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Quiz Whizz Kids Shine as Army Public School Bags TCS InQuizitive Crown
If curiosity had a championship belt, it just found a new home in Hyderabad. TCS InQuizitive 2025, India’s longest-running interschool quiz saga wrapped up its national finals in Mumbai with fireworks of facts, fierce buzzer battles, and a finale that kept even seasoned quizzers on the edge of their seats.
After a spirited 12-city run cutting across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Indore, Chennai, Nagpur, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Kochi, the top 12 teams converged in Mumbai for what can best be described as India’s “Super Bowl of School Quizzing.” And when the final buzzer sounded, it was Gyan Prakash and Bhavyman Sharma of Army Public School, Hyderabad, who clinched the coveted national title with composure sharp enough to slice through the toughest trivia.
The finals were helmed by the ever-electric Quizmaster Pickbrain (Giri Balasubramaniam), who steered the high-octane contest with trademark wit and relentless pace. Precision under pressure proved to be the Hyderabad duo’s secret sauce, helping them outthink and outmanoeuvre sharp minds from across India.
TCS chief human resources officer Sudeep Kunnumal said the competition once again showcased “the best of young India,” praising the participants for their curiosity, agility, and ability to connect ideas across disciplines. “Their enthusiasm and ability to connect ideas across domains show the immense promise this new generation carries,” he said, reaffirming TCS’ commitment to nurturing young talent in a world shaped by AI, quantum leaps, and technological disruption.
And the scale tells its own story. Over 3,800 teams from more than 600 schools took part this year, reaffirming why InQuizitive remains the marquee event in the school quizzing circuit. With students from Classes 8 to 12 diving into themes across IT, science, engineering, sports, art, and current affairs, the tour rekindled the joy of on-ground quizzing bringing students not just from metros but also from smaller towns eager to take on the national stage.
The national finalists walked away with trophies and gift vouchers, but more importantly, bragging rights in a competition that has stood tall for 26 years, shaping generations of budding thinkers. Today, TCS InQuizitive is a benchmark for quizzing rigour, research depth, and the competitive spirit that keeps students, teachers, and parents glued to the action every year.
As the lights dimmed on the Mumbai stage, one thing was clear: the future belongs to the curious. And thanks to InQuizitive, India’s curiosity engine is humming brighter than ever.
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Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI: Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has landed in a tax tussle after receiving a GST demand of Rs 47.5 crore from the office of the additional commissioner of CGST and central excise in Thane, Maharashtra.
The order, issued under the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, relates to an alleged incorrect classification of certain services under the category of restaurant services. According to the tax authorities, this classification resulted in a short payment of goods and services tax for the period between the financial years 2019-20 and 2021-22.
The demand includes Rs 47.5 crore in GST along with an equal amount as penalty, in addition to applicable interest. The order was received by the company on March 13, 2026.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it disagrees with the order and believes its arguments were not adequately considered.
The company is preparing to challenge the decision and plans to file an appeal. It added that once the redressal process is complete, the demand is likely to be dropped.
Despite the sizeable figure attached to the notice, the company said it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations or other activities.
The disclosure was signed by Suman Hegde, EVP and chief financial officer, who confirmed that the company received the order at 19:06 IST on March 13 and has already initiated steps to contest it.
The development places the quick service restaurant major in the middle of a tax debate that could hinge on how certain restaurant-linked services are classified under GST rules. For now, the company appears ready to take the matter from the tax office to the appeals desk.
