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Tariq premji, the son of Wipro's iconic founder Azim premji, has made waves in the real estate world by securing a stunning duplex penthouse in central Bengaluru for Rs 45.7 crore.

In an exclusive interview, Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube clears the air on a range of issues including fleet expansion, the West Asia crisis, rising costs due to crude-oil related upheaval, availing Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme of the government, and more

Azim premji University suspended one student for two years and warned two others following a cancelled Kashmir discussion disrupted by alleged ABVP activists. Students protested the university's disciplinary committee, arguing they are being penalized for actions by outsiders. The university maintains its decision after a thorough inquiry, stating disciplinary action was taken against three students.

With eight challenging stations and fast-paced runs in between, Hyrox tested participants' physical and mental strength

Indian workers are putting in fewer hours weekly compared to pre-pandemic levels, with self-employed individuals seeing the steepest decline. This trend, alongside modest real earnings growth, suggests lower aggregate demand and a recovery driven by a select few. Women's increased labor force participation, particularly in rural agriculture, indicates distress-led employment.

In response to feedback from social media, Lenskart is updating its in-store dress code to embrace religious expressions among employees. This decision comes after an internal guideline that mistakenly restricted spiritual symbols, such as tilaks and bindis, faced backlash for promoting discrimination.

Digital lending platform KreditBee has secured $280 million, achieving a $1.5 billion valuation and joining the unicorn club. The funding will bolster its lending book and balance sheet, preparing the company for an upcoming IPO. KreditBee reported strong revenue and profit growth in the last financial year, emphasizing risk management as a core strategy.

Gumla's Pustak Parav wrapped up on Wednesday, transforming the district into a lively celebration of creativity and intellect. Hosted by local authorities and supported by the Azim premji Foundation, this two-day festival was dedicated to nurturing a love for reading throughout the community.

GV Prakash Kumar's romantic comedy 'Happy Raj' is generating positive buzz post-theatrical release. Directed by Maria Raja Ilanchezhiyan, the film is praised for its blend of fun and emotion, with strong performances from George Maryan and GV Prakash. The movie is reportedly heading to Amazon Prime Video, with an expected streaming date in late April or early May 2026.

GV Prakash's 'Happy Raj' is experiencing a slow box office run despite a feel-good family entertainer premise. The film, which sees a father-son dynamic at its core, has garnered modest collections. Critics highlight George Maryan's standout performance, while GV Prakash fits his role comfortably. The movie blends comedy with emotional family bonds, aiming for a heartwarming experience.

Wipro founder Azim premji gifted 10.2 million shares worth nearly Rs 500 crore to his sons, Rishad and Tariq. The transaction does not alter the overall promoter and promoter group shareholding in the company, which remains the same. As of December, Wipro promoters and the promoter group held 72.9% in the company.

Premji, the founder chairman of the company, increased his donation by nearly a fourth during the pandemic year, as per the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2021, which had HCL's Shiv Nadar at second place with contributions of Rs 1,263 crore towards upliftment causes.

Wipro chairman Azim premji said governments and other stakeholders should invest more resources to improve education in the country .

Tech czar Azim premji is in talks to buy under 5% stake in HDFC Life for a little over $100 million, or Rs 600 crore.

Wipro chairman Azim premji announced an increase in his philanthropic commitment by $7.5 billion, taking his overall commitment to his endowment to $21 billion. This makes it one of the biggest foundations in the world. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has investment assets of about $40 billion, and the Ford Foundation about $12 billion.

Wipro founder-chairman Azim premji and the promoter group tendered 22.8 crore shares worth Rs 9,156 crore in the company's share buyback, paring their stake from 74% to 73%.

Wipro's outgoing executive chairman Azim premji saw his pay package rise almost 95 per cent to $262,054 (about Rs 1.81 crore) during fiscal 2019. His son, Rishad premji, who is set to take over the reins of the Bengaluru-based software services company soon, took home a compensation of $987,652 (about Rs 6.8 crore) in 2018-19, Wipro said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday.

Azim premji have sold shares worth about $1 billion in Wipro’s buyback exercise. premji, who stepped down as chairman of the company at the end of July, sold 226 million shares at Rs 325 apiece. He also pledged 67% of the shareholding in the company to his foundation, which focuses on philanthropic activities.