Before the year gathers speed, there are moments meant to be taken slowly.
This morning, Hindustan Times, in collaboration with the Museum of Art & Photography, presents Bouquet of Hope — an edition shaped by care, intention, and belief in the power of beginnings.
Printed in a million copies, it is the largest-ever print run of an artwork anywhere in the world.
And yet, the copy in your hands exists only once. Making it uniquely yours.
So slow down.
Hold it a little longer.
And if you feel moved to add to it, you can.
Scan the QR code or visit https://t.co/lIgdIrtL9M to add your own bouquet, and let this story grow beyond the page.
Happy New Year.
Pick up your copy of the Hindustan Times New Year’s edition today.
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The Question: Crisis readiness as a core skill
In 2025, crisis management isn’t a side function — it’s core business strategy.
📌 Do you have a crisis-ready team?
📌 Is your decision-making structure built for speed and accuracy?
📌 Do you know where your brand’s line is between transparency and oversharing?
In this Crisis Counsel special episode of Media Dialogues with Storyboard18, we explore:
• How to prepare for consumer-driven backlash
• When to stand your ground vs. when to apologise
• How the right allies — creators, customers, communities — can make all the difference
With insights from Lloyd Mathias and Archana Jain, their conversation with Delshad Irani goes beyond theory into real, actionable strategies for brand resilience.
@delshad_irani@Storyboard18_
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Key takeaways:
• Have a fully empowered & prepared crisis response team
• Stay authentic, sincere & transparent in responding
• Ensure the CEO/Founder becomes the face
• Communicate updates & correct misinformation
• Build a 3rd party “supporter” team.
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How to survive a Brand Crisis in times of rising public sensitivity & cancel culture? Social Media access allows easy armchair activism. Archana Jain & I discuss the issue +mitigation on Delshad Irani’s show on @CNBCTV18News Saturday, 2:30 PM & Sunday, 10:30 PM #astronomerceo 1/2
Congratulations to @PRPundit_India for the integration with Havas. The coming together of these two organisations reiterates the growth of the PR industry in India and will go a long way in elevating communication services in the country.
I look forward to joining the students, teachers, parents and alumni of @ScindiaSchool for their 125th Founder’s Day programme in Gwalior this evening. The school has made a noteworthy contribution to the education sector.