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Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
If TCS is truly preparing for the future, introspection must start in the C-suite
Pankaj Mishra TCS's recent layoffs raise critical questions about the relevance of its leadership in a world where algorithms write code. Tata Consultancy Services on Sunday announced it would lay off 12,000 employees. (Aniruddha Chowdhury/Mint) Gift this article When Tata Consultancy Services announced it would lay off 12,000 employees, it hid behind phrases like 'future-ready", 'realignment", and 'strategic initiatives". These aren't explanations; they're camouflage. Beneath the polite language lies an unsettling truth: India's biggest private employer is finally acknowledging that its core business model—legions of employees performing predictable, routine tasks—is obsolete. When Tata Consultancy Services announced it would lay off 12,000 employees, it hid behind phrases like 'future-ready", 'realignment", and 'strategic initiatives". These aren't explanations; they're camouflage. Beneath the polite language lies an unsettling truth: India's biggest private employer is finally acknowledging that its core business model—legions of employees performing predictable, routine tasks—is obsolete. Nearly three decades ago, Intel's legendary CEO Andy Grove recounted a radical act of self-reflection in his book 'Only the Paranoid Survive'. Facing existential disruption, Intel's leadership symbolically fired themselves. They walked out of the building and asked, 'If we were starting fresh today, would we hire ourselves again?" Today, TCS and its Indian IT peers desperately need Grove's dose of brutal introspection. TCS's layoffs aren't just about middle managers and seasoned coders losing jobs; they're about leadership losing relevance. Look closely at TCS's announcement and you'll notice what it doesn't say: accountability stops neatly below the top floor. AI-driven automation is reshaping entire organizations, yet strangely, the people deciding who stays and who goes remain untouched. When an organization built on human capital claims that part of its workforce is obsolete, shouldn't the people who hired and led that workforce come under equal scrutiny? Also Read | Three years on, AI is prompting IT companies to cut workforce When Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced layoffs earlier this year amid record profitability, veteran tech commentator Om Malik pierced through Nadella's corporate doublespeak: 'His narrative framework attempts to make the brutal reality of our AI-driven future psychologically tolerable… Satya and other corporate leaders can't really say that, so they resort to verbal obfuscation." — Om Malik,The Satya of Satya's Layoff Memo (26 July 2025). TCS's decision to lay off thousands employs the same rhetoric. It cloaks harsh truths—human redundancy driven by AI, strategic missteps by leadership, and uncomfortable questions about executive relevance—in comforting phrases like 'future-ready" and 'strategic realignment". Over the past few quarters, the company's competitive resilience has weakened, growth has stalled, and investor confidence has wobbled. Yet, the leadership's chosen solution isn't self-examination or accountability at the top but deep cuts among mid-level ranks. If TCS is truly preparing itself for the future, shouldn't introspection start in the C-suite? This is true not only for India's largest IT company, but its peers as well. Ironically, when the future knocked on its door, India's IT leadership chose familiarity over vision. Infosys didn't retain its former CEO Vishal Sikka, who once led the company's collaboration and potential investments in OpenAI, the organization now synonymous with modern AI disruption. We already know TCS considers middle managers and veteran coders disposable. The more uncomfortable question—still unanswered—is whether its senior executives and board members are themselves ready for the era they're guiding the company into. AI's ruthless logic spares no one—neither the programmers whose code is now written by algorithms, nor the executives whose strategies depend on yesterday's assumptions. Grove understood this decades ago: paranoia and brutal honesty are not virtues but survival skills. If TCS, and indeed India's IT sector, hopes to survive this seismic shift, the leadership must confront the same unforgiving standard they apply to their employees. Which brings us to an essential, sharp-edged truth: If generative AI can churn out code faster than a graduate, shouldn't it also disrupt the comfort of those who sit in executive lounges and boardrooms? It's easy to pin obsolescence only on employees. But CEOs shaped by years of predictable revenues, infinite hiring, and incremental growth might be just as redundant as the Java coder they dismissed. It's time to ask the IT sector's top executives the same harsh question they're asking their teams: Exactly how does your experience make you indispensable in the AI era? If the answer isn't clear, perhaps they're part of the redundancy they're trying so hard to erase. India's IT industry must do better. It must move beyond scrutinizing armies of coders now labeled redundant and instead direct its hardest, most critical gaze into the leadership mirror. If today's CEOs can't convincingly answer Grove's piercing question, maybe it's finally time someone else did the hiring. Topics You May Be Interested In
The Irish Sun
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Topless model whose pictures leave fans speechless is ring girl for Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois
OLEKSANDR USYK and Daniel Dubois are on course for a titanic undisputed heavyweight showdown for their rematch this Saturday. But while the two bruisers duke it out inside the ring, between rounds, fans will be treated to a stunning sight. 6 Lux Mila Mackay will be present in the ring for Usyk vs Dubois 2 Credit: INSTAGRAM 6 The stunning brunette often leaves fans stunned Credit: 6 Her enchanting looks leave fans speechless Credit: INSTAGRAM 6 She has more than 30,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok Credit: INSTAGRAM 6 Lux often poses for lingerie shoots and has even gone topless in the past Credit: 6 She told fans they can see her at Wembley this Saturday Credit: That's because fashion model, Lux Mila Mackay, will be present to give the event some extra sparkle. Lux is a model based in London and represented by the Memo agency, who have a host of pretty ring girls on their books. Standing at 5ft 9", the brown-eyed brunette often leaves fans hot under the collar with her steamy social media snaps. She has over 8,000 followers on Instagram and more than 24,000 on TikTok. READ MORE IN BOXING Lux is often seen striking a pose for a camera in a beautiful dress or outfit. But some of her most striking modelling shoots have seen her wearing lingerie or going topless, as she did in November 2024. On the Memo agency social media page, Lux confirmed her attendance at Usyk vs Dubois. She was seen in black top and leggings combo with her hair flowing down over her shoulders as she showed off her curves for the video. Most read in Boxing Text on the video said: "When can I see you?" To which an answer read: "19th July, on Dazn, Usyk vs Dubois in the ring." Derek Chisora stunned after finding out about Oleksandr Usyk's outrageous training regime ahead of Daniel Dubois fight It won't be Lux's first rodeo either, having been seen ringside at past events and also showing off Conor McGregor's Forged Irish Stout. Usyk vs Dubois 2 - All the info OLEKSANDR USYK and Daniel Dubois meet again in a blockbuster heavyweight unification fight at Wembley Stadium THIS SATURDAY! Usyk won the first fight in August 2023 via a ninth round KO - but only after Dubois knocked him to the canvas with a body blow that was ruled a low blow. Dubois, 27, has improved massively since that first meeting, reeling off stunning wins over Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the big fight... INFO All the info for Usyk vs Dubois 2 Latest ticket availability and price How much are Usyk and Dubois earning for the rematch? Get either fighter at 50/1 to win with talkSPORT BET LATEST NEWS, EXCLUSIVES & FEATURES
Scottish Sun
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Topless model whose pictures leave fans speechless is ring girl for Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OLEKSANDR USYK and Daniel Dubois are on course for a titanic undisputed heavyweight showdown for their rematch this Saturday. But while the two bruisers duke it out inside the ring, between rounds, fans will be treated to a stunning sight. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Lux Mila Mackay will be present in the ring for Usyk vs Dubois 2 Credit: INSTAGRAM 6 The stunning brunette often leaves fans stunned Credit: 6 Her enchanting looks leave fans speechless Credit: INSTAGRAM 6 She has more than 30,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok Credit: INSTAGRAM 6 Lux often poses for lingerie shoots and has even gone topless in the past Credit: 6 She told fans they can see her at Wembley this Saturday Credit: That's because fashion model, Lux Mila Mackay, will be present to give the event some extra sparkle. Lux is a model based in London and represented by the Memo agency, who have a host of pretty ring girls on their books. Standing at 5ft 9", the brown-eyed brunette often leaves fans hot under the collar with her steamy social media snaps. She has over 8,000 followers on Instagram and more than 24,000 on TikTok. Lux is often seen striking a pose for a camera in a beautiful dress or outfit. But some of her most striking modelling shoots have seen her wearing lingerie or going topless, as she did in November 2024. On the Memo agency social media page, Lux confirmed her attendance at Usyk vs Dubois. She was seen in black top and leggings combo with her hair flowing down over her shoulders as she showed off her curves for the video. Text on the video said: "When can I see you?" To which an answer read: "19th July, on Dazn, Usyk vs Dubois in the ring." Derek Chisora stunned after finding out about Oleksandr Usyk's outrageous training regime ahead of Daniel Dubois fight It won't be Lux's first rodeo either, having been seen ringside at past events and also showing off Conor McGregor's Forged Irish Stout.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New Travel Ban Could Target Dozens of Countries, U.S. Memo Reveals
The U.S. government is reportedly considering a dramatic expansion of its travel restrictions, which could bar citizens from 36 more countries from entering the United States. According to an internal State Department cable obtained by Reuters, the potential expansion hinges on national security concerns and cooperation benchmarks. The memo, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, outlined a 60-day window for these countries to address U.S. concerns or face partial or full travel suspensions. The list includes nations across Africa, the Caribbean, and parts of Asia, such as Angola, Ghana, Cambodia, and Syria. Citing issues like unreliable identity documentation, lack of cooperation in deportation cases, and visa overstays, the document emphasized the need to maintain the integrity of U.S. borders and public safety. The State Department pointed to passport security and anti-American activity as additional risk factors. While not all concerns apply equally to each country, the message is clear: cooperate or face consequences. If enacted, this would mark one of the largest expansions of U.S. travel restrictions in recent memory. Earlier this month, a proclamation suspended entry from 12 countries under similar national security justifications. Now, with this latest proposal, that number could more than triple. A senior State Department official declined to discuss the specifics of the memo but emphasized that visa policies are under constant review to ensure the safety of Americans. For travelers with ties to any of the listed nations, or for global mobility at large, the potential fallout could be significant. Business trips, academic visas, family reunifications, and tourism could all be impacted by this travel ban expansion depending on how the final policy takes shape. As the 60-day clock begins to tick, all eyes are on diplomatic responses and whether these countries will meet the U.S. government's requirements, or risk being shut Travel Ban Could Target Dozens of Countries, U.S. Memo Reveals first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 15, 2025
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
DAN HODGES: Angela Rayner is set to be our next Prime Minister. The Labour civil war is underway and this is the truth about her extraordinary power-play - and why she's more than happy to throw Keir Starmer under the bus
It's already become the Westminster 'Whodunnit?' of the year. Who was behind the leaking of the explosive 'Angegate' memo that has exposed the fracturing unity of the Cabinet, and blown a gaping hole in Rachel Reeves 's faltering economic strategy? The malign missive – splashed all over the front pages of today's newspapers – represents the most overt challenge yet to the Chancellor's dwindling authority.
