Rohit Kulkarni

Frustration has been growing among drivers of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, following a recent social media post that raised concerns about unclear speed limits and what many consider to be excessive fines. The post, shared by an X user named “The Kaipullai,” criticizes drivers being penalized despite maintaining appropriate speeds, attributing the issue to poor communication […]

With Donald Trump’s swearing-in approaching, both US employers and foreign workers are preparing for possible changes to the contentious H-1B visa program. According to a recent Newsweek report, many US companies are choosing to hire remote workers in order to bypass the complexities of the visa process, which is burdened with administrative challenges and risks. […]

Google is introducing a new feature for Android users to make file sharing easier. With the latest Google Play Services update (version 24.49.33), users can now share files via QR codes through Quick Share. This update is available worldwide, enhancing the intuitiveness and ease of file transfers.

A recent statement by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) chairman SN Subrahmanyan has ignited a heated debate on work-life balance after it went viral on social media. In an undated video, Subrahmanyan jokingly remarked that he regretted not being able to make employees work on Sundays and suggested they dedicate 90 hours a week to their jobs. This comment sparked widespread discussion about work culture and the pressures faced by employees in India.

Led by Guoliang “Greg” Liu, a team of researchers from Virginia Tech has developed an innovative method to upcycle polyethylene plastic into valuable chemicals, such as surfactants used in soap and detergent. This breakthrough emerged from identifying the molecular similarities between polyethylene and fatty acids, which are essential for soap production.

The UK government has rolled out the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, mandating visitors from 48 visa-free countries, including nationals from the United States, Canada, and Australia, to complete a new pre-travel authorisation process. This requirement, initially introduced for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in 2024, has now been extended.

In 2024, Tata Electronics Pvt Ltd (TEPL), a subsidiary of Tata Sons, made significant progress in iPhone production, contributing about 26% of India’s total iPhone output, according to Business Standard. This achievement follows TEPL’s acquisition of Wistron’s iPhone facility in Narsapura, Karnataka, for $125 million in October 2023.

VLC media player is set to launch a new feature that leverages AI to generate real-time subtitles for videos. Showcased at CES by VLC’s non-profit team, this innovation uses open-source AI models to transcribe spoken words and translate them into the user’s chosen language.

In response to a plea filed by Capital Foods, owned by Tata Group, the Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Dabur India Limited regarding the use of the trademark “Schezwan Chutney.” Capital Foods, which markets the chutney under the brand name “Ching’s Schezwan Chutney,” argues that Dabur’s use of the term infringes on its registered trademark. The case is set for hearing in late February, as reported by Bar and Bench.

The Centre has decided to allow lakhs of its employees to travel on premium trains like Tejas, Vande Bharat, and Humsafar under the Leave Travel Concession (LTC) scheme. This move comes after recommendations from various offices and a directive from the Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT), which advocated for the inclusion of these premium train services under the LTC scheme.