Current Affairs - Awards and Honours

Dr. Lakshmi Venu has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE). With her vast experience in the farm mechanization and auto component sectors, she has been instrumental in various leadership roles, including serving as a Director at TAFE. Additionally, Dr. Lakshmi is the Managing Director of Sundaram-Clayton Ltd. Her appointment reflects TAFE's commitment to strengthening its leadership team and expanding its global presence. Dr. Lakshmi's academic and professional achievements further highlight her impact in the corporate and industrial sectors.

Intel Corporation appointed Lip-Bu Tan as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 18, 2025. This leadership change marks a pivotal moment for the company as Tan, a veteran technology leader with significant experience in the semiconductor industry, takes over from Interim Co-CEOs David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus. Tan’s leadership style, rooted in customer-centric strategies and his prior success at Cadence Design Systems, is expected to help drive Intel’s turnaround and innovation in the competitive semiconductor market.

Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman has been appointed as the CEO of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), succeeding Prof. Abhay Karandikar. Dr. Kalyanaraman is an alumnus of IIT Madras and Ohio State and has previously held key roles at Microsoft. He is also a Fellow of IEEE, INAE, and ACM.

Arun Mammen, the Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of MRF Ltd., has been elected as the new Chairman of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA). This leadership transition coincides with ATMA's Golden Jubilee Year in 2025. Arun Mammen has been an influential figure in MRF Ltd., and his leadership is expected to drive India's global competitiveness in the tyre industry. His strong background in business and technology has been crucial in MRF’s market growth, and now as ATMA’s Chairman, he aims to lead the organization towards further advancements in the sector.

N Ganapathy Subramaniam (NGS) has been appointed as the Chairman of Tata Communications, effective from March 14, 2025. Before this appointment, NGS had a distinguished 40-year career with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), where he played a key role in its growth and digital transformation. His leadership and experience in the IT industry have led him to hold significant positions in other Tata Group companies. His appointment to Tata Communications is expected to drive the company’s global expansion, particularly in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and next-generation networking solutions.