The tech world is currently reeling from what investors are calling the "SaaSpocalypse." On January 30, 2026, Anthropic released 11 open-source plugins for its workplace suite, Claude Cowork , transforming AI from a helpful chatbot into an autonomous "digital colleague." This move didn't just impress tech enthusiasts—it triggered a massive global market sell-off, erasing nearly $285 billion in market capitalization in mere days. What Triggered the Panic? The "spook" came from the realization that AI is moving from assisting humans to replacing entire workflows. Claude’s new plugins can autonomously read files, draft legal documents, review contracts, and manage multi-step financial workflows with minimal human intervention. When Goldman Sachs revealed it was using Claude for trade accounting and client onboarding, investors realized that the traditional "per-seat" software model—and the manual labor behind it—was under immediat...
The bond between nations is often measured by trade deals and defense pacts, but during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Malaysia, the spotlight shifted to something far more personal: shared affection for the Tamil language. Addressing the press alongside Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, PM Modi emphasized that the vibrant presence of Tamil in Malaysia’s education, media, and cultural landscape acts as a living bridge between the two countries. The Cinematic Connection: The MGR Factor In a move that delighted fans of South Indian cinema, PM Modi highlighted the "MGR connection." It turns out that Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim is a self-confessed "big fan" of the legendary Indian actor and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.G. Ramachandran (MGR). During a state lunch, the song ‘Naalai Namathe’ from MGR’s 1975 blockbuster was played, symbolizing the deep-rooted influence of Tamil cinema in Southeast Asia. This shared love for film has now been f...