January 2025 – Page 20

Deepak Agrawal appointed as LinkedIn’s chief AI officer

Deepak Agrawal previously worked at Pinterest, where he served as the Chief AI Officer and VP of Consumer Trust Engineering. (Image: Pinterest)

Deepak Agrawal previously led LinkedIn’s AI initiatives as Vice President for eight years, spearheading innovations that have become integral to the platform’s data-driven systems and personalized member experiences.

Pragya Bijalwann appointed as Head of Marketing at Voltas

With a diverse career across the lubricants, paints, and consumer good industries, she has honed her expertise in areas such as strategy, financial management, team leadership, and operational excellence.

Pragya Bijalwann previously worked as a Chief Marketing Officer at Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited, and spearheaded the marketing domain for the company’s entire business units.

Maha Kumbh 2025: India sees 21.4% rise in spiritual tourism: Report

With an estimated 45 crore visitors expected, this year’s Maha Kumbh Mela promises to be one of the largest and most significant in history.

Majority of travellers are from the UK and the United States, reflecting a growing international interest in India’s spiritual offerings.

Donald Trump announces $500 bn Stargate Project to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI

The Stargate Project is backed by a coalition of powerhouse companies, including SoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle, and MGX. (Image: OpenAI)

Aiming to invest $500 billion over four year, the Stargate Project JV will enhance AI infrastructure, create jobs, and boost economic growth while reinforcing national security. It is backed by a coalition of powerhouse companies, including SoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle, and MGX.

Netflix’s ad plan pays off: 55% of Q4 sign-ups opt for ad-supported option

The company’s ambitious $18 billion budget reflects its commitment to long-term growth.

Netflix’s revenue grew 16 percent to $10.2 billion in 2024 on the back of ad revenue growth and subscriber additions

BIS draft guidelines streamlines advertising standards on e-commerce platforms

The share of online shoppers from Tier 2 and 3 cities has increased to 56 percent in FY2024

The Bureau of Indian Standards will accept feedback from stakeholders till February 15, aims to to benefit both consumers and other stakeholders involved in the e-commerce business.

Infosys ranked among Top 3 IT services brands globally

According to Infosys, freshers get three attempts to clear the assessment, failing which they would not be able to continue with the organization

Brand Finance report highlights Infosys as the fastest-growing IT services brand with an 18% CAGR, and applauds CEO Salil Parekh’s brand leadership.

Breaking: ZEEL’s Shiva Chinnasamy quits, marking two major exits in last 30 days

Prior to ZEEL, Chinnasamy held positions with global companies such as Rippling, Google, Amazon, Tesco, and Verizon Labs.

Industry sources have confirmed to Storyboard18 that Shiva Chinnasamy, ZEEL’s CTPO who joined in September 2024 quit for better future goals.

TCS becomes the 2nd global IT Services Brand to cross $20 billion in brand value

Tata Consultancy Services reaches a significant milestone in the Brand Finance IT Services 2025 rankings, underlining its commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth.