Canadian rapper and model Tommy Genesis, of Indian origin, has found herself at the center of controversy following the release of her latest music video titled True Blue. The video, which features her dressed as the Hindu goddess Kali, has sparked outrage among viewers who believe it disrespects religious sentiments and misuses sacred symbols for artistic expression. Genesis, whose full name is Genesis Yasmine Mohanraj, has connections to Malayali, Tamil, and Swedish ancestry and is known for h

Microsoft is reportedly preparing to lay off thousands of employees in its global sales division by the end of June 2025. The move is part of a larger corporate restructuring effort that aligns with the company’s push toward greater integration of artificial intelligence. The layoffs are expected to coincide with the end of Microsoft’s fiscal year on June 30 and follow a similar trend seen in previous years. Sources close to the matter told Bloombe

On June 12, 2025, a significant outage in Google Cloud's Identity and Access Management (IAM) system caused widespread disruptions across several major online platforms, including Gmail, Spotify, OpenAI, and various smart home services.

OpenAI has announced the launch of its most advanced reasoning model yet o3 Pro for ChatGPT Pro and Team users. The new release is accompanied by a major price reduction of 80% on the standard o3 model, now priced at $2 per million input tokens and $8 for output tokens. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed the price cut and hinted that o3 Pro pricing will also reflect its strong performance-to-cost ratio.

India is preparing for a historic milestone as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a highly accomplished pilot of the Indian Air Force, readies himself to become the second Indian ever to venture into space. Slated for launch on June 10 aboard the Axiom-4 mission, his journey to the International Space Station (ISS) comes nearly 41 years after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma made his mark in 1984. As the designated mission pilot, Shukla will fly aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Crew Drago

Actor Kamal Haasan has announced a delay in the release of his upcoming film 'Thug Life' in Karnataka. This decision follows a controversy stemming from his remarks about the Kannada language's origin, which led to wides

The latest AI model release from DeepSeek, R1 0528, is generating significant controversy within the tech and research communities. Rather than being celebrated for a leap in innovation, the model is being flagged as a step backward in its approach to open discussion and freedom of expression. Several researchers who evaluated the model argue that it is noticeably more restricted when it comes to discussing sensitive political and human rights topics, raising concerns about rising censorship in

 In a startling reflection of today’s rapidly shifting tech landscape, Microsoft’s latest round of layoffs has targeted the very employees who helped the company advance its artificial intelligence ambitions. According to a report by CNBC, the company cut around 6,000 jobs globally, with over 40% of the layoffs in Washington state affecting software engineers many of whom had been actively integrating AI into Microsoft's development processes. Bloomberg’s

OpenAI has launched its highly anticipated GPT-4.1 model family for ChatGPT users, bringing a new level of performance and functionality in artificial intelligence. The rollout includes three variants: GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and GPT-4.1 nano. However, there's a catch only ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Teams users will be able to access them. Free-tier users will remain limited to GPT-4o for now. According to OpenAI’s announcement shared on X (formerly Twitter) and its blog, the n

As the Indian diaspora continues to flourish across the United States, a remarkable cultural evolution is taking shape. Leading this transformation are second-generation NRIs—children of Indian immigrants who have been born or raised abroad. Unlike their parents, who often held tightly to the traditions of their homeland, these young individuals are approaching Indian culture from a fresh perspective. Rather than simply preserving customs as they were practiced in India, they are reinte

The long-standing assumption that corporate employees can expect stable employment until age 60 is rapidly becoming outdated. According to investment banker and corporate advisor Sarthak Ahuja, there is a troubling shift taking place in India’s job market where professionals in their early-to-mid 40s are increasingly being pushed out, not formally, but structurally. “There’s a very disturbing trend coming up in Indian corporates where the retirement age is moving f

India’s beloved Chingri Malai Curry, a creamy prawn curry from Bengal, has earned international acclaim after being ranked 6th in the world in TasteAtlas’ newly released list of the Top 10 Shrimp and Prawn Dishes Globally. Known for spotlighting traditional cuisine from around the world, TasteAtlas compiled a list of the 80 highest-rated shrimp and prawn recipes, as voted by global food lovers and India's coastal cuisine has proudly made the cut. Topping the global l

Mother’s Day is more than just an annual celebration it is a heartfelt opportunity to honor the strength, grace, and unconditional love that defines motherhood. In Indian culture, where tradition and emotion often go hand-in-hand, gifting a saree becomes a gesture of lasting meaning. A saree is not merely a piece of clothing; it is a living expression of heritage, emotion, and timeless beauty. Whether worn during festivals, religious rituals, or family gatherings, the saree tells the st

India's media and entertainment industry is on the brink of a monumental transformation, driven by aggressive investment and deep innovation, as revealed in a compelling fireside chat between Uday Shankar, Vice Chairman of JioStar, and Vivek Couto, Managing Director of Media Partners Asia, during the WAVES conference. The session, titled “Media in India: Past 25 Years and Journey Ahead to 2047,” offered an insider’s look at how India has emerged as one of the mo

 A group of 351 international students, many of whom are Indian nationals, have filed a second-amended class action lawsuit in a US district court, challenging actions by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the US Department of State (DOS) that they say unlawfully terminated their student immigration records and revoked their visas without due process. The lawsuit, which has been filed in the Northern District of Georgia, centers on the claim that the federal agencies implemen

Shikhar Dhawan, one of India’s most charismatic cricketers, has officially confirmed his relationship with Sophie Shine by sharing a romantic post on social media. The announcement was made on Thursday, May 1, and has since garnered widespread attention and gone viral across platforms. Sophie Shine, an Irish national and professional working in the financial sector, also posted a picture of herself with Dhawan. She captioned the photo with a simple yet heartfelt message: &ldqu

Indian boxer and World Championship bronze medallist Gaurav Bidhuri has strongly responded to former Pakistani cricket captain Shahid Afridi following his controversial remarks on the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. Afridi’s comments, made during a television interview in Pakistan, questioned the efficiency of India’s security forces in Kashmir, sparking widespread outrage among Indians. Bidhuri's bold counterattack, defending India&#

A tragic incident involving an Indian tech entrepreneur has shocked communities both in the United States and India. Harshavardhana S Kikkeri, 57, founder and CEO of the now-defunct robotics firm HoloWorld, allegedly shot and killed his wife and teenage son before dying by suicide at their home in Newcastle, Washington, on April 24. The incident is currently under investigation by the King County Sheriff's Office, and authorities are working to determine the motive behind this heartbreaki

In a country where administrative processes and welfare programs are intertwined with identity documents, it is important to understand what truly serves as valid proof of Indian citizenship. While Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and ration cards are commonly used to access government services and benefits, none of these documents definitively establish an individual’s citizenship. This has significant implications for legal status, access to constitutional rights, and eligibility for various

OpenAI on Monday announced a major upgrade to ChatGPT’s capabilities, introducing a new shopping feature integrated within the ChatGPT Search mode. This enhancement allows users to search for products, compare options, and directly buy items using ChatGPT, similar to the experience of shopping through traditional web search engines like Google. The announcement was made through a post on OpenAI’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, reflecting the company's efforts to furthe