Google employee reveals what really makes working at the tech giant ‘worth every second’: ‘It’s the people’ A job at a major tech company can look very different from the inside. While Google is widely known for its workplace perks, one employee has shared a more personal view of what makes her experience meaningful.In an…
We have all been there. The batter clings to the pan, tears the moment you try to spread it, or comes out soft and floppy instead of thin and crackly like the dosa at your favourite restaurant. The good news is that there is rarely a secret recipe behind it. A few small habits in…
Bitchat takedown puts Bluetooth messaging app NEW DELHI: Jack Dorsey’s Bluetooth-based messaging app Bitchat has been removed from Indian app stores following government intervention, putting the spotlight on concerns over decentralised communication. Government sources quoted by news agency PTI said on Tuesday that the app posed a law-and-order concern and therefore had to be taken…
Number 1. If your name starts with the letters A, I, J, Q, or Y.You may be looking at a promotion, but it could take a while to get used to the new responsibilities. In fact, bonding over a frustrating experience may help you and your sister grow closer. Intervals of rest in exertion will…
NO TRUCE Sameer Hiremath (left) and Baba Kalyani MUMBAI: Baba Kalyani voted against his own nephew and lost. Sameer Hiremath, 52, secured the chairmanship of Hikal despite opposition from Bharat Forge’s chairman and MD, with public shareholders tipping the balance.The resolution passed narrowly. Of the votes cast, nearly 52% backed Sameer’s appointment as CMD, against…
Experts say H-1B visas are an indication of the larger crackdown to ensure Americans don’t lose out on jobs. Indians, particularly IT sector professionals, hoping to work in the US, have a steep uphill climb. And, under the Donald Trump administration the fear is that the path may itself be lost! The repeated tightening of…
A nostalgic look at five old-school Indian candies and toffees remembered by many 80s children, from orange hard sweets and minty treats to elaichi, caramel and paan-flavoured candies. The 1980s had a very different kind of childhood. Before supermarket aisles became crowded with imported chocolates and colourful packaged snacks, a small neighbourhood kirana shop could…
Rashmika Mandanna is taking on one of the most physically demanding roles of her career in ‘Mysaa’, Rawindra Pulle’s upcoming action thriller. The actor has filmed an extended underwater fight sequence for the film without an action double, with the makers describing it as India’s first female-led underwater fight sequence.The sequence, which runs for around…
Govt deploys AI tool to cut delays in rural road project approvals NEW DELHI: In a bid to cut down delays and improve quality, the government has deployed an AI-based detailed project report (DPR) scrutiny tool that aims at strengthening and streamlining the technical appraisal of rural road projects under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.Rolled…
Actor Suriya urged his fans to stay away from unnecessary arguments on social media and focus their energy on things that matter. The actor made the remarks while meeting members of his fan clubs. His speech has now drawn attention online, particularly his advice that fans should not react every time someone posts something negative…
