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Quiz Whizz Kids Shine as Army Public School Bags TCS InQuizitive Crown
If curiosity had a championship belt, it just found a new home in Hyderabad. TCS InQuizitive 2025, India’s longest-running interschool quiz saga wrapped up its national finals in Mumbai with fireworks of facts, fierce buzzer battles, and a finale that kept even seasoned quizzers on the edge of their seats.
After a spirited 12-city run cutting across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Indore, Chennai, Nagpur, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Kochi, the top 12 teams converged in Mumbai for what can best be described as India’s “Super Bowl of School Quizzing.” And when the final buzzer sounded, it was Gyan Prakash and Bhavyman Sharma of Army Public School, Hyderabad, who clinched the coveted national title with composure sharp enough to slice through the toughest trivia.
The finals were helmed by the ever-electric Quizmaster Pickbrain (Giri Balasubramaniam), who steered the high-octane contest with trademark wit and relentless pace. Precision under pressure proved to be the Hyderabad duo’s secret sauce, helping them outthink and outmanoeuvre sharp minds from across India.
TCS chief human resources officer Sudeep Kunnumal said the competition once again showcased “the best of young India,” praising the participants for their curiosity, agility, and ability to connect ideas across disciplines. “Their enthusiasm and ability to connect ideas across domains show the immense promise this new generation carries,” he said, reaffirming TCS’ commitment to nurturing young talent in a world shaped by AI, quantum leaps, and technological disruption.
And the scale tells its own story. Over 3,800 teams from more than 600 schools took part this year, reaffirming why InQuizitive remains the marquee event in the school quizzing circuit. With students from Classes 8 to 12 diving into themes across IT, science, engineering, sports, art, and current affairs, the tour rekindled the joy of on-ground quizzing bringing students not just from metros but also from smaller towns eager to take on the national stage.
The national finalists walked away with trophies and gift vouchers, but more importantly, bragging rights in a competition that has stood tall for 26 years, shaping generations of budding thinkers. Today, TCS InQuizitive is a benchmark for quizzing rigour, research depth, and the competitive spirit that keeps students, teachers, and parents glued to the action every year.
As the lights dimmed on the Mumbai stage, one thing was clear: the future belongs to the curious. And thanks to InQuizitive, India’s curiosity engine is humming brighter than ever.
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FSS names Anand Krishnamurthi head of global digital delivery
Tech veteran to drive AI-first, cloud-led transformation in payments globally
CHENNAI: Financial Software and Systems (FSS), an AI-first payment infrastructure company, has appointed Anand Krishnamurthi as head of global digital delivery.
In his new role, Anand Krishnamurthi will lead FSS’s global digital delivery capabilities, focusing on AI-first and cloud-led transformation while ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes for customers worldwide. He will be based in Chennai and report to V. Balasubramanian, CEO of FSS.
Bringing 28 years of experience in technology and digital transformation across banking, capital markets, financial services, and insurance, Anand has held senior leadership positions at Cognizant and NuSummit. He is recognised for scaling multi-geography delivery teams, leading mission-critical platforms, and embedding AI-driven automation in complex, regulated environments.
“What drew me to FSS is its deep payments expertise, strong product DNA, and the scale at which its platforms power real-world financial ecosystems,” said Anand Krishnamurthi. “I aim to strengthen delivery predictability, execution rigor, and engineering quality, building empowered teams that deliver measurable customer outcomes. FSS has a unique opportunity to create real-time, AI-infused payments infrastructure that is resilient, secure, and globally scalable.”
V. Balasubramanian added, “Anand’s track record in leading multi-geography delivery programs and AI-first operating models makes him the ideal leader for FSS as we accelerate our AI-driven digital payments business. His leadership will help us raise the bar for outcomes globally.”
This appointment is part of FSS’s broader push to build an AI-powered, cloud-native delivery organisation capable of meeting the evolving needs of banks, fintechs, and financial institutions worldwide.
