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NDTV
6 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
Hurun List 2025: Shraddha, Priyanka, Alia Top Celebrity Women Investors
Bollywood's leading ladies are no longer just ruling the big screen, they are building empires. The newly released Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List 2025 highlights 97 women driving change across corporate boardrooms, startups, and creative industries. And among them, some of Bollywood's biggest names are being recognised not just for their fame but for business acumen as well. Candere Hurun List 2025: Top 10 Celebrity Influencer Investors Here's a look at the most followed celebrity influencer investors featured in the Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List 2025, along with their follower counts. Shraddha Kapoor (94.1 million) Topping the list is Shraddha Kapoor, whose entrepreneurial instincts have landed her at the forefront of celebrity investors in India. She co-founded Palmonas, a demi-fine jewellery brand, which recently made waves on Shark Tank India. Priyanka Chopra (92.4 million) Priyanka Chopra, one of India's most globally recognised stars, has built a strong brand beyond cinema. Her haircare label Anomaly promotes sustainable beauty, while her production house Purple Pebble Pictures supports regional cinema. Alia Bhatt (86.3 million) Alia Bhatt is focused on conscious capitalism. Her children's clothing label Ed-a-Mamma pushes eco-friendly fashion, while her production house Eternal Sunshine supports female-led storytelling. She has also invested in green brands like Superbottoms, and beauty platform Nykaa. Katrina Kaif (80.3 million) Katrina Kaif co-founded Kay Beauty in partnership with Nykaa to bring inclusive makeup to Indian consumers. Her 2018 investment in Nykaa of Rs 2.04 crore, grew more than tenfold (Rs 22 crore) by 2021. Deepika Padukone (80.2 million) Deepika Padukone has built a portfolio focused on wellness and innovation. She co-founded 82 degree E, a self-care skincare label and runs KA Productions, her film production house. Through her investment arm, KA Enterprises LLP, she has backed a diverse range of startups including Furlenco (furniture rentals), Purplle (beauty marketplace), Epigamia (Greek yoghurt), BluSmart (electric mobility), and Atomberg (energy-efficient appliances). Anushka Sharma (69.1 million) Anushka Sharma wears multiple hats as a film producer and fashion entrepreneur. Her fashion brand Nush caters to everyday Indian women. She has also invested in Slurrp Farm, a brand focused on nutritious food for children. Her former production house Clean Slate Filmz, which she co-founded with her brother, has been behind acclaimed projects like Paatal Lok. Disha Patani (61.3 million) Disha Patani has invested in VS Mani & Co., a brand that sells traditional South Indian snacks and filter coffee. Kriti Sanon (58.5 million) Kriti Sanon has been on a startup spree. She co-founded Hyphen, a skincare brand, and also owns a fashion label Ms. Taken. Her production house Blue Butterfly Films and fitness venture The Tribe show a keen interest in wellness and storytelling. Rashmika Mandanna (46.1 million) Rashmika Mandanna joined the clean beauty movement by backing Plum, a vegan and cruelty-free brand that's growing rapidly in urban India. Sara Ali Khan (45.5 million)
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Shark Tank India's Gazal Alagh opens up about the importance of mental health; says, 'As founders, we're expected to be clear-headed'
Shark Tank India judge Gazal Alagh, who runs a skin and hair care brand, won many hearts as the judge of the business-based show. She stays connected to her audience on social media and often gives a glimpse of her personal as well as professional life. She recently shared a post on her LinkedIn handle where she spoke about the importance of mental health. While sharing an incident that made her reflect on the importance of mental health, she shared, 'One morning, I found myself getting annoyed over something small. My family asked me a simple question, something about our plans for the weekend. And I snapped. Not because the question was wrong. But because I was already thinking about 10 other things. My pending emails. Change in team structure. Parent-teacher meet in school. A product formulation. And in that moment, I realized that this isn't about the question. It's about me. And then it hit me: we don't really talk about mental health.' Gazal further said, 'As founders, we're expected to be clear-headed, decisive, and emotionally steady. But we rarely talk about what it takes to get there. We all know how to manage a business. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo But how many of us know how to manage our mindspace? Here's what I've learned (and now protect): Mental clarity is a leadership skill. If I don't have space to think, I can't lead with intention. That's why my mornings are phone-free and start with reading. How you speak when you're tired is still leadership. Your team doesn't just hear what you say; they feel how you say it. I've learned to check in with myself before reacting, especially on high-stakes days.' 'Presence builds trust both at work and at home. Whether it's a 1:1 with a team member or dinner with my kids, I've stopped multitasking my way through connection. Structure reduces decision fatigue. From fixed morning routines to evening screen time cutoffs, predictability keeps my brain from burning out on small choices. Mental health isn't something I put aside to 'deal with later.' It's now a part of how I operate as a founder, as a mother, as a daughter, and as a human,' she added.
Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Content now like ‘roti-sabzi': Anupam Mittal calls out ‘thumb warrior' generation
Anupam Mittal, founder of and a judge on Shark Tank India, has shared a heartfelt post on LinkedIn that is resonating with many, especially parents. He opened up about how technology, social media, and artificial intelligence-driven content are reshaping our daily lives, often in ways we don't even notice. What struck a chord with many was a story about his seven-year-old daughter: her day might begin innocently with Peppa Pig, but before long, she's pulled into what Mittal described as a 'vortex of glitchy animation and algorithmic chaos'. This isn't just about kids, though. He pointed out that adults aren't immune either. Every day, we're passively consuming AI-packaged quotes and shallow content as if it's become part of our routine–'like roti-sabzi,' he said. Mittal's message isn't a rant against technology. He's still optimistic about India's potential, confidently stating, 'Yes, I believe the next wave of global entrepreneurs will come from India. I have put my money on it.' But his optimism is laced with concern. He warns that we might also be creating a culture dominated by distraction–what he calls 'thumb warriors,' people who are 'overstimulated, under-inspired' and oddly comfortable with it. Mittal reflected on how India 'leapfrogged straight to Reels' unlike the West, which transitioned slowly from the radio to television to the internet. With a billion smartphones in our hands, we've turned vast intellectual potential into endless hours of short-form entertainment–prank videos, choreographed dances, and a deluge of algorithm-driven 'wisdom', according to him. It's this shift that worries Mittal most. 'We're raising a generation that doesn't play. Teens that don't talk. Adults that don't think – just scroll,' he observed, adding that as AI evolves, this constant stimulation was only going to get more intense. It's both a massive opportunity and, as he puts it, a 'Black Mirror episode no one signed up for'. Mittal made it clear that he's not offering a solution or asking people to delete their apps. He's speaking as a concerned father who wants people to pause and reflect. In the end, he leaves readers with a question that lingers, 'How do we make sure the India we're building doesn't forget to look up?' The post went viral on Linkedin and many shared their views. A user wrote, 'Yes, there's overstimulation. But not all scrolling is mindless. Many are creating, learning, building audiences, even launching businesses all from their phones. This generation isn't lost they're evolving differently. Fast. Visually. Algorithmically. I believe, our job isn't to fight the scroll it's to guide what fills it. Let's not write off a billion brains too quickly. Let's help them channel it.' Another person agreed with Mittal and wrote, 'Couldn't agree more! I see people around me, staring into their mobile screens (more like lost in the loop of endless scrolling). We need to take conscious efforts to pull away from this vortex from time to time.' A third person commented, 'Absolutely agree. Deleting social media isn't the real solution. But drowning in AI wisdom all day is just like digging into the sea: endless, overwhelming, and often directionless. After all, even too much roti-sabzi can be harmful.'
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Shark Tank India's Anupam Mittal rants as a concerned father; writes ‘A billion screens, a billion brains and what do we do with them?'
Entrepreneur and Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal recently took to social media to share a passionate and thought-provoking message—not as an investor, but as a concerned father. In a striking post, Mittal expressed his fears about the growing digital addiction among children and adults alike, calling it India's "biggest brain drain." 'India's biggest brain drain isn't to Silicon Valley. It's to the scroll,' he began, highlighting how the nation's massive potential is being dulled by an endless loop of online distractions. While confident that India will lead the next wave of global entrepreneurs—'I've put my money on it,' he affirmed—Mittal worries that we're simultaneously building 'the largest army of thumb warriors—overstimulated, under-inspired people, who're weirdly okay with it. ' Drawing comparisons with the West's gradual media evolution—radio to cable to internet—he pointed out that India leapfrogged straight to Reels, diving headfirst into an algorithm-driven world. 'Even my 7-year-old starts with Peppa Pig and ends up in a vortex of glitchy animation and algorithmic chaos,' he shared. He criticized the dominance of platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube: 'They captured attention and monetized it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo But what did we lose in the process?' His concern extends beyond entertainment, as he sees a generation being raised with minimal real-life interaction. 'We're raising a generation that doesn't play. Teens that don't talk. Adults that don't think—just scroll.' Calling it 'a 'Black Mirror' episode no one signed up for,' Mittal admitted he has no solution—just questions. 'This isn't a call to delete social apps. It's a rant from a concerned father. And maybe, a conversation about our children.' He concluded by urging fellow parents, educators, and professionals to weigh in: 'How do we make sure the India we're building doesn't forget to look up?'
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India's real brain drain is to social media, warns Anupam Mittal: 7 ways your feed is crippling your academic potential
India, the land that bestowed the world with "zero," is currently raising a generation addicted to zero-attention content. As the country champions its growth in becoming the 4th largest economy, outpacing Japan, and advances in global tech and education, a silent crisis is simmering, one that does not involve immigration lines. The brain drain to Silicon Valley has always dominated the headlines. However, the present exodus is happening within. The youngsters are ecstatically bidding adieu to focus, creativity, and ambition to enter the world of social media, a realm of doomscrolling. Alas, this brain drain cannot be captured by statistics or visa quotas. It is measured through missed deadlines, shrinking attention spans, and an inability to sit through a lecture without checking social media thrice. There was a time when reading was the most preferred pastime. Now? An obsolete act. Mobile phones have substituted books, hobbies, and friendships. India's academic engine, once synonymous with discipline and drive, is being dulled by dopamine loops fed by reels, shorts, and swipes. A billion screens, a silent collapse India embodies the world's largest youth population, the stakes couldn't be higher. Students, the cornerstone of the country, the very demographic tasked with moulding the future, are increasingly shackled by algorithms. Social media, once heralded as a tool for empowerment, has translated into a trapdoor, not just wasting time, but consuming potential. The modern menace doesn't scream but speaks in whispers. It prevails in between study breaks, peeks through as distractions during revision. It substitutes depth with distraction, conversation with consumption, and ambition with algorithms. Anupam Mittal's message: A wake-up call for the youth of India Anupam Mittal — entrepreneur, investor, and founder of — has thrown has put spotlight on the existing crisis of India. In a searing LinkedIn post, the Shark Tank India judge didn't mince words. 'India's biggest brain drain isn't to Silicon Valley. It's to the scroll,' he declared. Mittal's post has effectively portrayed that India is a conducive ground for global entrepreneurs. However, it is simultaneously nurturing an army of 'overstimulated, under-inspired digital addicts.' 'A billion screens. A billion brains. And what do most do with them? Watch prank videos, swipe choreographed dances, and overdose on AI-generated 'wisdom' like it's roti-sabzi,' he writes, reflecting on how consumption has replaced curiosity. Mittal is particularly concerned about children, including his own. 'Even my 7-year-old starts with Peppa Pig and ends up in a vortex of glitchy animation and algorithmic chaos,' he shares. The evolution of media in the West, he notes, happened gradually — from radio to TV to cable to the internet. India, however, leapfrogged directly into Reels and then "fell right in." Mittal warns of a future lacking human touch where kids don't play, teens don't talk, and adults don't think- they just scroll. Their digital identity will be interwined with their existence. The danger, as he suggests, is not just distraction but the normalisation of disconnection from reality. How doomscrolling is quietly sabotaging academic excellence Here's how compulsive social media use is quietly dismantling the intellectual foundation of young Indians — and why it's time to rethink our digital diet. Cognitive overload and shattered focus Social media platforms are engineered for dopamine hits, and garnering publicity not for deep thought. Every scroll bombards the brain with fragmented information, crippling the ability to focus on extended tasks- like reading a chapter, solving an equation, or writing an essay. Erosion of memory and comprehension Studies have suggested that consuming bite-sized, visually over-stimulating content impacts long-term memory formation. Students may spend hours 'learning' online, only to find their recall disappearing when it's needed most — during exams or critical thinking situations. Devaluation of real learning When the AI-generated texts and 30-second explainers substitute the textbooks, real learning takes a backseat. This leads to shallow and superficial knowledge over gaining proficiency. Remember, in a world that is constantly being dominated by robots, the best we can do is the 'be human' and strengthen our 'human touch' in every way. Over time, social media will teach you to skim life and not study it. Decreased motivation and attention span Algorithmic content demands passivity, which gets inculcated as a trait in humans. Scrolling becomes easier than solving. We tend to look to artificial intelligence and other videos for searching the solutions, instead of delving deeper into the topic to dig out answers. With overexposure to high-stimulus content, real-world tasks such as reading, research, and revision start to feel mundane and unrewarding. Rising anxiety, falling performance Well, social media a synonymous with the 'fake world' and is leading to a more anxious generation. Paradox claps here. The platform, which was meant to be a source of entertainment, is instead fanning the flames of unhealthy competition and pressure, leading to low self-worth among students. Disconnection from critical thinking When opinions are outsourced to influences and thought processes are shrunk to reaction gifs, the ability of the student to think critically and independently gets impaired. The result? A generation that can mimic but not question. Time drain masquerading as productivity 'Cognitive dissonance' takes a front seat in academics. Students convince themselves that educational reels and 'study motivation' content are helping them. But time audits often reveal a startling truth: Hours lost daily are cumulatively stealing months of productive learning. A national conversation, long overdue Anupam Mittal's post isn't just a viral take. It's a rare moment of honesty from someone at the intersection of technology and parenting. His message is clear: India cannot afford to raise a generation that's more fluent in trends than in thought. 'This isn't a call to delete social apps,' Mittal clarifies. 'It's a rant from a concerned father… and maybe a conversation about our children.' That conversation is one we can no longer postpone. Teachers, parents, policymakers, and students themselves must confront an uncomfortable truth: India's digital gold rush may already be costing it its greatest resource, its thinking minds. The future can't be built on infinite scroll But if the brightest minds remain shackled by the screens, the nation's ascent could stall before takeoff. It is high time to recalculate the steps from consumption to chaos, distraction to discipline, and passive scrolling to purposeful learning. The future belongs to those who look up and know how to dream, not those lost in the loop and intertwined in doomscrolling. It is high time India chose its gaze wisely. Ready to empower your child for the AI era? Join our program now! Hurry, only a few seats left.
