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Software Development Engineer at the quick commerce platform, Blinkit, has ignited discussions online after a user shared screenshots revealing its astonishing response. The Bengaluru-based opening attracted an overwhelming 13,451 applications within just 24 hours, highlighting the intense competition in the tech job market. The viral screenshots, originally posted on X (formerly Twitter), quickly gained traction, with many users expressing their thoughts on the situation. The data revealed that the majority of applicants—74%—were entry-level professionals, while 13% had senior-level experience. Additionally, 86% of those who applied held a bachelor’s degree, whereas 12% had a master’s degree.

market volatility and benchmark indices down by 6% in February, the mutual fund monthly SIP inflows have declined by just 2%, which the market experts considers a natural tendency and behaviour of anyone to panic during the volatile market and SIPs are reduced or stopped. “It is a natural tendency and behaviour of anyone to panic especially when there is a lot of negativity in the media, both television and social media. It is generally seen that SIPs are reduced or stopped by those investors who do not have any access to a personal financé professional,” commented Rajesh Minocha, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and founder of Financial Radiance. “For long-term investors, this is actually a saving grace when valuations of stocks have gone past their intrinsic value and now are correcting. Such phases are the best times to stay invested through SIPs. The market's volatility allows investors to accumulate more units at lower prices for future benefits,” he further mentioned.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. You got turned down for a promotion, and you’d love nothing more than to bolt for a better opportunity at another firm. Trouble is, hiring is slowing, starting salaries are stagnant or shrinking, and companies are hollowing out middle management.

Ne-Yo has openly shared details about his polyamorous lifestyle. He introduced his four partners on social media, highlighting a relationship structure based on honesty and mutual consent.

South by Southwest festival, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber made a quiet but pointed statement wearing a black T-shirt emblazoned with the Latin phrase “Mundus sine caesaribus” (“a world without Caesars”). The message was a direct clapback at Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who months earlier had sported a similar shirt reading “aut Zuck aut nihil”, a twist on the ancient slogan “aut Caesar aut nihil” (“either a Caesar or nothing”). Graber’s fashion choice wasn’t just a meme; it encapsulated Bluesky’s mission to dismantle the idea of a social media emperor ruling over users. “Our infrastructure shouldn’t be controlled by one CEO,” Bluesky’s Emily Liu told Huffington Post, framing the platform’s decentralized model as a rebellion against Zuckerberg’s—or any billionaire’s dominance.

White House, his approach to the stock market has appeared to change quite radically, particularly as the Dow Jones Industrial Average has dipped considerably, as per a report.

Horoscope for March 13, 2025: Are you ready for what the stars have in store for you today? March 13, 2025, brings powerful cosmic shifts, with a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo setting the stage for transformation in love, career, and health. Read on to discover how your zodiac sign will be affected!

The decision followed a warning by Trump that Canada would pay a «historic financial price» for its move, Daily Mail reported. The controversy started at the beginning of the week when Ontario premier Doug Ford introduced the electricity tariff as a response to US tariffs, according to the report. Ford had imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian electricity to Michigan, New York and Minnesota, as per Daily Mail. After Ford suspended the tariffs on the US, Trump agreed not to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium to 50% and claimed it would remain at 25%, according to the report.

social care providers will have to prioritise hiring foreign care workers already in the country before recruiting from overseas, the government said on Wednesday, as it cracks down on worker abuse in a sector heavily reliant on immigration. The move follows the introduction in November of stronger sanctions for rogue employers who recruit foreign workers but failed to provide them with work, leaving some unemployed and close to destitution. ALSO READ:What is UK’s Skilled Worker visa?

Demokraatit Party obtained the highest number of voter support. The outcome emerged during a period when the territory has experienced increased global attention from the US. As per reports, voters prioritized social matters such as healthcare and education before the question of independence from Denmark.

Southwest Airlines recently announced that it will start charging customers a fee for checked bags and has ended its decades-old free policy, which its executive earlier described as a major differentiator from the budget carrier's rivals. According to Reuters, Tuesday's decision by the airline comes as its lackluster earnings fueled pressure to revamp the business model. Marking a departure from his passenger-friendly policies, this comes after it announced plans to end open seating last year.

Tiger Woods underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon. He sustained the injury while training at home. Post surgery, Woods is almost certain to miss the Masters Tournament for only the fifth time since he began competing in 1995. The injury has cast doubts on whether Woods will be able to appear for any major golf tournaments this year.

According to the FIR, Priya, a resident of Laluwala village under Bhojpur police station, and her friends filmed the incident and shared the video on a social media platform linked to Rajiv Singh. The video, shot on Sunday and widely circulated, shows the group beating the cat, which later died. They then poured petrol on the animal and set it on fire.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Tiger Woods was training at home, working his way back from yet another injury, when he was struck by one more devastating blow on the back-nine of his career: a ruptured Achilles tendon. Woods, who was attempting to return from his latest back surgery, says he felt a sharp pain in his left Achilles and underwent a “minimally-invasive" repair for an injury that will require arduous rehabilitation—with no guarantee that it will ever fully heal.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Tesla shares were at a five-month low, Tesla showrooms in the US are being vandalized, Tesla cybertrucks were set on fire in Seattle, and the electric vehicle maker’s sales are down in the US and Europe. That US President Donald Trump has bought a Tesla car might seem like good news, signalling support at the highest level.

Later, while interacting with reporters, she said, «My plea was that the time of 'jumma namaaz' cannot be deferred. So, let there be a two-hour break, from noon to 2 pm, during which Hindus shall avoid places in the vicinity of mosques.» «This would enable people from both faiths to carry out their respective practices without any hassles. We understand that Holi comes only once in a year. But we also need to keep in mind that for Muslims, it is the holy month of Ramzan,» the mayor added. Her remarks drew an angry response from Hari Bhushan Thakur Bachaul, a BJP MLA from the adjoining district of Madhubani, who was recently in news for asking Muslims to «stay indoors» if they had a problem with Holi. Talking to reporters on the state assembly premises, he said, «Where are the self-proclaimed secularists who were attacking me? The mayor of Darbhanga has virtually called for 'Ghazwa-e-Hind', to convert India into an Islamic caliphate.»

obesity and weight-related health complications have become widespread concerns. As a result, there has been an upsurge in diet plans and exercise regimens, with countless fitness gurus and nutritionists offering solutions that promise swift weight loss. However, the desire to achieve and maintain an ideal weight is not a modern phenomenon. Throughout history, people—especially women—have grappled with societal expectations regarding body image. Nowhere has this pressure been more intense than in the modeling industry, where maintaining a lean and toned figure has often been considered a professional requirement.

forgotten financial windfall, discovering decades-old Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) shares originally purchased in 1988, now valued at approximately Rs 12 lakh. The revelation has triggered a wave of social media reactions, ranging from financial advice to lighthearted banter. Rattan Dillon, a car enthusiast from Chandigarh, found physical share certificates of RIL during a spring cleaning session. The documents revealed that the original shareholder—now deceased—had acquired 30 equity shares at Rs 10 each. Unfamiliar with stock market procedures, Dillon turned to social media for guidance.

MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, and Rishabh Pant have captured the hearts of fans across the nation with a delightful video that has gone viral on social media. The trio was spotted reveling at the sangeet ceremony of Pant's sister, Sakshi, in the picturesque town of Mussoorie, where the atmosphere was electric with joy and laughter. The wedding festivities, marking Sakshi's upcoming marriage to businessman Ankit Chaudhary, have been nothing short of grand, and the cricket legends added a special touch to the occasion by swaying to the enchanting sufi melody of ‘Dama Dam Mast Qalandar’. The video, which surfaced on Wednesday, showcases the dynamic trio dancing with infectious energy, reminding everyone of the joy that cricket brings both on and off the field.