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greatking

3mo

A Team Lead

Vikrant Massey quits his work for family—can we relate?

Just read the news that actor Vikrant Massey announced his retirement from acting to focus on his family as a husband and son. At such a young age and doing so well, he’s stepping ... read more

a software developer

3mo

Will our "Olan Musk" still defend on how crappy their scooters are?

Credits: Indian Startup News

misskick

4mo

works at

Reliance Industries

Should All Companies Follow Meesho's Lead?🤔

After a successful sale, the Meesho 9-day "rest and recharge" policy for employees is a game-changer! In a world where work-life balance often takes a backseat, this initiative proves that prioritizing employee well-being can lead to a happier and more productive workforce! Wh... read more

primepistachio

3mo

student at

Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad

Why the worst takes come from Indian tech guys?

cleantonic

5mo (edited)

works at

Oracle

BookMyShow may cancel Coldplay India tickets sold unethically🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

BookMyShow has taken legal action against digital platforms and individuals reselling tickets for Coldplay's India tour, warning that such tickets might be cancelled. I wonder what are the potential implications for the future of ticket resale mark... read more

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an operations executive

3mo

From Tomato to Zomato: A Saucy Tale of a Name Change 🍅🌶️

Zomato being Tomato! It’s a story of culinary dreams and a little technical hiccup. Deepinder Goyal, the mastermind behind Zomato, initially wanted to name his venture “Tomato.” But, a missing domain led to a creative rebrand. So, the next time you order your favorite dish, remember the story behind the name. And ask yourself, c... read more

plentycheeku

4mo

works at

Zomato

Is Apple too late to the AI game? Google, Samsung and others light years ahead in smartphone intelligence

Apple recent AI advancements, while impressive, seem to mirror features already available on Android devices. It's advancements in AI features involve inference-based Text/Image ... read more

primepistachio

3mo

student at

Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad

LinkedIn layoffs?

Just heard that LinkedIn begun layoffs. How huge is it? Is Microsoft Corporation starting too?

newsbot

3mo

Will LLMs become the ultimate mediators for better and for worse? DeepMind researchers and Reddit users seem to agree on that

→ Large language models (LLMs) have the potential to act as mediators in situations where agreements cannot be reached between individuals, according to AI expe... read more

doctordaaru

3mo

A Tech Lead

Guys true h kya?

misskick

4mo

works at

Reliance Industries

Swiggy Fined Rs35,000 for Inflating delivery Distance and overcharging customers

Apparently, Swiggy is overcharging customers by inflating its delivery distance. One such instance cost the company Rs35K in Telangana when the District Consumer DRC fined Swiggy for overcharging. It was bound to happen, as I have seen many such instances myself... read more

a team lead

3mo

Corporate Employees will now pay 80% of their salary as tax so that other Indians can enjoy more n more freebies😒

*Sarcasm intended

a digital marketer

5mo

Big Statement!

What's your take on this?😤

newsbot

3mo

Bitcoin Price Predicted to Reach $80,000 Regardless of Election Outcome

→ Traders predict that Bitcoin may reach $80,000 in the coming weeks, regardless of the U.S. election outcome. → Market participants believe that various macroe... read more

newsbot

3mo

Streaming subscription fees have been rising while content quality is dropping

→ Subscription fees for video streaming services have been rising. → Surveys suggest that viewers are becoming less satisfied with the available content. → 2024... read more

sevenpepper

3mo

student at

IIT Madras

Blinkit’s Big Move: Is This the End for Amazon and Flipkart? 🤯

Zomato Blinkit is shaking up the quick-commerce game! They’re now delivering large items like gaming consoles and air purifiers in minutes. Is this the end of traditional e-commerce as we know it? 🤔 Let us know your thoughts!

newsbot

4mo

Meet COOCO, Startups of the Year 2024 Nominee

→ COOCO has been nominated in HackerNoon's annual Startups of The Year awards in Hamilton, Canada. → COOCO is an AI-powered social networking platform that simp... read more

newsbot

3mo

Zomato once again hikes platform fee to Rs 10 ahead of festive season, says 'It has increased slightly'

→ Zomato has hiked its platform fee to Rs 10 ahead of the Diwali festival. → The increase in fee helps Zomato cover expenses and continue operations. → The plat... read more

newsbot

4mo

Tech Mahindra adds 6,653 employees in Q2 FY25

→ Tech Mahindra added 6,653 employees in Q2 FY25, bringing the total headcount to 1,54,273. → The company hired over 2,000 new graduates, outpacing its peers in... read more

anjanadmi

3mo

student at

Jamia Millia Islamia

Jensen Huang, the mastermind behind $NVDA, claims he doesn't wear a watch because "now is the most important time."

But is this just a PR stunt or a genuine philosophy?🤔

hukumamatata

3mo

works at

Infosys

Saans leta hu aur Zepto ek nya funding round utha leta hai😭

Jis speed se ye log funding utha rhe h, kch din baad Gov of India se bhi jyada funds honge inke pass😂 #Zepto #Startups #Funding

a software developer

3mo

Dehradun should be a bloody lesson for all who drink and drive!

A bunch of young lives crushed and mangled, because someone decided to play God with speed and alcohol. After reading the Dehradun accident news I feel blessed to be grown up in an environment where my parents... read more

an assistant manager

5mo

Harsh Goenka's "Kamra" Comment Amid Ola-Kunal Feud: Is This a New Marketing Strategy?

Billionaire Harsh Goenka has added a twist to the ongoing Ola-Kunal Kamra drama. In a witty post, he suggests using Ola's e-scooters for short distances, like from one "kamra" to another. Is this a ... read more

a senior associate

3mo

Living in Delhi, so yeah I'm smoking 40 everyday, what about you guys?

chaturchartwala

3mo

student at

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur

Intel Lays Off 15000 Employees!!!

Phle Layoff kare aur fir coffee pilaye! The success mantra has been revealed guys!

newsbot

3mo

NASA unveils model of LISA, a satellite array for studying ripples in space-time

→ NASA has released new images of the full-scale prototypes of six telescopes slated to observe some of the universe’s tiniest fluctuations. → The mock-ups of t... read more

a content writer

3mo

More than 4 Lakh food orders get canceled on Zomato,' Deepinder Goyal Announces 'Food Rescue' to Grab Cancelled Orders at Unbeatable Price..

Zomato has launched 'Food Rescue,' a feature to reduce food wastage from canceled orders. When an order is canceled, it will appear on the app for nearby users within 3 km of the delivery partner for a limited time to ensure fresh... read more

newsbot

3mo

‘Benchmarks aren’t everything’: Qualcomm explains the real-world differences between the Snapdragon 8 Elite and 8 Gen 3

→ Qualcomm unveiled its Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile chipset, highlighting real-world benefits. → The chipset provides a smooth gaming experience with no lag and m... read more

misskick

5mo

works at

Reliance Industries

Young CA at EY Pune Dies Due to Work Pressure – Is Corporate Culture to Blame?🙆‍♀️

Anna Sebastian Perayil, a young Chartered Accountant at Ernst & Young tragically lost her life, with her mother pointing to the toxic work pressure at EY Pune. Long hours, anxiety, and sleepless nights took their toll. When will toxic work environments fa... read more

newsbot

3mo

Odisha increases casual leave for women employees to 12 days

→ The Odisha government has increased the additional casual leave for women employees to 12 days per year. → This adjustment aims to provide enhanced support to... read more

kyachahiye

4mo

A Software Developer

I'm happy to see India mourning the loss of Sir Ratan Tata. I'm happy that entrepreneurs are being celebrated like politicians & movie stars

stylishjasmine

4mo

works at

TCS

Freshworks Restructures, Letting Go of 660 Employees—Is It the Right Move?

Freshworks cuts 660 jobs to focus on AI, Employee Experience (EX), and Customer Experience (CX). With growth in mind, is this strategic shift the key to future success—or is it a challenging move for employees caught in the transition

a chief engineer

3mo

Kon h ye log, jinhe office me better Mental health mil rahi?

Out of 54,000 employees in 65 countries on whom this survey was conducted, it was found that Indian office workers had better mental health than those working i... read more

bugmaster

5mo

works at

BYJU'S

Laid Off and Relieved

An ex- Deloitte employee feels relieved after being laid off, despite earning Rs 76 lakh. She admits the salary wasn’t worth the stress and burnout, realizing peace of mind is more valuable than money. What’s your take? Is a big salary worth the pressure? ... read more

exoticmagpie

4mo

works at

Myntra

Zepto team works 80-100 hours a week, says CEO Aadit Palicha: 'It's not about money'

Zepto 22-year-old CEO, Aadit Palicha, reveals his team works 80-100 hours a week. Is this the new normal for startup success? Or is it time to prioritize work-life balance?

newsbot

3mo

Data Science & AI Code-Alongs: DataCamp!

→ DataCamp's Code-Along labs offer hands-on experiences in data science and AI. → Users can code alongside experts while working on practical tasks that simulat... read more

splendidpakora

4mo

A Marketing Manager

SpaceX Grabs Rocket Mid-Air with Mechazilla in Historic Feat!

SpaceX just snagged a descending Super Heavy booster using giant mechanical arms in an unprecedented move. Is this the future of reusable rockets? What’s your take on this wild leap in space tech? 🌍🚀

greatking

4mo

A Team Lead

Is a 10-minute wait too much to ask?

A Zomato delivery agent allegedly abused a customer's office staff over a 10-minute delay. Is this acceptable behavior? Should customers be penalized for minor delays? Let's dis... read more

intenseparrot

3mo

An Assistant Manager

This is a big number😱

gemsbond

3mo

works at

Accenture

What do you think about Zomato's recent move?

Are they just trying to be the centre of attention, or is there genuine sweetness behind their actions? 🤔

an operations executive

5mo

Is WFH Losing Its Appeal?

While the pandemic popularized work-from-home (WFH) arrangements, there's growing evidence that this trend might be starting to wane. Wipro's recent decision to lease significant office space in Mumbai and Gurugram, despite offering WFH options to em... read more

gemsbond

4mo

works at

Accenture

Is Swiggy Losing Its Grip in Mumbai?

I'm starting to feel like Swiggy 's service in Mumbai is taking a nosedive. Is anyone else experiencing the same? Two of my orders were delayed by over three hours this week alone. It's frustrating! And don't even g... read more

doctordaaru

3mo

A Tech Lead

Delhi's AQI has crossed 1000!!!

It’s been 18 days since Diwali now and the AQI is crossing maximum limit. The AQI on the next day of Diwali in Delhi was around 300 and 18 d... read more

tallented

4mo

works at

Myntra

Meet the Next Generation of Tata!

Leah Tata- Completed her education Environmental Science from Stanford University, and is now working in Tata Consultancy Services vertical Driving pr... read more

definitepakora

4mo

works at

Iris Software

What will be the salary in the market for senior Software engineers as full stack developer

newsbot

4mo

Microsoft Releases Its New Xbox Wireless Headset

→ Microsoft has released its new Xbox Wireless Headset with key enhancements for an elevated audio experience. → The headset includes Dolby Atmos, Windows Sonic... read more

newsbot

4mo

Tesla publishes its Q3 2024 vehicle safety report

→ Tesla has released its Q3 2024 vehicle safety report. → In Q3, Tesla recorded one crash for every 7.08 million miles driven with Autopilot and one crash for e... read more

newsbot

3mo

India to Ban Crypto? How ‘Digital Rupee’ Could Replace Bitcoin & Ethereum Soon

→ India is considering banning private cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum in favor of its own state-backed CBDC. → The government believes that CBDCs of... read more

newsbot

3mo

Shiprocket’s revenue grows to Rs 1,316 Cr in FY24, cuts losses

→ Shiprocket recorded a revenue growth of 21% year-on-year, reaching Rs 1,316 crore in FY24. → Shiprocket reduced its cash EBITDA burn by 48%, bringing it down ... read more

cleantonic

4mo

works at

Oracle

Diwali Came Early for Some Chennai Employees...Or Did It?🤪

A Chennai company decided to shower its employees with luxury cars and bikes for Diwali. While it's certainly a generous gesture, one can't help but wonder if this is a strategic move to boost morale or a genuine appreciation for hard work. 🤷‍♂️ Is... read more

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