fifteenth May 2024, Mumbai, India: Organized by Vaidehi Taman, the sixteenth Newsmakers Achievers Award ceremony celebrated the distinctive contributions of people throughout numerous domains. Among the esteemed awardees was social employee Nitu Joshi, acknowledged for her excellent dedication to social welfare initiatives.
Nitu Joshi, a distinguished determine within the realm of social service, was conferred with the distinguished title of Best Social Worker on the occasion. Her commendable efforts over the previous two years beneath the aegis of MIAM Charitable Trust have considerably impacted the lives of tribal and farmer communities within the Nashik area. By distributing free research supplies to youngsters and facilitating instructional alternatives, she has enabled quite a few children to pursue their aspirations, with one pupil even clearing the UPSC examination.
Beyond instructional assist, Nitu Joshi’s philanthropic endeavors prolong to offering necessities like notebooks and T-shirts to underprivileged youngsters in and round Nashik. Furthermore, her initiatives embody animal welfare actions and environmental conservation efforts, demonstrating a holistic strategy to social upliftment.
The MIAM Charitable Trust, beneath Nitu Joshi’s management, epitomizes a beacon of hope for orphaned youngsters and marginalized communities. With a steadfast dedication to fostering constructive change in society, Nitu Joshi continues to function an inspiration for altruistic endeavors.
Nitu Joshi’s unwavering dedication to the welfare of society has earned her not solely accolades but additionally a deep sense of achievement derived from making a significant distinction in folks’s lives. Her relentless pursuit of humanitarian causes exemplifies the spirit of compassion and social accountability, embodying the essence of true service to humanity.
PUNE: Dr. Preeti Joshi, a city-based expert in liberal arts education and the Principal, of the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Shree Balaji University, Pune has been invited to Chair the prestigious ‘5th International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Business Sustainability’ to be held in Bhutan from May 3rd to 5th. Dr. Joshi is the holder of the prestigious FUR Fellowship for Dalai Lama Studies.
Organized by the Youth Empowerment and Research Association (YERA) (Regd.) in association with the Commerce and Management Association of India (CMAI) & Norbuling Rigter College (NRC), Bhutan, the conference is aimed at providing a meeting ground for the Intellectual and Professional experts and will be held at the Sherubtse College Auditorium at Kanglung in Bhutan. Delegates from countries like the USA, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan are participating in this conference.
The conference will touch upon subjects like economic sustainability, cultural heritage, sustainable social development, business start-ups, emergency management, digital economy, gender equality, artificial intelligence, sustainable energy, environment, trade, investment, and facilitating tourism in Asia. Experts are going to present research papers on these subjects.
As the sun went down on Day 2, a session on the present and future of creativity in advertising kickstarted the Abby One Show Awards 2023. Partha Sinha, President of the Times of India Group and President of The Advertising Club, in conversation with leading advertising pioneers Prasoon Joshi, CEO of McCann World group India, and Chairman APAC and Kevin Swanepoel, CEO of The One Club, deep dived to understand the true essence of The One Show’s association with the ABBY Awards. The discussion shed light on the current scenario of creativity in advertising, the opportunities and challenges that come along with data, and how the industry can rebrand itself to welcome young people to become a part of it.
Abby One Show Awards session
On One Show’s association with the ABBY Awards, Kevin said, “What One Show brings to the ABBY Awards is that everybody around the world already believes that One Show is the award that brings in the highest integrity. We have a very clear of judging and briefing. The process is anonymous and therefore there is no lobbying. Following this is a very carefully orchestrated discussion between the jury. This entire process really helps us elevate the level of creativity and helps creative agencies, entering the awards, have a firm belief in the way it is being judged. The One Show has got a world-class system, making it the second biggest award globally.
Adding to this, Prasoon said, “We are living in a time where we are the most disconnected. A congregation of this sort is helping rebuild that connection. At the end of the day, while we can endlessly talk about AI, we are still humans and that is why we are here. Being on the board of One Show has been a huge journey for me. I grew up in the world of advertising, aspiring to win a pencil one day. The tie-up with One Show brings in an aspect of nuance and craft at the ABBY awards. While data and AI might take you towards facts, One Show ensures the art remains intact.”
When asked about the future of creativity and how it will manifest and amalgamate in the advertising industry, Prasoon further said, “Today many of us present here are drifters. According to me, confusion is the most fertile state where one gets ideas. It is the liminal space where one is most fertile. People who enter the advertising industry are by nature confused. Today, the avenues are much more than before. And that is where awards like these play an important role in creating that magnetic attraction. The fact that wonderful work is being celebrated, makes one passionate to belong there. We need to consider data as an ally and not be threatened by it. The art of meandering needs to be retained.”
Abby One Show Awards discussion
Further speaking on the changing ecosystem of advertising that now comprises a 7-year-old influencer to a 70-year-old writer, Kevin shared his thoughts. He said, “Many years ago we started with One Show Entertainment, followed by One Show Design and One Show Interactive. We have always looked and seen what is going on in the industry and made sure that we are at least ahead of it. This year, we awarded the first AI category in the art directors awards. Another big thing that we are doing right now is for young creators. We have started schools to get young creators of TikTok, Instagram reels, and YouTube to teach them strategy and briefs. As advertising practitioners, we look at what is going on in culture and how can we make our work relevant. We need to keep our ears and avenues open, and invite the next generation in order to be able to market to them.”
Lastly, on making the industry worthwhile for youngsters, Prasoon said that as an industry, we need to make efforts to bring in young people, while Kevin stated that if we don’t draw young people in, we might alienate them. The session concluded with a shared objective on how the industry needs to make efforts, change the environment, and encourage young talent to become a part of the industry. The industry which is known for creating brands needs a little bit of rebranding.
State Bank of India (SBI) on Tuesday said the government has nominated Vivek Joshi to its board following the cessation of the previous director. The Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, in a letter dated November 15, 2022, has nominatedState Bank of India (SBI) on Tuesday said the government has nominated Vivek Joshi to its board following the cessation of the previous director. The Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, in a letter dated November 15, 2022, has nominated
