Author: Ansh Singh

New Delhi: Infosys CEO Salil Parekh recently spoke about concerns over small salary hikes and claims of a toxic work culture during the company’s Q3 earnings call on January 16, 2025. His comments came after a viral LinkedIn post by Bhupendra Vishwakarma, a former employee, who shared why he left the company despite being the main breadwinner for his family. In his post, Vishwakarma raised issues like slow career growth, unfair workloads, and limited recognition or opportunities to move ahead. Parekh responded by saying, “We have a very clear approach to make sure that everyone is treated fairly,” and emphasized…

New Delhi: At least three major Indian banks have said they will seek legal advice from the apex court on a recent judgment that barred banks from providing loans on any property that does not have a CC or an OC. This decision has raised concerns, especially for older buildings, most of which do not possess these essential documents. Several banks in India are planning to approach the Supreme Court to get clarity on a recent ruling that restricts lending against properties unless they have completion certificates (CCs) and occupancy certificates (OCs). This decision has stirred concerns, especially for older…

Surat: Surat’s diamond industry is struggling with a surge in fraud and defaults, with estimated losses reaching Rs. 300 crore over the past three years. A prolonged slowdown in the industry has led many traders to shift to cash transactions. Recently, a complaint was lodged at Kapodara police station by Rohit Kachadia of Shiv Gems against five including a diamond trader Kirit Fridolia, Haviya Gems’ Pankajbhai alias Pasa Bhai, Parasmani’s Mukesh Soni, originally from Mumbai, and D.N.D. Jewellers’ Vipul Jetani and one Gautam Shivdas Vaagh. The alleged fraud amounts to Rs. 1.76 crore.  Sources confirm that similar frauds were previously…

New Delhi: Google is putting some more fun at the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj with an exciting section on its search. If you type words like “Kumbh”, “Maha Kumbh”, “Kumbh Mela” search results bring a nice animation where rose petals fall on your screen. It is just that little nice touch that brings the whole search experience more into the festive mood and you even have the option to share the animation with your friends on Facebook, X, or Whatsapp. And of course, if you don’t know the answer, you want to replay it, or simply skip it! The…

New Delhi: The US securities regulator has accused Elon Musk, the tech billionaire founder and CEO of Tesla and Space X, who just bought Twitter, of failing to disclose he had bought into the social media platform in early 2022. The SEC also pointed out the fact that this delay allowed Musk to acquire Twitter shares at a lower price which cost him at least $150million. Here’s what happened: Musk began accumulation of Twitter’s shares in early 2022 and acquired more than 5% stake of the company in March. Technically, he should have reported this in 10 days and did…

New Delhi: Even if one is getting their MBA from a school such as Harvard Business School (HBS), the job market is far more competitive today than before. According to papers, students in Class of 2024 have turned out jobless, a sharp deterioration for the graduates in business. According to reports 23% of MBA graduates who had pursued jobs after completing the program were still unemployed after three months from completion of the program. That is up from 20% in this past year and only 10% two years ago. It is not just Harvard that is facing such problems other…

New Delhi: Sarashipan K, a 23-year-old entrepreneur and founder of Kodaiwoods, has achieved a remarkable milestone by generating a turnover of 1.5 million through his innovative travel startup. Hailing from Pannaikadu, a village near Kodaikanal, Sarashipan’s journey from a travel enthusiast to a successful entrepreneur is a testament to his vision and resilience. Kodaiwoods specializes in offering curated travel packages, exotic stays, and unforgettable experiences, and has quickly become a game-changer in the travel industry. In 2022, the company was honored with the prestigious “Best Travel Company” award, further solidifying its reputation and impact in the sector. Sarashipan leveraged his…

New Delhi: The UK government has just laid out its ambitious plan to fully capture Artificial Intelligence as one of its key pillars going forward. This is a major shift from its prior more reserved position which provided far more attention to the dangers and problems of AI. The new plan is called the “Plan for Change” and in an attempt to introduce the utilisation of artificial intelligence for enhancement of the prevailing public services and eventually the economy. One of the strategies involve creating the so-called ‘AI Growth Zones,’ essentially the territories to develop AI facilities, including data centers…

New Delhi: Recently, the founder of Shaadi.com, Anupam Mittal a popular face of Shark Tank India Show spoke on the recent controversy involving him against some nasty comments by SN Subrahmanyan, the Chairman of Larsen & Toubro (L&T). Subrahmanyan had invited the wrath of the employees when he proposed that employees should work on Sundays and inquired how long could they “look at their wives” at home. Not surprisingly, many people frowned upon his comments and even various critics and page profiles on social media called him out. For instance, the notoriously humorous Mittal turned to X (previously Twitter) to…

New Delhi: Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, recently shared her thoughts on the hot topic of long working hours in corporate India. Her experiences give an interesting take on balancing ambition, productivity, and personal well-being. In a LinkedIn post titled “Choices, Hard Work, and Happiness,” she opened up about her early career when she worked 100-hour weeks for four months straight. She worked 18 hours a day, with just one day off, sometimes not even on a Sunday, because of client demands. This crazy schedule took a toll on her, leading to emotional breakdowns (like crying in office…