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Amazon allows remote work with strict rules for H-1B holders stuck in India
Amid the setbacks from the H-1B visa appointment delays, Amazon is now allowing its employees stranded in India to work remotely until March 2. Generally, Amazon allows 20 days of remote work…
- Business
From baskets to blink: The year 10-minute delivery became a utility
New Delhi: The era of the ‘delivery day’ ended in 2025 as India’s retail landscape underwent a fundamental transformation, with the great convergence of traditional e-commerce and quick commerce erasing the boundaries…
- Technology
Indian-origin Amazon veteran Anand Varadarajan named Starbucks CTO
Houston: Starbucks has appointed Indian-origin technology executive Anand Varadarajan as its new executive vice president and chief technology officer (CTO), tapping a nearly two-decade Amazon veteran to lead its global technology operations.…
- Entertainment
What Indians asked Alexa most in 2025, from K-pop to Bollywood
Alexa has quietly become a part of everyday life in many Indian homes, helping users play music, discover podcasts, and find quick answers without lifting a finger. Amazon’s 2025 data reveals what…
- Business
Amazon pledges USD 35 bn investment in India by 2030
New Delhi: Amazon plans to invest USD 35 billion in India over the next five years to expand its businesses from quick commerce to cloud computing and artificial intelligence, as the global…
- Technology
Amazon Now plans to open 2 new dark stores a day, targets over 300 by year end
New Delhi: E-commerce firm Amazon plans to be aggressive in the quick-commerce business, Amazon Now, with plans to open two new dark stores every day and take the total count to over…
- Technology
OpenAI, Amazon sign USD 38B deal for AI computing power
Seattle: OpenAI and Amazon have signed a USD 38 billion deal that enables the ChatGPT maker to run its artificial intelligence systems on Amazon’s cloud computing services. OpenAI will get access to…
- Andhra Pradesh
Amazon delivers iQOO instead of iPhone; Kurnool consumer forum orders refund
Amazon is one of the sought-after e-commerce platforms, especially during its annual festive season sale, attracting customers with exciting offers and deals, particularly on mobiles like iPhones. K Veeresh, a resident of…
- World
Amazon cloud computing outage disrupts Snapchat, many other online services
San Francisco: Amazon said its cloud computing service was recovering from a major outage that disrupted online activity around the world. Amazon Web Services provides remote computing services to many governments, universities…
- World
TCS 2nd in list of top H-1B beneficiaries after Amazon: USCIS data
New York: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the second-highest beneficiary with over 5,000 approved H-1B visas in 2025, after Amazon, according to federal data. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services…
- Middle East
Amazon launches ‘bazaar’ – budget trend hub for UAE shoppers
Dubai: In a move aimed at redefining value-driven online shopping, Amazon United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched bazaar — a dedicated new space within its mobile app that offers customers stylish, low-cost…
- Bangalore
Amazon India targets 2L women, girls by 2025 in expanded menstrual health drive
Bengaluru: Amazon India, launching the second phase of its women’s health initiative on Monday, estimates it will reach 2 lakh women and girls by 2025. The initiative addresses period poverty through locally…
- Offbeat
US: Boy orders 70000 lollipops worth Rs 3.5 L from mother’s phone
In Kentucky, United States, a boy recently accidentally ordered 70,000 lollipops from his mother’s Amazon account, which cost a whopping Rs 3,55,795 ($4,200). The incident occurred in Lexington, where the woman was…
- Entertainment
Amazon MX player adds 20+ Global titles to V-desi catalog
Mumbai: Amazon MX Player, Amazon’s free streaming service managed to set the stage ablaze during the WAVES 2025, announcing the addition of more than 20 new global titles to its wildly popular…
- Hyderabad
Osmania University’s engineering student bags Rs 45L Amazon job offer
Hyderabad: Osmania University’s College of Engineering has witnessed a remarkable placement season, with several students securing prestigious job offers from leading tech companies. Among the standout achievers is Sunandana, a final-year engineering…