Stop choosing between a paycheck and a promotion. Bennett University has officially launched its January 2026 Online MBA Foundation Batch, signalling the end of the "career break" era. This high-octane program, backed by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd., is designed to turn working professionals into future-ready leaders through tactical decision-making and real-world application, all without leaving the workforce. For those looking to dominate the boardroom, the rules of the game just changed.
Marking 20 years of Times Now journalism, the summit shaped India's future in innovation and influence. Day 1 featured Vineet Jain urging Atmanirbhar self-reliance in AI, defence, and more. Kiren Rijiju defended democracy, critiqued Rahul Gandhi, and backed an anti-"dalal" stance. Maneesha Ramesh detailed sustainable community solutions, such as lemongrass distillation. A panel with Dr. Sangeetha Reddy, Archana Vyas, and Mira Rajput stressed healthcare, women's empowerment, AI, and startups. Navika Kumar challenged Asaduddin Owaisi's parliamentary critiques and war views, noting his provocative diversions (e.g., Israel as "tawaif," US as "Mr Orange"). Iran's Dr Mohammed Hussein Zeinani addressed unity and negotiations; Rekha Gupta touted Delhi NCR infrastructure; Shilpa Rao and Harmanpreet Kaur shared cultural/sports insights. Day 2 intensified with Amit Shah praising the economy, agriculture, infrastructure, and PM policies; MP CM Mohan Yadav highlighting state roles via Ladli Laxmi Yojana and growth; Akhilesh Yadav pushing opposition views on accountability. Bollywood's Kriti Sanon discussed her career and film evolution, quipping she's "not a sports person."Overall, the event sparked dynamic dialogues across politics, states, the economy, and culture.
The event gathered advertising leaders, academicians, and media professionals to explore building trust amid rampant advertising. It kicked off with a welcome from Asst. Prof. Sneh Gupta and a keynote by Dr. Sumit Narula on the media's role against misinformation and ASCI's ethical standards. Prof. Dhiraj Singh highlighted unethical ads' role in consumer distrust, while key speaker Subhash Kamath traced ASCI's origins and advertising's shift to influencer marketing. Dr. Saheli Sinha discussed industry evolution, preventive regulations since 2023, and the power of emotional storytelling in ethical campaigns. Interactive discussions stressed responsible advertising to consumers, society, brands, and industry—via self-regulation, disclosures in influencer marketing, avoiding stereotypes, and curbing harmful practices. Mr. Senthil Kumar praised the academia-industry bridge. The session ended with a quiz on ad laws and ethics, underscoring transparency and self-regulation for lasting consumer trust in a digital world.
The 61st Femina Miss India North Zone Auditions at Bennett University showcased aspiring models from North India through screening rounds, talent displays, and interviews. Judges like Bhawana Rao, Rishi Raj, and others evaluated confidence, originality, and stage presence. Standouts included Harsh from Punjab challenging stereotypes, Delhi's Ankana embracing authenticity, comedian Kaashvi Mehra, and Kathak dancer Sakshi Mengane. Top 5 finalists: Punjab (Yashika Sharma et al.), Himachal (Shivangi Rana et al.), Delhi (Shruty Rana et al.). The event celebrated self-expression, breaking barriers, and ambition, highlighting Bennett University's stellar hosting.
On March 10, 2025, Times School of Media at Bennett University hosted a masterclass by Lovejeet Alexander, Director - New Economy at Bloomberg, on modern financial journalism, the digital economy, and data-driven storytelling. Dhiraj Sir opened the session, discussing technological shifts in the economy before introducing Alexander, who contrasted the old economy (physical assets like factories) with the new (data, tech, and platforms like Amazon and Meta). He explored the attention economy—where attention builds influence and attracts capital—and narrative capital, where stories drive markets, citing GameStop, AI hype, Paytm's IPO, Adani volatility, and Zerodha's trust-based success. Alexander concluded with five principles for journalists: track capital flows, grasp industry tech, distinguish narrative from reality, value credibility over speed, and adopt a global mindset—stressing accuracy amid information-driven markets.
Padmashri Kathak guru Shovana Narayan has invited Bennett University's Times School of Media (TSOM) Deputy Dean Dhiraj Singh to portray Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore in the dance drama Kadambari: The Poet’s Muse. Scheduled for March 18, 2026, at 7 PM at Delhi's Kamani Auditorium, the production—directed by Narayan, who plays Kadambari Devi—blends Kathak, Rabindra Sangeet, and theatre to explore Tagore's early vulnerabilities and creative awakening. Amid AI's rise, Singh emphasizes humanity's enduring creativity. This milestone bridges media education and classical arts, aligning with BU's holistic mission.