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May 17, 2018

With The Big Band Theory, Flipsters find a work-life groove

Over the years, Flipkart has developed an open, clutter-free work culture that enables Flipsters to collaborate in unconventional ways. Free of hierarchy and red tape, it is an environment that enables employees to bring their whole selves to work, including, in this case, their considerable musical gifts. The launch of The Big Band Theory, Flipkart’s very own music club, marks a new chapter in the development of that culture.

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April 19, 2018

Arjun Paul

447-C, 12th Main, Koramangala — The house where Flipkart was born

Even as One Flipkart hogs the limelight, history still pervades Flipkart’s humble origins. At 447-C, the house where Flipkart started its journey 11 years ago, Flipsters still convene to conjure up a bit of the old magic

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March 15, 2018

Sophia Stephen

Flipkart’s diversity drive makes every day Women’s Day

Camaraderie, equity and action — that’s what every day is about at Flipkart. And, on Women’s Day, we went all out to celebrate and look forward to work that has yet to be done.

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March 15, 2018

Sophia Stephen

Flipsters at work, but #PenguinDads first

At work, they’re busy innovating for a billion Indian online shoppers. At home? They wake up as early as 5.30 am so they don’t miss a second with their kids, they rush home on time to help with homework, and to feed, bathe and get their little ones ready for bed. To them, the most precious moments are the ones spent with their sons and daughters. Here’s what drives the #PenguinDads of Flipkart.

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March 8, 2018

Sophia Stephen

Women @ Work: What do women really want… in the workplace?

This Women’s Day, as we celebrate the innumerable contributions of women, we decided to ask an age-old question and flip it on its head: What do women want… in the workplace?

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February 15, 2018

Sophia Stephen

How Flipkart’s Women in Analytics are raising the bar with data

Fast-paced, impactful and literally the backbone — that's what Analytics is all about at Flipkart. And among the many Analysts here are women trailblazers steering the biggest business decisions taken by the company every single day. We asked them about the ground realities and what it takes for a woman to succeed in a profession that's defining the future. Here's what they said.

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February 8, 2018

Jishnu Murali

League of Legends – Meet the Veterans of Flipkart

What’s the story behind the Flipsters who stuck around to see Flipkart lead India’s e-commerce industry? What was their recipe to succeed? What made them believe that a startup that sold books online could evolve into a path-breaking industry pioneer? Meet some of the Veterans of Flipkart and relive their action-packed journey with India’s most exciting company.

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November 22, 2017

Rajkamal Narayanan

Flipkart Cares – Flipsters paint the joy back into a Bengaluru school

On a foggy November morning, volunteers from Flipkart headed to a government school in the Bengaluru suburbs. Their main aim? To spend a day with the students and help make the school campus, often vandalized and misused, conducive to learning. This effort, conducted in partnership with the NGO Nirmaan, is one of many initiatives of the Flipkart Cares CSR program.

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November 22, 2017

Jishnu Murali

Customer Care Heroes – How these Flipsters made customers smile

Customer First is not just a Flipkart value, it's a tradition and a practice. Read about how these Customer Care Heroes put aside everything to rush to the aid of their customers.

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November 22, 2017

Rajkamal Narayanan

Not all heroes wear capes — Saluting the workforce behind Flipkart

Men and women who are seldom in the spotlight, but work day and night — they are the supporting pillars that make workdays at Flipkart a hundred times smoother. Flipsters spent the afternoon of November 18 expressing their gratitude to the heroes behind the scenes — Flipkart’s support staff. As part of Flipkart’s Month Of Giving, they switched roles to serve Flipkart support staff a sumptuous special Oota (Kannadiga festive lunch)