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Laid-off employee attends 55 interviews in seven months but receives no job offers; Netizens explain why taking a 50% pay cut makes sense
A laid-off jobseeker's Reddit post has sparked discussion about the increasingly difficult employment market after revealing that 175 job applications, 55 interviews and 25 final-round appearances have resulted in zero job offers. With unemployment benefits exhausted after nearly seven months, the individual has turned to an AI agent to find suitable vacancies, customise resumes, prepare for interviews and track applications. The post also prompted other users to share their experiences of repeated rejections, referrals and the challenges of securing a job despite extensive preparation.
CBSE announces Class 10, 12 board exam dates; check when February papers begin in 2027
The CBSE will conduct its Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations from February 16, 2027. While the Class 10 exams will conclude on March 9, the Class 12 examinations will continue until April 9. The board has released the date sheets 101 days before the examinations begin.
Apple opens Siri AI to all developers: Here’s what you need to know
Apple has launched a Developer Preview of Siri AI for developers across multiple operating systems. This integration facilitates enhanced user interactions, allowing apps to utilize features like App Intents for task management and app skills for managing complex tasks. However, Siri AI remains unavailable in the European Union due to regulatory obligations, and its usage is restricted to individuals over 13 years old.
India-Brazil bilateral trade set to reach $20 bn with focus on critical minerals, AI, defence: Envoy
Brazil's Ambassador to India highlighted growing trade relations, expecting bilateral trade to reach USD 20 billion soon. The partnership encompasses critical sectors such as defence, energy, and pharmaceuticals, promoting economic engagement. Both nations aim to deepen cultural ties, celebrating the centenary of musician Antonio Carlos Jobim in 2027. Recent political visits strengthened commitments toward technological and economic cooperation in multilateral forums.
The experience of the Shanti Rasa or Bhaav key reason behind Hanuman Ansh’s success: Producer Namrata G Singh
The film Hanuman Ansh has grossed nearly Rs340 crore at the box office, which is unprecedented for its modest budget. Producer Namrata G Singh emphasizes the significance of preserving intellectual property in storytelling. The film, rooted in spirituality, explores the life of Neem Karoli Maharaj and his connections with devotees. It also aims to expand into various formats and languages to reach global audiences.
Meta beats expectations but legal penalties hit profit amid AI race
Meta beat investor expectations for third-quarter revenue on Wednesday as it doubles down on a global AI race but the social media giant's profits took a hit due to an $18 billion legal settlement with nearly all US states. The company reported $9.86 billion in profits from July to September, almost 50 percent below investor expectations, which Meta said was dragged down by a $9.9 billion charge related to the settlement.
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Sony’s Gaurav Banerjee dismisses concerns over foreign investment in India’s media sector
Citing the presence of YouTube, Netflix and Amazon, Banerjee said global media companies recognise India’s long-term growth potential and continue to invest billions of dollars in the market.
AI agents are only as good as the personal information you share, and that raises privacy concerns
Many have welcomed AI agents into their online lives, and raved about how personalized assistants like Muse can handle everyday tasks with ease - from snagging a dinner reservation or planning a trip, to organizing email inboxes. But like other AI bots, the agents are only as good as the information they have access to. They perform better the more they know about a user - and perhaps also that person's friends, family and even colleagues. That raises privacy concerns.
Jude Law’s next role is a Liverpool legend: Actor to play Bill Shankly in new series. Here's what we know
Jude Law is set to portray Liverpool FC legend Bill Shankly in an upcoming series written by Adolescence creator Jack Thorne. Backed by A24 and Box To Box Films, the drama will explore how Shankly transformed Liverpool from a struggling Second Division side into a major force in football. It will cover his training methods, key signings, trophies and lasting legacy, alongside Law’s celebrated acting career.
India’s creator economy evolves into a media powerhouse, says YouTube India MD Gunjan Soni
Gunjan Soni announced that India's creator economy is transforming as creators develop professional media businesses. YouTube's ecosystem made significant contributions to the GDP, supporting nearly a million jobs in 2025. The export of Indian culture is growing, with creatives reaching international audiences through various formats. AI is positively impacting productivity for creative workers, and investments in technology are urged. Collaboration is essential to advance the opportunities within India's storytelling potential.
YouTube to label AI-Generated songs across its platforms to increase "transparency"
With AI becoming increasingly common across industries, including the music industry, it's getting harder to tell whether a song is original or AI-generated. To make things clearer and avoid confusion, YouTube will now label AI-generated songs across its platforms.
No Wi-Fi, more wellness: Indian travellers are rewriting their holiday plans for 2027
Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2027 report identifies seven emerging travel trends among Indians, from wellness holidays and music-led trips to history-inspired journeys and destination choices driven by currency value. The report found that 58 per cent of Indian travellers plan to travel abroad more in 2027, even as 67 per cent have changed or considered changing a holiday destination to find better value.
Startups are betting on AI to predict the future
Numerous startups are innovating artificial intelligence solutions designed to amplify forecasting capabilities across multiple sectors. These AI tools aim to yield deeper insights into financial markets as well as fields like healthcare and public policy. The increasing dependence on AI by established prediction markets presents hurdles for traditional investors. By 2030, AI-driven forecasting models could dramatically transform decision-making processes through advanced questioning and probability assessment based on diverse outcomes.
India’s app economy goes spiritual: Religious and astrology apps clock nearly 30 crore downloads in nine months
Religious, spiritual and astrology apps recorded nearly 30 crore downloads in India between January and September 2026, surpassing their combined total for all of 2025. According to Sensor Tower data, astrology app downloads rose 75% to 15 crore, while religious and spiritual apps grew 47% to 14.6 crore. Astrotalk led astrology app downloads, while AI astrology platforms such as AstroSage Kundli and AstroLokal recorded significant growth.
In 2025, Victoria Isaac released an album at 8 years old and became the world's youngest female music producer
Chennai's 8-year-old prodigy musician Victoria Isaac released her debut album, Musically Fantastic, in 2025. Recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's youngest female music producer, she combines violin, several instruments and digital production tools, such as GarageBand and Ableton, with AI platforms. Her 12-track album features imaginative concepts inspired by robotics, animation, movement and childhood creativity.
From T-shirts to ramp walks, political parties rethink how they woo Gen Z
Youth-led protests have prompted political parties to engage Gen Z through informal outreach methods, combining traditional and modern approaches. Parties like Samajwadi Party and Shiromani Akali Dal are launching youth campaigns focusing on issues relevant to students. BJP has adapted its strategies for first-time voters, featuring Prime Minister Modi in interactive events. Congress has organized concert-style interactions with students to foster communication on their concerns.
YouTube ecosystem adds over Rs 18,000 crore to India's GDP, supports 9.6 lakh jobs in 2025
The findings point to a significant shift in India's digital creator landscape, where independent content creators are increasingly evolving into full-fledged media enterprises, driving employment and local economic activity across both metropolitan centres and smaller towns.
Peak XV’s Surge programme selects 18 startups for 12th cohort after revamp
The new cohort announcement comes as the VC firm revamps Surge, bringing it closer to the firm’s broader early-stage investment practice and increasing the amount it can invest in a company to as much as $5 million.
Anthropic’s Road to IPO: Funding, valuation, Claude growth and legal battles
Anthropic is preparing for a closely watched U.S. IPO after rapid growth in funding, valuation and revenue. The Claude maker faces legal and regulatory challenges while expanding AI capabilities, cloud partnerships and commercial operations. Its potential listing could offer investors insight into frontier AI economics, governance, capital requirements and growth expectations.
His family wanted him to become an engineer: Anand Mahindra is impressed with a VIT techie who refused to join corporate rat race to become a famous tabla player
Anand Mahindra's Monday Motivation is Nikhil Paralikar, a Vellore Institute of Technology graduate who chose a career in tabla over a corporate job. From drumming on boxes as a child to performing thousands of times, Paralikar has built a musical career blending Indian classical traditions with techno, EDM and folk music.
Gemini being the son my Mom always wanted: How AI became mother’s guide to solving everyday tech problems, Internet says 'too relatable'
A viral Instagram video showing a mother using Gemini to upload a WhatsApp status has won hearts online. Shared by sharma.mohit, the reel shows her patiently following the AI chatbot’s instructions before successfully posting a family photo. The caption, “Gemini being the son my Mom always wanted”, has made the wholesome mother-AI interaction especially relatable to social media users.
Meghalaya tourism crosses 75,000 livelihoods, eyes year-round growth on World Tourism Day
In celebration of World Tourism Day 2026, Meghalaya is embracing a sustainable tourism model that prioritizes community involvement. This initiative is designed to stimulate local economies while ensuring eco-friendly practices. To achieve this, the state is focusing on homestays, rural cooperatives, and significant infrastructure developments, creating vibrant year-round tourism hubs. Integrating technology and cultural events will further enrich this dynamic ecosystem.
'Let's race, not wrestle': 5 key takeaways that defined Trump-Xi meet in Washington
Trump and Xi Jinping met at the White House for talks focused on trade, AI and the broader US-China strategic rivalry. Xi called for cooperation and “healthy” competition, while urging both sides to avoid conflict and keep AI under human control.
Why are American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, others U.S. carriers opposing China President Xi Jinping's idea of adding more direct flights between two countries?
US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday, with talks on trade and artificial intelligence and the growing strategic rivalry between the countries all in the spotlight during an elaborate state visit.
Meta bets big on wearable AI, Muse as Mark Zuckerberg pushes back against AI doom
Zuckerberg has distanced himself and Meta from recent calls by rival companies for a coordinated slowdown in the development of advanced artificial intelligence, arguing that individual labs can and should ensure their technology is safe.
Meta launches camera-free AI glasses amid privacy pushback
Meta unveiled several new wearables powered by its artificial intelligence (AI) models on Wednesday, including an audio-only, camera-free version of its smart glasses, amid global concerns about privacy and the filming of women and girls without their consent. The audio-only versions will complement the release of dozens of new smart glasses models that keep the video filming option.
YouTube unveils AI creator tools, shopping features at annual event
The new creator tools include additions to YouTube Studio for feedback on video drafts, channel-matched thumbnails and testing up to three video cuts.
'Just look at Kodak or Blockbuster': Former Disney and DreamWorks chief Jeffrey Katzenberg says Hollywood must embrace AI or risk irrelevance
Jeffrey Katzenberg is optimistic about artificial intelligence transforming the film industry and enhancing storytelling techniques. He points out that AI can help lower production costs and break down obstacles in filmmaking, potentially leading to a surge in film production and more creativity in narratives. Katzenberg calls for partnerships between AI innovators and artists to foster equitable engagement and anticipates that technology will unlock fresh creative opportunities in Hollywood.
Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 new words in 2026: Vibe coding, meme coin, parasocial, AGI, Sunday scaries, trash panda and Mandela Effect explained
Merriam-Webster has added 1,400 new words and definitions to its online dictionary. These additions include internet slang, AI terminology, and modern lifestyle expressions. Terms like 'vibe coding', 'AGI', and 'parasocial' now feature in the recognized lexicon. Food trends and everyday life expressions also received new entries. This update reflects language's evolution across technology and popular culture.
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