Reaviva Appoints Dr. Sunita Banerji as Aesthetic & Lifestyle Medicine Specialist

Mumbai, 16 September 2025Reaviva Holistic Health, Mumbai’s first truly holistic, science-backed wellness destination, today announced the appointment of Dr. Sunita Banerji, an anti-aging, lifestyle, hormone and aesthetics practitioner. With over three decades of experience in family medicine, aesthetics, and anti-aging therapies, Dr. Banerji’s addition marks a significant step in Reaviva’s mission to redefine wellness through integrative, evidence-based care.

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Dr. Banerji brings with her an illustrious career that spans family medicine practice in Mumbai since 1989, advanced training in aesthetics in London, and global recognition as a speaker at international anti-aging conferences across Bangkok, Malaysia, Dubai, and India. She is also the founder of Healthesthetics, a clinic dedicated to lifestyle, beauty, health, and aging. Her expertise includes anti-aging medicine, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), nutrition, and obesity management—areas that resonate deeply with Reaviva’s holistic approach.

India’s wellness landscape is at a critical inflection point. A 2025 FICCI-PwC wellness industry outlook estimates the Indian wellness market at over USD 20 billion, with preventive healthcare and holistic medicine segments growing at 15–20% CAGR. At the same time, demand for women’s health and hormone therapies has surged, with studies showing that nearly 80% of Indian women experience untreated symptoms of hormonal imbalance during peri-menopause and menopause (ICMR, 2024). By strengthening its expertise in this critical domain, Reaviva is addressing a significant gap in urban India’s healthcare and lifestyle space.

“At Reaviva, our vision has always been to integrate clinical precision with holistic wellness, creating a 360° ecosystem of care,” said Shalini Shivdasani, Founder & CEO, Reaviva. “Dr. Banerji’s expertise in aesthetics, anti-aging, and hormonal health perfectly complements our mission. Her appointment strengthens our ability to empower women and men alike with personalized, science-driven solutions for longevity, vitality, and overall well-being.”

Dr. Banerji expressed her excitement on joining Reaviva: “For over three decades, I have witnessed the growing need for integrated care that bridges aesthetics, wellness, and medical science. Reaviva embodies this philosophy by creating a luxury wellness space that is both cutting-edge and compassionate. I am thrilled to bring my experience in anti-aging and hormone medicine to this platform, helping clients not just look younger but truly feel healthier and more vibrant at every stage of life.”

Spread across 5,000+ sq. ft. in the heart of Mumbai, Reaviva combines clinical aesthetics, advanced nutrition, personalized fitness, functional medicine, genetic testing, and mind-body therapies to deliver holistic results for its clientele, which includes HNIs, celebrities, and wellness-focused individuals. In just its first year, Reaviva has treated 750+ unique clients with a 70% retention rate, becoming one of Mumbai’s most trusted wellness destinations.

The appointment of Dr. Banerji underscores Reaviva’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and personalized care a philosophy that resonates with India’s rapidly evolving consumer expectations around health and well-being.

Paytm Travel Launches ‘Maha Carnival Sale’ Offering Festive Discounts of Up to 20% on Flights and Buses

INDIA, 16 september 2025:Paytm (One 97 Communications Limited), India’s full stack merchant payments leader serving MSMEs and enterprises, a leading financial services distribution company, and the pioneer of mobile payments, QR codes, and Soundbox, has announced Maha Carnival Sale with festive season savings of up to 20% on domestic and international flights and bus bookings. The offer is live for travellers across India.

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Paytm Travel has partnered with leading banks including Bank of Baroda, ICICI Bank, RBL Bank, and HSBC to provide cardholders with additional savings on flights and bus bookings. Bank of Baroda cardholders can avail up to 14% off on domestic flights, 10% on international flights, and 20% on bus bookings. ICICI Bank is offering up to 10% off on flights, while RBL Bank customers can enjoy flat discounts of 12% on domestic and 10% on international flights. HSBC cardholders can access up to 12% off on flights and up to 10% on bus bookings.

In addition to flights and buses, Paytm Travel is making train travel more rewarding with a host of benefits. Train bookings come with zero payment gateway charges on UPI and a free cancellation option that enables instant full refunds. Travellers also get real-time updates such as live running status and PNR details, while Paytm’s Ticket Assure service helps secure confirmed tickets through smart alternatives, including nearby stations and flexible travel dates.

Paytm Travel is also expanding its portfolio of services to support every stage of the travel journey. Recently, the company introduced Travel Pass, a subscription-based solution that provides cost benefits for frequent flyers along with free cancellations and travel insurance. To enhance accommodation choices, Paytm has integrated hotel bookings in partnership with Agoda, giving travellers access to thousands of stays across India and abroad. Further strengthening connectivity within the country, its collaboration with FLY91 makes it easier to book flights on regional routes. As an IATA-accredited travel agent, Paytm Travel provides a reliable booking experience with benefits like free cancellations, instant refunds, and access to comprehensive travel inventories.

ALL ACCOR DELIGHTS MEMBERS WITH EXCLUSIVE BAKING WORKSHOP BY SHIVESH BHATIA

India,16 septenber 2025:ALL Accor, the lifestyle loyalty programme by Accor, brought members together for an exclusive culinary  experience at Novotel Mumbai International Airport, hosting a hands-on baking workshop led by celebrated baker, author, and digital creator, Shivesh Bhatia.

Shivesh Bhatia Cooking

The interactive session offered members of ALL Accor and guests the opportunity to learn directly from Shivesh, whose modern approach to home baking blends creativity with simplicity. Participants explored techniques, flavours, and recipes under his guidance, while also discovering his personal tips and tricks that make baking both accessible and elegant.

The workshop concluded with a curated high tea, where attendees enjoyed a spread of delicacies that complemented the baking experience, creating a warm and convivial atmosphere for members to connect and savour the afternoon together.

Mr. Vineet Mishra, Vice President Operations Accor India & South Asia, said, “At Accor, we are constantly striving to curate experiences that go beyond stays and bring our members closer to their passions. The workshop with Shivesh Bhatia was an excellent example of how ALL Accor creates meaningful moments that blend creativity, learning, and indulgence for our community.”

Shivesh Bhatia added, “It was an absolute pleasure to host this workshop with members of ALL Accor. Interacting with such enthusiastic participants reminded me why baking is so close to my heart – it has always been about joy and togetherness. Witnessing that spirit come alive as we created and shared recipes in such a warm, engaging setting was truly wonderful.”

Through this unique initiative, ALL Accor reaffirmed its commitment to crafting experiences that enrich members’ lives beyond hotel stays. The baking workshop with Shivesh Bhatia celebrated culinary artistry and community, reflecting the programme’s promise of delivering rewarding lifestyle moments.

i-TEK Marks 25 Years; Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates ‘Panchajanya Experience Centre’

Mumbai, September 16, 2025: Infotek Software & Systems Pvt. Ltd. (i-TEK), India’s pioneering RFID and IoT solutions company, celebrated its Silver Jubilee with a landmark event at its headquarters in Pune. The occasion was graced by Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, as the Chief Guest and General Manoj Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd), Former Chief of Army Staff, as the Guest of Honour. The event was graced by dignitaries from across industry, academia, government and media, joined by i-TEK’s valued customers and partners, all uniting to mark the company’s 25-year journey of innovation and contribution to the nation.

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Over the past 25 years, i-TEK has grown from a modest Pune-based startup into one of India’s most trusted names in RFID Systems and Solutions. The company has been central to several national technology transformations, from pioneering the rollout of FASTag, which today powers every second vehicle in India that carries a FASTag manufactured by i-TEK, to introducing RFID-enabled container eSeals that secure exports across 105 ports and Inland Container Depots. Its solutions have also revolutionized retail and warehousing by reducing inventory cycles from months to just days, while enabling the tracking and tracing of over 300 crore objects annually across industries such as logistics, oil & gas, mining, utilities and manufacturing. With its consistent focus on innovation and nation-building, i-TEK has established itself as a true homegrown leader in India’s digital infrastructure journey.

Addressing the gathering, Hon. Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, commended i-TEK’s role in India’s technology-led transformation. In his address, he said, “The introduction of RFID and FASTag has been truly transformative. What was once a frustrating experience of long queues and inefficiency at toll plazas has now become seamless, saving citizens time, money and fuel while also boosting government revenue through transparency. i-TEK and its founder, Ashim Patil, have played a pioneering role in making this possible and their innovations in RFID container tracking and anti-counterfeiting solutions are strengthening India’s logistics, exports and markets. Technology like this is nation-building, it brings transparency, efficiency and fairness, while reducing delays and leakages. I was delighted to inaugurate the Panchajanya Experience Centre today, which showcases world-class solutions developed by Indian engineers and entrepreneurs. With such innovation and talent, I am confident that India will not only lead in digital infrastructure but also become the world’s number one automobile and technology hub in the years ahead. I extend my congratulations to Ashim Patil, Avantika Patil and the entire i-TEK team on their Silver Jubilee and wish them continued success in taking India’s innovations to the world.”

Reflecting on the importance of indigenous innovation, General Manoj Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd), Former Chief of Army Staff, said, “It is an honour to be part of i-TEK’s Silver Jubilee celebrations, marking 25 years of innovation and resilience. RFID, which had its origins in military applications during World War II, has today become integral to our daily lives and businesses, revolutionising logistics, supply chains and operational efficiency. The Panchajanya Experience Centre beautifully captures the richness of our country’s scientific legacy while showcasing the transformative power of this technology. With the integration of AI, IoT, cloud and blockchain, RFID is poised to play an even more promising role in the coming decade. The remarkable progress made by i-TEK under the leadership of Ashim and Avantika Patil is a shining example of how vision, perseverance and commitment can create a homegrown technology leader aligned with national priorities. I extend my best wishes to Team i-TEK for continued success in their journey ahead.”

The newly launched Panchajanya Experience Centre embodies i-TEK’s vision for the future. Designed as a first-of-its-kind globally, the Centre allows visitors to experience live applications of RFID and IoT, including FASTag-enabled tolling, inventory and supply chain traceability in Retail, smart fitting rooms, faster checkouts, secure container movements in trade logistics and AI-enabled monitoring of smart warehouses and retail supply chains. It highlights how i-TEK’s innovations are shaping industries across different verticals while contributing to India’s broader digital economy.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Ashim Patil, Managing Director & CEO of i-TEK, expressed his gratitude to employees, partners and customers. He said, “Marking 25 years is a proud milestone for i-TEK and for every individual who has been part of this journey. From pioneering RFID-based tolling and contributing to the FASTag ecosystem, to securing India’s exports and transforming supply chains, our focus has always been on building solutions that deliver real impact. At i-TEK, we are deeply committed to supporting the Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s vision of building an Atmanirbhar Bharat and achieving a $5 trillion economy. As India advances towards the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047, I am confident that i-TEK will continue to play a steady and significant role in strengthening the nation’s digital infrastructure and showcasing Indian innovation on the global stage. With the launch of Panchajanya and the expansion of our GarudaVigil™ platform, we are entering a new era of growth where Indian innovation will not only strengthen our nation’s digital infrastructure but also shape global supply chains. I would especially like to thank Hon. Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji for his vision and constant encouragement, which have created the right policy environment for companies like ours to innovate and scale. Last year, over 54 billion objects were tagged using RFID, representing $1.7 trillion in value and contributing $17 billion in EBITDA for enterprises”.

He further added, “With the market expected to grow from $4 billion to $10 billion by 2030, i-TEK is poised to ride this wave, delivering world-class traceability solutions through our new RFID platform, Garuda Vigil. As we look ahead to our next phase, including global expansion and an upcoming IPO, our commitment to nation-building through technology remains stronger than ever.”

Mrs. Avantika Patil, Chairperson, i-TEK said, “As i-TEK celebrates its Silver Jubilee, I see this milestone as both a reflection of our journey and a promise of what lies ahead. What began as a small dream 25 years ago has grown into a strong, resilient enterprise that continues to innovate, adapt and serve the nation. Panchajanya is more than an experience centre, it is a symbol of our growth, a space that captures how a homegrown company from Pune has built solutions that touch millions of lives across India. For us, this moment is not only about celebrating the past but also about setting our sights on the future. We aspire to scale i-TEK into a billion-dollar enterprise, expand globally and continue contributing to Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047, while staying rooted in the values of trust, innovation and service.”

Looking forward, i-TEK is entering a new growth phase. Its GarudaVigil™ cloud-native platform, which integrates RFID, IoT and AI, is poised to become a cornerstone of its future strategy by offering real-time monitoring, predictive analytics and anomaly detection across global supply chains. This shift from project-driven revenues to subscription-based models will create sustainable, recurring growth while also strengthening the company’s international presence. With a strategic investment from Tech Mahindra in 2019 and plans for an IPO within the next three years, i-TEK is preparing to scale globally while consolidating its leadership in India.

Beyond its technological achievements, i-TEK continues to embrace its role as a socially responsible enterprise. Through the Ashim-Avantika Foundation, it actively supports initiatives in child healthcare and the promotion of traditional Indian sports, reflecting its belief that true nation-building extends beyond business and innovation.

As i-TEK marks its Silver Jubilee, the company reflects with pride on 25 years of innovation and impact while looking ahead to an ambitious new chapter of growth. With pioneering solutions, global expansion plans and a deep alignment with India’s national priorities, i-TEK is poised to play an even greater role in strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure and advancing the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Honourable Deputy Chief Minister Shri. DK Shivakumar Inaugurates HDFC Bank’s Branch in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Karnataka, September 15, 2025: Honourable Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka – Shri. DK Shivakumar, today inaugurated HDFC Bank’s state-of-the-art branch at Global Tech Park Building, O Shaughnessy Road, Langford Town in Bengaluru.

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Present on the occasion was Mr. Ahmed Zackaria, Branch Banking Head – Karnataka & Kerala, HDFC Bank.The Honourable Deputy Chief Minister also formally launched the Bank’s annual Festive Treats Campaign 2025 in the state which coincides with the festive season. This brings more than 10,000 offers across cards, loans, PayZapp, and EASYEMI, making festive purchases more affordable and rewarding for customers. The Festive Treats offers are applicable across a range of products — apparel, electronics, dining, travel and jewellery among other things.

HDFC Bank will leverage its wide network of 528 branches, 1156 ATMs, digital channels and more than 100000 lakh merchant and dealer touchpoints for the festive campaign in Karnataka.

Shri. Tushar Girinath, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary- Urban Development and Home inaugurated the locker room.

Indica Crème Colors Unveils 10-Minute Salon-in-a-Pandal for Ganesh Chaturthi

Mumbai, 15th September 2025:  Transforming traditional festive marketing into a dynamic consumer experience, Indica Crème hair color, from the house of CavinKare, redefined how brands engage with consumers this Ganesh Chaturthi with its unique Salon-in-a-Pandal activation in Mumbai. Seamlessly blending cultural celebration with innovative storytelling, the brand turned the iconic Khetwadi Cha Ganraj pandal, into a trailblazing hub of beauty and consumer engagement by offering devotees an on-the-spot 10-minute quick, safe and transformative hair coloring experience at its exclusive salon stations.

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Link to the campaign video: https://youtu.be/hRO3VWLMBBM

Launched under the theme “Hair Color That Cares,” the one-of-a-kind initiative was strategically designed as a purpose-driven marketing activation to engage consumers directly during the festive season. The 10-day initiative witnessed over thousands of devotees engaging with the brand, with more than 230 consumers experiencing live hair coloring at the specially designed salon setup. The activation highlighted Indica Crème’s disruptive advantage in the crème hair color category, delivering salon-quality results in just 10 minutes while reducing consumer effort by two-thirds. In addition to this, the brand also distributed over 34,000 sachets, encouraging people of Mumbai to try the product at home and extending the brand experience well beyond the pandal.

The activation stood out not only for its novelty but also for the product’s unique advantage. Indica Crème is India’s only crème hair color with 30% lesser dye chemicals vs competition crème hair color brands, making it a safer, gentler choice without compromising on vibrant results. Available in popular shades like Natural Black, Dark Brown, and Burgundy, the initiative quickly became a talking point among pandal visitors, blending the joy of devotion with the excitement of a fresh look.

Speaking on the campaign, Mr. Rajat Nanda, Business Head – Personal Care, CavinKare, said, “This initiative was about celebrating confidence and color in a way that truly cares for consumers’ hair. Indica Crème, with its 30% lesser dye chemical formulation, offers people the chance to enjoy salon-like coloring while being gentle on their hair. Bringing this experience to such a vibrant festive platform allowed us to see firsthand how much consumers appreciate the blend of beauty, care, and convenience.”

By turning one of Mumbai’s iconic festive hotspots into a hub of interactive beauty, Indica Crème successfully demonstrated how festive marketing can go beyond traditional promotions to create meaningful consumer experiences. With a specially designed salon-styled setup, the visitors had the opportunity to experience the brand’s promise of quality, convenience, and affordability firsthand. With devotees trying the product on-site and taking home free sachets, the initiative highlighted the power of purpose-driven, experiential marketing to drive trial, build trust, and leave a lasting impression, proving that innovation and cultural relevance can go hand-in-hand to create memorable festive moments.

National Engineer’s Day: Insights from Cloud, Security & Infrastructure Experts

1:F5: Pratik Shah, Managing Director – India & SAARC, F5

“We are in an era where applications are the front door to every business, and deep tech is no longer just about speed or intelligence, it’s about precision, control, and trust. As applications become more autonomous, distributed, and API-centric, our engineers are creating the foundations that keep them performant, secure, and trusted across every environment. From orchestrating encrypted traffic to enabling AI-driven threat mitigation, they deliver and secure extraordinary digital experiences, true to our mission of making apps go faster, smarter and safer.

  As deep tech accelerates programmable infrastructure, API security, and adaptive application delivery, it is engineers who are leading with discipline, clarity, and purpose. Their work is powering the digital age, one where innovation is deeply human, deeply secure, and engineered for scale.”

2:Techno Digital: Amit Agarwal, President, Techno Digital

“At Techno Digital, engineers are at the very center of everything we do from revolutionizing power infrastructure to spearheading digital transformation. Rooted in a legacy shaped by the pioneering spirit of our parent group, TEECL, our foundation has always been built on engineering excellence. We honour the visionaries who have not only powered the electrical landscape and laid a foundation for digital revolution but are now actively redefining the future of digital infrastructure across India’s AI ambitions and digital economy.

Today’s data centers are evolving into high-density, AI-ready ecosystems, and it is our engineers who lead this transformation pushing the boundaries of thermal design, energy efficiency, and operational resilience. Their contributions go beyond technology; they are strategic and purposeful, crafting sustainable, low-PUE facilities through innovations like pioneering liquid cooling systems.

As we change the digital landscape, their relentless ingenuity ensures uptime in a world that never sleeps and sustainability in a world that cannot wait. We celebrate their brilliance, discipline, and unwavering commitment to excellence, for it is through their work that we continue to power progress today and into the future.”

3:Twilio: Nathaniel Okenwa, Developer Evangelist at Twilio

“At Twilio, we celebrate developers who transform imagination into innovation and ideas into human connection. We see developers as creative problem solvers who bring empathy, ingenuity, and ownership to everything they build. Our mission is to unlock their imagination and empower them with the tools to shape the future. To us, being a builder means creating with purpose, solving with empathy, and innovating with impact. By nurturing inclusive pathways into technology and investing in developer education and experience, we are building a world where every developer can create impact at scale. When developers lead, innovation thrives, and the world becomes more connected.”

4:Lenovo: Satish Pratapneni, Director – R&D, Lenovo India

“We are at the cusp of a transformative era in engineering, where hardware, software, and intelligence converge to redefine what systems can do. At Lenovo’s R&D center in India, our focus extends beyond building servers or optimizing algorithms we are architecting resilient, adaptive platforms that extend human capability.

From AI-driven diagnostics that detect diseases before clinical symptoms emerge, to energy-efficient liquid cooling systems that enable next-generation data centers, to designing in efficient power distribution circuits in system architectures that is aware of growing global power demands. Each innovation reflects a purposeful integration of science and ethics. The real opportunity lies in designing systems that are not only scalable and performant, but also responsible, secure, and sustainable. As engineers, our role is to embed foresight into design, ensuring that the technologies we create today empower people and ecosystems tomorrow.”

5:Intuitive Cloud: Jay Modh, Founder-CEO, Intuitive.Cloud

Engineering has always been about people, not machines. At Intuitive.Cloud, we focus on designing solutions that improve how businesses operate and how people live and work. The responsibility we carry as engineers is to lead with empathy, question assumptions, and build technology that serves humanity, not just efficiency. When purpose drives innovation, progress becomes meaningful and lasting.

6:Abhilash Shetty, VP & Head of Digital Engineering, Visionet Systems

“Fueled by recent breakthroughs in deep tech—like Agentic AI, autonomous AI agents, Edge AI, Generative AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation— industries across the board are transforming at a speed many struggle to keep up with as the rules of the game shift constantly. Engineers are at the forefront of this Tectonic shift, reshaping the business landscape by turning advanced technologies into real-world solutions that spark innovation and enhance productivity.

At Visionet, “Engineering Simplified” is more than a tagline—it’s a core principle which reflects our commitment to make these disruptive technologies easy to adopt by keeping architecture & implementations simple, efficient, and secure. As India surges into its Techade, our engineers are primed for this new era—using deep tech and engineering excellence to drive change, building scalable, future‑ready solutions that deliver real impact.”

7: Prasenjit Ghoshal, Head of Engineering, Ennoventure, Inc.

“On National Engineers’ Day, we celebrate the vision and determination of engineers who continue to shape the world around us. From building world class infrastructure and sustainable cities to designing cutting-edge digital solutions, engineers are the true architects of progress. Their pursuit of innovation and problem-solving drives technological advancement and lays the foundation for a more resilient and inclusive future.

As technology continues to reshape our world, the role of engineers goes beyond technical expertise. They are change-makers who combine creativity with science to solve some of the most pressing challenges of our times, be it in healthcare, sustainability, infrastructure, or digital security. Today, there is also a pressing need for engineers to design solutions that create a world free of counterfeits, protecting both brands and consumers.

At Ennoventure, we deeply value this spirit of engineering excellence. Our patented solutions that integrate AI, cryptography, and cloud technology to combat counterfeiting are a testament to what happens when engineers push boundaries to create impact. Every invisible cryptographic signature on packaging that protects a brand and its consumers is the result of an engineer’s vision to make the world safer and smarter.

Satish Gogineni Creates History: First Indian to Ski Solo and Unsupported to the South Pole, in Antarctica

Hyderabad / San Francisco, 15th September 2025: Indian mountaineer and endurance athlete Satish Gogineni has etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole, completing one of the world’s most grueling human endurance challenges.

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Starting at Hercules Inlet, Satish skied alone for 1,133 km across Antarctica, hauling a sled weighing more than 126 kg while ascending to the South Pole’s altitude of 2,300 meters. Over the course of 51 days, he endured whiteout conditions, relentless polar winds, and temperatures plunging below –40°C, skiing for up to 12 hours a day and burning more than 6,000 calories daily. His arrival at the South Pole in January 2025 marked a historic first for India.

Reflecting on his journey, Satish said: “There were days I could barely see a meter ahead of me, and nights when the silence felt overwhelming. But I kept reminding myself why I was here, for Spandana, and for the message that even in life’s harshest conditions, we can find the strength to keep moving forward.”

Adventure With a Purpose

The expedition was part of Project Spandana, Satish’s mental health awareness initiative dedicated to his late cousin, Spandana, who tragically lost her life to suicide. Through this project, Satish uses extreme adventure as a platform to advocate for mental health therapy and suicide prevention, highlighting that everyone deserves a chance to heal, recover, and thrive.

A Life Beyond Limits

Originally from Hyderabad and now based in San Francisco, Satish left a corporate career in financial risk management at Bank of America to pursue his passion for adventure. He is the founder of True North Expeditions, a venture that promotes athlete development, outdoor leadership, and inclusivity in adventure sports.

His record of achievements includes summiting five of the world’s 8,000m peaks, Everest, Lhotse, Kanchenjunga, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri—while also becoming the fastest Indian to complete the Everest–Lhotse double summit in under 19 hours. Beyond the Himalayas, he is the second Indian to ski unsupported across Greenland’s ice sheet and has completed 14 full marathons, including four of the prestigious World Majors (New York, Chicago, Tokyo, Berlin).

What’s Next

Through True North Expeditions, Satish will be leading groups to Mt. Kilimanjaro in September 2025 and Mt. Aconcagua in January 2026. On a personal front, he is preparing to attempt the 10 tallest mountains in South America, followed by polar training expeditions, a 21-day ski of the Northwest Passage in Canada or a 35-day South–North crossing of Spitsbergen in Svalbard in early 2026. These are part of his preparation for a world-first Antarctica expedition in November 2026.

Quote for National Engineer’s Day by Mohit Saxena, Co-founder & CTO

INDIA ,15 september 2025:Mohit Saxena, Co-founder & Group CTO of InMobi, reflects on the transformative era of engineering shaped by the convergence of human ingenuity and artificial intelligence. As AI increasingly automates routine and repetitive tasks, he believes the role of engineers is undergoing a profound shift—from execution to innovation. Today’s engineers are called to tackle unprecedented challenges, design systems of massive scale, and shape technologies that will define the future. In this evolving landscape, Saxena emphasizes the growing importance of depth—where advanced research, domain expertise, and specialized education, including PhDs, are becoming the true engines of innovation.

Drawing parallels with global leaders like the USA and China, Saxena points out how these nations have long invested in cultivating deep technical specialists who dedicate their careers to research and mastery. India, with its abundant STEM talent, has a unique opportunity to emulate and even leapfrog these efforts—provided it fosters a culture that values research, deep learning, and specialization. He envisions a future driven not just by coders, but by individuals who dare to think audaciously, explore relentlessly, and master high-impact fields like AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, and robotics. According to Saxena, it is this spirit of engineering excellence and intellectual depth that will power India’s next wave of technological breakthroughs.

 

Engineers Are Visionaries of India’s Techade: Ridhima Sawant, CTO, Orient Technologies

 Balancing Innovation with Responsibility for India’s Tech Leadership

By – Ridhima Sawant, Chief Transformation Officer, Orient Technologies Limited

Engineers’ Day is more than a celebration—it is a reflection of how deeply engineering shapes India’s progress. Today’s engineers are not just implementers, but visionaries building the foundation of our Techade through AI, cybersecurity, and deep tech innovation. At Orient Technologies, we believe in walking beside them, creating opportunities for upskilling, nurturing future-ready talent, and enabling brilliance to grow into leadership. Because when engineers thrive, industries transform, and India moves closer to its global tech leadership.”