Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal Criticizes ‘Pronoun Illness’ After LinkedIn AI Labels Him ‘They’

Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola, sparked a debate on the use of gender-neutral pronouns after criticizing LinkedIn’s AI chatbot for referring to him as ‘they’ instead of ‘he.’ Aggarwal suggested that the practice of using pronouns like ‘they/their’ was borrowed from Western culture and not part of Indian tradition. Aggarwal claimed that most Indians are unaware of the political motivations behind pronoun usage, and that it’s primarily driven by corporate culture in multinational companies. He advocated for rejecting this practice, stating that Indian culture has always had respect for all individuals. Aggarwal’s comments were met with mixed reactions. Some agreed with his stance, while others highlighted the existence of gender-neutral pronouns in Indian languages and questioned the harm caused by their use. Artist Varun Grover and other users satirically criticized Aggarwal’s remarks, arguing that true respect should extend to individuals’ choices, including their preferred pronouns.

Adapting ‘City Hunter’ for a Global Audience: Balancing Nostalgia and Modern Sensibilities

Adapting classic manga for a global audience often presents challenges, especially when the protagonist embodies outdated or controversial character traits. In the case of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the beloved 1980s manga ‘City Hunter,’ Japanese actor Ryohei Suzuki faced the daunting task of making the philanderous sniper Ryo Saeba relatable to contemporary audiences while preserving the manga’s essence.

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