VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

Pure Storage appoints Ajay Singh as CPO:  Pure Storage   has assigned Ajay Singh in the position of Chief Product Officer (CPO) with immediate effect.   In this position, Singh will take ahead the company’s focus of creating an unrivalled product portfolio that delivers a great customer experience, contributes to Pure's growth, and extends industry leadership in data and storage management.   He will report to Charles Giancarlo, Chairman and CEO.   "Pure continues to lead the storage industry in innovation, reliability and flexibility, and now delivering our technology as-a-service – increasing our relevance to both those who build infrastructure and those who build applications," said  Charles Giancarlo, Chairman and CEO, Pure Storage . "In Ajay, we have exceptional talent to lead the continued expansion of Pure's portfolio and I look forward to seeing his expertise in action."   As CPO, Singh will have direct responsibility for all of Pure's business...

Aditya Puri, Ex-HDFC Bank MD joins Strides Group:  Former HDFC Bank managing director Aditya Puri   has joined   global pharma major Strides Group   as an Advisor and will also serve as a director of its associate company   Stelis Biopharma .   Strides Pharma Science Ltd said in a regulatory filing, "Eminent corporate doyen Aditya Puri joins the Strides Group as an advisor and also will be a director of its associate company, Stelis Biopharma".   Strides Pharma Science said Puri's appointment to the Stelis board comes at an exciting juncture for the company as it transitions from its incubation phase to a consolidation and growth phase to establish itself as a partner of choice globally with the aim of bringing world-class treatments at affordable costs to patients in both emerging and developed markets.   Puri said the Stride Group's established parentage, global success and head start in terms of basic infrastructure gives him the opportunity to...

Superstar Yash & Sanjay Dutt are all set to give maha entertainment in KGF Chapter 2:  KGF Chapter 2’s   much-awaited teaser is out now and if it is said it promises Entertainment then it will be an understatement. The teaser which has just been released by the makers promises Maha Entertainment for the audience and it seems all the fans are in for a huge treat.   While Superstar Yash is sure to set the screens on fire with his larger than life personality, new entries in the franchise like  Sanjay Dutt  and  Raveena Tandon  are also here for something gigantic.   Meanwhile, Sanjay Dutt recently spoke about his character Adheera in KGF Chapter 2 and said that it is one of the craziest he has ever played.   “Adheera is one of the craziest characters I have played so far. He is fearless, powerful and ruthless. There was a lot of physical prep required to become Adheera, about one and a half hours to do the make-up to get the look and a lot ...

Trump banned on Facebook & Instagram for at least next two weeks:  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg   has via his platform made an announcement that   Donald Trump   will be blocked from using both Facebook and Instagram “for at least the next two weeks until the peaceful transition of power is complete.” The step taken, temporarily on Wednesday was following Trump’s posting of content that incited his followers to violence, but now Zuckerberg says the ban is extended “indefinitely,” extending at least until Biden takes over as President.   Trump’s video post on both Facebook and Instagram were removed yesterday, in which the president called for rioters who laid siege to the Capitol building in Washington to go home - but in which he also said “we love you” to the same violent terrorists. They followed that action with a 24-hour account lock, preventing Trump from posting via his Facebook and Instagram accounts during that period.   Zuckerberg acknowl...

HFCL completes shipping of one lakh units of wireless networking products to customers:  The telecom equipment manufacturer,   HFCL   has successfully completed shipping of one lakh units of a wireless networking portfolio to the customers. The shipment comprises access points and point-to-point unlicensed band radios.   As per the company, in less than a year after starting the production it has been able to achieve the milestone.   "There is a huge demand for higher bandwidths, seamless connectivity and devices becoming lifeline of consumers to remain digitally connected with their workspaces and families," said  Managing Director Mahendra Nahata.   "We plan to expand our global footprint to cover international terrains with our Made in India products and continue to play an active role in the  Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan ," he said in a statement on Wednesday.   The company also said that its objective is to showcase India as the next-gene...

Ritu Phogat Entry Into Atomweight World Grand Prix in 2021:  After a troubling year for practically everyone in the world, the turn of the new year represents rekindled hope. Despite the circumstances,   ONE Championship women’s atomweight   contender and rising star   Ritu “The Indian Tigress” Phogat   had a respectable past 12 months, as she experienced growing success in her budding mixed martial arts career.   That being said, the Indian wrestling champion is also looking forward to an even better outcome in 2021.   “I know that I will be against the top-level fighters in 2021. I want to get ready for it by working on my striking and ground game. Whenever I face these top-level athletes, I want to be ready,” Phogat told ONE Championship in a recent interview.   Phogat recorded three victories last year, with each performance better than the next.   “The year 2020 was really good for me. I fought three back-to-back matches, and I think I i...

WhatsApp makes Facebook Data Sharing mandatory updating service & Privacy Policy:  WhatsApp  has updated its privacy policy and terms of service to better integrate with other products and services offered by its parent company  Facebook . The most prominent changes deal with how WhatsApp shares information with Facebook and its subsidiaries.   The instant messaging app can now share phone numbers and transaction data with Facebook. The aim is to also promote safety. “As we’ve previously informed in October 2020, as part of WhatsApp’s business vision, in order to enable users and businesses better, we are updating our terms of service and privacy policy as we work to make WhatsApp a great way to get answers or help from a business. Privacy policy and terms updates are common in the tech industry, as you know. Respect for your privacy is coded into our DNA. Since we started WhatsApp, we’ve built our services with a set ...

Nykaa may come up with an IPO this year:  The beauty startup company, Nykaa   is planning for an initial public offering this year. As per the people familiar with this matter, this may value the company at a minimum $3 billion.   According to the sources, the  founder of the company Falguni Nayar  is working with advisers to prepare for the share sale in Mumbai. Nykaa is leaning toward a domestic listing, though an overseas share sale is also under consideration, said the sources.   Deliberations are ongoing and details of the offering including the size and timeline could change, the people said.   Nykaa was founded in the year 2012 and the platform offers over 1,200 brands ranging from makeup, skincare to health supplements and hair dryers.   Nykaa counts TPG and Indian tycoon Sunil Munjal’s family office Hero Enterprise among its backers. In November, Fidelity Management and Research Co. invested an undisclosed amount in Nykaa’s latest funding...

India TV names Nikhil Mathur as Head of Marketing:  Nikhil Mathur   has been appointed as the Head of Marketing by   Rajat Sharma-promoted India TV . He will be responsible for the entire gamut of marketing including brand planning, marketing campaigns, strategic partnerships and corporate communications.   Mathur brings with him 17 years of rich experience and is a result driven and growth centred professional, the channel said in a press statement. His latest assignment was with TV9 Network as AVP Marketing and Events. Prior to TV9, he had some really successful work with many media houses including Zee News Network, PTC Punjabi Network and Focus News Network.   India TV Managing Director Ritu Dhawan  said, "I am glad to have Nikhil on board and I am sure he will add more power to the existing powerful team and set new benchmarks in the Hindi News genre."   Mathur said, “I am looking forward to being part of the India TV family as it sets new benchma...

Ticketmaster agrees to pay $10 million as fine for hacking a rival Company:  Ticketmaster   must pay a hefty $10 million fine after several employees utilized unlawfully obtained passwords to hack a rival company’s computer systems - in attempts to “choke off” its business.   This co-conspirator illegally retained credentials from the rival firm, which he and other Ticketmaster executives then used to hack into the victim company’s systems. From there, they were able to monitor the company’s draft ticketing web pages, allowing them to find out which artists planned to use the rival company to sell tickets. They were also able to hack into and snoop on the company’s Artist Toolbox, a password-protected app that provides real-time data about ticket sales.   FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge Sweeney in a statement said, “When employees walk out of one company and into another, it’s illegal for them to take proprietary information with them. Ticketmaster used stolen ...

Where is Alibaba Founder Jack Ma for 2 Months??:  Jack Ma, Alibaba founder and Chinese billionaire   has reportedly gone missing from the public eye for over two months now following his controversial speech in October in which he severely criticised the regulation system of China and called the banks 'pawnshops'.   The vocal and outspoken business tycoon was set to appear as a judge in the final episode of his own talent show, ‘ Africa’s Business Heroes ’, but mysteriously did not turn up for it and as a consequence, his photographs were removed from the show’s website,   The tech tycoon has not made any public appearance since November 2019. In fact, he did not appear in the final episode of his own talent show, Africa’s Business Heroes, thus deeping the mystery around his whereabouts.   UK’s Telegraph  reported that Alibaba founder was supposed to be a part of the judging panel in the November final but he was replaced by an Alibaba executive. Surprising...

Samsung to launch its Galaxy M02s with 5000mAh battery on January 7:  Samsung Galaxy M02s   is set to arrive in India on January 7, but before that the Samsung Galaxy M02s has launched in the neighbouring country. Samsung Galaxy M02s offers a triple camera setup at the back with a 13-megapixel primary sensor and has a large 5,000mAh battery integrated inside. The phone is powered by the   Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC   and there's a 5-megapixel selfie front camera situated inside the water drop-notch on the display.   Samsung Galaxy M02s price, availability   It has been made available in black, blue, and red colour options. In India, the Samsung Galaxy M02s is set to launch on January 7, Thursday. The phone is said to be priced under Rs. 10,000 in the region.   Samsung Galaxy M02s specifications   Talking about the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy M02s runs on Android 10-based Samsung Onee UI operating system. It features a 6.5-inch (720x1,560 p...

Prerna Mehrotra promoted as CEO, Media, Dentsu International APAC:  Dentsu International APAC   promotes   Prerna Mehrotra into the role of CEO, Media, APAC   reporting into   Ashish Bhasin, CEO, dentsu APAC   and   Peter Huijboom, Global CEO, Media & Global Clients . This is in addition to her current role as Managing Director, Media Group, Singapore reporting into Prakash Kamdar, CEO Dentsu Singapore.   Prerna will be responsible for driving Dentsu’s global media strategy and delivery in APAC, ensuring its alignment and relevance in the market with client-centricity at the core, developing an integrated portfolio of tools and capabilities to maximise the effectiveness, relevance and performance of client’s media.   Ashish Bhasin, CEO, dentsu APAC  says, “Prerna was a clear candidate for the role; having joined the business in 2016, she has gone from strength to strength excelling in roles across investment and media. This integrate...