As India—and much of the world—glows in celebration of Diwali 2025, the festival of Lights, global tech icons have taken a moment to share in the joy. Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai extended heartfelt greetings to millions celebrating the festival, reflecting the growing cultural and emotional connection between global tech and indian traditions.
🪔 Tim Cook: “Wishing Everyone Peace, Prosperity, and Joy”
Tim Cook, CEO of apple, took to X (formerly Twitter) to post a warm diwali message:
“Wishing everyone celebrating around the world a Happy Diwali! May the light of the season bring peace, prosperity, and joy.”
He paired the message with a beautifully captured photo of a traditional indian diya (lamp) placed next to an iphone displaying a festive wallpaper. The subtle blend of indian culture and Apple’s sleek design resonated with users, drawing admiration and thousands of likes within minutes.
Apple has been increasing its presence in india, with the opening of new apple Stores and expanding manufacturing operations in the country. Cook’s message reflects Apple’s cultural sensitivity and growing ties with the indian market.
🍬 Sundar Pichai’s Sweet Gesture: Google-Themed Barfi
Meanwhile, Sundar Pichai, CEO of google and Alphabet, brought in a unique and sweet twist to his diwali wishes. Sharing a photo on instagram and X, he posted:
“Happy Diwali! Hope your celebrations are filled with light, laughter, and lots of mithai. We had some Google-themed barfi at the office today!”
The image showed colorful barfis (a traditional indian sweet) shaped like the Google logo, complete with its iconic red, blue, yellow, and green colors—crafted using natural food dyes. The sweets were reportedly distributed across Google’s offices in india and shared with teams worldwide to mark the occasion.
The gesture highlighted Google’s inclusive work culture and Pichai’s indian roots, striking a chord with employees and followers alike.
🌟 A Symbol of Cultural Inclusion
Both gestures were warmly received on social media, with users appreciating how tech leaders acknowledge and respect indian festivals. It’s a reminder of how diwali is no longer just an indian celebration—but a global festival, embraced by people and companies around the world.
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