Amrutha Pagad
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Koo to Snapchat: How ChatGPT is helping shop, compose social media posts, be a creepy AI friend and more
The world is blowing up over ChatGPT right now. For the most part, ChatGPT is still at a stage similar to when the internet was about typing https and www. But it is taking major steps ahead, like invading social media. → Read More
Victoria's Secret fashion show is coming back. But will it appeal to the conscious Gen Z and Millennials?
Once upon a time, the American lingerie brand Victoria's Secret's fashion show was called the Super Bowl of fashion shows in the world. That was until it had a tumble from grace, mired in controversies and unable to evolve with time and demand. → Read More
Ashneer Grover is now betting on fantasy cricket with new venture CrickPe
Ashneer Grover has rarely left the limelight after being ousted by BharatPe, the company he founded, over fraud and misappropriation of funds. While he continues to fight various legal battles, he announced last month about the latest venture. → Read More
Taiwan is paying you money to visit them. What Indian passport holders need to do
After Hong Kong, Taiwan is offering cash and discount incentives to lure international tourists. The Taiwanese government announced that it will be offering handouts of $165 or Rs 13,600 to 5 lakh individual tourists and up to $658 or Rs 54,500 to 90,000 tour groups. → Read More
Is AI changing the way companies manage workforce?
Google just laid off 12,000 people from its workforce in the unending tech winter. During the layoff period, CEO Sundar Pichai also sent out a cheerful email to employees asking them to devote 2-3 hours of their time to test Bard, Google's generative AI. → Read More
Why Biden picked Indian-origin Ajay Banga to head World Bank
The Biden administration named former CEO of Mastercard Ajay Banga as its nominee for the World Bank President on February 23. Banga's nomination is the only official announcement so far and it is not known whether other countries will be nominating their candidates. → Read More
Why Vivek Ramaswamy might just be the Republican Obama for US
Conservative entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, an Indian-American, is the latest in the fray for the 2024 US Presidential bid. Unlike Nikki Haley, another Republican Indian-American, who officially announced her bid for Presidency, Ramaswamy comes from zero political experience. → Read More
Japan discovers 7,000 new islands. What do discovering new islands mean?
Did you know that Japan comprises of 6,852 islands? But now, Japan is saying that it has found nearly 7,000 new previously unknown islands in its territorial waters. → Read More
Meta following Twitter into the Paid Verification Madverse will make the blue tick useless
Once upon a time, the blue verified ticks on social media used to be a status symbol. They also helped verify authentic celebrity, brand or public figure accounts. Everyone coveted them. But after subscription and verification plans, what purpose will they serve? → Read More
Elon Musk names his Shiba Inu as new Twitter CEO but why is the Internet in love with this dog?
When Elon Musk put his Twitter CEO status up for a vote and unwittingly got voted out of the post on the platform, a number of people lined up with their pitches to take over the position. Finally, there seems to be a winner and you will never be able to guess who it is. → Read More
A Delhi to Leh flight ticket costs Rs 30k this February. What is happening in Ladakh?
For the airfares of Delhi to Leh, you can travel to destinations like Bangkok in Thailand, Dubai in UAE and more. It's not because flying to the latter destinations is an affordable affair, it's because the former is beyond the reach of many. → Read More
Can ChatGPT solve slow govt office processes?
ChatGPT has taken the world by storm with its human-like unique responses. Reports say a small team in the Indian IT ministry is trying to use the AI chatbot to answer questions on government schemes through WhatsApp. → Read More
How Scotch whisky rose from a plague drink in England to a status symbol in India
The British may have left India, but Indians' love for Scotch whisky has outlived the British Raj. India became the UK's largest Scotch whisky market, toppling even France in its way, according to the Scotch Whisky Association. In 2022, India reported a 60% hike in imports. → Read More
One leg of Delhi to Meerut rapid train to kick off in March. Details here
Delhi NCR may soon get its own semi-high speed train. The work on Delhi to Meerut RRTS (Regional Rapid Transit System) is in full swing. And according to reports, one part of the route may become operational from March 2023. → Read More
Replace your Valentine with a cow this Valentine’s Day cos Feb 14 is now Cow Hugging Day
The Indian government wants you to hug cows on February 14 and has taken this date popularly known as Valentine's Day to start Cow Hugging Day. We are not kidding, there's a circular issued by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying. → Read More
Chinese Balloons are turning out to be Enemy Number 1 for US
The US is busy pointing fingers at the sky and coming up with theories about a certain giant white balloon. The US recently shot down a giant white high-altitude balloon belonging to China over the South Carolina coastline. US intelligence officials believe it was a spy balloon. → Read More
East Anatolian Fault behind devastating Turkey earthquake. What you need to know
Turkey and Syria have been devastated by three major earthquakes in the past 24 hours. The three earthquakes measuring 7.8, 7.6, and 6.0 magnitude on the Richter scale have turned buildings into dust and killed at least 3,800 people across the two countries so far. → Read More
I cancelled my Netflix subscription the moment its new password policy got leaked
Have you ever thought that Domino's could outlaw people from sharing their slices of pizza with friends and family? Netflix wants to do just that but with its subscription. → Read More
New WhatsApp texts show Andrew Tate forced women to make porn and held them hostage
One of the world's most revolting personalities, also known as misogynist influencer, Andrew Tate, has been denied bail by a Romania court. Tate and his brother Tristan Tate are facing charges of rape and human trafficking. And court documents have revealed more nauseating details. → Read More
What to do if an avalanche strikes while you are skiing
Ski season for 21 foreign tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Gulmarg turned into a tragedy when an avalanche came rolling down the slopes. Two polish tourists lost their lives, while the other 19 tourists were rescued by local authorities. → Read More