Vikram Gaur

Oracle laid off nearly 10% of its 28,800 employees in India, mainly from software, cloud, and support roles. Reports say this move is linked to their AI expansion plans and partnership with OpenAI for building AI infrastructure in the U.S. This is a reminder that AI is not just transforming tech, it’s reshaping jobs too. #Layoffs #Oracle #AI #Career #TechNews #Upskill

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✨ Guiding the Future Innovators: Smart India Hackathon 2025 ✨ Back in 2023, I had the privilege of being part of a team that emerged as the winner of Smart India Hackathon (SIH) . That journey not only shaped my problem-solving mindset but also gave me lifelong learnings. Over the past few weeks, I’ve received many messages from students asking me about the right strategy to follow and how they too can become winners at SIH. I truly value this curiosity and passion, so I’m sharing some key insights from my experience. 🔹 1. Understand the Hackathon’s Vision SIH is not just about coding—it’s about solving real-world problems faced by government bodies, industries, and society. Go through the problem statements carefully and choose the one that truly excites you and aligns with your team’s strengths. 🔹 2. Form a Strong & Balanced Team A winning team is not just about coders. You need: Developers (for building solutions) Designers (for UI/UX) Domain experts (who understand the problem deeply) A strong presenter (to communicate your idea clearly) Balance of skills is key. 🔹 3. Research Before You Build Many teams jump directly into coding. Instead, spend time researching the problem, existing solutions, and gaps. Judges appreciate solutions that are innovative, feasible, and scalable, not just technically sound. 🔹 4. Build with Impact in Mind Your solution should answer these questions: ✔️ Is it solving the root cause? ✔️ Can it be implemented in real life? ✔️ Will it have a measurable impact? 🔹 5. Prototype Early, Improve Fast Don’t wait till the last moment. Create a basic prototype early, then refine it with feedback. A working demo always speaks louder than slides. 🔹 6. Communication Matters During evaluations, how you present your idea is as important as the idea itself. Keep your pitch crisp: explain the problem, your solution, its uniqueness, and the impact in simple words. Storytelling works wonders. 🔹 7. Team Spirit & Time Management Hackathons are intense—36 hours of brainstorming, coding, and presenting. Divide roles, support each other, and keep the energy high. The judges notice teamwork. 🔹 8. Learn Beyond Winning Even if you don’t win, SIH gives you exposure, mentorship, and industry connections. Treat it as a learning ground for your innovation journey. 🚀 My Message to SIH 2025 Aspirants: Don’t just aim to participate, aim to innovate with purpose. Think long-term impact, not just a hackathon solution. The experience itself will be a turning point in your journey. I am excited to see the brilliant ideas that will come out in Smart India Hackathon 2025. Wishing all the aspiring innovators the very best! 🌟 #SmartIndiaHackathon #SIH2025 #Innovation #ProblemSolving #Hackathon #StudentGuidance

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MSMEs are India’s heartbeat and at Flipkart’s Seller Summit in Delhi that heartbeat grew stronger. From artisans to digital-first sellers, everyone arrived with a shared aspiration to grow with purpose. The government’s emphasis on self-reliance and quality deeply resonated. These summits are practical guides that can turn festive seasons into turning points. When small businesses gain the right tools and insights, they shape sales and they shape the future of India’s economy. What more can be done to empower MSMEs to unlock their full potential in the digital era? #FlipkartSellerSummit #Entrepreneurship #Flipkart #DigitalIndia #MSMEGrowth #SellerCommunity https://lnkd.in/gDYvs5nZ

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