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Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth to engineers and college graduates looking to join technology industry: You just have to …

Meta’s chief technology officer Andrew Bosworth had a simple answer when a student asked how to enter the tech industry: stop waiting and start building. During an Instagram “Ask Me Anything” session this week, Bosworth was asked by a college freshman what it takes to break into technology. His response was direct and practical —…

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India’s sleep crisis: How insomnia is fuelling a billion-rupee industry

“O sleep, O gentle sleep, Nature’s soft nurse, how have I frightened thee…” wrote William Shakespeare centuries ago. Today, those lines feel less like poetry and more like a diagnosis.Sleep, once considered a passive, restorative necessity, has quietly turned into one of India’s most pressing yet under-recognised public health concerns. In a country racing toward…

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India Television Market: Middle East tensions to hit TV sales? Industry braces for decline as production costs rise

India’s television market is headed for new challenges as manufacturers face rising input costs and shifting consumer demand patterns that are beginning to affect sales momentum. Industry players are facing a sharp escalation in the cost of key components such as memory chips (RAM), alongside higher plastics prices and increased ocean freight charges. These freight…

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Rajpal Yadav clarifies he’s never been out of work in the industry amidst Rs 9 crore debt case: ‘Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar can’t do without me’ |

Rajpal Yadav was recently granted bail after surrendering at Tihar Jail earlier this February in connection Rs 9 crore debt case that dates back to 2012. Just before turning himself in, the actor had told the media that he did not have the means to repay the amount, triggering conversations about the financial struggles faced…

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Hire edu push gains pace as colleges double down on industry tie-ups to boost employability

BENGALURU: As hiring patterns shift and companies prioritise job-ready talent, engineering colleges across India are embedding industryled courses, certifications and internships into their curricula to narrow the gap between academia and the workplace. These programmes, however, are inherently short-term, often lecture-driven, and closely tied to current technology demand — making them prone to rapid obsolescence…

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Ranjith Balakrishnan Arrest: WCC slams ‘non-functioning system’ after Ranjith Balakrishnan’s arrest in sexual assault case: ‘The industry can no longer hide behind ignorance or inertia’ |

Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan faces arrest following a sexual assault complaint by an actress. Allegedly, he entered her caravan without consent on a film set. The Women in Cinema Collective has voiced strong criticism, questioning systemic failures in protecting women. Ranjith denies the charges, asserting his innocence and preparing a bail plea. Trigger warning: This…

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Govt directs refineries to divert feedstock to petrochemical units; move to ease industry shortages

The government has asked oil refineries to divert part of the feedstock used for cooking gas (LPG) towards petrochemical units, as industries grapple with acute raw material shortages triggered by supply disruptions amid the West Asia conflict, according to PTI.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on April 1 directed refiners to allocate a portion…

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Viveck Vaswani slams Aryan Khan’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood: ‘Shah Rukh Khan came into the industry with a golden spoon’ | Hindi Movie News

Aryan Khan’s debut series The Ba***ds of Bollywood has sparked a strong conversation online ever since its release. While the Netflix show has found its fans, it has also drawn criticism for its dark portrayal of the Hindi film industry. One of the sharpest reactions has come from Viveck Vaswani, who shares a long-standing association…

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Dhurandhar 2: Madhur Bhandarkar says there’s no unity in film industry; ‘South stars appreciated it, Bollywood stayed silent’ |

Madhur Bhandarkar has weighed in on the impact of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, praising the Aditya Dhar directorial while also calling out what he described as a “shocking silence” from the Hindi film industry. The filmmaker pointed out that several South Indian stars had openly praised the film, something he felt was missing in Bollywood. Madhur…

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Prakash Raj’S Mother Death News: Prakash Raj’s mother, Swarnalatha, passes away at 86; Film industry mourns ‘Jana Nayagan’ actor’s personal loss | Tamil Movie News

Veteran actor Prakash Raj’s mother, Swarnalatha, has passed away at the age of 86. She died at the actor’s residence after a brief illness. Swarnalatha was a strong support in Prakash Raj’s life and career. The film industry mourns this personal loss. Many actors and filmmakers have offered their condolences. Her final rites were held…

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