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Femina features president Droupadi Murmu on its August cover
Mumbai: Femina is deeply privileged to feature India’s first-ever tribal president, Droupadi Murmu on the cover of its August 2023 issue, the ‘Freedom’ special. The president’s story is one of courage, determination, overcoming struggles and breaking barriers with many firsts to her credit.
Hailing from the town of Uparbeda in Odisha, India’s 15th president was the first girl of her village to go to Bhubaneshwar for college, the first woman from her village to enter politics and the first woman to hold the position of the governor of Jharkhand. President Murmu’s emphasis on education and her dedication to serving as a teacher for many years showcases her commitment to the betterment of the youth and the nation. Today, she holds the highest office of our country.
In her first address to the nation, the honourable President Murmu said, “I want to tell the youth of our country that you are not only building your own future but also laying the foundation of the India of the future,”
On the eve of the 74th Republic Day, the honourable president encouraged women to follow their passions and said, “I am amazed by the confidence of young women. I have no doubt in my mind that they are the ones who will do most to shape tomorrow’s India. What miracles cannot be achieved if this half of the population is encouraged to contribute to nation-building to the best of their ability.”
Worldwide Media CEO Deepak Lamba said, “Femina is truly privileged to feature the honourable President Droupadi Murmu on its cover and showcase her journey to the highest echelons of our nation. President Murmu’s extraordinary life serves as a powerful testament to the indomitable spirit of perseverance and boundless compassion. Radiating grace and wisdom, our esteemed President’s presence on the cover embodies the profound impact she has had on the citizens of India.”
Femina editor-in-chief Ambika Muttoo said, “We are filled with pride to feature our esteemed President on the cover of Femina. She epitomises selflessness and serves as a beacon of motivation for promoting equality. She is a genuine source of inspiration for India’s young women and the youth of our nation, igniting within them the spirit to relentlessly work towards realising their dreams.”
To read more about our honourable president Droupadi Murmu, grab the issue of Femina, on stands now.
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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.
