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Ambani wedding: QR Code, colour-coded wristbands, standby medical teams secured guests
Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, spared no expense for his son Anant's wedding to pharmaceutical heiress Radhika Merchant, hosting a lavish three-day affair attended by global celebrities, business tycoons, and politicians. The extravagant event featured color-coded wristbands for access, top-tier security, and an elaborate medical response preparedness. Guests received exclusive invitations with intricate details and keepsakes, making it a truly opulent celebration.
Anant Ambani Wedding: Aishwarya Rai and daughter Aaradhya greet Rekha at lavish ceremony. Watch Video
At the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, Aishwarya Rai's touching interaction with Rekha stole the spotlight. While the Bachchan family posed for photos, Aishwarya greeted Rekha warmly, sharing a hug and a moment with her daughter, Aaradhya. Aishwarya later posed separately with Aaradhya, highlighting the grandeur of the star-studded event that also boosted local businesses in line with PM Modi's 'Vocal for Local' initiative.
We are happy with Q1 results but not in a position to say TCS is on a growth path again: CEO
TCS foresees FY25 outperforming FY24, leveraging AI and cost optimization despite market volatility, BFSI challenges, and election impacts. With Q1 achievements, reduced attrition, strategic headcount growth, and strong India business, performance remains robust. Investments in talent, discretionary project validation, and technology adaptation sustain a healthy order book, even amid fewer mega deals and extended decision-making cycles.
Anant-Radhika's Wedding: At the Wedding of the year, the A-list Includes Ex-PMs, CEOs, and Kim Kardashian
Nearly a dozen former presidents and prime ministers, alongside top global CEOs and celebrities like Kim Kardashian, are set to attend the wedding festivities of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani in Mumbai this weekend. Political heavyweights include Tony Blair, Boris Johnson, and John Kerry, while business moguls like Amin Nasser and Shantanu Narayen will also be present. The celebrations, spanning multiple events including a wedding ceremony and reception, mark the union of Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani, amidst a star-studded guest list from around the world.
Economists seek lower import tariffs at pre-budget meeting with PM Modi
In a pre-budget meeting in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with economists who recommended reducing import tariffs on intermediate goods, lowering interest rates, signing more free trade deals, and cutting logistics costs to boost exports. They advocated for agricultural support for farmer producer organizations (FPOs) and emphasized capital expenditure for growth, cautioning about rural inflation.
British PM's 1st day at 10 Downing St. will stretch from nuclear weapons briefing to Larry the cat
On his first day in office, Starmer will get briefings from senior civil servants about key issues facing the government, receive congratulatory phone calls from world leaders and begin the process of appointing his Cabinet.
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Chorus grows for angel tax repeal; policy push for EVs
Startup Inc’s calls to do away with angel tax have found support from the government. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Skoda Auto CEO's strategy for Indian market: Humility, learning, customer focus and a new partner
Skoda Auto's CEO Klaus Zellmer highlights India's pivotal role in the company's global strategy, noting it as the most attractive and competitive auto market. With a robust development base in Pune, Skoda plans to leverage India's potential for expansion into ASEAN and the Middle East.
PM Modi meets US NSA, says India committed to boost strategic partnership with US
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India's commitment to strengthening its comprehensive global strategic partnership with the United States, following his meeting with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. The discussions focused on advancing the India-US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET), covering areas such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, telecom, defence, critical minerals, and space.
Watch: Modi, Meloni's "Team Melodi" selfie video from G 7 Summit lights up social media
G7 Summit 2024: PM Modi's visit to Italy is his first official trip since assuming office for the third time on June 9. PM Modi, representing India in outreach efforts, received a warm welcome from the Italian PM with a namaste as they exchanged pleasantries.
Elon Musk says Tesla shareholders voting yes for his $56 billion pay package
Tesla shareholders are voting on a $56 billion pay package for Elon Musk and to relocate the company's legal home to Texas. The vote outcome will be announced at a meeting in Texas on Thursday.
Last lap of the world's biggest election: India's poll marathon nears finish line
The seventh phase marks a grand finish to the world's largest polling marathon that began on the 19th of last month and has already covered six phases and 486 Lok Sabha seats. According to the Election Commission of India, over 10.06 crore electors including approximately 5.24 crore male, 4.82 crore female and 3574 third gender electors are expected to exercise their franchise.
Rooftop solar installations fall 26% to 367 MW in January-March: Report
India added 367 MW of rooftop solar in the March quarter. Installations fell nearly 10 per cent quarter-over-quarter from 406 MW and dropped over 24 per cent year-on-year from 485 MW, the report titled 'Q1 India Rooftop Solar Market' said.
Saudi Aramco's Amin Nasser: homegrown engineer who reached the top
Aramco CEO Amin Nasser's leadership pivotal for Saudi's stability. Managed response to 2019 attacks, restoring operations swiftly. Supports economic diversification and revenue flow for Saudi stability.
Mixed reality content platform Flam raises Rs 38 crore in funding
Mixed reality (MR) content publishing platform Flam will use the fresh capital to expand its MR platform footprint into new countries in North America, Europe and the Middle East and North Africa.
India may outpace Nutanix’s global growth metrics: CEO
CEO Rajiv Ramaswami told ET in an exclusive interaction on the sidelines of the company's annual .NEXT conference in Barcelona that Nutanix sees its India growth rate outpacing its projected global metrics for Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and profitability.
India is our fifth largest market; one of the fastest growing: Melanie Perkins, CEO, Canva
Design software startup Canva considers India as a big market due to the rising smartphone use and booming creator economy in the country. Cofounder & CEO Melanie Perkins spoke to ET in an exclusive interaction in Los Angeles about its India plans, taking on Adobe in the enterprise segment, and more.
Google’s $350-million Flipkart bet; Canva CEO interview
Ecommerce major Flipkart has closed its nearly $1-billion funding round with Google coming on board. More on this in today’s ETtech Top 5.
'Have delivered on 2019 promise of putting corrupt behind bars, our govt leveraged technology to tackle corruption': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently vying for a third consecutive term, reaffirms his 2019 pledge to incarcerate corrupt individuals, asserting that he has fulfilled this promise. In an extensive discussion with ET, PM Modi addressed various topics. He reiterates the government's dedication to ensuring that the benefits of progress extend to all individuals in need, irrespective of their caste, creed, or geographical location.
Key changes at Wipro; CCI on digital firms’ ‘opaque’ algorithms
IT services company Wipro is undergoing more changes under new CEO Srinivas Pallia. More on this on today’s ETtech Top 5.
Sundar Pichai and '3 Idiots': Google CEO references Aamir Khan's famous motor scene during interview. But why?
Sundar Pichai during a recent interview with content creator Varun Mayya referenced Aamir Khan's iconic motor scene from '3 Idiots' to emphasize the importance of deep understanding over rote learning. This snippet, shared on Instagram, quickly went viral, sparking discussions on Pichai's insights and the enduring impact of cinematic narratives in modern discourse. The interview showcased Pichai's unique perspective and contributions to the tech landscape.
TCS CEO says AI could kill India's call centres soon. Is he right?
According to TCS CEO K Krithivasan, AI could result in “minimal” need for call centres in about a year. If Krithivasan’s prediction were to come true, it would mean a lot of change for a lot of people in very little time.
Digit IPO coming soon; TCS’ Krithivasan earnings
Bengaluru-based insurtech startup Go Digit General Insurance has announced that its IPO will open on May 15 and close on May 17. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
A month on, Wipro CEO Srinivas Pallia has townhalls, Q&As on checklist
Srinivas Pallia, the new CEO of Wipro, sets ambitious goals to accelerate large deal momentum, strengthen client relationships, focus on industry-specific profits, build AI-ready talent, and simplify the operating model for future growth.
Girish Mathrubootham steps down as Freshworks CEO
Freshworks founder Girish Mathrubootham has stepped down as the chief executive and is being replaced by Dennis Woodside. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran's top three focus areas for 2024: Growth, growth & growth
This was the theme that brought together around 500 Tata group leaders at the JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai over the weekend for their annual offsite meeting, said top executives at the $270 billion conglomerate. Trent chairman Noel Tata and his three children - Neville, Leah and Maya - attended the meet.
PM Modi engages with top Indian gamers
Prime Minister Modi recently had a candid interaction with prominent Indian gamers, delving into various aspects of the gaming industry. During the conversation, PM Modi posed thought-provoking questions and even tried his hand at some games. He proposed the idea of a game called Mission LIFE, focusing on environmental sustainability, where players explore solutions to global climate issues.
Election Commission nudges Prasar Bharati against airing PM Modi-Bill Gates interaction on Doordarshan
The Election Commission of India informally discouraged Prasar Bharati from airing the interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Microsoft founder Bill Gates on March 29. While the ECI didn't formally respond to Prasar Bharti's proposal, it conveyed that airing the interaction could disrupt the level playing field during the general election campaign under the Model Code of Conduct.
'Shark Tank India 3': Why did Boat CEO Aman Gupta reject PM Modi praised business startup?
In a recent episode of Shark Tank India, Aman Gupta, co-founder of Boat, declined to invest in Daak Room, a startup praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Despite accolades, Gupta expressed reservations, stating the venture didn't align with his interests. Alongside Peyush Bansal, CEO of Lenskart, Gupta opted out, citing concerns about the startup's business model.
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