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Parekh to build stronger Infosys, connect with founders

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Bengaluru, Jan 12 (IANS) Terming the global software major a phenomenal company started by people with a great vision, newly-appointed Chief Executive Salil Parkeh on Friday exuded confidence in building a stronger Infosys.

“This is a phenomenal company, started by people with a great vision, which I think is going to last a long time. My hope is to be connected with its founders and build a stronger Infosys,” Parekh told reporters in his maiden interaction with the media here.

Parekh, 53, is the second non-promoter executive to lead the $10 billion iconic firm after its first non-founder CEO Vishal Sikka resigned in August over governance issues with its promoters, especially N.R Narayana Murthy last year.

“I always had respect for Infosys for a number of years. When I had the opportunity to take this role, it was very exciting. Infosys has a strong foundation of business. I hope to make it stronger with the team.

“My interactions with Nandan (Nilekani) and the Board have given me enough confidence to build a stronger company,” he said.

Co-founder Nilekani, 62, rejoined Infosys in August as Chairman at the request of the previous Board, as the company faced disruptions at the management level last year.

Parekh, a former executive board member of the Paris-based IT firm Capgemeni, said that going ahead digital would be a critical element of the company’s business.

“I am in the process of reviewing our portfolio, which will take a few weeks. Any technology found working for the clients will be continued. As we are more a horizontal platform, we are trying to build a vertical integrated platform,” he said.

Clarifying that the company had no plans to reduce headcount, Parekh said the focus would be on reskilling the employees.

“Interactions with clients, partners and employees are the action plan for the next few months,” he pointed out.

Noting that it was important to have a strong consulting business, Parekh said it would be an advantage in the market.

“Our focus is to look at a definitive closing for the year. When we get a look at our closing for the year, we will have a vision for the next fiscal,” he said.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.

The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.

Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.

Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.

For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.

During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.

Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.

Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .

Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.

In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.

In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.

He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.

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