Tech sector layoffs accelerate in 2026 amid AI pivot
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Global technology firms accelerated job cuts in the first quarter of 2026, with over 73,200 layoffs by 95 companies, according to industry data. The data from Layoffs.fyi showed that the past two weeks saw a fresh surge in headcount reductions. Snap Inc., The Walt Disney Company, Meta Platforms and Oracle […]
Chinese undersea device found near Bali: Report
Jakarta, April 19 (IANS) A Chinese undersea monitoring system was found near an island in a strategically important strait between Indonesia’s Lombok and Bali last week, media reports said. The 3.7 metre-long device was found by fishermen north of Gili Trawangan island in the Lombok Strait and taken by the Indonesian navy to the Mataram […]
China cutting citizens’ access to foreign online sites: Report
Beijing, April 19 (IANS) Chinese citizens might be losing access to many foreign online sites which provide academic resources, uncensored news and entertainment, as President Xi Jinping himself is promoting the campaign to remove this access to citizens, a report said. “China Digital Times” share a series of internal notices which raised concerns regarding the […]
Justin Bieber joined on stage by Billie Eilish, SZA during Coachella 2nd weekend headline set
Los Angeles, April 19 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Justin Bieber, who performed at the Coachella weekend came fully prepared. He brought out the big guns during his headlining set, tapping Sexyy Red, Billie Eilish and SZA as he took a trip down memory lane through his discography. He began by running through the lot of the “Swag” […]
Olivia Rodrigo, Addison Rae set Coachella 2nd weekend set on fire, Olivia receives hat tip from latter
Los Angeles, April 19 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo joined Addison Rae at the final act of her Coachella 2nd weekend set. During the set, Addison paused to ask the audience if they had heard “any new music this week”. Olivia Rodrigo emerged from the back of the stage, joining the singer, reports ‘Variety’. Olivia Rodrigo […]
Reese Witherspoon urges women to learn AI: ‘We don’t want to be left behind’
Los Angeles, April 19 (IANS) Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon shares the same opinion with actress Sandra Bullock on AI. With the AI discourse spreading in Hollywood, Reese Witherspoon seems intent on making a seat for women at the table. The Oscar-winning actress recently took to her Instagram, and explained why she has made it a […]
Kajal Aggarwal says ‘love you more than all the stars in the sky’ as son Neil turns 4
Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Actress Kajal Aggarwal compiled a sweet birthday wish for her son Neil as he celebrated his 4th birthday on Sunday. The ‘Singham’ actress took to her official Instagram account and published a couple of photos from Neil’s astronomical-themed birthday celebration. Hoping that the little one’s love and curiosity for the universe […]
T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar’s brother, Darshan Kumar passes away
Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Darshan Kumar, the younger brother of the T-series founder Gulshan Kumar, passed away on April 18 in Delhi. He was 70 years old. Several members from the music industry, along with other well-wishers, offered their tributes to the deceased on social media. Singer Mika Singh was one of the first to […]
When Waheeda Rehman shared if Guru Dutt was ahead of his time
Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman talked about the celebrated filmmaker and actor, Guru Dutt, during her appearance on the popular chat show “Rendezvous With Simi Garewal”. Turning back the clock, when host Simi Garewal asked Waheeda Rehman if Guru Dutt was ahead of his time, the veteran actress shared that while his […]
Adani International School emerge overall champion at ISSO Gujarat Region Jr Swimming C’ship
Ahmedabad, April 19 (IANS) The International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) successfully conducted the Gujarat Region Junior Swimming Championship at the Adani International School in Ahmedabad, bringing together 140 young swimmers from leading international schools across the state. The event highlighted the growing momentum of swimming at the grassroots level and reinforced ISSO’s commitment to building […]
