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Finolex’s Diwali film honours the Goddess Laxmi in every woman
Mumbai: Finolex Pipes & Fittings has launched a Diwali short film that redefines prosperity through women empowerment.
What starts as a plumbing emergency during Diwali evolves into a story of divine intervention and entrepreneurial awakening. When a broken pipe threatens to disrupt a homemaker’s festival preparations, she meets a skilled female plumber who offers more than just technical help. Their interaction leads the homemaker to discover her hidden talent in apparel design, inspired by the plumber’s presence, akin to Goddess Laxmi’s grace, which shifts her from a domestic crisis to entrepreneurial success.
The film draws parallels between traditional blessings and modern prosperity. Just as Goddess Laxmi brings abundance, this contemporary Laxmi in a toolbelt not only repairs pipes but also paves the way for self-realisation, motivating the homemaker to start her own apparel design business.
Finolex Pipes & Fittings VP, marketing & communications, Sumit Bhatia expressed, ‘This Diwali, we aimed to create something beyond the usual promotional messages—a short film that resonates with the heart and soul. Through the intertwined stories of two remarkable women, we delve into the timeless values that Diwali embodies: hope, prosperity, and transformation. As their paths intersect in contemporary India, we witness how small acts of kindness can ignite significant change, much like the first diya that lights up an entire room. One woman’s journey from struggle to success mirrors the divine grace of Goddess Laxmi, illustrating that true prosperity is about empowering others and uplifting communities. The portrayal of a female plumber in our film is inspired by our dedicated CSR efforts. Through our partnership with Mukul Madhav Foundation, we have consistently supported and trained women plumbers, integrating them into the mainstream plumbing profession. This initiative has been actively encouraged by our founder, Prakash P. Chhabria. In this celebration of light over darkness, we are honored to be more than just observers; we are partners in India’s ever-unfolding story, connecting dreams, illuminating homes, and uniting hearts across generations.”
The narrative aligns with Finolex’s brand values of trust and durability while conveying a broader social message. By featuring a female plumber as a modern embodiment of Goddess Laxmi, the film challenges stereotypes and celebrates the various forms of prosperity in our lives.
As families across India light up their homes this Diwali, Finolex’s film reminds us that true prosperity comes from empowerment, breaking barriers, and fostering connections that enhance lives.
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OpenAI’s Stargate lead Peter Hoeschele exits with two senior leaders
Trio behind compute push set to join new startup amid leadership reshuffle
SAN FRANCISCO: Peter Hoeschele, a key figure behind OpenAI’s early Stargate data centre initiative, has exited the company, according to a report by The Information.
The departure is part of a broader leadership shift, with two other senior executives, Shamez Hemani and Anuj Saharan, also set to leave in the coming days. All three are expected to join the same new startup, although details about the venture remain under wraps.
The trio played a central role in OpenAI’s Stargate effort, an initiative aimed at building large-scale data centre capacity in-house to reduce reliance on external infrastructure providers. Their exits mark a notable moment for the company’s compute strategy as it continues to scale rapidly.
OpenAI spokesperson said in a statement to The Information, “We’re grateful for the contributions Peter, Shamez, and Anuj have made to OpenAI and wish them the very best in what comes next.” The company also pointed to the recent appointment of Sachin Katti to lead its industrial compute organisation, signalling continuity in its infrastructure roadmap.
OpenAI has indicated that it does not plan to directly replace Hoeschele’s role, suggesting a possible restructuring of responsibilities within the team.
As competition intensifies in the race to build next-generation AI systems, leadership changes in core infrastructure teams are likely to draw close attention. For now, the spotlight shifts to what this departing trio builds next, and how OpenAI adapts as it scales its ambitions.
