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www.newsindiatimes.com – that’s all you need to know FedEx Appoints Vishal Talwar As EVP, Chief Digital & Information Officer, And President Of FedEx Dataworks F edEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), a house- hold name in North America, and globally recognized transporta- tion and e-commerce company, announced August 12, 2025, the appointment of Vishal Talwar as executive vice president, chief digital and informa- tion officer of FedEx Corp., and president of FedEx Dataworks, effective August 15. Talwar was formerly senior managing director & chief growth officer of Accen- ture Technology. In this new position, senior leaders of the Data and Technology and Dataworks organizations will report directly to Talwar, Fedex said. FedEx has an annual revenue of $88 billion. “With more than 27 years of experi- ence in utilizing technology to drive growth, improve operational efficiency, and elevate customer experience, Talwar brings deep expertise in data science, digital infrastructure, and enterprise-scale transformation,” Fedex said in its press release. Talwar’s expertise, the giant inter- national corporation said, lies in working with businesses to leverage the power of cloud, data, AI, and other technologies to increase business resiliency and acceler- ate digital capabilities to drive profitable growth. Prior to this, Talwar workd with compa- nies including Accenture, IBM, and Dell Services. For the last nearly two years, he has been heavily engaged with FedEx’s digital transformation efforts through his work at Accenture, the press release said. “I am pleased to welcome Vishal to the FedEx executive team,” said Raj Subrama- niam, president and chief executive of- ficer of FedEx Corporation. “As a seasoned leader in the technology sector, Vishal has a proven track record in accelerating business growth through forward-think- ing strategies and transformative digital solutions. His institutional knowledge and industry expertise will be instrumental as we continue to advance our long-term strategy and harness the full potential of FedEx intelligence to deliver even greater value to our customers and stockholders.” As CDIO and president of FedEx Dataworks, Talwar will be responsible for the company’s digital transformation by leading strategic initiatives focused on developing innovative digital solutions powered by data and AI, advanced tech- nology, robust enterprise architecture, and comprehensive cybersecurity measures, Fedex said. “I am honored to join FedEx dur- ing such a transformative period as the company leverages the power of technol- ogy, data, and AI to make supply chains smarter for everyone,” said Talwar. “I’ve had the privilege of working closely with FedEx in an advisory capacity, and that experience has given me a deep under- standing of the business, the team, and the strategic direction. I have tremendous confidence in the future of FedEx and am thrilled to be a part of the team.” By a StaffWriter PHOTO:FEDEX.COM Vishal Talwar Two-day Durga Festival To Be Celebrated At Times Square In NY T he upcoming Hindu festival of Durga Puja during Navratri will be celebrated at NewYork’s Times Square this year for the first time, as announced at a Press Conference held Sunday, August 10, 2025 in Jackson Heights, Queens. Organized by The Times Square Durga Utsav Associa- tion, the two-day festival will be held at Times Square on October 1st and 2nd, to coincide with the Hindu lunar calendar dates of Navratri, the nine-day festival dedicated to the Mother Goddess. Present at the Press Conference were more than twenty members of the Press, and close to sixty community lead- ers and committee members of the Times Square Durga Utsav Association. The organization committee mem- bers included Chief Advisor Mridul Pathak, President Sasadhar Howlader, Vice President Kallol Basu, Secretary Nirupoma Saha, Treasurer Soumyabrata Dasgupta, and Advisory Committee Members Milon Awon and Nirmal Pal. The conference was moderated by Sriyanka Basak. The Organization announced the event will be held at Times Square’s Father Duffy Square, next to the red stairs. The festival will simulate the puja atmosphere at the Maddox Square in Kolkata and the Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka, the committee informed. Themed pandals, designed by famous puja artists will be brought from Kolkata. A special image of Durga will be created by the renowned Kumartuli artist Pradip Rudra Paul in Kolkata. The festival will feature daily aratis, pujas and live performances by artists from Dhaka and Kolkata. The highlight of the two day festival will be the rituals of Sindoor Khela and Dhunuchi Naach. Sindoor Khela is performed on the last day of Vijaya Dashami when mar- ried women apply sindoor or vermilion to each other’s faces, and share sweets with each other. Dhunuchi Naach is a daily dance performed during the evening arati in Navratri. Dhunuchi is a clay pot which holds burning coal and incense, and devotees move their bodies balanc- ing the pots in their hands, on their heads, chins or their mouths. Biswajit Saha, the organization’s spokesperson, told News India Times the Times Square festival aims to educate people about Hindu cultural traditions and bring people of all cultures together. Anyone can participate in the festival which will be open to all. Dakshina for the Hawan and Puja can be registered on the organization’s website timessquaredurgautsav.org . Some community organizations experssed their sup- port for the event. These included CAB, the organizers of the North America Bengali Conference and the Vedanta Society of Bangladesh. Celebrated by Hindus all over the world, Durga Puja lasts for five of the nine days of Navratri. Life size images of goddess Durga, who killed the demon Mahishasur, are placed in decorative tents called mandaps or pandals during this time. The festival is one of the strongest dedication to woman power, and women turn up in large numbers clad in beautiful saris. In Kolkata, for years, the life-size images of Durga have been made by the Muslim artists special- izing in intricate carvings. Beside India, Bangladesh and Nepal, the festival is also celebrated in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and other places where Hindus have migrated. This year’s, festival will last for two days, especially as two of the tithis, ashtami and navami, fall on the same day, said Saha. The organization is working on making Durga Festival a four day festival next year, he said. By Archana Adalja Photo (left):A dance performana Members of the Committee of Times Square Durga Utsav Organization. (Left to Right) Secretary Nirupoma Saha, TreasurerSoumyabrata Dasgupta, President Sasadhar Howlader, Advisory Committee Member Milon Awon, Chief Advisor: Mridul Pathak, and Vice President Kallol Basu. photo provided by Battery Dance. Photo right: Members of Times Square Durga Festival Organization answering questions at a Press Conference Sunday, August 10, 2025. The image of Durga placed in a mandap or pandal during Durga puja. PHOTO: Dipankan001. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license. PHOTOS:Provided byBiswajitSaha PHOTO:Creative Commons Community News India Times (August 16, 2025 - August 22, 2025) August 22, 2025 6