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Bengaluru vegetable vendor wearing AI data-collection headgear earns rRs.r1 lakh a month, viral video claims

India, May 20 -- A video of a vegetable seller in Bengaluru wearing a head-mounted device with an iPhone strapped to his forehead has gone viral on social media. The clip was shared on Instagram by a ... Read More


Laid-off Meta employee shares emotional post after nearly 10 years at company: 'Yesterday I was training new engineer'

India, May 20 -- A Singapore-based Meta employee who was laid off in the company's latest round of job cuts has caught the internet's attention after sharing an emotional LinkedIn post about losing hi... Read More


Who was Soma Somasegar? Indian-origin Microsoft veteran dies at 59

India, May 20 -- Indian-origin tech veteran S "Soma" Somasegar, a former Microsoft executive and managing director at Madrona Venture Group , has died at the age of 59. The news was confirmed on Tuesd... Read More


Meta layoffs: All about the severance package offered to laid-off employees

India, May 20 -- Thousands of employees at Meta woke up to uncertainty on Wednesday as the social media giant rolled out another major round of layoffs affecting nearly 8,000 workers globally. The com... Read More


PM Modi gifts Melody toffees to Meloni during Italy visit, internet erupts with '#Melodi' jokes

India, May 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi added a sweet twist to diplomacy during his ongoing visit to Italy after gifting a pack of Melody toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The mo... Read More


Meta employee who survived 4 am layoffs says hardworking teammate was suddenly fired: 'She gave it her all'

India, May 20 -- Thousands of employees at Meta woke up to uncertainty on Wednesday as the social media giant began notifying staff about another major round of layoffs affecting nearly 8,000 workers ... Read More


Indian man in Germany says Indian passport renewal was smoother than Berlin paperwork: 'Deeply impressive'

India, May 19 -- An Indian entrepreneur and researcher based in Germany has caught the internet's attention after comparing his experience of renewing an Indian passport with dealing with Berlin's loc... Read More


29-year-old techie quits rRs.r25 LPA job, says he doesn't want to work anymore: 'Bas ho gaya'

India, May 19 -- A 29-year-old software engineer who quit his Rs.25 lakh per annum job sparked discussion online about burnout, mental exhaustion and stepping away from corporate life. In a Reddit po... Read More


Indian-origin founder reflects on family's journey from Tamil Nadu village to US success: 'Grateful to our parents'

India, May 19 -- An Indian-origin entrepreneur based in the US has struck a chord online after sharing a heartfelt post about his ancestral home in rural Tamil Nadu and reflecting on his family's jour... Read More


'Tinder for footpaths': Bengaluru teen develops app where users can swipe, rate and report footpaths to BBMP

India, May 19 -- Bengaluru's crumbling footpaths, pothole-ridden roads and pedestrian safety concerns have long remained a sore point for residents navigating the city. From broken pavements and missi... Read More