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Google launches film, TV production initiative amid cost struggles in Hollywood

Published on May 06, 2025 01:28 PM IST

Google's products like the Gemini AI is expected to benefit using the cultural appeal of Hollywood films and gain a chance to compete with rivals like ChatGPT

Google's initiative is expected to help the Hollywood grappling with higher production costs following the 2023 strike by actors and writers and Trump's latest tariff move.(REUTERS)

Sensex, Nifty fall as pharma stocks weaken despite Mahindra’s strong gains

Eleven of the 13 major sectors logged losses while small- and mid-caps each dropped 1%.

Indian markets fell on Tuesday with the Nifty and Sensex down over 0.3%(Representational image/PTI)
Updated on May 06, 2025 11:25 AM IST
Reuters |

Indian film industry jittery over Trump’s tariff move

Some Indian filmmakers took to social media to express their concern over the implementation of 100% tariff,

Industry experts peg Indian films revenue from the US at between <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>800 crore and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,000 crore in a year. AP(AP)
Updated on May 06, 2025 09:56 AM IST
ByShuchi Bansal

Indian billionaire Balvinder Singh Sahni sentenced to 5 years in jail in Dubai

Dubai-based Indian billionaire Balvinder Singh Sahni was sentenced to five years in jail last week on charges of money laundering.

Dubai-based Indian billionaire Balvinder Singh Sahni has been sentenced to 5 years in prison
Published on May 06, 2025 07:10 AM IST

OpenAI to remain under nonprofit control, parent to hold for-profit arm as well

OpenAI had outlined plans in December to revamp its structure to become a public benefit corporation, saying that would help it to "raise more capital".

OpenAI will remain under the control of its non-profit parent(REUTERS)
Published on May 06, 2025 01:09 AM IST
Reuters |

Air India buys six Boeing 777s after over seven years: Report

The airline's move comes against the backdrop of supply chain constraints delaying deliveries as well as refurbishment works of its legacy wide-body planes.

These aircraft have a four-class configuration of First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy seats.(REUTERS)
Published on May 05, 2025 09:08 PM IST
PTI |

Trump Calls For 100% Tariff on Movies Made Overseas

The president called the use of incentives by foreign countries to draw filmmakers and studios away from the U.S. a national security threat.

The photo of Donald Trump shared by the White House on Star Wars Day appears to show him as a Sith Lord.(X/ White House)
Updated on May 05, 2025 11:26 AM IST
WSJ

China’s secret weapon in the trade war

The miracle-cure properties of the gig economy are leading to the political rehabilitation of the companies that power it.

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Published on May 05, 2025 11:21 AM IST
The Economist

Microsoft Authenticator to discontinue this feature soon. Here's what's changing

Microsoft is discontinuing autofill in its Authenticator app starting July 2025, affecting password storage and access.

Autofill in Microsoft Authenticator will be discontinued from July 2025.(REUTERS/File)
Published on May 04, 2025 03:38 PM IST

CBDT to closely monitor top taxpayers, crack down on bogus deductions

The government aims for ₹25.20 lakh crore in direct taxes for the fiscal year, while focusing on arrear collection and taxpayer education.

CBDT has instructed IT officials to monitor top advance taxpayers to boost direct tax collections this financial year(Pixabay/Representational image)
Published on May 04, 2025 03:01 PM IST
PTI |

Founder meets Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man shares success mantra in 3 words

A founder met Mukesh Ambani, who shared his success mantra.

On LinkedIn, a founder shared a memorable moment with Mukesh Ambani.(LinkedIn/Anant Ladha)
Published on May 03, 2025 03:38 PM IST

Prime Focus to invest 3,000 crore for 200-acre 'film city' in Mumbai

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis welcomed the initiative, saying it supports the state’s goals for infrastructure and growth.

The Prime Focus Group, founded in 1997 by Namit Malhotra, is the parent company of award-winning visual effects firm DNEG, AI company BRAHMA, and Prime Focus Studios.(X/@CMOMaharashtra)
Published on May 02, 2025 10:03 PM IST

‘There’s no economy that’s growing like India’s’: Lamborghini APAC region head

Francesco Scardaoni, regional director of Lamborghini Asia Pacific, talks about Indian market’s potential for growth, the impact of tariff wars.

Interview Francesco Scardaoni, the regional director for the Asia Pacific division of Automobili Lamborghini. (HT Photo)
Published on May 02, 2025 04:16 PM IST

Trade War Exposes China’s Dependence on U.S. for Auto Chips

Certain American chips are essential for cars and other industrial goods made in China—a vulnerability revealed in tariff exemptions pushed by Beijing.

Trade War Exposes China’s Dependence on U.S. for Auto Chips
Updated on May 02, 2025 11:59 AM IST
WSJ

Universal Studios to set up its first theme park in India. Check the location

Bharti Enterprises is expected to lease 300,000 sq ft of its upcoming 3-million-sq-ft mall to house the amusement park, the report said.

Bharti Real Estate is in talks with potential partners for the upcoming theme park. Universal Studios also did not respond when asked for a comment on the developments. (Representative image)(AP file)
Published on May 02, 2025 10:58 AM IST

Kohl’s fires CEO Ashley Buchanan after probe uncovered personal ties to vendor

The company named Chairman Michael Bender as interim CEO and is starting a search to find a permanent replacement.

CEO Ashley Buchanan, engaged in “vendor transactions that involved undisclosed conflicts of interest.”(REUTERS)
Updated on May 01, 2025 10:28 PM IST
Bloomberg |

Cognizant to hire 20,000 freshers in 2025 amid AI push

Cognizant shared that 14,000 former employees have rejoined the firm, with 10,000 more in pipeline.

Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S noted that the company plans to hire many more fresh graduates to build a stronger workforce pyramid.(Reuters)
Published on May 01, 2025 06:38 PM IST
PTI |

Nearly 50% of Indian employees want to switch jobs, 30% experience daily stress

The report indicates 49% of Indian employees are seeking new jobs due to dissatisfaction. India has significant levels of daily stress and anger.

Indian employees report high levels of daily stress and anger
Updated on May 01, 2025 01:54 PM IST

Tackling scams, misinformation: Deep dive into Perplexity’s WhatsApp bot

The underlying methodology defining Perplexity WhatsApp bot is the same as Perplexity’s AI app or the interface on the web — access to multiple models

The company tells HT it is still early days in terms of sharing usage metrics or trends. (HT photo)
Updated on May 01, 2025 01:35 PM IST

IITian CEO struggled to afford Bengaluru rent despite raising 120 crore

Harsh Pokharna, CEO and co-founder of OkCredit, says he was “broke” and living paycheck to paycheck in 2019 despite raising ₹120 crore for his startup.

Harsh Pokharna, CEO and co-founder of OkCredit, opens up about his early struggles.(Instagram/@harshxpokharna)
Updated on May 02, 2025 11:03 AM IST

How to Split a Restaurant Bill in 2025? We Asked an Etiquette Expert

Etiquette expert Nick Leighton of the podcast ‘Were You Raised By Wolves?’ walks us through navigating the meal’s most stressful moment.

How to Split a Restaurant Bill in 2025? We Asked an Etiquette Expert
Published on May 01, 2025 10:44 AM IST
WSJ

Trump’s tariffs are starting to hammer Chinese exporters

If the tariffs remain in place, the WTO expects that Chinese goods exports to America, worth about $440bn last year, will fall by 77% in 2025.

This photo shows a gerenal view of China's and USA's flags during a meeting between US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and China's Vice Premier He Lifeng at the Guangdong Zhudao Guest House in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.(AFP)
Published on May 01, 2025 10:34 AM IST
The Economist

Ashneer Grover’s son scores 91% in Class 10, he celebrates with unseen pic

Ashneer Grover is married to Madhuri Jain Grover, and the couple has two children: Son Avy Grover and daughter Mannat Grover.

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Updated on May 02, 2025 11:31 AM IST

Anant Ambani named Reliance executive director, to assume role from May 1

The move is part of the Ambani family’s ongoing plan to transition leadership to the next generation.

Anant Ambani will start his new role as Executive Director at Reliance on May 1.(PTI )
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 07:54 PM IST

New ATM rules from May 1, transaction charges to increase after free limit

There will be three free ATM transactions in metro areas and five in non-metro areas, and they will include both financial and non-financial transactions.

The customers will have to pay more ATM charges from Thursday, according to new RBI rules.(REUTERS)
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 03:08 PM IST

Kevin O'Leary offers important advice on Social Security and retirement

Kevin O'Leary has highlighted that “Social Security payments were never designed to fully support retirees as their sole source of income.”

Kevin O'Leary offers inportant advice on social security and retirement (Photo by Andrew Harnik / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Apr 30, 2025 11:17 AM IST
Edited by Sumanti Sen

Meta AI finally gets an app, but users in India must wait for voice chats

Their latest model, Llama 4, underlines features such as text conversations, voice conversations and image editing, which illustrates Meta AI app’s toolkit across Android and iOS

The AI glasses find foundations with Meta AI, including the new Live Translation feature. (HT photo)
Published on Apr 30, 2025 09:51 AM IST

Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Check today's gold rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai

Akshaya Tritiya gold rates: Purchasing gold is considered to be one of the most beloved traditions associated with Akshaya Tritiya.

On the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, the rate of 24 carat gold per 10 grams in Bengaluru stood at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>97,535.(Representative Image/Reuters)
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 03:54 PM IST

Donald Trump picks the wrong trade fight with China

Actually, Mr Trump’s confidence is misplaced. Chinese companies, investors and workers are not impervious to pain, but they are used to it.

Duelling propaganda claims aside, there is evidence that China can withstand quite a bit of American arm-twisting, without changing course. (US President Donald Trump with China's President Xi Jinping at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019.)(Reuters)
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 08:11 AM IST
The Economist

In Delhi court, Gensol Engineering’s Puneet Jaggi shifts blame to brother Anmol

In his application, Puneet Jaggi told a Delhi court that he was “merely a namesake director and all the decisions were taken by his brother, Anmol Singh Jaggi”

Sessions judge Kiran Gupta granted interim protection to Puneet Jaggi, directing Delhi Police to serve a seven-day prior notice in case it decides to arrest him (X/puneetjaggi)
Published on Apr 29, 2025 11:23 PM IST
ByNeeraj Chauhan
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