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Foxtale launches ‘No Fox Given’ comedy night to tackle stereotypes with punchlines, not platitudes
MUMBAI: When skincare meets stand-up, you know someone’s rewriting the script—and Foxtale just did. The homegrown beauty brand has taken its boldest leap yet with No Fox Given, a no-holds-barred comedy experience aimed at Indian women, launching 27 June 2025 at Balgandharva Rang Mandir in Bandra, Mumbai.
This isn’t a product plug in disguise. No Fox Given blends biting humour, candid conversation and unapologetic storytelling to call out the everyday judgments women face—from what they wear to how loudly they laugh. Foxtale is turning that noise into laughter and, in the process, building a stage that doubles as a megaphone.
Taking the mic for the debut show are two names that need no introduction on the Indian comedy circuit. Swati Sachdeva, known for her brutally honest humour and viral reels, joins Shashi Dhiman, whose razor wit spotlights the many contradictions of womanhood in India. Together, they promise a night packed with truth bombs and belly laughs.
“When women experience No Fox Given, I want them to shed the weight of expectations, judgment, and pressure that often come with simply existing as a woman”, said Foxtale founder & CEO Romita Mazumdar. “This isn’t just an event — it’s a statement. A cultural platform that reflects our brand’s purpose: to champion real voices and spark real conversations. Our hope is for No Fox Given to evolve into a cultural touchstone that continues to grow, year after year”.
With tickets starting at Rs 499 on District, the show is targeted at Gen Z and millennial audiences who prefer unfiltered storytelling to picture-perfect campaigns. In a world where digital ‘likes’ don’t always translate to real connection, Foxtale is betting on the ancient power of laughter—live and unedited.
“Building a brand today means showing up with purpose, not just products. No Fox Given is our response to the cultural and emotional realities our audience navigates every day. Comedy, when rooted in truth, becomes a powerful connector. This initiative turns consumer insight into a scalable cultural platform — one that celebrates identity, encourages self-expression, and moves the conversation forward”, said Foxtale CSO Anindita Biswas.
The event marks Foxtale’s evolution from a skincare brand into a culture-shaping platform. In an industry obsessed with appearances, No Fox Given offers something radical: a space where realness is the only beauty standard.
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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.
