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Ex-Yahoo CEO's start-up rolls out 2 new AI-backed apps

Sunshine, a start-up co-founded by ex-Yahoo CEO and early Google employee Marissa Mayer, has rolled out two new apps - event organization and photo sharing. The company, based in Palo Alto and established six years ago, initially offered a subscription software for contact management. Despite the seemingly simple nature of these new apps, Mayer asserts that Sunshine is tackling issues for users "of all ages," with a special focus on an older demographic that values familiarity.

Sports

India-Pakistan bilateral series Down Under? Cricket Australia voices interest

Cricket Australia, on March 27, shared the idea of hosting a bilateral series between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. As per CA's recently-announced international schedule, both India and Pakistan will visit Down Under for their respective series against hosts Australia in November this year. Notably, the two Asian rivals haven't competed in bilateral assignments in over a decade due to political issues.

Politics

India calls US diplomat over remarks on Kejriwal's arrest

The Acting Deputy Chief of Mission for the United States, Gloria Berbena, was called to a meeting at the Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday. There has been no official statement on the details of the meeting, which reportedly ran for over 4o minutes. However, it comes a day after the US State Department issued a statement on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, advocating for a "fair, transparent" legal process for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader.

Technology

Google's AI chatbot won't answer your election queries in India

Google has confirmed the implementation of a new policy in India in connection with its AI chatbot Gemini. It will now restrict the types of election-related questions that users can pose. Rather than answering such questions directly, the AI chatbot will direct users to Google Search. The move is part of Google's strategy announced last year to handle election-related content and aims to prevent further controversy surrounding AI technology. Recently, Gemini has landed in multiple controversies, prompting Google to apologize.

Entertainment

Actors Siddharth, Aditi Rao Hydari are now married: Reports

Renowned actors and lovebirds Siddharth and Aditi Rao Hydari have reportedly exchanged vows in a traditional ceremony. The wedding took place at the Ranganayaka Swamy Temple mandapam in Srirangapuram, Telangana, as reported by Tv9 Telugu. The event, held on Wednesday, was an intimate affair with only close friends and family in attendance. The rituals were conducted by priests from Tamil Nadu.

Business

Zomato's Deepinder Goyal is married to Mexican entrepreneur Grecia Munoz

Deepinder Goyal, the CEO of Zomato, recently exchanged vows with Grecia Munoz, a former model from Mexico. As per multiple media reports, the couple reportedly tied the knot over a month ago. Some reports also claimed their wedding was held two months ago. This marks Goyal's second marriage; he was previously married to Kanchan Joshi, a fellow alumnus from IIT Delhi. He shares a daughter with her.

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Ex-Yahoo CEO's start-up rolls out 2 new AI-backed apps

Sunshine, a start-up co-founded by ex-Yahoo CEO and early Google employee Marissa Mayer, has rolled out two new apps - event organization and photo sharing. The company, based in Palo Alto and established six years ago, initially offered a subscription software for contact management. Despite the seemingly simple nature of these new apps, Mayer asserts that Sunshine is tackling issues for users "of all ages," with a special focus on an older demographic that values familiarity.