Apurva Venkat
Principal Correspondent
Apurva Venkat is principal correspondent for the India editions of CIO, CSO, and Computerworld. She has previously worked at ISMG, IDG India, Bangalore Mirror, and Business Standard, where she reported on developments in technology, businesses, startups, fintech, e-commerce, cybersecurity, civic news, and education.
Amazon to face off with workers, government on staff reduction in India
As Amazon looks to enact layoffs globally, Indian government officials call a hearing on complaints that employees were coerced into the company's Voluntary Separation Program.
Meta launches AI-based VRS system to reduce bias in advertising
Meta's new AI-based Variance Reduction System (VRS), designed in collaboration with the US Department of Justice in the wake of a discrimination complaint, aims to reduce bias and increase the equitable distribution of ads for...
Amazon confirms more than 18,000 employees to be laid off
The layoffs come after a hiring spree during the pandemic, and follow a wave of job cuts by other major tech companies.
Amazon layoffs now expected to mount to 20,000, including top managers
Layoffs are expected in multiple locations and departments including IT, and will affect all levels of employees, according to sources.
ProtonVPN to remove its physical servers from India
This is the fourth VPN service to announce its exit from India in response to the new data rules announced in the country.
Decline in PC and tablet shipments will continue through 2023, says IDC
The pessimistic outlook is due to inflation, the weakening global economy, and a surge in buying over the past two years.
New tech business behind India’s under-40 billionaire club
The Hurun India Rich list released on Tuesday notes that self-made and under-40 billionaires in India have made their wealth from new technology business.
5 controversies Infosys faced in recent times
Of late, Infosys has been rocked by controversies. The company has its founders and the current management at odds with each other. Here's a quick glance at the major recent outbursts.