Latest news with #RaviKumar
Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- General
- Khaleej Times
'No food, water': Passengers stuck for 5 hours without AC on Air India Express flight in Dubai
Passengers onboard an Air India Express flight from Dubai to Jaipur were reportedly left stranded inside a grounded aircraft for over five hours without air-conditioning, food, or water, triggering anger and allegations of negligence. Flight IX-196, scheduled to depart from Dubai at 7.25pm on June 13, was unable to take off on time due to a technical snag. But instead of being allowed to deboard, more than 150 passengers were allegedly kept inside the aircraft as cabin temperatures soared. A video of the ordeal, posted by Indian dietician and social media influencer Arzoo Sethi, has since gone viral. In the video, visibly distressed passengers can be seen drenched in sweat, fanning themselves with safety cards and whatever they could find to stay cool. 'We were boarded at 7pm, but the flight's AC never came on. My three-year-old son was soaked in sweat. Not a single attendant came to help us. No one gave us water, let alone food,' Sethi said in her post. 'If the aircraft had a technical fault, they could've let us wait in the terminal. But they chose to lock us inside like this.' Describing the experience as 'horrific' and 'terrifying,' Sethi publicly tagged Air India Express, saying: 'This is a serious safety lapse. Please take responsibility for your passengers' well-being before it's too late.' Another passenger, Ravi Kumar, echoed her concerns. 'There was suffocation. The air-conditioning wasn't working. We kept pressing the call button, but no one came. It felt like torture,' he said. The flight finally took off at 12.44am, over five hours behind schedule and landed in Jaipur at 2.44am on June 14. Several passengers have since taken to social media to express their outrage and demand accountability from the airline. There has been no official response yet from Air India Express. A comment from the airline was not immediately available.
The Print
6 days ago
- The Print
Kidnapping case against BJP MLA's kin: Victim's mother claims police pressuring to compromise
'I am being pressured to compromise. The police is working under the pressure of the leader (MLA),' she claimed. Levelling serious allegations against the police while addressing mediapersons, the victim's mother said they were asking her to take Rs 80,000 in cash and some jewellery and that she was 'not going to get anything by fighting such important people'. Amethi (UP), Jun 14 (PTI) Days after an FIR was lodged here against a BJP MLA's nephew and two others for allegedly kidnapping a 16-year-old minor girl, her mother on Saturday alleged that police were pressuring her to withdraw the case. 'They did something wrong with my daughter,' the victim's mother added. The girl has since been found at the Raebareli bus stop. The mother and the daughter then reached the police station and filed a complaint. As per the the complaint filed by the girl's mother, BJP MLA Suresh Pasi's nephew, Ravi Kumar, Babadin and Rambachan allegedly kidnapped the minor girl on June 8. Pasi is the legislator of Jagdishpur Assembly constituency in Amethi district. Amethi's Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shailendra Kumar Singh said that a case has been registered in the matter at the Mohanganj police station based on the complaint filed. He said proceedings in the case as going on as per rules and whatever is right will be done. The main accused in the case is Ravi Kumar, who is the son of village head Ramesh and the MLA's nephew, the victim's mother told reporters. She alleged that according to her daughter, the three men spent the night in the forest with her and did 'wrong things' to her. The mother also alleged that she kept visiting the police station for four days, but her complaint was not heard. Station House Officer of Mohanganj Police Station Rakesh Kumar said Friday that based on the mother's complaint, a case has been registered against the three men under Section 137 (2) (kidnapping), 87 (kidnapping a woman and forcing her to marry) of the BNS and legal action is being taken. In the complaint, the mother has alleged that Ravi Kumar, Babadin and Rambachan lured and kidnapped her 16-year-old daughter. The victim's mother also alleged that her daughter took Rs 80,000 kept in the house. MLA Suresh Pasi, when asked about the case on Friday, said he had no information about the case. Despite several attempts, he could not be contacted on Saturday. PTI COR CDN SKY SKY This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India.com
13-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar's annual salary rises to Rs 70 crore for fiscal year 2024 whereas target compensation is much higher, it is…
(Image: cognizant) New Delhi: The annual salary of Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar jumped to Rs 70 crore ($8.2 million) for the fiscal year 2024. This information was mentioned in the company's recent filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). However, according to Cognizant's proxy statement, despite the raise, Kumar's realised compensation was lower than the target compensation of Rs 137 crore ($16.1 million) for 2024. The shortfall was due to Kumar's Performance Share Unit (PSU) grants, which are yet to be vested. Consequently, Kumar's earnings in 2024 primarily comprised of base salary, Annual Cash Incentive (ACI) and quarterly vestings of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), said Cognizant as reported by NDTV. 'The Compensation Committee determined that Kumar's target direct compensation for 2024 should be increased to $16,100,000 (11% increase vs. 2023) to reflect his performance in his first year as CEO and to better align his target compensation with CEOs in the 2024 peer group, taking into account compensation trends for CEOs,' read the statement by company. While Kumar's compensation stood at $22.6 million in 2023, it was boosted by a significant one-time equity award granted at the time of his appointment. ' Kumar's realised compensation was significantly lower than his target direct compensation primarily because his 2024 PSU grants are scheduled to vest, subject to the satisfaction of performance criteria, in future periods,' said Cognizant. Cognizant's CEO-to-median employee pay ratio stood at 378:1 in 2024, according to the company's filing. This means Kumar earned 378 times more than the median Cognizant employee, reports NDTV. It further says that as of December last year, Cognizant employs about 336,800 people worldwide, including 241,500 in India and 42,800 in North America. Despite the dip in realised earnings, Kumar's compensation package reflects a steady rise in his salary, making him one of the highest-paid executives in the country. Kumar, who pursued engineering at Shivaji University, Kolhapur, followed by an MBA from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, has previously worked at Infosys, where he served as president from 2016 to 2022.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
AI will create more jobs for freshers: Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar
Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar told Business Insider that, contrary to popular belief, he thinks AI will create more jobs for recent graduates or "freshers," rather than reduce them. "My argument is you probably need more freshers than less, because as you have more freshers, the expertise levels needed go down," he explained. Kumar backed this up with several arguments. He said that AI will lower the entry barrier for newcomers. It will thus help narrow the expertise gap and raise productivity across levels. He claimed that at Cognizant, junior developers, those in the bottom 50%, improved their productivity by 37%, way more than the 17% among the more experienced group. 'Tech disruptions so far put information on your fingertips. This is a technology which is going to put expertise on your fingertips,' he said. The IT major's CEO added that the nature of engineering roles will change as AI tools become more common. Rather than coding, developers will start creating software that directs AI agents. "So this whole paradigm opens up more embrace [SIC] of software, because you're doing more for less, and when you do more for less, the adoption of software is going to go up," he added. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories As AI reduces the cost of completing tasks, Kumar believes businesses will use those gains to get even more work done, not to cut jobs. Demand may shift, but it doesn't necessarily mean fewer workers overall, he said His views contrast with those of other tech leaders such as Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei. Last month, Amodei warned that AI could replace half of all entry-level white-collar jobs, as ET had reported. He had also criticised governments and other AI companies for "sugar-coating" the coming reality. On the other hand, Google CEO Sundar Pichai echoed a sentiment similar to Kumar's when it comes to the role of coders. He said AI is helping free people to do more meaningful work. Pichai emphasised that because of AI, the 'opportunity space' to do more is expanding as well.
India Today
12-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Cognizant CEO says AI will create more jobs for freshers after Anthropic boss warns of unemployment spike
As artificial intelligence continues to redefine the global technology landscape, Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar remains optimistic that AI will generate new opportunities rather than eliminate roles for engineers. However, ongoing hiring freezes, significant job cuts across big tech companies, and the growing adoption of automation are painting a much more uncertain picture for new graduates entering the job market. In reality, AI may not directly replace engineers, but it is undoubtedly reshaping the skills they require to stay competitive. Software developers, like many professionals, are increasingly concerned as AI systems evolve from simple assistants into highly capable coders. At the heart of this debate lies a bold assertion from Cognizant's Ravi Kumar, who recently told Business Insider, 'AI won't take jobs; it will create more.' Kumar offers a more hopeful perspective in a conversation often overshadowed by dire forecasts. He claims that he observed how AI tools can empower junior developers rather than make them redundant. 'Tech disruptions so far put information at your fingertips. This is a technology that is going to put expertise on your fingertips,' he explained. Cognizant's internal data supports his view, showing that productivity among its less experienced developers increased by 37 per cent when assisted by AI, outperforming even the most seasoned argues that as AI simplifies complex tasks, it reduces the advantage of deep expertise and levels the playing field. In his words, AI becomes 'a ladder, not a lever for redundancy,' enabling companies to hire more fresh graduates who can quickly contribute thanks to AI's job cuts: The other side of the storyBut other tech leaders have a different opinion. Dario Amodei, the co-founder and CEO of Anthropic, has predicted mass elimination is on the horizon, especially at the entry-level. Speaking on the industries likely to bear the brunt of AI's rapid progress, Amodei stated that job losses can be expected across sectors such as technology, finance, law, and consulting, 'at the very least.' He indicated that these changes could unfold over a period ranging from the next one to five his warning a step further, Amodei suggested that both corporations and governments might be 'sugarcoating' some of the impending threats, adding that the majority of people remain largely unaware of the true scale of the transformation that lies ahead. He further cautioned that unemployment rates could surge dramatically, potentially reaching 20 percent, as businesses increasingly turn to AI to replace human between the two extremes, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently shared his perspective. He said that AI will surely change jobs, but it won't lead to massive unemployment. AI taking away jobs for now And it looks like Amodei's perspective is coming to life. Many leading tech firms such as Salesforce and Meta have scaled back hiring, with reports suggesting significant reductions in recruitment. Microsoft has revealed that AI now writes 20–30 per cent of its code, while Google's AI systems contribute to over 30 per cent of new code generation. Meta, meanwhile, is working on AI models capable of coding at the proficiency of a mid-level engineer, according to CEO Mark use of AI has resulted in major tech layoffs. Major tech giants such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Google are once again cutting thousands of jobs in response to ongoing economic uncertainty. With declining revenues and the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) transforming workplaces, these companies are making significant workforce reductions to boost efficiency and reallocate resources. Data from layoff tracker shows that, as of May 2025, more than 61,220 tech employees have been laid off across 130 stark difference raises another point: How is Cognizant so sure about AI creating more jobs, when other tech firms are cutting it? The difference lies largely in how AI is being applied. At Cognizant, Kumar explains that AI serves as an augmentation tool that amplifies human skills. But at companies like Salesforce, Meta and Duolingo, AI increasingly substitutes human labour, achieving more with fewer employees. As the concept of productivity shifts, so too does the definition of meaningful work.
