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India.com
7 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Meet woman, daughter-in-law of Indian billionaire whose net worth is Rs 26309900000000, founded her company..., her husband is...; not Shloka Mehta
Meet woman, daughter-in-law of Indian billionaire whose net worth is Rs 26309900000000, founded her company..., her husband is...; not Shloka Mehta Passion is the fuel behind a successful career. Women are leading the world in every field—they are successful CEOs, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers shaping the future. In this article, read the success story of a woman, daughter-in-law of an Indian billionaire whose net worth is Rs 26309900000000, founded her company…, her husband is…; not Shloka Mehta She is Sakshi Chhabra Mittal, founder and CEO of Foodhak. Diagnosed with a rare liver disease during her first pregnancy, Sakshi switched to a diet based on Ayurveda, an ancient Indian medicinal system, which promotes the balance between mind, body, and spirit, viewing food as medicine. Sakshi's switch to an Ayurvedic diet plan supported her treatment, gave her boosted energy, and helped her feel better than before. Speaking of her personal life, Sakshi tied the knot to Shravin Mittal, son of Indian billionaire Sunil Mittal, in 2015. According to her LinkedIn profile, Sakshi Chhabra Mittal studied Bachelor of Science(BSc), Biotechnology from 2005 to 2008. She studied Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance and Strategic Management at The Wharton School. Previously, Sakshi Chhabra Mittal worked as an Associate in Hoxton Ventures, Corporate Development at Babylon Health, and an investor at SoftBank Investment Advisers. Sakshi and Shravin Mittal were classmates at The British School in Delhi. Shravin Bharti Mittal is the Founder of Unbound and Managing Director of Bharti Global Ltd (Bharti family investment arm). His father, Sunil Mittal, is the Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises. Media reports suggest that Sunil Mittal's net worth is estimated to be Rs 2,63,099 crore. Telecom magnate Sunil Mittal's Bharti Airtel ranks as one of India's biggest mobile network providers, serving over 500 million users across South Asia and Africa. According to Forbes, Sunil Mittal's real-time net worth stands at $13.8 billion. She began her career at Pfizer. In 2017, after being diagnosed with a rare liver disease, she founded FoodHak in February 2021. 'Foodhak take the bad stuff out of your favourite foods, replacing them with healthy, nourishing goodness. What's left is naturally low calorie, anti-inflammatory, delicious food. We're leading the food revolution, crafting food that brings both health and taste to your table. Our dishes are all gluten free, dairy free, free from refined sugar, preservatives and additives,' reads the statement on the official website of Foodhak.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
From Goa to Paris, 20-year-old blind athlete Sakshi prepares for her 1st foreign challenge
Sakshi Kale, visually-challenged athlete from Goa PANAJI: When Sakshi Kale started taking part in competitive athletics three years ago, she was advised to get her passport done. A visually-challenged athlete from Usgao in Ponda taluka, Sakshi, 20, left nobody in doubt that she would go places. She became the first blind athlete from Goa to win a medal at the Para Athletics National Championship, later won an international medal, even competed against regular athletes at home, and is now taking a flight to Paris where she will take part in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix Championship. The World Para Athletics Grand Prix will see the world's best para athletes in action from across the world, as the new cycle towards the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games begins. India will have 13 athletes battling for honours. 'I started taking part in national-level events three years ago, and never believed I could grow so much,' Sakshi told TOI on Tuesday. 'Everyone said it was a must for me to have a passport, and now it's actually being put to use. I really can't believe all this is happening to me. To compete internationally is something I could only dream of.' Sakshi, who has 75% blind disability, will compete in the 400m and 1500m races in the T13 category, meant for visually-impaired runners who have a restricted field of view, their peripheral vision limited, and central vision a blur. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Her selection comes on the back of impressive performances at the Khelo India Para Nationals and the World Para Athlete Grand Prix 2025 in Delhi, where she won a gold and silver in 100m with a timing of 14.47 minutes. When her mother passed on the selection news she had received from the Paralympic Committee of India, it took some time for the 20-year-old to realise that she was indeed going to Paris, a place she had only read about. The next was preparation, as she attempts to match the top athletes from across the world. 'It won't be easy to compete against the world's best, but I am confident of putting up a good show since my preparations have been thorough. I am not scared of competition,' said Sakshi, a third year student at Government College, Khandola. Her training, for four hours everyday, included beach running, road running, sessions in the gymnasium, and practice on the track at Bambolim where she reached, having travelled 40km from Usgao alone, walking through a dirt road to catch a bus, and then changing it twice to reach the stadium. 'I feel I am a better athlete now,' said Sakshi. 'I can feel the difference, particularly after the gym sessions, where I was allowed to use whatever facilities I needed. Weights, steams, ice baths, everything was available.' Sakshi's pet events include sprints and long jump, but she's now giving middle distance a try in Paris, emboldened by some recent results where she did well at mini marathons. She won gold in 5,000m at the inter-collegiate athletic championship and then made heads turn by winning the 10k running events in Mulgao, Mayem, Bicholim, Cumbharjua, and Assagao. 'I don't know about the results in Paris, but I can assure everyone that I'll give my best. That's the least I can do for all those who have kept faith in me and supported me all along,' said Sakshi.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
From Ponda to Paris, 20-yr-old blind athlete Sakshi prepares for her 1st foreign challenge
Panaji: When Sakshi Kale started taking part in competitive athletics three years ago, she was advised to get her passport done. A visually-challenged athlete from Usgao in Ponda taluka, Sakshi, 20, left nobody in doubt that she would go places. She became the first blind athlete from Goa to win a medal at the Para Athletics National Championship, later won an international medal, even competed against regular athletes at home, and is now taking a flight to Paris where she will take part in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix Championship. The World Para Athletics Grand Prix will see the world's best para athletes in action from across the world, as the new cycle towards the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games begins. India will have 13 athletes battling for honours. 'I started taking part in national-level events three years ago, and never believed I could grow so much,' Sakshi told TOI on Tuesday. 'Everyone said it was a must for me to have a passport, and now it's actually being put to use. I really can't believe all this is happening to me. To compete internationally is something I could only dream of.' Sakshi, who has 75% blind disability, will compete in the 400m and 1500m races in the T13 category, meant for visually-impaired runners who have a restricted field of view, their peripheral vision limited, and central vision a blur. Her selection comes on the back of impressive performances at the Khelo India Para Nationals and the World Para Athlete Grand Prix 2025 in Delhi, where she won a gold and silver in 100m with a timing of 14.47 minutes. When her mother passed on the selection news she had received from the Paralympic Committee of India, it took some time for the 20-year-old to realise that she was indeed going to Paris, a place she had only read about. The next was preparation, as she attempts to match the top athletes from across the world. 'It won't be easy to compete against the world's best, but I am confident of putting up a good show since my preparations have been thorough. I am not scared of competition,' said Sakshi, a third year student at Government College, Khandola. Her training, for four hours everyday, included beach running, road running, sessions in the gymnasium, and practice on the track at Bambolim where she reached, having travelled 40km from Usgao alone, walking through a dirt road to catch a bus, and then changing it twice to reach the stadium. 'I feel I am a better athlete now,' said Sakshi. 'I can feel the difference, particularly after the gym sessions, where I was allowed to use whatever facilities I needed. Weights, steams, ice baths, everything was available.' Sakshi's pet events include sprints and long jump, but she's now giving middle distance a try in Paris, emboldened by some recent results where she did well at mini marathons. She won gold in 5,000m at the inter-collegiate athletic championship and then made heads turn by winning the 10k running events in Mulgao, Mayem, Bicholim, Cumbharjua, and Assagao. 'I don't know about the results in Paris, but I can assure everyone that I'll give my best. That's the least I can do for all those who have kept faith in me and supported me all along,' said Sakshi.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Class X, XII toppers get a taste of civil services, spend day with top officers in 4 Punjab districts
1 2 3 Chandigarh: Under the 'Ek Din, DC/SSP De Sang' initiative launched by the Punjab govt, top-performing Class X and XII students from govt schools will spend a day with senior bureaucrats, including deputy commissioners (DCs), commissioners of police (CPs), and senior superintendents of police (SSPs). The DCs of Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala, CP of Jalandhar, and SSP of Kapurthala on Monday hosted their districts' toppers, offering them firsthand exposure to governance, discipline, and public service delivery. The officers also shared personal stories of their struggles, achievements, and challenges to give students deeper insights into public administration. In Jalandhar, DC Himanshu Aggarwal spent the day with Class XII non-medical toppers Madhavi Salaria (99%), Sakshi (98.6%), and Amanpreet Kaur (98.4%). The students were given a tour of the DC office, SDM court, Sewa Kendra, and sub-registrar office, where they were briefed on the registration process. In Jalandhar, CP Dhanpreet Kaur engaged with Class X toppers Preeti Kumari (97.85%), Navneet Kaur (97.54%), and Neelu Kumari (97.54%), offering insights into law enforcement and the role of police in maintaining public order. In Amritsar, DC Sakshi Sawhney hosted Class X toppers Meharpreet Kaur (99.38%), Arnoorbir Kaur (98.30%), and Arshdeep Singh (97.84%). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Over lunch at her residence, she shared her journey to the civil services, highlighting the importance of choosing a career based on passion rather than pressure. She emphasized that real fulfilment came not from salary, but from internal satisfaction and the opportunity to serve others. She also stated that serving as part of the Indian Administrative Service gave her an opportunity to do something beyond herself and to make a difference in her own way by helping others, which brought her immense satisfaction. The students got to sit with the DC, do office work, listen to people's problems, and learn about the office's workings. Sakshi also invited the students to her house for lunch and gifted them books on their return, wishing them well for future endeavours. Teachers of these schools were also present. In Hoshiarpur, DC Aashika Jain spent the day with Class X toppers Mehakpreet Kaur (98.46%), Surekha (98.3%), and Manatvay Singh (96.61%). She introduced them to the workings of district administration, principles of leadership, and the value of public service. In Kapurthala, DC Amit Kumar Panchal interacted with Class XII toppers Ankita Sharma, Ravnit Kaur, and Tania, encouraging them to work hard and adopt a never-give-up attitude. Kapurthala SSP Gaurav Toora engaged with Class X toppers Manpreet Kaur (96.77%), Kamaljeet Kaur (96.46%), and Anjali Kumari (95.84%), motivating them to pursue excellence in their chosen fields. (Inputs from Amritsar)
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘Dead' man checks credit score, kills 26L claim
Ahmedabad: He was declared dead, mourned by family, and even cremated — or so everyone thought. But months later, the man believed to be deceased was quietly visiting hospitals and checking his credit score, leaving a trail that exposed a web of deceit. What began as a routine insurance claim has spiralled into a case that can put Hollywood scriptwriters to shame. In a shocking twist, a Rs 25.96 lakh insurance payout was denied after a private insurer produced evidence suggesting the 'dead' man was very much alive, dismantling a widow's claim and prompting the state consumer commission to intervene. The Gujarat State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission set aside a lower court order, directing an insurance company to pay Rs 25.96 lakh to the widow. The intriguing case unfolded in Gandhidham, where Sakshi (name changed) claimed that her husband Shamsher Singh (name changed), a transporter with 19 vehicles and life insurance coverage worth Rs 3.11 crore, had died in Feb 2020 at his native village in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. A finance company was the master policyholder while Sakshi was named the nominee. She filed a claim under one of the policies, but the private insurer rejected it in Jan 2021. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Todos os idosos deveriam ter um desse no banheiro! Veja só! Evite quedas e escorregões Saiba Mais Undo The private insurer rejected her claim in Jan 2021, and she approached the Kutch District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, which ruled in her favour and ordered payment on Feb 14, 2024. However, the insurer's appeal to the state commission flipped the script. Alleging that Singh died under unclear circumstances, the insurer appointed investigators in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh to look into the matter. Their investigators found Singh had visited the OPD at Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS General Hospital four times between Feb 2020 and Jan 2021 and checked his CIBIL score at multiple banks three times after Feb 20, 2020 — all after his reported death. The insurer supplied documents to substantiate the claims. The insurer also submitted that residents of Sultanpur had not seen Singh's body and did not attend his cremation. The sachiv of Bariyaona gram panchayat, who issued the death certificate, said that Singh was cremated in Faizabad — a detail that didn't quite line up. The insurer also claimed the death certificate was forged. The state commission noted that the complainant's lawyer appeared once, but did not remain present during hearings. In its order passed recently, the commission stated: "We are of the considered opinion that this complaint involves serious issues of fraud, forgery, cheating, conspiracy etc. as alleged, which are very complicated and complex questions of facts and law and therefore, this complaint cannot be tried in a summary manner and these serious allegations are required to be scrutinised, verified and inquired through detailed evidence and examination and cross-examination of the witnesses. " The state commission termed the district commission's order "erroneous and unreasonable" and allowed the complainant to approach the appropriate court.
