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- General
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Bengaluru remembers beloved stray Pikachu as city rolls out meal plan for thousands of dogs: ‘The city has a big heart'
Even as Bengaluru makes headlines for traffic snarls and language spats, a kinder side of the city is winning hearts. In JP Nagar's Dollars Colony, right behind Clarence Public School, there's a wall that tells a story of love and loss. Carved into the stone is the face of Pikachu, not the Pokémon, but a beloved stray dog who once roamed the neighbourhood. Locals remember him fondly, and around the stone tribute are hand-written messages that show just how deeply he was cherished. The memorial was recently spotlighted by Nithin Kumar, a city resident, who made an X post saying, 'Walk behind Clarence Public School and you'll spot something special.' His post quickly resonated with Bengalureans online, especially as it coincided with a major new initiative for the city's street dogs. Walk behind Clarence Public School at Dollars Colony in JP Nagar and you'll spot something special. A little tribute to a stray dog named Pikachu. People loved him so much they made art for him. Now BBMP is feeding 5000 strays cooked chicken rice every day. @peakbengaluru… — Nithin Kumar (@nithinkumrr) July 11, 2025 Earlier this week, BBMP announced a daily feeding programme for nearly 5,000 strays across the city. On the menu was warm meals like chicken rice, egg rice, and veggies, carefully planned to offer at least 750 calories per dog. More than 100 feeding stations will also provide clean drinking water, with the goal of not just feeding but improving safety: well-fed dogs are less likely to be aggressive. 🚨 Bengaluru's civic body has launched a dog-feeding scheme worth Rs 2.88 crore, aiming to serve chicken rice daily to 5,000 stray dogs. — Indian Tech & Infra (@IndianTechGuide) July 10, 2025 Online reactions poured in, many touched by the Pikachu tribute. One user commented, 'Very happy to see that our dearest Pikachu is warming the hearts of so many people! We love him and miss him so much that we created this little shrine for him.' Others raised questions about the execution of the feeding plan. 'Don't know if they really feed the stray dogs or some middle men and politician loot tax money of hard working people?' wrote one commenter. Another said, 'Nice gesture. Would be really helpful for the dogs and commune to have 'dog shelter' so proper care is given and there are 'no' stray dogs in the street etc. Solving the root cause will be helpful.'
News18
09-06-2025
- Business
- News18
Andhra Govt Faces Heat Over 10-Hour Workday For Private Employees
Last Updated: The Andhra Pradesh government has raised the maximum working hours from nine to ten per day. The Andhra Pradesh government, now under the TDP-led NDA alliance, has announced a controversial change in labour regulations, raising the daily work-hour limit from nine to ten hours. The policy now allows private companies and factories to extend employee workdays by an additional hour. The move has triggered widespread criticism and backlash on social media, with many questioning the impact on worker welfare and demanding a rollback of the decision. According to a PTI report, Andhra Pradesh's Information and Public Relations (I&PR) Minister K Parthasarathy said the government decided to amend labour laws to make them more 'favourable' for both workers and investors. However, people on social media expressed confusion and frustration, questioning how longer workdays could benefit them. The decision has also led to strong criticism from trade unions, who argue the policy prioritised corporate interests over employee well-being. 🚨 Andhra Pradesh government has increased the maximum working hours from 9 to 10 hours per day. — Indian Tech & Infra (@IndianTechGuide) June 8, 2025 On social media, the response to Andhra Pradesh's decision to increase working hours has been overwhelmingly negative. Many users pointed out that the move seems to benefit business owners while burdening employees. There were concerns that private companies might soon enforce the 10-hour schedule as a mandatory norm, severely impacting work-life balance. 'Good for financial growth. What about mental health? 10 hrs work, 2 hrs travelling, 8 hrs sleep — you have to do everything else in the remaining 4 hours," a user posted on X (formerly Twitter). The sentiment was echoed widely, with many highlighting the toll on family life and mental well-being. 'Nine hours was already a stretch, and now they've added one more. Overworking employees has long-term consequences — people will have no time for family. AP's fertility rate is already declining, and this discourages people from having or raising children," another user warned. Others on social media pointed out that working hours in many parts of India already exceed the global average of eight hours per day, and increasing them further only worsens the situation. 'The government is hand in glove with corrupt corporations that want to exploit cheap labour," a user alleged, echoing a common sentiment that the new policy serves the interests of big businesses rather than workers. Many also questioned whether the extended workday would be accompanied by a proportional increase in wages. Dozens of users expressed scepticism, suggesting that employees would end up working longer hours for the same pay, effectively reducing their hourly earnings and adding to workplace exploitation. First Published:
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Goodbye, Hollywood': Google unveils Veo 3, netizens flood Internet with ‘hyper-realistic' AI videos
At its annual developer conference held on May 20, Google unveiled Veo 3, the latest evolution in its AI video generation technology, one that users are calling the 'new era of filmmaking'. This new model doesn't just create visually stunning and cinematic clips, it now adds realistic audio, including background sounds, sound effects, and even spoken dialogue, bringing the videos eerily close to real life. Currently, Veo 3 is only available to users in the United States, but that didn't stop people from jumping in to test it. Soon after the announcement, X was flooded with jaw-dropping clips, sparking a viral wave of disbelief. Many viewers were left asking: 'Is this AI or real?' One video features a man passionately speaking about the immense, untamed force of the ocean. Say goodbye to the silent era of video generation: Introducing Veo 3 — with native audio generation. 🗣️ Quality is up from Veo 2, and now you can add dialogue between characters, sound effects and background noise. Veo 3 is available now in the @GeminiApp for Google AI Ultra… — Google (@Google) May 20, 2025 Another user posted a video with the caption, 'Imagine if AI characters became aware they were living in a simulation!' I did more tests with Google's #Veo3. Imagine if AI characters became aware they were living in a simulation! — Hashem Al-Ghaili (@HashemGhaili) May 21, 2025 A third person shared a video of a classroom and wrote, 'A college professor doing a class on Gen Z slang and the video pans over to all the boomers taking notes and seeming super interested.' A college professor doing a class on Gen Z slang and the video pans over to all the boomers taking notes and seeming super interested #veo3 — justin (@HonestBlogging) May 21, 2025 There's a video where Indian chai is being made and poured into a cup. 🚨 This video is made by Veo3, an AI video generator announced by Google.@GeminiApp #GoogleIO 🙏🤯 — Indian Tech & Infra (@IndianTechGuide) May 21, 2025 Another video that is doing rounds shows a SWAT team infiltrating a terrorist hideout with every character talking to each other in a way it looks straight out of a Hollywood movie. Created with Google Flow. Visuals, Sound Design, and Voice were prompted using Veo 3 text-to-video. Welcome to a new era of filmmaking. — Dave Clark (@Diesol) May 21, 2025 This video was entirely generated by Google's 'Veo 3' — Dexerto (@Dexerto) May 21, 2025 Less than 24 hours ago, Google dropped Veo 3, blurring the line between reality and AI. Its video and audio quality is so lifelike, it's unsettling. Here are 20 insane examples & a full guide on how to use it: 1) A standup comedian telling a joke: — Mark Gadala-Maria (@markgadala) May 21, 2025 Google Veo 3 realism just broke the Internet yesterday. This is 100% AI 10 wild examples: 1. Street interview that never happened — Min Choi (@minchoi) May 22, 2025 According to Eli Collins, vice president of product at Google DeepMind, the model excels at everything from 'text and image prompting to real-world physics and accurate lip syncing.' Currently, Veo 3 is part of Google's Gemini AI Ultra plan, which comes with a hefty price tag of $249.99 per month. There are also plans to roll it out more broadly through Google's Vertex AI enterprise platform in the near future.
