October 2024: Diwali Bash, Leaders' Visit, and More!

Happy Diwali to you and your loved ones! May your hearts and homes be filled with light, happiness, and love. Diwali is one of India’s biggest festivals, celebrated not only across the country but by the Indian diaspora and global communities around the world. But do you know how Diwali came to be? Get ready for story time! ??

In the ancient land of Ayodhya - a prosperous kingdom nestled along the banks of the sacred river Sarayu, there lived a noble prince named Rama, renowned for his unwavering righteousness and courage. Rama's life took an unexpected turn toward sacrifice when his stepmother, Queen Kaikeyi, demanded that he be exiled from the kingdom for fourteen years so that her own son, Bharata, might take the throne. Accepting his fate, Rama set out for the forests, accompanied by his devoted wife, Sita, and his loyal brother, Lakshmana. For years, they lived in the wilderness, enduring hardships and earning the respect and admiration of all who crossed their path.

Their journey soon brought them face-to-face with Ravana, the powerful and arrogant king of Lanka. Upon hearing tales of Sita’s beauty and noble spirit, Ravana grew infatuated and devised a plan to abduct her. Disguised as a beggar, he deceived Sita and abducted her away to his kingdom in Lanka.

Determined to rescue his beloved wife, Rama, with the help of his loyal friend Hanuman and an army of monkeys, waged a fierce battle against Ravana. In the fierce battle that ensued, Rama ultimately slew Ravana, shattering the darkness that had enshrouded Lanka. When news of Rama's victory reached Ayodhya, the kingdom erupted in joy. To celebrate the return of their victorious prince, the people of Ayodhya lined the streets and decorated their homes with rows of oil lamps, known as diyas, casting a golden glow across the entire city.

This tradition has been passed down through generations, and today, Diwali is celebrated throughout India (and globally) as a festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair.

In October, we had a diverse mix of events. On one hand, we welcomed leaders like Chinmai Sharma and Wojciech Gworek to Bengaluru, where they engaged with team members from their respective businesses, setting the strategic direction for next year and beyond. We also enjoyed a range of festive and team-building activities, including a Diwali Bash, Treasure Hunt, and smaller Diwali celebrations within various teams. We also hosted our Hyperjump intern batch of 2025 for a day-long event, giving them a chance to connect with our leaders and previous intern batches, and to learn more about our culture, ahead of their official internship start in January. You can read more details about some of these events in the sections below.

Highlights from October

• We were delighted to host Chinmai Sharma, Nathan Brooks, and Deepshikha Sehgal at our Bengaluru office, giving the LGS team a valuable opportunity to engage and hear directly from these leaders. [See Pictures]
• Our annual Sports Day was a huge success! Team members competed in a wide range of games, from Table Tennis and Carrom to Badminton, Chess, Foosball, Snooker, and Cricket. [See Pictures]
• Diwali festivities are in full swing! We kicked things off with a pre-Diwali celebration at the office, featuring captivating performances, including soulful Carnatic music, a delightful guitar and violin jugalbandi, and high-energy dance routines. [See Pictures] [See Video]
• We’re excited to welcome eight new team members to the Sabre family! [Learn More]
• We recently held a pre-joining engagement event for the HyperJump intern batch of 2025. Their energy and enthusiasm were inspiring! [See Pictures]
• During a recent ‘Ascending to Leadership’ coffee chat organized by Ascenders, Ashish Kasi shared insights on his journey and spoke on “Creating Your Own Identity to Be a Leader.” [See Pictures]

Sabre In the Media

• Kurt Ekert, Garry Wiseman, and Joe DiFonzo sat down for an exclusive interview with Sujit John and Akhil George from The Times Of India, during their recent visit to Bengaluru. In their chat, the leaders touched upon how Bengaluru GCC is at the forefront of driving innovations in the airline and hotel industries. Catch the Full Interview
• CIO.inc recently wrote about how Sabre is transforming the travel industry by using AI and cloud technologies, in partnership with Google Cloud, to enhance personalization and predictability in travel experiences.?Read story
• Sriram Gopalswamy spoke exclusively to Vishal Krishna from theUpStreamLife Media Pvt Ltd for an insightful video podcast, on Travel. During the conversation, Sriram delves into the evolution of the travel industry, discussing its journey from mainframes to SaaS. Sriram highlights how Sabre drives innovation in travel, empowering businesses and enhancing customer experiences globally. Listen to Podcast
• In a special story that appeared on Travellers' World on World Tourism Day, Ravindra Reddy speaks about how tourism, driven by technology, has the power to bridge cultural gaps and foster global connections, promoting peace and economic growth.? Read story
• For a World Tourism Day story on Tourism Quest, Manjunath Nagarajaiah highlights how by enabling cross-cultural exchanges, tourism fosters empathy and helps overcome social, cultural, and political barriers. Read story
• In a story that appeared on TechGig, on World Mental Health Day, Vidya Rao discusses the benefits of the hybrid work model, highlighting how it enhances collaboration with teams while offering flexibility for personal tasks.?Read story
• Murali Krishna Lakundi, in a story that appeared on TechDay India, discusses the growing complexities of securing modern cloud-based, data-intensive ecosystems. He highlights the role of AI in strengthening organizational security by quickly identifying emerging threats and recommending effective mitigation strategies. Read story
• In a paper written for Open Source For You Magazine, Lokesh Chenta discusses the cost management challenges enterprises face during cloud migration, particularly when employing the 'lift-and-shift' approach, which often results in higher-than-expected expenses.?Read paper
• Join Aloysius Vijay in Episode 15 of Sabre Spectrum, where he shares how the involvement of experienced architects and mentors at Sabre, makes Hyperjump - Sabre Bengaluru's program that transforms interns into industry-ready professionals, a unique internship program.?Listen to Podcast

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