#Layoffs
Layoffs are the flavour of the season from Twitter to Meta and more. The signs are ominous. We know that a lot of the Indian white collar workforce will take a hit if things go downhill in the US and other markets. We know that the trickle down will be way faster and thicker than the trickle down of prosperity when that happens. The first signs from the media – starting with a disappointing festive season for many – is that we will feel the heat. Here’s hoping that the theory of the Indian economy being insulated works.
Meta confirms it’s firing 13% of its workforce — 11,000 people.
With the Twitter layoff, almost 15,000 people in the social media industry have lost their jobs in one week.
— Alex Barinka (@alexbarinka) November 9, 2022
Meta confirms it’s firing 13% of its workforce — 11,000 people.
With the Twitter layoff, almost 15,000 people in the social media industry have lost their jobs in one week.
— Alex Barinka (@alexbarinka) November 9, 2022
https://twitter.com/manswinni/status/1589511775502102528?s=20&t=8mSTpeilLaRXkvsfZgDQjg
Facebook parent company Meta is laying off 11,000 employees. Media analyst Sara Fischer says the wave of tech layoffs is reminiscent of the dot-com bubble https://t.co/x5skgU3c1a pic.twitter.com/1qer2sQpov
— CNN (@CNN) November 10, 2022
#IndVsEng
The depression that England’s ruthless chase of 168 in the semi-final brought upon Indian cricket fans was eased to some extent (or worsened depending on how good a sport one is) by the memes that followed. The knives are out for the captain and the openers. Kohli fans are out. Dhoni worshippers are paying tributes to the ‘Forever Captain’. Another World Cup, another loss. This too will pass with the next big win. But do check out the predictions rooted in conviction on a TV channel prior.
Technical analysis before the match pic.twitter.com/HkRjmYyYyF
— Samir Arora (@Iamsamirarora) November 10, 2022
A coin has two sides, so does life.
If we celebrate our team’s success like our own then we should be able to take our team's losses too…In life, they both go hand in hand.#INDvsENG
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 10, 2022
Indian cricket fans watching match:#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/yML8VWOFtI
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) November 10, 2022
Rohit Sharma and KL rahul in this world cup:#BoycottIPL #viratkholi #INDvsENG #Kohli pic.twitter.com/MEVy4IGFyN
— yeahxsin (@chaatmasaala) November 10, 2022
https://twitter.com/surya_14kumar/status/1590921477632983040?s=20&t=xJ01HSNx9rd4PzTNappDEQ
#ChennaiRains
Chennai has received excess rain for this time of the year. On day one of the predicted three-day deluge, there is overwhelming appreciation for the stormwater drainage work done by Chennai Corporation and the attendant lack of flooding in many areas. ‘Before’ and ‘After’ pics abound. Yes, there are areas which are flooded even now. And of course there is politicisation of the flood handling, by more than one side. The neutral voices on the ground are grateful for the work done because we know what we endured in the past few years. What is also heartening to see is collaboration between government departments, the public and top tier institutions to handle the situation better.
Parts Of Chennai Under Water After Heavy Rain Overnight, Schools Shut https://t.co/yDJNtX0u4i pic.twitter.com/GUbx5B9zUq
— NDTV (@ndtv) November 11, 2022
https://twitter.com/sandhiyaTweets_/status/1590965631394119681?s=20&t=7yR6NbfWc86Uki-9fAtpoQ
In order to track waterlogging during #ChennaiRains, @iitmadras has collaborated with @chennaicorp, PWD, and other govt. departments to enable a crowdsourcing method for the residents to share information and photographs of affected areas.https://t.co/ZJ9plxNQm3 pic.twitter.com/5ZOBMKFuTD
— IIT Madras (@iitmadras) November 4, 2022
#Ukraine
This column has attempted to avoid the Ukraine war but if you see the emotions pouring out, you will agree that these are worth dwelling on. Even if briefly. We don’t know what it is like to be caught in the midst of a war. This is how it feels. Let us pray for peace.
A woman wept with joy as she embraced a Ukrainian soldier after Russia formally announced its retreat from villages along the Kherson front in southern Ukraine. The move puts Kyiv on the cusp of achieving one of its most significant victories of the war. https://t.co/gxuicj9GMU pic.twitter.com/brHIbIHuyc
— The New York Times (@nytimes) November 11, 2022
Beryslav in Kherson region is liberated today!
The closest city to Kakhovka HPP on the right bank of the Dnieper river.
Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine! https://t.co/eVZP58I3Qb— Ukraine Front Line (@EuromaidanPR) November 11, 2022
https://twitter.com/NikaMelkozerova/status/1591147582373662723?s=20&t=xJ01HSNx9rd4PzTNappDEQ
#MahsaAmini
There are some countries who are keen to stay clear of the issue. Some are paying lip service. Some are paying lip service only when provoked, And then there are others who are actually doing something. The #IranRevolution is real. It’s a large section of people standing up against a suppressive regime.
@nedprice @POTUS Iranians want ONLY REGIME CHANGE….NOT reform….it's in plain English…No to Islamic dictatorship..no to Iran's Regime….WE WANT THE END OF REGIME…#OPIRAN #STOPKILLINGCHILDRENINIRAN #MAHSAAMINI https://t.co/uhCzqXDd78
— Mani (@MAMIRMARY) November 12, 2022
@ICHRI @Iranintl @NazaninBoniadi @drninaansary @IranRev2022 @KZiabari @Omid_M
Thank you, Iceland and Germany!#MahsaAmini#IranRevoIution2022 https://t.co/Xd7SK8x7d8
— Sheida Kourangi (@ShKourangi) November 12, 2022
French & the rest of the west are still holding the same views as the did 43 years ago. #IranRevoIution #MahsaAmini
— Daryosh (@Daryosh_love) November 12, 2022
