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SEBI targets misleading finfluencers, AMFI’s role under the microscope

Pandey also addressed the role of AMFI in regulating mutual fund distributors (MFDs). "AMFI is supposed to regulate mutual fund distributors (MFDs). If it falls short, our surveillance systems will take care of it," he stated. (Representative Image: Anastase Maragos via Unsplash)

The SEBI chairman also voiced concern about the lack of registered investment advisers in India, and the need for more people to enter that profession.

Is your AI lying to you? The shocking truth behind “AI Hallucinations!”

AI hallucinations happen when an algorithm fails to understand the information it's given. In the case of large language models, like the ones powering AI chatbots, hallucinations often manifest as seemingly credible but false information. (Image: Unsplash)

Whether it’s a chatbot like ChatGPT, an image generator like DALL-E, or even autonomous vehicles, researchers have found that these systems can hallucinate in various ways.

IT’s mixed bag: More women hired, fewer promoted, says report

Among all sectors, Global Capability Centers (GCCs) have made the most progress in improving gender diversity, with female workforce representation rising from 31.4% in 2020 to 38.3% in 2024.

In the IT Services sector, female workforce participation increased from 7.8% in 2020 to 21.2% in 2024, reflecting efforts to create more inclusive hiring practices. However, this increase has not translated into significant career progression, as women’s representation in mid-level roles grew from just 4.13% in 2020 to 8.93% in 2024.

Kunal Kamra calls out T-Series for copyright notice over “gaddar” video

Kamra's legal team highlighted that the Madras High Court had granted him interim protection from coercive actions, but the protection was set to expire on Monday.

Comedian Kunal Kamra faces legal trouble as T-Series issues copyright infringement notice against his parody video, as he continues to stand firm following threats and vandalism.

Women’s contractual pay sees 3.71% CAGR growth: Rs 17,433 to Rs 20,164, says report

The regional distribution of women in the contractual workforce shows that Maharashtra (28.7%) leads significantly, followed by Tamil Nadu (14.2%) and Karnataka (14.1%). Other key states include Telangana (7.8%), Gujarat (7.2%), and Uttar Pradesh (6.6%). This suggests that metropolitan and industrial hubs remain dominant in providing contractual employment for women, pointing to the need for expanding opportunities in tier-2 and tier-3 cities to encourage broader workforce participation. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

The majority of women in the contractual workforce (62.2%) fall within the 18-27 age group, indicating that younger professionals dominate this segment

Understanding the “digital arrest” scam: What is it and how can you protect yourself?

The aim is to instil fear and panic in the victim, compelling them to transfer large sums of money to avoid a fabricated "digital arrest." (Image: Unsplash)

Under “digital arrest,” scammers use fake video calls, fabricated accusations, and high-stakes threats to steal millions. Here’s everything you should know on how to protect yourself from this latest cyber scam that’s creating shockwaves throughout the country.

Customer service crisis: 90% of Indians spend over 4 hours resolving issues in Telecom, e-comm, finance sectors

Indians are becoming less patient and increasingly frustrated with losing time on slow customer services by companies. (Photo: Unsplash)

Indian customers are quick to take action when faced with slow or poor service, with 89% willing to switch to a competitor and 84% leaving negative reviews online or on social media

Kunal Kamra refuses to apologize for ‘traitor’ comment on Eknath Shinde, condemns vandalism on venue

The comedian also said he is willing to cooperate with the police but questioned whether the law would be applied equally to those who resort to vandalism in response to a joke.

In his first response to the uproar over his comment about Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra refuses to apologise and condemns the attack on the Habitat Club.