Ravishankar holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the University of Auckland. He also serves as an advisor and mentor for the university’s Strategic CIO programme. He is a member of the Auckland University of Technology AUTEUR Influencer Network, a board member of New Zealand Asian Leaders, and an advisory committee member of The Auckland Blues Foundation.
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6 Indian firms blacklisted in US crackdown on Iran trade
The United States will continue to impose maximum pressure on the Iranian regime until Iran accepts a deal that advances regional peace and stability and in which Iran forgoes all aspirations of a nuclear weapon.
Procter & Gamble appoints Indian-origin Shailesh Jejurikar as CEO; becomes first Asian to lead company
Jejurikar (58), who joined Procter & Gamble (P&G) as an assistant brand manager in 1989, will replace Jon Moeller as part of a top leadership transition, according to a statement from the Cincinnati, Ohio-based company. He will become the first Indian and Asian to lead the company.
TCS to cut 12,000 jobs, joining global wave of tech layoffs amid growing fears over AI takeover
TCS is planning to reduce 12000 global workforce. Photo: TCS Facebook page
Titan acquires 67 percent stake in Dubai-based Damas jewellery for USD 283 million
The acquisition will be carried out through Titan’s fully owned subsidiary, Titan Holdings International, which has entered into an agreement to buy a 67 percent stake in the holding company of Damas from Qatar-headquartered Mannai Corporation, a publicly listed firm.
Tata Group and People’s Association launch career & mentorship programme in Singapore to empower youth
Tata Group of companies in Singapore launched the Tata-PA Youth Career Exploration & Mentorship Programme in collaboration with People’s Association (PA) Project We Care (PWC), East Coast and Marine Parade–Braddell Heights Group Representation Constituency (GRC) Grassroots Organisations.
NPCI adds 13 banks to UPI–PayNow linkage, boosting India-Singapore transfers
With the new update, users in India can receive money in their accounts using any UPI-enabled app such as BHIM, Google Pay, PhonePe, or their respective banking apps.
Nvidia becomes first public company to cross USD 4 trillion valuation
The milestone reflects the upheaval being unleashed by artificial intelligence, or AI, which is widely viewed as the biggest tectonic shift in technology since Apple co — founder Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone 18 years ago.
Apple appoints Indian-origin techie Sabih Khan as COO
Apple on Wednesday announced the appointment of Indian-origin techie Sabih Khan as the company’s new COO
Emirates launches premium economy on Kolkata-Dubai route from July 18
The premium economy cabin includes 24 seats made of cream leather with wider seat space, deeper recline, raised leg rests, and adjustable headrests.