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News18
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
This Cricketer Married His Highschool Sweetheart, She Now Runs A Business Worth Crores
Last Updated: Shardul Thakur and Mittali Parulkar's love story began in school in Maharashtra. They got engaged in 2021 and married in 2023. Indian cricketer Shardul Thakur, known for his all-round performances on the field, is currently in England for the ongoing Test series. Off the field, however, his story with wife Mittali Parulkar has captured just as much attention – not for drama, but for its steady charm and quiet beginnings. Shardul and Mittali first met during their school years in Maharashtra. What began as a simple friendship gradually turned into a lasting bond. At the time, neither of them imagined the path their lives would take, one toward international cricket, the other toward entrepreneurship. After years of staying together through personal milestones and professional rise, Shardul proposed to Mittali in November 2021 during an intimate engagement ceremony in Mumbai. The occasion was attended by close friends and family, including some of Shardul's teammates like Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. Two years later, on February 27, 2023, the couple tied the knot in a traditional Maharashtrian wedding in Karjat, near Mumbai. It was a celebration filled with music, rituals, and a guest list that included familiar faces from cricket, such as Shreyas Iyer and Yuzvendra Chahal. Her father is a businessman, and her mother a homemaker, but Mittali's journey has been shaped by her own ambitions. Today, she runs her enterprise independently, balancing public attention with private focus. Shardul's career may revolve around stadiums and scoreboards, but away from the cricket spotlight, it's the personal partnership with Mittali that continues to be one of the most defining innings of his life. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Shailesh Jejurikar: How Satya Nadella's 8th standard classmate became CEO of nearly 200-year-old, Rs 7 lakh crore giant behind Vicks, Pampers
Shailesh Jejurikar will take over as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Procter & Gamble (P&G) on January 1, 2026. The Mumbai-born executive, who joined the $84 billion company in 1989 as an Assistant Brand Manager, is set to succeed current CEO Jon Moeller. Jejurikar's elevation marks the first time an India-born executive will lead the 200-year-old American consumer goods company that owns household brands such as Vicks, Pampers, Tide, Gillette, and Ariel. He has served as P&G's Chief Operating Officer since 2021 and is currently a board member at Otis Elevator Co. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category healthcare Design Thinking Technology Product Management Finance MCA Data Science Public Policy Healthcare Leadership Others Project Management CXO MBA Cybersecurity Data Science Artificial Intelligence PGDM Digital Marketing Degree Management others Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Lucknow CERT-IIML Healthcare Management India Starts on undefined Get Details Shailesh Jejurikar Education Born in Mumbai to a Maharashtrian father and Gujarati mother, Jejurikar spent his childhood in various company colonies as his father had a corporate career. His brother, Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director and CEO (Auto & Farm Sector) at Mahindra & Mahindra, said, 'We grew up in company colonies. That may have influenced our (career) choices.' Jejurikar attended Hyderabad Public School from Class 8, where he became head boy and studied alongside Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. He was also an accomplished cricketer who represented Hyderabad in under-17 tournaments. He later graduated with a degree in Economics from Elphinstone College in Mumbai and went on to earn his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow in 1989, where his foundation in management and leadership was shaped. Live Events You Might Also Like: P&G names Indian born Shailesh Jejurikar as its global CEO Shailesh Jejurikar career Jejurikar began his career at P&G in July 1989. A decade later, he became Marketing Director and went on to hold Vice President roles across regions. In 2010, he was appointed VP of Home Care, North America, and Brand Franchise Leader for Surface Care. Between 1996 and 2008, he managed business operations across India, East Africa, ASEAN, Korea-Singapore, and later North America. His roles demanded strategic execution across different consumer markets and operational environments. Leadership in global operations and sustainability In 2019, Jejurikar became CEO of Global Fabric and Home Care, overseeing product categories such as Tide, Downy, and Febreze. These account for nearly a third of P&G's sales and profits. That same year, he was also named Executive Sponsor for Global Sustainability. Two years later, he took over as Chief Operating Officer. He led P&G's enterprise markets across Latin America, India, Southeast Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. He was also responsible for global supply chain, manufacturing, IT systems, and sales. You Might Also Like: Shailesh Jejurikar: In a first, P&G sends Indian to corner office Shailesh Jejurikar Family, interests, and personal drive According to his brother Rajesh, Jejurikar is 'very attached to his family,' and enjoys reading and travelling. His career reflects his willingness to accept global assignments and adapt to diverse markets. When asked about his favourite food, Rajesh said, 'Anything our mother makes.' Jejurikar's career combines academic discipline, leadership execution, and a willingness to take on complex challenges. From his days as a student cricketer in Hyderabad to the corner office at a global giant, his story shows how education, consistency, and curiosity can drive long-term success. You Might Also Like: P&G's new CEO appointment shows Indian-American leaders can navigate US consumers' hearts, minds: Mahindra
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
First batch of redeveloped BDD chawls to handed over by August 15
Mumbai: In 2016, over nine years ago the state government decided that the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) would redevelop the Bombay Development Department Chawls (BDD). Finally, by this Independence day, the first lot of the homes are likely to be handed over to their new residents. First batch of redeveloped BDD chawls to handed over by August 15 The BDD Chawls, built between 1920 and 1925 by the Bombay Development Department, were among the first batches of affordable urban housing for migrant workers who worked in the textile mills, docks and railways. According to a senior MHADA official, 556 housing units are ready in Worli, and an Occupation Certificate for them was issued a few days ago. MHADA is waiting to hear from the chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his two deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, to finalise the date for the handover ceremony.. The function, which was to be held on March 30, on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, the Maharashtrian new year, was delayed by issues at the construction sites. However, later this year MHADA is set to finish constructing a total of 3,989 flats, 2,246 in Worli, 1401 at Naigaon, and the remaining 342 at N M Joshi Road, said the official. Residents of these flats will be moving from their 160 homes to the new 500 flats, each having a living room, a master bedroom with an attached bathroom, a second bedroom with a separate bathroom, a dining area, and an area for the washing machine and other amenities. MHADA officials added that amenities such as a club house, a school, a hospital, a playground, a library, a welfare centre, a dispensary, a society office and a community hall will also be provided. General secretary, Akhil BDD Chawl Bhadekaru Hakk Sarankshan Samiti, Kiran Mane, said, 'Each of the owners will also get a parking space apart from monthly maintenance being taken care of for the next 12 years.' He added however that a fund will be set aside for the maintenance of the society for 12 years. In March 2016, the Maharashtra government had issued a government resolution (GR) appointing MHADA in charge of the redevelopment project. In 2018, MHADA took up the ₹16,000 crore work of redeveloping the BBD chawls of which 121 chawls are in Worli, 42 in Naigaon, 32 in NM Joshi Marg and 12 in Sewri. In 2021, for the project's first phase, MHADA began constructing 14 buildings at Worli, two of which are now ready. Each is set to have 40 floors, and a total of 33 buildings are to be built to house the 9,689 residents of the BDD Chawl in Worli. Another MHADA official shared that through the redevelopment process, the development authority seeks to utilise 68% of the freed up land for rehabilitating the original tenants. To recover the construction costs, MHADA plans to make the rest of the land available to private developers in an open market. The first phase of the project, involving the D and E wings of Building 1 in Worli, MHADA will rehouse 5,198 families, and build a large 1,80,000 sq.m commercial complex. In addition, MHADA plans to provide houses to 1,860 middle-income families and 1,036 high-income groups through the housing lottery system. Work in Naigaon is also underway. The first phase involves 1,401 units, expected to be ready by March 2026. At N M Joshi Road, 10 chawls have already been demolished and seven new towers are under construction. In Sewri, the redevelopment will begin once the land transfer process is completed by the central government. In the first phase of redevelopment of the N M Joshi Road BDD Chawls, 1,260 families will be rehoused by April 2026.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Women candidates can use both maiden and married names on EVMs: Maharashtra SEC
1 2 Pune: The State Election Commission (SEC) has allowed women candidates to display both their pre-marriage (maiden) and post-marriage names on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), provided they formally request it and meet the eligibility criteria, senior officials told TOI over the weekend. The directive, issued ahead of the upcoming local body elections in the state, is expected to benefit women known in public life by both names. But officials clarified that the name on the nomination form must match the name in the voters' list. Once the nomination is submitted, candidates may file an application with the returning officer requesting both names appear on the EVM. The application must be filed before the final date of withdrawal of candidature, the SEC stated. To support the request, candidates will need to submit a marriage certificate or a govt-issued gazette notification confirming the name change. In the absence of a gazette, one of 17 acceptable proofs — as prescribed by the SEC in a 2011 order — may be submitted. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune The recent order issued by the SEC was signed by secretary SEC Suresh Kakani. "Earlier, there were no clear guidelines and the recent SEC order will help the women candidates decide on the same," a senior official said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "This move acknowledges identity transitions post-marriage while giving women the option to retain both identities during elections," another senior SEC official told TOI. However, the official added that both names will appear in full on the EVM only if space permits. Maharashtra has reserved 50% of seats for women - in municipal corporations, councils, nagar panchayats, zilla parishads and panchayat samitis. Of these, over 1,370 seats in municipal corporations and 3,885 seats in councils and nagar panchayats have been set aside for women candidates. Civil society groups and political observers welcomed SEC's decision. "This is a progressive step. In many Maharashtrian households, a woman's name changes completely after marriage. Allowing both names helps her preserve her identity," said a political analyst. A former PMC corporator said it would help women who are known by their maiden names in the area, and putting both names would be an advantage for them. "Since the SEC has announced it much ahead of the actual polls, I would consider giving all the documents to ensure that both my maiden name and the name post-marriage are included," the former corporator told TOI. The state is set for one of the biggest rounds of local body elections, covering 29 municipal corporations, 244 municipal councils, 147 nagar panchayats, 32 zilla parishads, and 336 panchayat samitis.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Women candidates can use both maiden and married names on EVMs, says Maharashtra Election Commission
Pune: The State Election Commission (SEC) has allowed women candidates to display both their pre-marriage (maiden) and post-marriage names on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), provided they formally request it and meet the eligibility criteria, senior officials told TOI over the weekend. The directive, issued ahead of the upcoming local body elections in Maharashtra, is expected to benefit women known in public life by both names. But officials clarified that the name on the nomination form must match the name in the voters' list. Once the nomination is submitted, candidates may file an application with the returning officer requesting both names appear on the EVM. The application must be filed before the final date of withdrawal of candidature, the SEC stated. To support the request, candidates will need to submit a marriage certificate or a govt-issued gazette notification confirming the name change. In the absence of a gazette, one of 17 acceptable proofs — as prescribed by the SEC in a 2011 order — may be submitted. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai The recent order issued by the SEC was signed by secretary SEC Suresh Kakani. "Earlier, there were no clear guidelines and the recent SEC order will help the women candidates decide on the same," a senior official said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Emergency Generators in Guro-dong: (Prices May Surprise You) Emergency Generator | Search Ads Search Now Undo "This move acknowledges identity transitions post-marriage while giving women the option to retain both identities during elections," another senior SEC official told TOI. However, the official added that both names will appear in full on the EVM only if space permits. Maharashtra has reserved 50% of seats for women in municipal corporations, councils, nagar panchayats, zilla parishads and panchayat samitis. Of these, over 1,370 seats in municipal corporations and 3,885 seats in councils and nagar panchayats have been set aside for women candidates. Civil society groups and political observers welcomed SEC's decision. "This is a progressive step. In many Maharashtrian households, a woman's name changes completely after marriage. Allowing both names helps her preserve her identity," said a political analyst. A former PMC corporator said it would help women who are known by their maiden names in the area, and putting both names would be an advantage for them. "Since the SEC has announced it much ahead of the actual polls, I would consider giving all the documents to ensure that both my maiden name and the name post-marriage is included," the former corporator told TOI. Maharashtra is set for one of the biggest rounds of local body elections, covering 29 municipal corporations, 244 municipal councils, 147 nagar panchayats, 32 zilla parishads, and 336 panchayat samitis.
