial wealth of expertise and knowledge to this pivotal position.

Mahindra Group’s Sonam Pradhan quits to join Kellogg’s

Sonam Pradhan, whose experience ranges across FMCG, BFSI, automotive, uber luxury brands, consumer durables, online pharmacy startups, entertainment parks and logistic solution brands, started her career at Madison Communications as media planning manager.

Sonam Pradhan has had stints at Madison Communications and Mindshare.

Dilen Gandhi joins Tasty Bite Eatable as Managing Director

Gandhi, who has a background in P&L management, brand strategy, innovation, new business development, key account management and marketing communications, started his career at Gillette India as area sales manager.

Dilen Gandhi was previously with Reckitt, where he was regional marketing director – health and nutrition for the South Asia region.

SAMCO Group onboards Prashant Gupta as RankMF’s national sales head

This strategic appointment of Prashant Gupta amplifies SAMCO Group’s dedication to pioneering advancements in mutual fund distribution and wealth creation.

Prashant Gupta has held pivotal positions at mutual fund firms, including Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund (ABSLMF) and ICICI Prudential AMC Ltd (ICICI Pru).