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Destiny Redefined: Kriti’s Rise from Byju’s Mass Layoff to BI Developer!
As she packed up her belongings and said goodbye to her colleagues, Kriti couldn’t shake the feeling of disbelief and betrayal. Kriti found herself among the employees affected by Byju’s mass layoffs. This news hit her hard, considering the years when she had poured her heart and soul into creating content for Byju’s, only to be let go without warning.
Kriti, a mathematics graduate, aimed to clear the UPSC exams, a goal that she pursued with dedication for years. However, as time went on, Kriti found herself struggling with increasing financial pressures that made it difficult for her to focus solely on her studies.
In an effort to manage her finances, Kriti took a job as a content associate at Byju’s. This role seemed like a perfect solution at first, allowing her to earn a living while dedicating time to her exam preparations. However, the workload from her job often left her exhausted. Despite her best efforts to maintain a balance, the stress of meeting deadlines and covering the vast UPSC syllabus began to take a toll on her mental and physical health.
Eventually, she had to give up her UPSC aspirations. With a heavy heart, Kriti shifted her focus from clearing the UPSC exams to excelling in her job.
Cut to Byju’s mass layoff
Kriti was beyond shocked. She never imagined herself to be among the employees being laid off because of her work. She had always tried to work beyond the target.
After her UPSC dreams fell through, Kriti felt a new determination. However, losing her job suddenly made her feel unmoored. As she packed up her desk, the weight of uncertainty about her future felt suffocating.
Despite her initial shock and despair, Kriti knew deep down that she couldn’t let this setback define her. With a steely resolve, she vowed to pick herself up and find a way forward, even if the road ahead seemed uncertain. Kriti knew that she had the strength and resilience to overcome this latest obstacle, no matter how difficult it may seem at the moment.
And so, with a heavy heart but a glimmer of hope flickering in the depths of her soul, Kriti took a deep breath and faced the unknown future with courage and determination. She knew that this was just another chapter in her story, and she was determined to make it a chapter of growth.
Hence, as she pondered, Kriti remembered being fascinated by the huge growth of the data science field when doing the presentations during her previous work. That’s when she started digging deeper and wanted to pursue a data science course. However, she soon got lost because there were too many online learning resources. That’s when Kriti looked for a proper structure and came across OdinSchool, whose industry-vetted curriculum was taught by industry veterans. Their inspiring success storiesmade her join the data science course immediately.
Today, Kriti thinks, “had it not been for OdinSchool, I would have never become a full-fledged Business Intelligence Developer. Because, I never liked coding from the beginning. When I wanted to join the data science domain, someone told me to start my journey with Python, and I ended up learning HTML. That’s how bad it was for me because I didn’t understand anything, so I didn’t know which language I was learning. I still freak out sometimes when it comes to coding, but then practice made me a lot better than I used to be. “
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Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI: Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has landed in a tax tussle after receiving a GST demand of Rs 47.5 crore from the office of the additional commissioner of CGST and central excise in Thane, Maharashtra.
The order, issued under the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, relates to an alleged incorrect classification of certain services under the category of restaurant services. According to the tax authorities, this classification resulted in a short payment of goods and services tax for the period between the financial years 2019-20 and 2021-22.
The demand includes Rs 47.5 crore in GST along with an equal amount as penalty, in addition to applicable interest. The order was received by the company on March 13, 2026.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it disagrees with the order and believes its arguments were not adequately considered.
The company is preparing to challenge the decision and plans to file an appeal. It added that once the redressal process is complete, the demand is likely to be dropped.
Despite the sizeable figure attached to the notice, the company said it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations or other activities.
The disclosure was signed by Suman Hegde, EVP and chief financial officer, who confirmed that the company received the order at 19:06 IST on March 13 and has already initiated steps to contest it.
The development places the quick service restaurant major in the middle of a tax debate that could hinge on how certain restaurant-linked services are classified under GST rules. For now, the company appears ready to take the matter from the tax office to the appeals desk.
