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‘The Adventures Of Lleo’ ought to be on your binge-list and here’s why!
Mumbai: Amazon miniTV – Amazon’s free video streaming service, has released ‘The Adventures Of Lleo,’ a Permanent Roommates spin-off. The show revolves around the adventurous story of Lleo aka Laxman Laal Ebote, taking us on an uproarious ride filled with quirky incidents, unusual survival tricks, and the twist of riches to rags. Created by TVF, the series is a hilarious watch, with a compelling narrative and an eccentric character to root for. Here are five reasons why you must add The Adventures Of Lleo to your watch list.
1 Lleo is back with his own thrilling journey: Lleo, the most adored character from the popular series Permanent Roommates, is here to entertain the audience, tickling their funny bones. The vibrant and lively character of Lleo with his strange survival strategies, rib-tickling twists and turns will give a glimpse at his jovial journey in The Adventures Of Lleo. Featuring Anandeshwar Dwivedi, the series is full of bizarre occurrences that are likely to make viewers laugh out loud.
2 An adventurous ride with multiple laughter stops: Lleo, an overnight millionaire loses his possessions with a simple click on the phone, turning his life upside down in the middle of bizarre situations. With a circus of jovial incidents, comedic quips, and groundbreaking humour, the series is sure to leave viewers giggling hysterically.
3 Intriguing narrative with a life lesson: The series is packed with hysterical situations, emotions, life lessons, and crazy scenarios to laugh at. The series’ unique storyline, which follows the journey of Lleo, teaches us the importance of believing in oneself. The series is a narrative about remaining positive in every scenario and coming back to the top after losing everything in a matter of seconds.
4 Unique story of Riches to Rags: We all have heard the inspiring stories of Rags to Riches, motivating us to work hard and achieve our goals. However, The Adventures Of Lleo is a story with a twist, following the journey of Riches to Rags, the series is not only a comical ride but also has a strong take on being self-confident. The series illustrates the genuine reality of how life changes, from being a millionaire to a cab driver.
5 Free to watch: Lleo’s adventurous and joyful trip, going on a new funny challenge every other instant, will lift your spirits. There is no need to subscribe to see this hilarious story about the oddest and most-loved Lleo. The Adventures of Lleo is streaming for free on Amazon miniTV and Fire TV, as well as the Amazon Shopping App and the Google Play Store.
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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.
