Times 40 Under 40 honoured and applauded 40 of the brightest corporate leaders, emerging entrepreneurs, artists, sportspersons, musicians and business professionals across south India under 40. These young people have taken the challenges of a re...
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It’s been a year of monumental challenges and change. And as the dust settles after many months of facing various uncertainties due to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, there was finally a reason to cheer. For the first time, The Times of India Group created a unique platform to identify, encourage and provide recognition to professionals and businesses who have believed in innovation behind progress and success.
Times 40 Under 40 honoured and applauded 40 of the brightest corporate leaders, emerging entrepreneurs, artists, sportspersons, musicians and business professionals across south India under 40. These young people have taken the challenges of a relentless year head-on. They represent the opportunity for growth in south India and our country as a whole. The list is very dynamic and includes people from all walks of life, who have created something new and different, or redefined the way things are done.
Talent and people skills were some of the major change agents we got to see in 2020, and these Indian entrepreneurs sought opportunities when all else seemed doomed. These exemplary individuals recognised by Times 40 Under 40 have been new rays of hope, helping us see beyond the gloom, as they defy all odds to build new enterprises and succeed in their respective fields. They are truly proof that ambition and innovation cannot be locked down. This list of Times 40 Under 40 highlights the young and visionary leaders who are will to do what it takes and go the extra mile to reinvent business and society.
Here’s the list of Times 40 under 40:
Pulkit Agrawal (CEO And Co-founder), Bimal Kartheek Rebba (Coo And Co-founder) Arun Lodhi (Cto And Co-founder), Trell
Basavaraj Puttappa, Founder & CEO, Zeva Astras
R Nanda Kumar, Proprietor, Regalos
Aviva Bidapa, Fashion Designer
Govindraj Srinivas, Director, Drona Edu
Dr Swagatesh Bastia, Co-Founder, Alleviate Pain Management Clinic
Dr Ramachandra Reddy Yeluri, Managing Director, Src Laboratories Pvt Ltd & Ven Life Science Pvt Ltd
The Times 40 Under 40, envisioned by the Optimal Media Solutions, a division of Times Group, is one of a kind platform to inspire and applaud the next generation of go-getters, share best practices and unite businesses and philanthropists alike. These path-breakers, trailblazers, achievers and rising stars were felicitated at a glamorous and glitzy ceremony, on February 27, 2021, in Bangalore, in association with Good Times Partner Kingfisher. Top socialites of the city were present at this grand event. Renowned Bollywood actor and former Chairman of Film and Television Institute of India, Anupam Kher felicitated the new age icons of south India and gave away the awards. The award ceremony was interspersed with entertainment acts that left the audience awe-struck. While Adrian Joshua tickled the ivories with magic in his fingers, Adithi Ashok and Spurthi Ashok had the guests journeying with a beautiful Kathak performance. The event will also be telecasted on ET Now.
Here’s a glimpse of the evening:
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Optimal Media Solutions is an organisation driven by proactive and innovative endeavours to infuse a new approach to brand building. They always stand for the exchange of innovative ideas between clients and their needs. Optimal Media Solutions takes pride in recognising, rewarding and empowering excellence, innovation, best practices and superlative performances in the industry. This felicitation of the best youngsters across south India, in varied fields, stands testimony to this. They have instituted awards such as this to give prominent business professionals, entrepreneurs and passionate individuals the recognition they deserve for the great work they do. Employing the best business practices, innovations, effective collaborations and astuteness in adopting new and emerging technologies, these winners have enhanced productivity and improved quality of service in their respective industries.
Renowned Bollywood actor and former Chairman of Film and Television Institute of India, Anupam Kher at Times 40 under 40.This event gave deserving youngsters a chance to share their success story and showcase their achievements, to inspire many more and pave the way for a better tomorrow. The success of the winners of Times 40 Under 40 goes beyond their excellence in business. The young achievers who made the cut have made distinctive contributions to the people they serve. They have demonstrated extraordinary commitment, innovation, zeal and compassion in delivering service to the community, which has led them to excel.
Here’s another snapshot of the evening: Innovation is progress, and innovative business models are generated by people who think differently. Identifying and encouraging those people requires sharp people processes that lead to such outcomes. The elite platform of Times 40 Under 40 identifies and honours the professionals who have envisioned and executed outstanding achievements.
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Times 40 Under 40 was truly a celebration of success, recognising achievements and highlighting innovative young people across south India, who have pushed all possible boundaries, and continuously sought out ways to do and make things better. These young achievers have grown and carved their mark are an inspiration for all. The winners of Times 40 Under 40 unanimously felt that recognition of this sort would go a long way in encouraging many more young leaders in the making. Their determination, perseverance and zeal are sure to motivate many others to achieve greater heights.
Disclaimer: This article has been produced on behalf of the Times 40 Under 40, Optimal Media Solutions initiative by Times Internet's Spotlight Team.
