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Say it with a Heart, Korean style with Mia by Tanishq: A mini Sarang Hearts assortment
Mumbai: With millennials and Gen Z increasingly hooked on K-dramas and K-pop, there’s a lively wave of deep-rooted influence extending beyond fashion, beauty, and language, significantly shaping various facets of Indian cultural habits. Hopping on the trend, Mia by Tanishq fashionable jewellery brand is excited to introduce Sarang Hearts, a captivating mini-assortment that pays homage to the multifaceted allure of Korean culture, affectionately known as the Hallyu or Korean Wave, which has enchanted enthusiasts across India. This collection serves as a vibrant celebration of the diverse aspects of Korean influence, encompassing K-drama, K-pop, K-beauty, cuisine, fashion, and more.
At the heart of SarangHearts lies the inspiration drawn from the iconic Korean finger hearts – a symbol universally recognized for its expression of love and connection. The Sarang Hearts Pendant – Earrings set, encapsulates the joyous spirit and diverse cultural influences, offering fans and followers an elegant and playful way to embrace their love for various facets of Korean culture in their everyday look.
Our vision with Sarang Hearts was to encapsulate the joyful spirit emanating from the iconic finger hearts, representing the now global language of love and affection. The collection echoes the vibrancy and cultural richness that the Hallyu phenomenon brings, inviting enthusiasts to embrace and express their admiration for Korean culture.
Sarang Hearts, with its playful and unique design, makes for a perfect expression of #KahoKuchSpecial, enabling individuals to share meaningful connections and moments with loved ones. Whether it’s gifting a token of affection or adorning oneself with a piece of cultural resonance, Sarang Hearts invites individuals to revel in this celebration and express their vibrant personality.
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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.
