Cognizant’s Tamil Nadu delivery center headcount has dropped by 10,000 employees as hiring shifts to cities like Indore and Bhubaneswar. While Chennai remains its largest Indian hub, the company is expanding in Visakhapatnam, investing Rs 1,583 crore to create over 8,000 jobs. This reduction in Tamil Nadu could become a political issue ahead of state
President Trump announced ongoing negotiations with Iran, involving several top officials including Jared Kushner and JD Vance. While Trump expressed optimism for a deal, Iranian officials denied any talks, accusing the US of spreading fake news. Iran reportedly prefers negotiating with Vance, viewing him as more inclined to end the conflict.
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ has achieved a monumental Rs 919 crore worldwide, solidifying its place as India’s third-highest-grossing film franchise. Surpassing ‘Pushpa’, the franchise is now chasing the ‘Baahubali’ legacy. While a record-breaking pace is evident, the film is on track to enter the Rs 1000 crore club soon.
A’ja Wilson reflected on meeting Beyoncé at a Formula 1 event, calling it a moment where “Nothing else matters.” The Las Vegas Aces star continues to grow her influence beyond basketball, blending fashion with elite performance. While embracing style and major platforms like the Met Gala, Wilson remains focused on her game, balancing off-court presence
Oil prices tumbled over 5% as a US proposal for a 15-point plan to Iran, aiming for a ceasefire and ending conflict, sparked hopes of easing supply disruptions. While Washington suggests negotiations are underway, Tehran denies direct talks. Despite diplomatic signals, regional military actions persist, keeping supply concerns over the Strait of Hormuz alive.
Elon Musk announced Neuralink can now restore speech by translating brain activity into audible words. The company’s latest clinical trial shows an ALS patient regaining communication through a brain-computer interface that decodes thoughts into speech, marking a significant milestone for those with severe disabilities.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, confirmed that pacer Yash Dayal will not participate in the upcoming IPL season due to personal circumstances and ongoing legal issues. Dayal, who missed the domestic season, remains under contract, but his absence is deemed best for both him and the franchise. Bowling depth is further tested
For the eighth consecutive year, New Delhi has been named the most polluted capital in the world, with hazardous PM2.5 levels exceeding the WHO’s safe threshold by an alarming 16.4 times. Although there has been a slight uplift since 2024, factors such as seasonal smog, dust storms, and agricultural burning continue to shroud the Indo-Gangetic
A Los Angeles jury is finding it difficult to agree on a verdict for one of the tech giants, Meta or YouTube, in a significant social media addiction lawsuit. The case centers on claims that these platforms harmed a young woman’s mental health. A hung jury could force a costly retrial.
