Arvind Krishna

“Christ is King, not some stinky Indian idol,” a MAGA-aligned commentator snarled online. Another chimed in with, “Will there be a cow in the White House soon?” These crude attacks weren’t just casual trolling—they were a reflection of a deeper discomfort with Usha Vance’s Hindu faith, a simmering resentment among segments of MAGA toward high-profile Indian-Americans who don’t fit the Christian nationalist mold.

IBM is reportedly laying off thousands of employees this week, focusing on the Cloud division. These layoffs are being conducted secretly with non-disclosure agreements. IBM confirmed workforce reductions but minimized their extent, citing a $400 million 'workforce rebalancing' charge in its first-quarter 2024 earnings report.

The article highlights the achievements of Indian-origin executives who have led some of the world's top tech companies, including Sundar Pichai of Alphabet, Satya Nadella of Microsoft, and Shantanu Narayen of Adobe. Their leadership and background in engineering and management have made significant contributions to the global digital landscape.

Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, ranked second on The Wall Street Journal's 2023 list of highest-paid US CEOs with $151.43 million. Shantanu Narayen of Adobe followed closely behind at number 11 with $44.93 million. Elon Musk and Sundar Pichai had non-traditional compensation in 2023, while Mark Zuckerberg earned $24.40 million.

Arvind Krishna's 2023 compensation rose to $20M, including incentives and stock awards. Performance metrics covered revenue growth, free cash flows, and strategic investments in AI capabilities like the Quantum Heron processor, reflecting IBM's focus on innovation and leadership.

IBM's Chief Communications Officer, Jonathan Adashek, announced job cuts in marketing and communications. The company navigates AI advancements, facing competition but showing revenue growth despite layoffs in the tech industry.

IBM announces substantial job cuts in its marketing and communications division. CEO Arvind Krishna emphasized the company's commitment to upskilling its workforce in AI. The tech industry has witnessed downsizing, with approximately 204 tech companies collectively cutting nearly 50,000 jobs.

IBM issues strict return-to-office policy requiring US managers to work from IBM office or client location at least 3 days per week; IBM spokesperson emphasizes value of in-person collaboration for productivity and client service; CEO Arvind Krishna states remote employees will have fewer promotions; policy extends attendance requirements to all US managers; IBM continues restructuring efforts; badge-in data used to monitor office attendance; other companies like Amazon and AT&T also ask remote workers to relocate.

Here's an excerpt from poet-translator- editor Arvind Krishna Mehrotra's new work 'Book of Rahim', published by Westland. Read on to know more.

IBM's CEO, Arvind Krishna, has urged India to develop sovereign capability in artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure its rapid adoption in critical sectors. He highlighted that countries like the US and China already have national AI infrastructures, while others such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the UK, France, and Germany are making significant investments in the field.

The B20 India 2023 dialogue is currently taking place in Delhi, with the theme of 'RAISE' - Responsible, Accelerated, Innovative, Sustainable & Equitable Businesses. During the event, top executives from technology companies are discussing the impact of generative AI on businesses. Shantanu Narayen of Adobe, Michael Miebach of MasterCard, Arvind Krishna of IBM, and Brad Smith of Microsoft sees this year as a turning point for AI.

"A Masterpiece" is shaping up to be an exciting film that promises to offer something new and different to the audience. With an interesting storyline, talented cast, and top-notch technical team, the film is all set to be a visual treat for movie lovers. We can't wait to witness this masterpiece on the big screen.

New-age spy thriller 'Grey', produced by Kiran Kallakuri, is coming to Telugu cinema after a long time. Directed by Raj Madiraju, the film features Arvind Krishna, Ali Reza, Urvashi Rai, and Pratap Pothen in the lead roles. The film, shot in black-and-white, is a result of awareness about the disappearance of nuclear scientists in India orchestrated by foreign intelligence agencies. 'Grey' has been selected for many film festivals and will be released on May 26, 2023, by PVR Pictures. The audio is on Aditya Music.

Actor Arvind Krishna, who started from a supporting role has become a lead actor with his notable performance in films. He has played different roles ranging from negative to positive shades, and surprised the audience with his appearance in "Premam" alongside Shruti Haasan. Arvind's recent releases including "Shukra" and "Ramarao On Duty" have been trending. Also, he is presently working on a project titled "A Masterpiece," and his upcoming film "Grey- The Spy Who Loved Me" is releasing on May 26th. Along with acting, Arvind Krishna is a professional basketball player.

IBM CEO, Arvind Krishna, has announced that the company is temporarily stopping the recruitment of positions that are likely to be automated using artificial intelligence. The reduction will primarily affect non-customer-facing departments like HR, which employs around 26,000 people. Approximately 7,800 positions are set to be automated, and the report notes that IBM considers automated tasks like providing employment verification letters or moving employees between departments.

The job cuts are related to Kyndryl, an IT infrastructure services business that was officially separated from IBM in November, and IBM’s healthcare analytics business, which an investment firm is in the process of acquiring. An IBM spokesperson told CNN that the company’s cuts were related entirely to the reorganization of the two business units affected, “not an action based on 2022 performance or 2023 expectations.”

Young and talented actor Arvind Krishna has been hectic busy with numerous projects lately in Tollywood, though he is making sure every project has its uniqueness in story and screenplay. Arvind is presently doing a web series under the direction of Gagan Gopal Mulka. M.Srinivasulu and Deevi Venu Gopal are funding this film that also has Janathanam Kesani as its executive producer.