Author: Sakina Kheriwala

OpenAI really makes life easier, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Despite these technological constraints, Vaishnaw remains optimistic regarding everyday applications of AI. "OpenAI really makes life easier, in terms of making notes etc.," he said. (Image: X)

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman explore how bold innovation in artificial intelligence can tackle India’s scale challenges and drive cost-effective solutions.

Met over 150 incredibly talented individuals: Deepinder Goyal on chief of staff update

On August 1, 2022, Moneycontrol reported on the name change, which was initially dismissed by Zomato’s CEO, Deepinder Goyal.(Image: Moneycontrol)

Deepinder Goyal mentioned that from the impressive talent pool, offers were extended to 30 exceptional candidates, where 18 have already joined Zomato—and its sister companies like Blinkit.

India is our second biggest market: OpenAI’s Sam Altman

SoftBank is expected to contribute 75% of the funding, while the remaining investment will come from Microsoft, Coatue Management, Altimeter Capital, and Thrive Capital, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Sam Altman, in a conversation with Ashwini Vaishnaw, shared insights into the growing importance of India in the global AI landscape.

What happened to the OG Queen of Indian beauty – Shahnaz Husain?

In 1971, armed with a modest loan of ₹35,000 and a vision to merge ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern aesthetics, Shahnaz Husain opened a small clinic in Delhi that would soon redefine beauty care across the globe. (Image: The CEO Magazine)

From a humble veranda to a global empire, the natural beauty pioneer continues to redefine wellness and entrepreneurship.

Zomato CEO seeks business leaders embracing AI as their “second brain”

The tweet, which quickly went viral, laid out a straightforward criterion for prospective collaborators: a demonstrated use of AI as a "second brain."

Deepinder Goyal’s viral call on X (formerly Twitter) invites business and product leaders leveraging AI as their “second brain” to join the tech-forward team.

American entrepreneur Bryan Johnson leaves Nikhil Kamath’s podcast midway. Here’s why

By his third day in India, Bryan Johnson reported experiencing tangible effects of the pollution. “The air pollution had made my skin break out in rash and my eyes and throat burn,” he revealed. (L-R: Bryan Johnson, Nikhil Kamath)

Bryan Johnson participated in Nikhil Kamath’s podcast on longevity and health, only to ironically exit midway because of India’s poor air quality.

Microsoft implements instant layoffs with no severance for departing staff

Satya Nadella mused that if he were to depart from Microsoft, he would harness "tokens per watt per dollar"—a cutting-edge metric revolutionizing AI efficiency—to drive innovations in under-resourced fields such as healthcare, education, and public sector institutions.

Tech giant’s new performance management policy results in swift terminations without severance, as it tightens standards amid a competitive tech landscape.

Understanding ‘micro-retirement’, the new workplace trend reshaping career breaks

Similar to a sabbatical, a micro-retirement (or mini-retirement) is an intentional break from one’s career for a few months to even a few years.

A new workplace trend—micro-retirement—is making waves in 2025. This practice sees young professionals, particularly Gen Z, taking extended breaks from their 9-to-5 jobs to recharge and pursue personal passions. But is there more to this trend than just time off? Let’s find out.