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Iis launches digital learning series ‘iis sikhaega’ for athletes
MUMBAI: Bellary is bringing world-class coaching to your screen. The inspire institute of sport (iis), India’s premier high-performance training hub, has launched a new digital content series titled iis sikhaega. The platform is designed to provide aspiring athletes across the country with practical, expert-led lessons at their fingertips.
The series will feature short, easy-to-follow videos released thrice a month on Instagram and Youtube. Content will range from the basics of fitness and nutrition to advanced training, recovery, and rehabilitation techniques, all explained by iis coaches, trainers and young athletes themselves.
“Our mission has always been to nurture the next generation of Indian athletes,” said inspire institute of sport, president, Manisha Malhotra. “Through iis sikhaega, we want to extend our coaching and technical know-how beyond our campus and make it accessible to youngsters everywhere, especially those outside tier 1 cities.”
With a strong focus on athletes from tier 2 and tier 3 regions, the initiative aims to close the gap between raw talent and professional opportunity. By breaking down complex concepts into simple, engaging lessons, iis hopes to make high-performance knowledge available to every aspiring sportsperson.
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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.
