Amazon CEO Andy Jassy After laying off 14,000 employees last year, e-commerce major Amazon has now introduced a sharper question for its corporate workforce. As reported by Business Insider, Amazon has now asked its employees to list three to five accomplishments from the past year. As part of the annual performance review process, internally known...
Author: Source Author
Post
‘Jana Nayagan’ gets clearance: Madras HC clears Vijay’s movie; orders U/A certificate
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) CHENNAI: Madras high court on Friday directed the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a censor certificate for the theatrical release of the Tamil movie Jana Nayagan, starring actor Vijay.Justice PT Asha also set aside the decision of the CBFC chairperson to refer the film to the revising committee and...
Post
Days after Parasakthi director described CBFC as ‘fair, democratic’, Sivakarthikeyan’s film’s censor certificate held back; release due tomorrow
This Pongal season was expected to be a major box-office showdown, with two high-profile releases headlined by Tamil cinema’s biggest stars, Thalapathy Vijay and Sivakarthikeyan, poised to entertain audiences. However, the festive release slate has been thrown into uncertainty following developments involving the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, widely promoted as...
Post
Iran protests get angrier: Buildings set on fire as uprising enters 12th day — watch
Image: X@/AmirhosseinMiresmaeili The nationwide uprising against Iran’s religious dictatorship entered its 12th day on Thursday, with protesters escalating their actions by setting fire to government buildings.In response, the Iranian government cut off internet access and international phone services late Thursday night, as a nighttime demonstration called by the country’s exiled crown prince drew crowds to...
Post
‘PM Modi did not call Trump’: US commerce secretary on trade deadlock — explains impasse
US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick made a big statement over why the India-US trade deal is not sealed yet, claiming that it was due to PM Modi not calling Trump.Speaking at the All-In Podcast, hosted by Chamath Palihapitiya, Lutnick said, “Let’s be clear, it’s his deal. He’s the closer. He does the deal. So I...
Post
Mohua, Derek dragged away from outside Amit Shah’s office; TMC protests over I-PAC raid
NEW DELHI: Several Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, including MPs Mahua Moitra and Derek O’Brien, were detained by Delhi police on Friday while protesting outside Union home minister Amit Shah’s residence and office.The protest was staged against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids conducted at the office of the political consultancy firm I-PAC in Kolkata on Thursday.TMC...
Post
After Kolhapuri chappals, Prada launches ‘chai-inspired’ perfume — guess the price
Italian fashion giant Prada is back in the spotlight, this time with a playful twist on one of India’s most cherished rituals. After its Kolhapuri chappal controversy last year, the brand has launched ‘Infusion de Santal Chai Eau de Parfum’, a unisex “chai”-inspired fragrance with cardamom fusion.The perfume is part of Prada’s Les Infusions collection...
Post
‘Cannot support all his beliefs’: Tharoor calls himself ‘uncritical fan’ of Nehru
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday once again appeared to strike a balanced tone. While expressing respect for the country’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, and calling him the founder of Indian democracy, Tharoor also said it was necessary to acknowledge Nehru’s...
Post
Bengaluru road rage: Zepto delivery executive beaten, hit on chest with helmet
BENGALURU: A Zepto delivery executive was attacked by two scooty riders following a minor collision in the Mahadevpura area, police said. The incident quickly escalated, with the attackers reportedly hitting the delivery executive with a helmet and punching him repeatedly on the road. The rider, who was simply carrying out his work, was left vulnerable...
Post
‘Jana Nayagan’ case in Madras Court: Fans await final verdict
In a twist of fate, Vijay’s much-anticipated film, ‘Jana Nayagan,’ has been placed on hold indefinitely due to issues surrounding its certification and a legal petition against the CBFC. As the Madras High Court prepares to deliver its ruling on January 9—formerly the film’s release date—fans express their concern after a complaint highlighted fears of...
