Author: Sakina Kheriwala

Australians gain ‘right to disconnect’ from work after hours under new legislation

The new laws, designed to protect employees from unreasonable work-related communications after hours, impose fines of up to $93,000 ($63,000) on employers who contact employees for non-essential reasons outside of work time. (Photo by Maxim Ilyahov on Unsplash)

New law allows employees to ignore non-essential work calls and emails outside of office hours.

Apple names Indian-origin Kevan Parekh as new CFO

Kevan Parekh, currently serving as Apple's Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, has been a pivotal figure in Apple's finance leadership. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Indian origin executive to succeed Luca Maestri as Apple’s Chief Financial Officer. Parekh, currently serves as Apple’s VP of Financial Planning and Analysis.

Ikea ventures into peer-to-peer market with “Ikea Preowned” platform

This initiative is Ikea's first foray into second-hand marketplaces, aligning with its broader goal to become "circular and climate positive" by 2030.

The global functioning giant takes on eBay and Craiglist, launching a second-hand marketplace aimed at customers selling directly to each other, as part of its digital transformation strategy.

Top Mondelez China executives exit amid ecommerce misconduct probe

The probe at Mondelēz China is the latest in a series of compliance-related investigations impacting multinational companies in China.

Grace Zhu and Simon Xiu leave Mondelēz China following an internal investigation into eCommerce-related misconduct, marking the latest corporate shakeup in China’s business sector.

Cristiano Ronaldo shatters records with lightning-fast YouTube channel launch

The Al-Nassr forward achieved a staggering 1 million subscriber in just 90 minutes, obliterating the previous record of 7 days set by other high-profile creators.

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo amassed over 30 million subscribers within hours of debuting his YouTube channel, setting a new benchmark for rapid growth in the digital field.

Iconic global leader Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw to ‘Share The Spotlight’

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, the esteemed Chairperson and Founder of Biocon Limited, will share her spotlight with women at the Bengaluru chapter.

Witness the impact of empowering leaders, who are sparking a chain of generosity. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon’s trailblazing founder, to Share The Spotlight at the Bengaluru chapter of this one-of-a-kind initiative.

LinkedIn appoints Kumaresh Pattabiraman as India Manager and Product Head

Pattabiraman's journey with LinkedIn began in July 2013, where he served as the group product manager for the search and discovery product team. Over the years, he has played a pivotal role in enhancing the platform's user experience, particularly through innovations in the Search and Feed features, as well as launching new products such as Profile Video and Career Breaks. (Image: LinkedIn)

Long-time LinkedIn executive Kumaresh Pattabiraman to lead India operations, succeeding Ashutosh Gupta, in the platform’s fastest-growing market.

Mindful indulgence and purposeful choices redefine consumption habits

The latest State of Snacking™ report by Mondelēz International, which was unveiled today, offers a comprehensive look into the shifting snacking habits of Indian consumers. (Image Source: X, Mondelēz Intl)

Mondelēz International’s latest report reveals India’s shift towards snacking that nourishes both body and soul, highlighting trends in mindful indulgence, snack curation, and purpose-driven consumption.

Coca Cola appoints Greishma Singh as New Vice-President of Marketing

Greishma Singh, who has been a part of the Coca-Cola system for more than 15 years, moves on from her role of Vice-President - Customer and Commercial Leadership, India & South West Asia. (Image source: LinkedIn)

In her new role, Greishma Singh is expected to steer the company’s marketing initiatives, aiming to enhance brand management and consumer reach in the competitive beverage sector.