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playR launches its latest range of innovative sports apparel
Mumbai: playR, a brand that has consistently upheld the philosophy of “Encouraging a healthier, meaningful life through sports,” has announced its latest range of innovative sports apparel. Since its inception, playR has been committed to keeping the player first, creating products and services that enhance the health, meaning, and pleasure of everyday life.
“Our goal has always been to integrate sports into daily life, work, and our way of living,” said playR co-founder and iCOREts Pvt Ltd director Ravi Kukreja. “By combining our expertise and innovative ideas, we have developed apparel that not only meets the high demands of athletes but also promotes a healthier lifestyle for everyone.”
playR’s new collection includes a diverse range of sports apparel such as T-shirts, polos, jackets, shorts, tracksuits, lowers, and socks. Each product is designed with the utmost care and attention to detail, ensuring maximum comfort and performance. The products embody the perfect blend of technology and style, providing athletes with the infrastructure and support they need to excel.
In addition, playR is the official merchandise partner of several leading Indian Premier League (IPL) teams, including Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, and Punjab Kings. Fans can now purchase apparel supporting their favorite teams, ensuring they can show their allegiance in style.
The Indian sports equipment and apparel market is projected to reach over $40 billion by 2027. playR is poised to be a leading provider in this rapidly growing market. Its focus on quality and innovation positions the brand to take India to a global stage, driving economic and social development.
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Oracle layoffs affect up to 30,000 employees globally
Job cuts span US, India and more, staff cite abrupt emails, uncertainty.
MUMBAI: April began with an inbox shock and for thousands, it ended with an exit. Oracle has carried out a sweeping round of layoffs, impacting an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 employees across its global operations, even as the company continues to report strong business performance. The job cuts were communicated via emails sent early on April 1, affecting staff across multiple regions including the United States, India, Canada and parts of Latin America. The reduction spans a wide range of roles and functions, though the company has not disclosed specific criteria behind the decisions.
In the days following the layoffs, employees have taken to platforms such as LinkedIn to share their experiences, many describing the process as abrupt and unsettling. Several posts pointed to a lack of prior indication, with notifications arriving suddenly in early-morning messages.
A recurring concern has been the impact on long-tenured staff. Users reported that employees with decades of experience were among those let go, raising broader questions about job security even for seasoned professionals within large technology firms.
The layoffs have also sparked anxiety about the wider direction of the sector. As companies continue to invest heavily in automation and artificial intelligence, workforce recalibration is becoming more common often accompanied by uncertainty around future roles and skills.
For many affected employees, the immediate challenge lies in navigating career transitions in an increasingly competitive job market, with posts reflecting concerns about stability and next steps.
The development comes against a backdrop of strong financial performance at Oracle, which recently reported a 22 percent year-on-year increase in revenue, alongside continued growth in its cloud infrastructure business. The company has also been committing significant capital towards artificial intelligence and data centre expansion.
The contrast between growth and job cuts has added to the unease, underscoring a broader shift in how large technology firms balance expansion with efficiency sometimes at the cost of the very workforce that helped build that growth.
