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Weekend Unwind with: Tech content creator Dhananjay Bhosale
Mumbai: With another weekend upon us, it is time to unwind with the latest Q&A edition of Indiantelevision.com’s Weekend Unwind—a series of informal chats that delve into the minds of digital content creators through a fun lens, aiming to understand the person behind the creative journey a little better.
In this week’s session, we have popular tech-content creator Dhananjay Bhosale.
Bhosale embarked on his digital journey during college, showcasing his phone reviews. Overcoming initial skepticism, he navigated the evolving digital landscape, switching from English to Hindi content. Dhananjay has achieved several significant milestones in his career. In 2016, he won the YouTube Next Up award, which involved training by YouTube and recognition for his outstanding work. Adapting to the times, he embraced Instagram reels, skyrocketing followers from 13k to five lakh plus in 18 months. Actively engaging on Twitter, Dhananjay personifies adaptability and quality content in the ever-changing digital realm.
So without further ado, here it goes…
Your mantra for life
Innovate daily, learn constantly, and create purposefully
A book you are currently reading or plan to read
Currently, I’m not reading any specific book, but I’m always open to recommendations. What’s your current favorite?
Your fitness mantra
Play your favorite sport! Engaging in activities you love not only makes fitness enjoyable but also ensures consistency. For me, it’s cricket; the joy of the game keeps me active.
Your comfort food
Khichadi is my ultimate comfort food. Its simplicity and nourishing qualities make it a go-to meal for both comfort and sustenance.
A quote or philosophy that keeps you going when the chips are down
“Everything happens for a reason.” This belief is my anchor during challenging moments, reminding me that even setbacks hold valuable lessons and opportunities for growth.
Your guilty pleasure
A packet of Parle G gold with a steaming cup of tea is my guiltiest pleasure. The simplicity of this combo is my little escape from the complexities of the day.
The last time you tried something new
I recently got a new home theatre system, and it completely blew my mind. The immersive experience has taken my movie and music enjoyment to a whole new level.
A life lesson you learned the hard way
One hard-earned life lesson is that you can’t force people or friends to stay in your life. Relationships, like any living entity, evolve. It’s crucial to appreciate the time you have with someone but also to gracefully accept if paths diverge.
What gets you excited about life
Money? Haha. What truly excites me about life is the constant pursuit of knowledge, the joy of creating something meaningful, and the prospect of forming genuine connections with people
What’s on top of your bucket list
Winning the next cricket tournament in my complex is at the very top of my bucket list, and I’m gearing up to make it happen!
If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be?
Just do it; you are doing it right.
One thing you would most like to change about the world
One change I’d love to see in the world is a shift towards more solar energy. A greener, sustainable future is something we can all work towards, and the power of the sun holds incredible potential for positive change.
An activity that keeps you motivated and charged during tough times
Getting through tough times is easier when I tackle challenging tasks head-on. Turning obstacles into achievements keeps me motivated and strengthens my resolve.
What lifts your spirits when life gets you down
When life gets me down, nothing lifts my spirits like a fantastic music session with my wife. Great songs have a way of turning the mood around and creating moments of joy.
Your go-to stress buster
It might sound cliché, but for me, the ultimate stress buster is tackling and completing pending work. There’s a unique satisfaction in overcoming tasks that instantly alleviates stress and brings a sense of accomplishment.
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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.
