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Audio streaming platform Khabri launches a Talk Show for #VoiceOfBlinds amidst COVID-19 – Sachche Nayak
Khabri, India’s fastest growing audio content platform in regional language, has launched a celebrity-based talk show that will be aired beginning this Saturday. Launched as a part of #VoiceofBlinds initiative by the platform amidst the current situation of lockdown in the Covid-19 pandemic, the show accentuates the need to help the blind population in the current crisis. While touching is a way of life for the blind, the current situation has prohibited touching to control the spread of the infection. The talk show, which is titled “Sachche Nayak”, will be aired every Saturday at 7 pm. A key objective of the talk show is to raise awareness about the current situation, educate Khabri users to stay indoors and take necessary precautions. It will also appeal to users to come forward and help the blind community. Bhojpuri actor, social worker and ex radio producer, Shailesh Sinha will host the talk show. The key highlight of the talk show would be an insightful conversation with a guest celebrity. The launch episode will feature Bhojpuri Superstar Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua) followed by other Sachche Nayaks in episodes to come. They will talk about life in lockdown, the impact of the pandemic on their daily lives and educate people to take necessary steps needed to combat the grim situation.
Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua) expressed hope that the talk show will help spread awareness about the pandemic and rescue the blind community in this hour of crisis. Nirahua said, “Our country is home to nearly 40 million blind people. These people need special care in the current situation. We must offer a helping hand to the blind community in this difficult time.”
Emphasizing the need to raise awareness in the current situation, Mr. Pulkit Sharma, Co-founder & CEO, Khabri, said, “These are testing times for the nation and require all sections of the society to understand the potential threat of the pandemic and exercise utmost caution. Our new talk show Sachche Nayak will reiterate the need to stay indoors and maintain social distancing in this hour of crisis. It will provide useful information about the consequences of the current situation and how life may change for people once the crisis is finally over. In addition, the show will touch upon everyday life related discussions and conclude with a 5 minute interaction with Khabri users.”
The talk show is among the several new initiatives the company plans to reach a wider audience and democratise the audio platform for regional language users. It would further promote the company’s vision of becoming the go-to platform for creation and consumption of audio-based content in various categories and languages.
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KPMG names Gary Wingrove as global chairman and CEO from October
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MUMBAI: KPMG has chosen continuity with a forward tilt. The firm has announced that Gary Wingrove will take over as global chairman and CEO of KPMG International, beginning a four year term from 1 October 2026. Currently serving as global chief operating officer, Wingrove steps into the top role after being nominated by the global board and elected by the global council.
A KPMG veteran with over 25 years at the firm, Wingrove has been closely involved in shaping its recent trajectory. As global COO, he has helped drive the firm’s Collective Strategy, focusing on operational integration, global investments and the steady expansion of the KPMG Delivery Network. He has also been at the forefront of KPMG’s digital push, including the rollout of AI enabled solutions across its global operations.
Before his global role, Wingrove served as CEO of KPMG Australia for nearly a decade, where he led a period of strong growth, almost doubling revenue, profitability and headcount while steering a cultural reset.
He succeeds Bill Thomas, who has led KPMG since 2017 and will work alongside Wingrove over the next six months to ensure a smooth transition.
Thomas leaves behind a firm that looks markedly different from when he took charge. Under his leadership, KPMG’s global revenues have risen by 55 per cent, and its workforce has expanded to more than 276,000 people. He also unified the network of member firms under the Collective Strategy, aligning priorities and strengthening governance.
His tenure saw heavy investment in technology and partnerships, with alliances spanning Microsoft, Google Cloud, SAP, Oracle and ServiceNow. These collaborations, along with platforms like KPMG Clara, have helped the firm scale its AI-led offerings and sharpen its competitive edge.
Beyond growth, Thomas also pushed improvements in audit quality and sustainability. Initiatives such as a multiyear global sustainability strategy and the Our Impact Plan have aimed to embed long term thinking into the firm’s operations and client services.
For Wingrove, the brief is clear but evolving. He has signalled a focus on agility, deep expertise and technology driven solutions as clients navigate an increasingly complex business landscape. He also emphasised KPMG’s identity as a people first organisation, supported by technology and unified through its global network.
The timing of the leadership change comes as KPMG continues to grow, reporting a 5.1 per cent rise in global revenue in FY25, with gains across tax and legal, audit and advisory services. Growth was recorded across all regions, despite a challenging macro environment.
As Wingrove prepares to take charge, the firm appears set on a familiar path with a sharper digital edge. Same playbook, perhaps, but with a renewed focus on speed, scale and smarter solutions.
