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Amazon miniTV commences the shoot for the second season of its sports drama Sixer
Mumbai: Amazon miniTV has officially kicked off the shooting for the highly anticipated second season of its popular sports drama series, Sixer. Created by TVF, the series garnered widespread acclaim for its gripping narrative and stellar performances in the debut season. It followed a ragtag group of cricketers and cricket enthusiasts who, despite facing personal challenges, unite to support one another and strive for victory in the local tennis ball cricket tournament. Returning to reprise their roles are Shivankit Singh Parihar, Gaurav Singh, Karishma Singh, Brij Bhushan Shukla, Badri Chavan, and Anandeshwar Dwivedi, among others.
The streaming service recently shared an exciting post, sparking anticipation among fans eagerly awaiting the second installment to the captivating storyline they have grown to love. The new season will delve deeper into the life of Nikku, as he navigates through personal growth, newfound responsibilities, and complex relationships, all while fostering a newfound friendship with his former rival, Shanu.
Sharing his thoughts, Amazon miniTV head of content Amogh Dusad said, “We are excited as the second season of Sixer begins its shoot, following the overwhelming love and support season one received. As we gear up for the second innings of his story, the new season will once again capture the magic of cricket and Indore and bring it to the screen with unmatched drama and thrill.”
Shivankit Singh Parihar, who not only essays the role of Nikku in the series but is also the writer of the show ‘Sixer’, shared, “At TVF, we strive to bring raw and relatable stories to life. The overwhelming love from our viewers for the first season of ‘Sixer’ has inspired us to delve deeper in Season 2. This season explores Nikku’s personal evolution, his deepening friendship with Shanu, and the emotional intricacies within their group. Our collaboration with Amazon MiniTV allows us to present this compelling story to an even wider audience.”
As cameras roll and the magic unfolds behind the scenes, stay tuned for more updates on Sixer S2 on Amazon miniTV.
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Meta plans 8,000 layoffs in new AI-led restructuring wave
First phase from May 20 may cut 10 per cent workforce amid AI pivot.
MUMBAI: At Meta, the future may be artificial but the cuts are very real. The social media giant is reportedly preparing a fresh round of layoffs, with an initial wave expected to impact around 8,000 employees as it doubles down on its artificial intelligence ambitions. According to a Reuters report, the first phase of job cuts is slated to begin on May 20, targeting roughly 10 per cent of Meta’s global workforce. With nearly 79,000 employees on its rolls as of December 31, the move marks one of the company’s most significant workforce reductions in recent years.
And this may only be the beginning. Sources indicate that additional layoffs are being planned for the second half of the year, although the scale and timing remain fluid, likely to be shaped by how Meta’s AI capabilities evolve in the coming months. Earlier reports had suggested that total cuts in 2026 could reach 20 per cent or more of its workforce.
The restructuring comes as chief executive Mark Zuckerberg continues to steer the company towards an AI-first operating model, committing hundreds of billions of dollars to the transition. Internally, this shift is already visible: teams within Reality Labs have been reorganised, engineers have been moved into a newly formed Applied AI unit, and a Meta Small Business division has been created to align with broader structural changes.
The trend is hardly isolated. Across the tech sector, companies are trimming headcount while investing aggressively in automation. Amazon, for instance, has reportedly cut around 30,000 corporate roles nearly 10 per cent of its white-collar workforce citing efficiency gains driven by AI. Data from Layoffs.fyi shows over 73,000 tech employees have already lost jobs this year, compared with 153,000 in all of 2024.
For Meta, the move echoes its earlier “year of efficiency” in 2022–23, when about 21,000 roles were eliminated amid slowing growth and market pressures. This time, however, the backdrop is different. The company is financially stronger, generating over $200 billion in revenue and $60 billion in profit last year, with shares up 3.68 per cent year-to-date though still below last summer’s peak.
That contrast underlines the shift underway. These layoffs are less about survival and more about reinvention. As Meta restructures itself around AI from autonomous coding agents to advanced machine learning systems, the question is no longer whether the company will change, but how many roles will be left unchanged when it does.
