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From dreams to reality, Amazon miniTV presents the trailer of Hustlers- Jugaad Ka Khel
Mumbai: Amazon miniTV – Amazon’s free video streaming service released the trailer for its upcoming entrepreneurial drama Hustlers- Jugaad Ka Khel. Set against the backdrop of the start-up boom that Mumbai witnessed in 2010, the series chronicles the inspiring journey of Sanjay, a middle-class boy who conquers the start-up world with his entrepreneurial bent of mind and sheer determination. Inspired by true stories, the series explores hardship, failure, passion, and winning. Hustlers- Jugaad Ka Khel will feature Vishal Vashishtha, Maharshi Dave, Anurag Arora, Samir Kochhar and Anjali Barot in pivotal roles.
To add to the excitement around the announcement, the streaming service today released the trailer of their series, which provides a glimpse inside Sanjay’s fight against the system that’s laden with hurdles and it is ultimately his creative and non-conventional approach that helped him ascend the stairs of achievement. Taking the audience on a roller-coaster ride, the trailer dives deeper into how he works to create his unique identity, elevating his career graph. The strong storyline of the series highlights the significance of independence in today’s world while narrating the entrepreneurial journey of Sanjay.
Samir Kochhar who plays a pivotal role in the series, added, “Hustlers is the story of an individual who starts from the ground and works his way up chasing his dreams. The story not only motivates the young generation to stand against the odds but is also a lesson for everyone to believe in themselves and stay determined and optimistic. My character, Mihir is that ray of hope in Sanjay’s life, that we all need at some point. He turns into his pillar of support, guiding his journey toward chasing his dreams. I hope the series becomes a source of inspiration for many and that viewers enjoy this captivating treat.”
Vishal Vashishtha, who essays the role of Sanjay in the show, shared his experience from the show: “This script hits home in the current milieu of flourishing entrepreneurship. The narrative embodies the passion, ambition, and tenacity necessary for professional success. In my opinion, any prospective entrepreneur might identify with the show since every setback is transformed into an opportunity and every victory is a noteworthy accomplishment. It was, in my opinion, an incredible experience, and I sincerely hope that the audience will like and support Sanjay as he follows his passion.”
Amazon miniTV head of content Amogh Dusad said, “Through Hustlers-Jugaad Ka Khel we look to diversify our content offering and offer a gritty, inspirational tale set in the world of college, startups, entrepreneurship, and business that is relevant to today’s youth.”
Hustlers- Jugaad Ka Khel will premiere exclusively on Amazon miniTV for absolutely free, accessible with the click-of-a-button on Amazon’s shopping app and Fire TV.
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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.
