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Family Diwali KidZania Wali: A festival of lights, art, and joy at KidZania!
Mumbai: Diwali, the festival of lights and joy, is fast approaching, and KidZania India is thrilled to present a unique and enriching experience to celebrate this grand festival. We invite you to join us for “Family Diwali KidZania Wali” at KidZania Mumbai & Delhi NCR, from 10 to 19 November 2023, where we are rekindling the traditional spirit of Diwali through art, culture, and family fun.
“Family Diwali KidZania Wali” is not just an event; it’s a celebration of the art and craftsmanship of India’s potters, bringing back the charm of clay diyas and supporting these talented artisans.
Here’s what you can expect:
Pottery Zone:
– Engage in live pottery art classes, learning the ancient techniques from Gujarat and Rajasthan.
– Paint and personalize clay diyas, adding your creative touch to these traditional symbols of Diwali.
– Explore a diverse range of pottery styles from different states, including Jaipur Blue Pottery, Khavda Pottery, Andretta Pottery, and Bankura Pottery.
Diya Display:
– Marvel at a breathtaking display of beautifully crafted diyas from various regions of India.
Pottery Throwing Competition:
– Test your pottery-making skills by competing to create the tallest, widest, or most creative pot within a time limit.
Clay Sculpture Contest:
– Let your creativity flow as you sculpt clay according to specific themes. Show off your artistic skills, and you could win exciting vouchers and Diwali hampers.
Fun and Games:
– Participate in different fun, entertaining games like the “Pull the Tissue Game” and the “Touch and Tell” challenge to win prizes from renowned brands such as Parle-G, Kinder Joy, MOD, Nutella, Frooti, and Britannia The Laughing Cow.
Diwali Quiz:
– Test your knowledge with an exciting Diwali-themed quiz game for adults. Correct answers will earn you exciting vouchers.
Thali Decoration and Rangoli:
– Decorate your thali and create beautiful rangolis, celebrating Diwali traditions.
Diya Coasters
– Learn to create your very own Diya Coasters; embrace the festive spirit and add a touch of elegance to your home décor.
DIY Wall Hangings:
– Get creative with upcycling and make unique home decor items.
Rahul Dhamdhere, Chief Marketing Officer of KidZania India, expressed his enthusiasm, ‘Family Diwali KidZania Wali’ at KidZania is more than just a celebration; it’s a vibrant tapestry of tradition, artistic expression, and a chance to strengthen family and community bonds. It offers a precious opportunity to reconnect with the profound essence of Diwali, honor our rich cultural heritage, and support talented artisans. Participating in ‘Family Diwali KidZania Wali’ creates lasting memories and contributes to the preservation of our cultural roots”.
KidZania invites you to come together with your family and friends to celebrate Diwali with lights, art, and excitement at KidZania. Let’s light up the festival with creativity, culture, and joy!
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Wipro hires 7,500 freshers, withholds FY27 hiring outlook
Profit rises to Rs 3,522 crore, Rs 15,000 crore buyback announced.
MUMBAI- Hiring may be on, but visibility is off, Wipro is adding talent even as it pauses the crystal ball. The company hired 7,500 freshers in FY26 but stopped short of offering any hiring outlook for FY27, underscoring the uncertainty gripping the IT services sector as it pivots towards an AI-led operating model.
The disclosure came alongside its fourth-quarter earnings, where management flagged volatile demand conditions and refrained from committing to future workforce expansion. Chief human resources officer Saurabh Govil noted that over 3,000 of the total hires were onboarded in the March quarter alone, signalling continued intake despite a lack of clarity on deployment pipelines.
This divergence active hiring without forward guidance reflects a broader industry pattern where talent acquisition continues even as deal conversions remain uneven and client spending cycles stretch. Wipro expects its IT services revenue for the June quarter to range between a decline of 2 per cent and flat growth sequentially in constant currency terms, reinforcing near-term caution.
Chief executive officer Srini Pallia pointed to artificial intelligence as both a disruptor and an opportunity. He said evolving client priorities are pushing the company towards outcome-driven engagements, with Wipro increasingly focusing on a services-as-software model through its AI Native Business and Platforms unit. The shift marks a structural change from traditional headcount-led growth to AI-enabled delivery frameworks.
The company has already committed over $1 billion to its AI ecosystem, with investors closely watching how these investments translate into revenue. For now, the numbers present a mixed picture. Net profit rose sequentially to Rs 3,522 crore, while revenue grew 3 per cent to Rs 24,236 crore. However, core IT services performance remained under pressure, with full-year revenue declining 0.3 per cent in dollar terms and 1.6 per cent in constant currency.
Large deal bookings offered a counterpoint, rising 45.4 per cent year-on-year to $7.8 billion, highlighting a widening gap between deal wins and actual revenue realisation. On a quarterly basis, IT services revenue slipped 1.2 per cent sequentially, signalling continued softness in execution.
Margins, however, told a more optimistic story. Operating margins expanded to 17.3 per cent in the fourth quarter, up from 14.8 per cent in the previous quarter, reflecting improved cost discipline. That said, the company cautioned that upcoming wage hikes and the ramp-up of large deals could exert pressure going forward.
Attrition stood at 13.8 per cent in the March quarter, indicating stabilisation after periods of elevated churn. Alongside its earnings, Wipro also announced a Rs 15,000 crore share buyback, reinforcing its focus on shareholder returns, with a payout ratio of 88 per cent over the past three years.
Taken together, the numbers capture a company in transition investing in AI, maintaining hiring momentum, but navigating a demand environment where growth is uneven and visibility remains limited.
