Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Apple CEO Tim Cook shared their Diwali greetings this year with posts that celebrated both tradition and innovation. Pichai, who calls Diwali “one of my favourite times of the year,” posted on Threads with an image of Diwali lights, expressing his joy in celebrating the festival and filling his home with light.
Google India Celebrates Diwali with a Special Rangoli Design
Joining in the festivities, Google India unveiled a rangoli-inspired design with a QR code, shared through a video on their Instagram page. Reflecting Google’s iconic colors, the rangoli QR code promoted a Google Pay feature, encouraging users to extend Diwali “shagun” money digitally. This creative approach combined cultural tradition with modern digital conveniences, bringing a festive atmosphere to Google India’s office.
Tim Cook Highlights Indian Talent for Diwali
Apple’s Tim Cook also extended Diwali wishes with a beautiful image taken by Indian photographer Rohit Vohra. Cook, who has made it a tradition to spotlight Indian artists during the holiday, shared the image of diyas set atop rose petals, captured on an iPhone 16 Pro Max, on his X account. He wished followers a joyful Festival of Lights, noting the holiday’s emphasis on “light, unity, and hope.”
These gestures from tech leaders Pichai and Cook underline Diwali’s global significance, merging tradition with technology and celebrating the spirit of unity across borders.
