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News18
4 days ago
- Business
- News18
‘Indian School Of Bhakti': Internet Amused By ‘Digital Snan' Of ISB Students For Job Placements
Last Updated: The clip opens to the man holding a sheet of paper containing the photographs of students from ISB's B section. Remember digital snan? The trend emerged earlier this year during the Maha Kumbh Mela. Devotees who were physically unable to visit Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh and take a holy dip at Triveni Sangam offered their printed or digital photos to local priests or special volunteers who dipped them into the Ganga as a symbolic act. The activity soon grabbed attention, sparking widespread discussion. Now, this trend seems to have made a comeback. A man recently posted a video on Instagram where he was seen performing a digital snan at the Sangam on behalf of some students at the Indian School of Business (ISB) in Hyderabad, with the hope that they secure good placements. The clip opens to the man holding a sheet of paper containing the photographs of students from ISB's B section. The person explains that he will be dipping the sheet into the holy river so that the students can land in good jobs by the end of their curriculum. After that, the man executes the digital snan by submerging the sheet into the water. 'We are placements ready. Are you?" read the side note. Only 'B Section' Blessed, Says Internet Needless to mention, the post received multiple reactions. 'Love how many times it was clarified that only the B section is being blessed," pointed out a user cheekily. 'Well played, class. Well played," lauded another. One person called the institute 'Indian School of Bhakti". 'Requesting the YSB career services team to step in and neutralise the unfair strategic advantage that this section got over others," read a sarcastic remark. 'Is it also available for IIM students? Asking for my students," asked an individual. Someone else called the strategy 'Business 101". A user wondered 'how to get in touch" with the entrepreneur. Digital Snan Entrepreneur Deepak Goyal Back in Spotlight Well, guess what? It is not the first time that this man has made it to the headlines. Back in February, a user posted a video of this individual named Deepak Goyal, offering digital snan services at the Sangam. In the video, Deepak Goyal revealed that he lives in Allahabad and frequently visits the Sangam. Devotees willing to enjoy the service should give him their photographs via WhatsApp, following which he would perform the virtual dip. He charges Rs 1,100 for the act. About the Author Buzz Staff A team of writers at bring you stories on what's creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture. First Published: July 25, 2025, 18:53 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
4 days ago
- Business
- Mint
ISB Hyderabad students take ‘digital snan' for placements, but only ‘B section is being blessed'
In a quest to secure good placements, students of the Indian School of Business (ISB) are reportedly turning to 'digital snan', a trend that gained attention during the Maha Kumbh 2025. A video gaining massive traction on Instagram shows a man at Uttar Pradesh's Sangam carrying out a symbolic 'digital snan' on behalf of select ISB students in Hyderabad. In the now-viral clip, the man is seen dipping a sheet of paper bearing the photographs of several students into the holy river, symbolically praying for their successful placements. The video, shared by @bobcats_co26 with the caption: 'We are placements ready. Are you?' quickly went viral. The Maha Kumbh 2025, held every 12 years, witnessed millions of devotees taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. For those who couldn't attend in person, the concept of a 'digital snan' emerged. A man identified as Deepak Goyal even launched a business offering digital scans. He asked people unable to attend the holy gathering to send their photos via WhatsApp. He would then print the images and dip them into the sacred waters within 24 hours of the transaction. Charging ₹ 1,100, Goyal claims to purify the souls of distant devotees by submerging photocopies of their images in the holy river. The video, shared on 24 July, has since racked up over 8.37 lakh views and sparked a flurry of comments online. Viewers were both amused and surprised, especially given the business school backdrop. While some praised it as a witty blend of tradition and modern-day placement anxiety, others joked that when resumes fall short, prayers might just do the trick. One user, @anissamalhotrajain, commented, 'Love how many times it was clarified that only B section is being blessed.' A second user, @sibsuuu, with a hint of sarcasm, wrote, 'Requesting the YSB career services team to step in and neutralise the unfair strategic advantage that this section got over others.' Another user, @ quipped, 'Oops, should be done thrice... all your packages will be 2/3rd of what it should've been.'
Mint
4 days ago
- Business
- Mint
ISB Hyderabad students take ‘digital snan' for placements, but only ‘B section gets blessing'
In a quest to secure good placements, students of the Indian School of Business (ISB) are reportedly turning to 'digital snan' -- a trend that gained attention during the Maha Kumbh 2025. A video gaining massive traction on Instagram shows a man at Uttar Pradesh's Sangam carrying out a symbolic 'digital snan' on behalf of select ISB students in Hyderabad. In the now-viral clip, the man is seen dipping a sheet of paper bearing the photographs of several students into the holy river, symbolically praying for their successful placements. The video, shared by @bobcats_co26 with the caption: 'We are placements ready. Are you?', quickly went viral. The Maha Kumbh 2025, held every 12 years, witnessed millions of devotees taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. For those who couldn't attend in person, the concept of a 'digital snan' emerged. A man identified as Deepak Goyal even launched a business offering digital snans — asking people unable to attend the holy gathering to send their photos via WhatsApp. He would then print the images and dip them into the sacred waters within 24 hours of the transaction. Charging ₹ 1,100, Goyal claims to purify the souls of distant devotees by submerging photocopies of their images in the holy river. The video, shared on July 24, has since racked up over 8.37 lakh views and sparked a flurry of comments online. Viewers were both amused and surprised, especially given the business school backdrop. While some praised it as a witty blend of tradition and modern-day placement anxiety, others joked that when resumes fall short, prayers might just do the trick. One user, @anissamalhotrajain, commented, 'Love how many times it was clarified that only B section is being blessed.' A second user, @sibsuuu, with a hint of sarcasm, wrote, 'Requesting the YSB career services team to step in and neutralise the unfair strategic advantage that this section got over others.' Another user, @ quipped, 'Oops, should be done thrice... all your packages will be 2/3rd of what it should've been.' A handful of users joked that the placement grind is so intense, students are now turning to holy hacks like digital snans.
Finextra
07-07-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Fintech sector braced for fresh wave of disruption as AI changes the game
As artificial intelligence reshapes the business landscape, fintechs stand poised to usher in a fresh wave of disruption as the industry emerges from a prolonged slump. 0 According to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and seasoned fintech investor QED, 'Fintech's Next Chapter: Scaled Winners and Emerging Disruptors', the sector has emerged from a tough funding environment stronger, more disciplined, and with greater growth prospects than ever. In 2024, fintech revenues grew by 21% — up from 13% in 2023 — marking a threefold increase over incumbent banks. Meanwhile, the average Ebitda margin of public fintechs climbed to 16%, and 69% of public fintechs are now profitable. Importantly, much of this performance is being driven by a new class of scaled players generating $500 million or more in annual revenue. These now account for approximately 60% of total fintech revenues. 'A class of scaled fintechs is coming of age. Investors are demanding greater maturity, and regulators want more accountability,' says Deepak Goyal, a managing director and senior partner at BCG. 'Meanwhile, emerging disruptors are harnessing next-generation technologies like agentic AI and pioneering new business models, pushing established players to continuously innovate.' The report pinpoints agentic AI as the next wave of disruption, changing the game in commerce, vertical SaaS, and personal financial management. At the same time, challenger banks are scaling fast: 24 institutions with over $500 million in annual revenues are growing deposits at 37% annually — 30 percentage points higher than traditional banks. The funding environment is also maturing, with private credit emerging as a key tailwind for fintech lending. 'Fintechs are winning in spaces where traditional banks have largely ceded the competitive ground, such as banking for lower-income households and buy now, pay later,' says Nigel Morris, managing partner at QED Investors. 'Fintechs are growing three times faster than incumbents as they leverage digital distribution channels and increasingly utilize AI. Having emerged from the last two years with stronger fundamental unit economics and high net promoter scores, it's easy to see why there's an appetite for IPO-ready companies that deliver profitable growth. Fintech is ushering in a new era in financial services.'
Business Standard
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Karix, a Subsidiary of Tanla, Elevates Senior Leadership to Strengthen Enterprise Communication
VMPL Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 30: Karix, India's leading enterprise mobile engagement and communications provider and a subsidiary of Tanla, has elevated several senior leaders who have consistently demonstrated exceptional performance and strategic impact. These appointments further strengthen Karix's leadership team as the company drives the next phase of growth in enterprise communication. With over 25 years of expertise, Karix serves more than 2,000 enterprise customers across key industries such as banking, financial services, government, automotive, retail, and e-commerce. Backed by robust, scalable cloud infrastructure and world-class security standards, Karix is recognized as the largest and most trusted player in the mobile engagement sector. Karix's market leadership has been consistently recognized through prestigious industry accolades. For the second consecutive year, Karix was named 'Meta Growth Partner of the Year,' reflecting its innovation and impact as Meta's premier partner for conversational solutions on company has also received global recognition, including the Best Enterprise Partnership and Best Messaging Enterprise Product awards at Messaging & SMS World, London. As seamless, omnichannel messaging and advanced solutions like RCS become increasingly critical, Karix continues to set industry benchmarks and enable enterprises to deliver smarter, more personalized customer experiences. Karix has elevated and transitioned a distinguished group of senior leaders who will report to Deepak Goyal, CEO of Karix: -Sonia Kaul, Chief Solutions Officer: A strategic leader who has played a pivotal role in building the OTT vertical and advancing the success of the WhatsApp platform. In this role, she will focus on enterprise-wide adoption of conversation-enabled automation. By utilizing Karix's OTT platform and AI across different channels, she will unlock significant value for businesses, boosting growth through scalable user experiences. -Randhir Marwa, Chief Product and Technology Officer: A visionary leader who transformed platform architecture and championed the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. Randhir will spearhead the creation of innovative products and services to elevate user experience. His core mission is to drive business growth by transforming platform architecture and accelerating the adoption of cutting-edge technology. -Mihir Gandhi, Chief Revenue Officer: An accomplished sales strategist with a proven track record of driving revenue growth through deep market insight and customer-focused leadership, Mihir has played a key role in establishing Karix as a market leader in India. Going forward, he will oversee revenue generation in West, South, and East India, and expansion into Southeast Asia and other new geographies. -Sidhant Sachdev, Chief Revenue Officer: A consistently high-impact leader who has been pivotal in accelerating Karix's market expansion. With this elevation, Sidhant will oversee revenue from North India and Government sectors, along with expansion into the Middle East and LATAM regions. -Sriram Vinjamuri, Chief Customer Officer: A committed leader fostering customer success and service excellence with extensive experience in ensuring seamless customer engagement and impact from onboarding through retention. Sriram has been transitioned to lead customer success & operations, to drive focussed initiatives for enhanced customer experience, operational efficiency and lifetime value. Deepak Goyal, CEO, Karix, commented: "Enterprise communication is evolving rapidly, and strong leadership is critical to staying ahead. These recent promotions reflect the proven capabilities and dedication of our senior management team, whose collective expertise has been instrumental in Karix's success. As part of the Tanla group, we are uniquely positioned to leverage combined strengths and resources to accelerate innovation and expand our market presence. I believe this leadership team will drive exceptional value for our customers and fuel the next phase of growth in enterprise communication." With this strengthened leadership team and a track record of industry-leading innovation, Karix is well positioned to accelerate growth and deliver advanced, scalable communication solutions that meet the demands of today's enterprise customers. About Karix Karix is a leading Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) provider enabling enterprises to drive meaningful customer interactions across traditional and emerging digital channels. With 25+ years of industry leadership, Karix empowers brands to deliver secure, seamless, and intelligent communications at scale -- across SMS, WhatsApp, RCS, Truecaller, voice, email, and more. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Tanla Platforms Ltd., Karix combines deep telecom expertise, innovation-first thinking, and a collaborative approach to help enterprises unlock growth, trust, and engagement in real time. With a robust ecosystem of partnerships and integrations, Karix supports 2000+ enterprises in delivering measurable impact across industries. Safe Harbor This document may contain forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements regarding future business strategies, partnerships, product offerings, market expansion, and expected performance. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections and involve inherent risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied due to various factors including changes in market conditions, regulatory developments, customer requirements, or technological advancements. Karix and its parent company, Tanla Platforms Ltd., undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances, unless required by applicable law.
