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Indian-American engineer fired for talking with dying relative in Hindi
- Anil Varshney, a 78-year-old Indian-American engineer, was fired from his job with a missile defense contractor, Parsons Corporation, in Huntsville, Alabama.
- He was terminated after a white co-worker overheard him speaking in Hindi with his dying brother-in-law in India during a video call. The co-worker falsely reported that Varshney committed a security violation.
- Despite there being no policy prohibiting such calls and no investigation, the defendants claimed Varshney committed a serious security violation and terminated his employment, effectively ending his career with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
- Varshney filed a lawsuit seeking reinstatement, damages, and removal of disciplinary records.
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IT Job Market Rebounds: July sees a 10% surge in hiring mandates
- The IT sector is showing signs of recovery with a 10% increase in hiring requirements in July compared to the previous month.
- Experts predict that the rebound in the IT sector will be fully reflected in the October-December quarter, indicating a slow recovery rate.
- The increase in demand is primarily driven by companies with better visibility into future demand, and IT services are expected to open up to some extent this quarter.
- Although there is progress in hiring mandates and an uptick in demand, the recovery in the IT sector still lags behind expectations and remains significantly lower than the peak demand seen in 2021.
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Top tech firms in Taiwan eyeing India as their next production hub
- Taiwanese firms plan to relocate manufacturing bases from China to India to reduce exposure to the Chinese market amid escalating tensions.
- Deputy Minister Kao Shien-Quey sees potential collaboration between India and Taiwan in critical technologies like semiconductors.
- Taiwanese tech giants consider India a key destination for strengthening global supply chains.
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IT hiring to remain slow for at least 6 months: Info Edge CEO Hitesh Oberoi
- Info Edge CEO, Hitesh Oberoi, highlights that global concerns may affect the prospects of clients in the IT services sector, leading to slower IT hiring for at least six months.
- Oberoi expresses optimism that IT hiring will recover in the second half of the fiscal year 2023-24, indicating a potential improvement in the industry's prospects.
- While non-IT recruitment is currently strong, Oberoi acknowledges that if the economy takes a downturn, it could pose challenges for Info Edge, emphasizing the need to navigate potential risks in the market.
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India's IT companies likely to recruit 40% fewer freshers in FY24
- IT companies in India to reduce campus hiring by 40% due to bench strength, reduced client orders, and economic uncertainty.
- Shift in talent environment leads to a more measured approach to hiring.
- IT firms projected to hire 155,000 students in FY24, a 48% decline from FY23.
- Continued campus hiring crucial for cost leverage and to meet future demand.
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boAt collaborates with ONDC network through Shopalyst's plugin
- boAt, a popular electronics brand, partners with Shopalyst to make its product catalogue discoverable on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
- The collaboration aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers by offering seamless access to boAt's diverse range of products on the ONDC platform.
- Aman Gupta, co-founder of boAt, emphasized their commitment to enhancing e-commerce in India & expanding product accessibility via Shopalyst's technology on the ONDC network.
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Indians spent 6.1 trillion minutes on online videos: Report
- The Indian online video sector witnessed a surge, with 6.1 trillion minutes of consumption recorded in a 15-month period starting from January 2022, according to a report by Media Partners Asia (MPA).
- Premium VOD (video-on-demand) category accounted for a 12 percent share, with YouTube remaining dominant at 88 percent.
- The next 6-12 months will be crucial for the OTT sector as platforms aim to strike a balance between monetization, profitability, and content investment, says Mihir Shah, MPA India vice president.
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Anand Mahindra highlights risks of early smartphone use by kids, shares key study
- Anand Mahindra, shares research linking mental well-being in adulthood to the age at which a person first owns a smartphone.
- Research conducted by Sapien Labs and Krea University reveals a concerning trend of declining mental health among young people due to smartphone use.
- The study shows that the age at which a child first owns a smartphone has a significant effect on their mental health later in life.
- Data from a global study involving 27,969 individuals aged 18 to 24 indicates declining mental health among young people due to smartphone use.
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Professor fails entire class after ChatGPT mistakenly identifies students essays as AI-written
- According to a Reddit thread, a Texas university professor failed his entire class when an AI tool incorrectly identified their essays as AI-generated.
- Using ChatGPT to assess student essays, the professor mistakenly believed the content was computer-generated, resulting in the entire class being failed for alleged plagiarism.
- ChatGPT's error was uncovered as it became evident that the essays were authored by the students, not generated by a computer. The professor apologized and granted the class a retake opportunity.
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Remote jobs in these top cities around the world are growing faster: Report
- A new paper from the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research identifies the cities where remote jobs are growing the fastest, with London, Sydney, and Toronto seeing significant increases in remote work.
- The U.K. is leading in remote, flexible job opportunities compared to the U.S., Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, likely due to its higher proportion of white-collar jobs suitable for remote work.
- Dense cities, such as London, Sydney, and Toronto, have a higher prevalence of remote work due to their larger population of knowledge workers and better access to internet connectivity.
- The study analyzed over 250 million job vacancies offering remote or hybrid work between 2014 and 2023.
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US customers express concerns over being asked to tip at self-checkout, some say its 'emotional blackmail'
- US customers express frustration as self-checkout machines prompt for tips without any personal interaction, leading to confusion about where the money goes.
- Customers at various locations, including stadiums and airports, encounter tip prompts at self-checkout kiosks, raising concerns about unclear tipping recipients.
- Some customers comply with the prompts, while others find them confusing and refuse to tip, citing a lack of clarity on who receives the gratuity.
- Tipping remains a controversial topic, with Americans experiencing "tipping fatigue," yet total tips received by restaurants have increased compared to the previous year.
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AI Traffic camera captures man with woman friend, causes trouble with wife
- A Kerala man was caught violating traffic rules in Thiruvananthapuram with a female friend, leading to trouble with his wife who received the violation details.
- The state motor vehicle department sent photos of the traffic violation by the man, captured by high-end AI cameras installed in the city, to the owner of the vehicle - his wife.
- After receiving the message, the wife questioned the man about the woman pillion-rider seen in the photos, leading to an argument between the couple.
- The wife later filed a complaint against the man, alleging that he manhandled her and their three-year-old child, leading to his arrest and judicial custody.
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UP Board introduces e-governance, AI, crypto currency, and drone technology in revised syllabus
- Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board (UP Board) to introduce topics like e-governance, artificial intelligence, crypto currency, drone technology, etc. in its revised syllabus for classes 9-12.
- The syllabus for computer subject has been revised as per the present and future needs of the industry, with the inclusion of topics like Python, Java, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, etc.
- The changes are in line with the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 and have been designed keeping in mind the needs of the industry.
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Indian govt wants companies to enable FM radio on all mobile phones
- The Indian government has directed mobile phone makers to include FM Radio on their phones to help people during natural calamities and emergencies.
- The IT Ministry has issued an advisory mandating all mobile phones to have a built-in radio receiver and enable it by default.
- The Indian Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) and the Manufacturers’ Association for Information Technology (MAIT) have been tasked with informing manufacturers to make these changes on priority.
- The IT Ministry has noted that in the last 4 to 5 years, the FM Radio feature has gone out of fashion, leaving many people without free FM Radio service.
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New lithium deposits found in Rajasthan following J&K discovery: Report
- Lithium reserves have been discovered in Degana, Rajasthan, which can reportedly meet up to 80 percent of India's demand for the mineral.
- The new lithium reserves in Degana are said to be higher than the recently found reserves in Jammu & Kashmir, which had 5.9 million tonnes of lithium.
- India has been import-dependent for minerals like lithium, nickel, and cobalt, but the new discovery in Degana could strengthen the country's supply and support its electric vehicle plans.
- The Ministry of Mines aims to address the availability of critical minerals through extensive exploration and offshore mining, and the discovery in Degana could be a significant step in that direction.
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