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Shaadi.com sends Instagram comment section strangers to IPL match
Mumbai: In a twist worthy of the most thrilling T20 games, a self proclaimed cricketing fan and lover boy, Parth (@parthmadrid), has scored big time in the comment section of Shaadi.com!
During the ongoing MI Vs CSK IPL clash, Parth displayed his knack for the game but also on the grounds of romance! With his creative match updates, he bowled over the heart of fellow cricket lover Simra (@simraissime_). Parth’s witty banter earned him runs in the comment section and secured him the coveted title of ‘Man of the Match’ on the internet!
It all started on 14 April, during the fiery showdown between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. Simra, feeling bowled over by the excitement of the match, expressed her frustration about not having a partner to watch the match and the rest, as they say, is history in the making.
Parth and Simra’s match made in cricketing heaven is a testament to the fact that love can be found in the most unexpected places, even amidst the chaos of the IPL!
His comments caught Anupam Mittal’s (CEO & founder of Shaadi.com) attention too and here’s how the super shark reacted:
Single ladke har App ko @ShaadiDotCom bana sakte hain https://t.co/HqflcXf6HO
— Anupam Mittal (@AnupamMittal) April 16, 2024
Everyone on the internet picked this up and talked about how CSK won the match but this guy won the trophy in Shaadi.com’s comment section –
https://t.co/7U0EwDQsaQ ke comments section me aisa commentry karke impress karne wala ek ladka toh main bhi deserve karti hoon https://t.co/3JwmtrGJaY
— Pallavi ♡ (@Memesaddicted_) April 15, 2024
With the entire social media batting for Parth, Shaadi.com decided to bowl them a googly by gifting the two strangers tickets to catch an IPL match together. Not stopping there, they also handed Parth a Shaadi.com-certified Green Flag Cap, declaring him a verified Green Flag player!
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Boeing appoints Barun as head of FP&A for global engineering function
Seasoned finance leader to steer budgets and strategy across global centres
BENGALURU: Boeing’s finance cockpit has a new pilot, and he is no stranger to turbulence or transformation. Boeing has appointed Barun as head of FP&A for global engineering, placing him at the centre of financial strategy for its worldwide engineering and technology operations.
Based in Bengaluru, Barun steps into a role that is as expansive as it is critical. He will serve as the primary finance lead for Boeing’s Engineering and Technology Centers globally, working closely with executive leadership to shape financial decisions, manage complex budgets, and design scalable finance processes that support the company’s growing engineering footprint.
In a note announcing his move Barun said, “I’m excited to share that I’ve joined Boeing Global Engineering. This opportunity is incredibly meaningful to me not just from a professional standpoint, but also for what Boeing represents globally.” He added that he looks forward to contributing to an organisation that continues to shape the future of aerospace and innovation.
Barun’s mandate spans strategic financial leadership, operational oversight, and stakeholder engagement. From directing large-scale budgets and schedules to influencing long-term organisational goals, the role blends financial discipline with business foresight. He will also lead cross-functional teams and partner with finance colleagues worldwide to support engineering programmes across geographies, including India.
The appointment caps a long stint at Juniper Networks, where Barun spent over a decade, most recently as finance senior manager. There, he led FP&A for global product business units and G&A functions, driving budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. He also played a key role in enterprise-wide transformation, including spearheading an Oracle to SAP ERP migration and building advanced analytics capabilities using tools such as Tableau and SAP Analytics Cloud.
His earlier career includes finance leadership roles at Sony India Software Centre, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and Mphasis, where he focused on financial planning, governance frameworks, and operational efficiency across global delivery centres.
A chartered accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Barun brings nearly two decades of experience across financial planning, digital transformation, and analytics-led decision making.
His appointment comes at a time when global engineering operations are becoming increasingly complex and distributed, requiring sharper financial oversight and agile planning. With Barun at the helm of FP&A for engineering, Boeing appears to be tightening its financial playbook as it looks to scale innovation with discipline.
