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Prince Pipes launches “Paani Ke Pehredaar Hai Hum” for World Plumber Day
Mumbai: Prince Pipes and Fittings Ltd once again celebrated the spirit of plumbers across India on World Plumbing Day. Prince has been taking the industry lead in commemorating World Plumbing Day on 11 March since 2018, and this year Prince Pipes launched a new song that enphasises their role as Paani ke Pehredaar.
Prince Pipes and Fittings Ltd joint managing director Parag Chheda said, “Every year our engagement with our plumber associates has been growing stronger. This new song “Paani Ke Pehredaar Hai Hum” has taken a different theme this time to highlight their role in conserving water which is highly precious for all. The theme of the song celebrates the efforts they provide through prompt plumbing services and a wide knowledge of high-quality products. Keeping in mind changing times Prince conducts skill enhancement workshops for plumbers and imparts training on new products and technologies. I am sure this high-energy song will be well received and become a new anthem for our plumber associates.”
Prince Pipes’ World Plumbing Day initiatives:
1 2018: Launched the ‘Plumber Gaana’ in Hindi a first in the industry initiative
2 2019: Plumber Gaana translated and launched in six regional languages to expand reach after initial grand success
3 2020: Celebrated the efforts of plumbers through a loyalty program and association with Udaan – Prince Pipes’ proprietary plumber loyalty membership and marketing program
4 2021: From bathroom fixers to bathroom singers – Prince Pipes’ celebrates the undying spirit of plumbers with all India participation of plumbers in Mera Plumber Yaar, Singing Superstar campaign
5 2022 – Shramm ka Samman campaign across India
6 2023 – Shram Ka Sammaan – Season 2 launched across India
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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.
