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All About Warren Buffett, The Oracle Of Omaha Retiring After 60 Years
Buffett began buying shares of Berkshire Hathaway, then a struggling company, in 1962.
How a single phone call after Ukraine war post wiped out former Russian oligarch Tinkov's $9 billion fortune
Oleg Tinkov built one of Russia’s most successful digital lenders, a sleek, app-first bank that helped redefine retail banking in the country. But now he said that speaking out against Russia-Ukraine war cost him nearly $9 billion or over Rs 80,000 crore in personal wealth and forced him to give up control of the bank he founded. Tinkov, the founder of Tinkoff Bank, said a single Instagram post in 2022, in which he called the war as “insane”, triggered pressure from the Kremlin that ultimately led to the forced sale of his stake in the lender at a fraction of its true value. In the post, Tinkov sharply criticised Russia’s military leadership, calling the invasion poorly planned and deeply corrupt. He also claimed that most Russians opposed the war, while those who supported it were “morons”, according to media reports. “I do not see ONE beneficiary of this insane war!” Tinkov wrote in Russian in his Instagram post, according to CNBC. “Innocent people and soldiers are dying. The gene...
Dr Manmeet Kaur Wilkhoo is the new head HR-operations, NIIT
NIIT, the global managed-learning services company, has appointed Dr Manmeet Kaur Wilkhoo as head-HR, operations. Dr Wilkhoo, who has completed a master’s degree in human resources management services from University of Wales, holds a PhD from Swiss School of Business and Management. She spent the initial four years of her career with Aditya Birla Sun [...] The post Dr Manmeet Kaur Wilkhoo is the new head HR-operations, NIIT appeared first on HR Katha .
Mukesh Ambani Unveils Draft ‘Reliance AI Manifesto’, Aims 10x Productivity Boost
Mukesh Ambani said that the manifesto aims to transform Reliance into an AI-native deep tech company. The post Mukesh Ambani Unveils Draft ‘Reliance AI Manifesto’, Aims 10x Productivity Boost appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .
How to build an AI-driven workforce
The modern business landscape demands leaders fluent in AI and digital transformation, moving beyond traditional management. Organizations must invest in reskilling and AI governance to navigate evolving job roles and ethical considerations. Preparing for an AI-driven workforce requires building leadership capacity for wise tool deployment and continuous change.
Mobikwik gets Rajat Bansal as senior director-head of talent acquisition
After heading talent acquisition at Freecharge for over three years, Rajat Bansal has taken up the role of senior director and head of talent acquisition at Mobikwik, the Indian fintech platform. Bansal brings over two decades of experience, having started off as director-ResourceChip Consulting, in July of 2003. After well over nine years, he moved [...] The post Mobikwik gets Rajat Bansal as senior director-head of talent acquisition appeared first on HR Katha .
Top 11 AIM Articles That Captured India’s AI Turning Point in 2025
These 11 AIM articles helped decode India’s evolving AI landscape, from grassroots innovation to global tech shifts. The post Top 11 AIM Articles That Captured India’s AI Turning Point in 2025 appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .
HR perspectives by Srikanth Vachaspati: “Future CHROs must be tech-savvy, data-driven—and deeply human”
Industrial technology companies occupy a peculiar position. They operate at the intersection of digital, physical and industrial systems—where software meets hardware, where innovation must coexist with reliability, and where cutting-edge solutions require deep domain expertise accumulated over decades. This creates competing imperatives: embrace technological disruption whilst preserving institutional knowledge, build agile capabilities whilst maintaining operational [...] The post HR perspectives by Srikanth Vachaspati: “Future CHROs must be tech-savvy, data-driven—and deeply human” appeared first on HR Katha .
Sapiens to witness layoffs, leadership changes, HQ shift
Post its recent acquisition by Advent, the American private equity major, Sapiens is witnessing a complete rehaul. The restructuring exercise will see the global headcount of Sapiens, the provider of intelligence insurance software solutions company, being reduced by 15 per cent. That means at least 700 roles will be eliminated as part of the endeavour [...] The post Sapiens to witness layoffs, leadership changes, HQ shift appeared first on HR Katha .
Four trends redefining the CHRO’s role in 2026: Gartner
By 2026, the centre of gravity in human resources will shift decisively. Artificial intelligence (AI) will no longer sit at the edge of HR strategy. It will sit at its core—sometimes as a tool, sometimes as a co-worker, and increasingly as a substitute for human effort. That shift is already visible in the data. Gartner’s [...] The post Four trends redefining the CHRO’s role in 2026: Gartner appeared first on HR Katha .
Will Investors Open Their Wallets Again In 2026?
By the end of 2025, India’s tech startup ecosystem was operating in a far tighter capital environment. Total funding closed…
Tiny tech, big AI power: what are 2-nanometre chips?
Tiny tech, big AI power: what are 2-nanometre chips?
B2B seafood marketplace Captain Fresh pauses IPO plans after withdrawing DRHP
Global packaged seafood startup Captain Fresh has withdrawn its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), citing the need to complete a material overseas acquisition before proceeding with its IPO. The Bengaluru-based company had been planning to raise Rs 1,700 crore through a fresh issue as part of its IPO. The DRHP had been filed via the confidential pre-filing route by its parent, Infifresh Foods Ltd, in August this year for a proposed $400 million listing. Ahead of the public issue, Captain Fresh had also raised Rs 250 crore in pre-IPO funding led by existing backers Accel, Prosus Ventures and Tiger Global, with participation from the family office of Swiggy cofounder Sriharsha Majety, India Equity Partners chairman Sid Khanna and the late Sunjay Kapur of Sona Comstar, among others. According to media reports, co-founder Utham Gowda said the company has temporarily paused its listing plans due to delays linked to regulatory...
Ola Electric gets govt certification for the 4680 Bharat Cell-powered Roadster X+
Ola Electric said it has received government certification for its flagship electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh), clearing the way for the company to begin deliveries of the model. The certification has been granted under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989 by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (iCAT), Manesar, a government-authorised testing agency, the company informed stock exchanges. With this approval, Ola Electric said the Roadster X+ becomes India's first electric motorcycle to be certified with a completely in-house developed battery pack built on its 4680 Bharat Cell technology. The 9.1 kWh variant offers a claimed certified IDC range of up to 501 km per charge, positioning it as a long-range electric motorcycle aimed at reducing range anxiety and expanding EV adoption beyond metro markets into Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions, where charging infrastructure remains limited. The certification followed a comprehensive vehicle-level validation progr...
Subir Sinha (1967-2025): The HR professional who chose substance over spotlight
I spoke with Subir Sinha just two weeks ago. We talked for hours that evening, and he was hopeful—genuinely optimistic about his recovery. He told me about the projects he was working on, the startups he was helping, the people he was connecting. Even battling cancer, Subir was thinking about others. That was who he [...] The post Subir Sinha (1967-2025): The HR professional who chose substance over spotlight appeared first on HR Katha .
Blinkit CFO Vipin Kapooria resigns amid nationwide delivery partner protests: Report
Blinkit chief financial officer (CFO) Vipin Kapooria has reportedly resigned about 16 months after joining the quick-commerce firm, according to a PTI report . Kapooria joined Blinkit in September last year from Flipkart. He joined the Walmart-owned ecommerce company in 2015, left in 2018 for hospitality giant OYO, and returned in 2020 before moving to Blinkit. At OYO, he served as vice president for business finance. At Blinkit, Kapooria was the first full-time CFO in nearly two years. The role had been vacant since Amit Sachdeva , the company’s earlier CFO, exited in 2022 following Blinkit’s acquisition by Zomato, now rebranded as Eternal. Kapooria worked closely with Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa and Eternal CFO Akshant Goyal. He joined Blinkit shortly before Eternal raised Rs 8,500 crore through a qualified institutional placement last year. Kapooria’s exit comes amid heightened competition in quick commerce. Blinkit is locked in a three-way battle with Zepto and Swiggy Instamart...
TCS pushes enterprise-wide AI skilling to build an AI-first workforce
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is accelerating its shift towards an AI-led operating model with the rollout of a structured, organisation-wide programme aimed at building practical artificial intelligence (AI) skills across its workforce. The initiative is designed to ensure that AI capabilities are not limited to specialised teams but become a core competency across roles, functions [...] The post TCS pushes enterprise-wide AI skilling to build an AI-first workforce appeared first on HR Katha .
Luminar Technologies plans 30% workforce reduction to cut costs
Luminar Technologies has announced a major cost-cutting initiative that includes reducing its global workforce by around 30 per cent. The decision forms part of a broader effort to rein in operating expenses as the lidar technology company works to stabilise its financial position amid mounting pressures. The workforce-reduction process has already begun and is expected [...] The post Luminar Technologies plans 30% workforce reduction to cut costs appeared first on HR Katha .