Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI, added his weight to a growing conversation about what AI is doing to software engineering. On March 13, he quote-tweeted a post by physics and AI/ML student @TheVixhal with two words: “Well said.” The original post, which racked up 15,000-plus likes and nearly a million views, argued that LLMs are quietly automating the grunt work of coding—and in doing so, pulling computer science back toward its mathematical and physics-heavy roots.The idea isn’t fringe. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has said the industry is 6 to 12 months from AI handling most of what software engineers currently do end-to-end. Some engineers at Anthropic, he noted, no longer write code at all. Replit’s CEO put it more bluntly: the software engineering role, as currently defined, “sort of disappears.”

GitHub Copilot boost developers speed by 55%—but the gains are uneven

The data backs the shift. A 2023 Microsoft-run experiment found developers using GitHub Copilot completed tasks 55.8% faster. Anthropic’s own AI Exposure Index puts programmers at roughly 75% task coverage by LLMs—the highest of any profession tracked.

What’s changing isn’t just speed. It’s what engineers spend time thinking about. Boilerplate is increasingly off the table. The questions that remain—how systems fail, what trade-offs to make, whether the architecture holds at scale—are closer to physics and math than to typing syntax correctly.

LLMs still hallucinate on complex system design, keeping senior engineers in demand

Not everyone’s convinced the transition is clean. Critics point out LLMs still stumble on novel, complex problems. Junior developers gain the most from these tools; senior engineers remain essential for verification and judgment calls. The “6 to 12 months” timeline Amodei floats applies to existing tasks, not the harder work of inventing new systems.Still, the direction of travel is clear enough that even Code.org’s founder is rethinking CS education—less syntax, more logical reasoning. “Coding is dead,” he said, adding, “Long live coding.”

Harbhajan Singh picks overseas players for Mumbai Indians: The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will start from March 28, as the 10 teams are gearing up for the massive event for two months. Reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be playing the first game of the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). It is going to be an exciting encounter to watch.

Ahead of the IPL, former Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Harbhajan Singh has dropped his comments on the possible Mumbai Indians XI for the upcoming season. While speaking on JioHostar, the former captain predicted the four overseas players who can play for the five-time champions of the IPL. He believes that the franchise will have some headaches picking four players.

Harbhajan Singh picks four overseas players for the Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians retained Trent Boult, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Ryan Rickelton, and Allah Ghazanfar in their overseas slot. They bought in Sherfane Rutherford as a trade from the Gujarat Titans, and in the auction, they only bought Quinton de Kock. Bhajji predicted that one of the South African wicket-keepers would play, along with Trent Boult and Allah Ghazanfar.

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However, MI would have a tough decision on choosing the final overseas player, between Will Jacks and Sherfane Rutherford. Both cricketers have been in brilliant form; however, the former might just edge out due to his bowling skills and the red-hot form he carried during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

One more player, it could be Rutherford or Will Jacks- Harbhajan Singh

“To start with, either Quinton de Kock or Ryan Rickelton will play and start in the XI. Then we will go down to the bowlers. Trent Boult, obviously, will be the second one who will play. Allah Ghazanfar is someone who will definitely be in that squad,” the former MI spinner said.

“One more player, it could be Rutherford or Will Jacks. If I were part of the management, I would be very keen to play Rutherford, and depending on the surfaces, of course. If we are playing in Chennai, I would like to play Will Jacks there because he can bowl a few overs as well for you,” he added.

Hardik needs to come like Hardik Pandya- Harbhajan Singh

Mumbai Indians qualified for the playoffs in the 2025 season. Though they lost to the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 2. Hardik Pandya is expected to lead the side in the upcoming season. He since joining have failed to qualify for the final of the tournament. In 2024, they finished at the bottom of the table.

Bhajji further added, “Hardik needs to come like Hardik Pandya. He needs to bring his A game to the table, not just as a batter, but as a bowler. We recently saw him bowling in the World Cup. I think he was brilliant with the ball. That’s what he needs to do.”

“When a captain leads from the front, showing the way forward to the team, everyone follows. It will come down to the belief. If they start believing from day one that they are there not just to compete, but to win, I think things can change for them very quickly.”

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US President Donald Trump said Sunday (US local time) that he has demanded about seven countries send warships to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open amid the ongoing war with Iran.Trump’s statement came amid reports that he is set to announce a global coalition to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of global oil exports normally pass.However, he did not name the countries but noted they are nations heavily reliant on Middle East oil. “We’re talking to countries about policing the straits, because they are the ones — you know, we don’t get oil, very little, 1%. China, as an example, gets about 90% of its oil from the Hormuz Strait. It’d be nice to have other countries policing with us. And we’ll help, and we’ll work with them,” he told reporters aboard Air Force One.“I’m demanding that these countries come in and protect their own territory, because it is their own territory,” he added.So far no nation has made firm commitments as global oil prices continue to rise.“I think we’re getting a good response… We’re always there for Nato. We’re helping them with Ukraine… It doesn’t affect us, but we’ve helped them. It’d be interesting to see which country wouldn’t help us with a very small endeavour, which is just keeping the Strait open,” Trump noted.He reiterated that the US has defeated Iran but said Tehran can have a “little bit of fight back.”“As far as I’m concerned, we’ve essentially defeated Iran. I guess they can have a little bit of fight back. But not much… We have taken out their air forces, air defence… They have no air defence whatsoever. We have taken out their leadership… Militarily, it’s been amazing. We have attacked Kharg Island… They wanted to negotiate badly… I don’t think they are ready… I think they will be ready in some time. But we do it very well...”He further emphasised the scale of US operations and the effect on Iran’s capabilities. “My comparison is small because Iran has very little firepower left. Their missiles are down to a low number. They’re shooting very few of them… Because we’ve decimated their manufacturing capability. Likewise, the drones are way down. They’re down to about 20% of what they had… as of yesterday, we’re starting to hit the places where they manufacture the drones. We think we know where they are. It’s a very strong military operation, just as it was in Venezuela. We have the strongest military anywhere in the world by far, not even a contest. And I think people understand that, and we will finish the job.”Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi earlier told CBS that Tehran has been approached by a number of countries seeking safe passage for their vessels, and that allowing such passage is a matter for Iran’s military. “A group of vessels from ‘different countries’ had been allowed to pass,” he said, without providing further details.He added that “we don’t see any reason why we should talk with Americans” about ending the war, noting that Israel and the US began the fighting with coordinated attacks on Feb. 28 during indirect talks on Iran’s nuclear program. Araghchi also said Tehran had “no plan to recover” the enriched uranium that was destroyed following US and Israeli attacks last year.The Iran-caused disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has put pressure on global oil markets, with prices surpassing $100 per barrel since US operations began two weeks ago. US gas prices have risen by more than 70 cents per gallon. Iran has restricted passage using sea mines and small vessels, while members of the US administration have said the US Navy will support commercial vessels navigating the strait.Republicans in Congress have urged the White House to act quickly to prevent a short-term economic shock at the start of an election year. Despite these pressures, Trump and some party members have resisted calls to end the war quickly, aiming to avoid longer-lasting supply issues.

Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma)

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has highlighted key concerns for the Gujarat Titans ahead of the IPL 2026 season, pointing to their reliance on the top-order and star batter Jos Buttler’s lacklustre form as potential trouble spots.The Titans reached the IPL 2025 playoffs but fell to the Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator. Their success last season largely stemmed from standout performances by Sai Sudharsan (759 runs), Shubman Gill (650), and Jos Buttler (538).In a recent YouTube video, Chopra explained that Gujarat’s batting strategy leans heavily on the top three. “What are their weaknesses? They can be called weaknesses or challenges. A slight overdependence is still seen on the top three. It’s great if they replicate what they did last year, which means the top three together bat till the 14th or 15th over, and at least one of them should 100 per cent be there till the 15th over. You should only be one down by the 14th or 15th over,” he said.Chopra also flagged Jos Buttler’s recent struggles, calling his form “pedestrian” compared to his past standards. He stressed that if Buttler continues to falter, it could pose problems for the Titans, as both openers cannot be expected to consistently carry the scoring load.“However, the truth is that Jos Buttler’s current form is very, very pedestrian. We have not seen Jos Buttler playing more ordinary than this in any World Cup edition. He was seen struggling in good conditions this time. So will that be a bit of an issue for the Gujarat Titans? You want to start with Jos Buttler, but what if the form isn’t good? Both openers can’t score runs every time,” Chopra added.Buttler’s poor run in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, held in India and Sri Lanka, saw him accumulate just 87 runs across eight matches.Gujarat Titans are set to begin their IPL 2026 campaign on March 31, facing Punjab Kings at the PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh.

As excitement builds for ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, the numbers speak volumes. Advance ticket sales have crossed 600,000 in India, bringing in over Rs 14 crore on Day 1. The premiere night was a blockbuster success, netting Rs 37 crore. With international markets buzzing, pre-sales are surpassing Rs 110 crore globally, hinting at a formidable challenge in the box office arena. Read on to know more in detail.

‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is set to arrive in theaters in just two days. There is a massive hype around the film, which is already reflecting in its box office numbers. The advance booking numbers across India and overseas show that the film is set for a massive opening. After advance booking for its regular shows began in India recently, the movie has over 6 lakh tickets sold for Day 1.

‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ advance booking collection Day 1

According to the Sacnilk report, over 6 lakh tickets have been sold for Day 1 (Thursday). With that, it has earned a gross of Rs 14.39 crore. Meanwhile, including blocked seats, the advance booking number rises to Rs 22.9 crore.

‘Dhurandhar 2‘ advance booking breakdown (India)

For the premiere show (March 18), the movie has raked in Rs 37.11 crore through advance bookings. Meanwhile, for Day 1 (Thursday, March 19), the earnings have crossed Rs 22 crore. With that, the combined total currently stands at Rs 59.81 crore (with block seats). Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Pune are the major cities contributing to this massive number. The movie is set to challenge major opening records, considering the buzz and the advance bookings for the film.

‘Dhurandhar 2’ overseas advance booking numbers

As per the report, the film has raked in around USD 5 million (Rs 46 plus crore gross) for its first weekend in North America, which includes approximately USD 2.5 million for the opening day and preview shows. The overall overseas collection is around Rs 60 crore for the opening weekend. As of now, the worldwide pre-sales have crossed Rs 110 crore gross.

More about ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film stars Ranveer Singh as an Indian spy who infiltrates the terror groups of Lyari Town in Pakistan as Hamza Ali Mazari. The movie also features Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun. It is slated to hit theaters on March 19, 2026.

DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.

The upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) could become a huge turning point in the career of Rishabh Pant. The explosive Indian wicketkeeper-batter is entering the tournament under massive pressure after a poor season in 2024 and losing his spot in India’s white-ball teams.

Pant has not played an ODI or T20I for India since August 2023. He was not even considered for the recent T20 World Cup 2026. That decision was a big setback for the left-hander, who was once considered one of the most dangerous match-winners in white-ball cricket.

Now, IPL 2026 has become his biggest stage for Pant to remind selectors about his ability before preparations begin for the 2027 ICC World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup.

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Rishabh Pant Under Pressure To Perform After IPL 2025 Disaster

Pant is under heavy pressure to deliver in the upcoming IPL 2026, starting on March 28. The pressure is even higher because the Indian wicketkeeper is leading the Lucknow Super Giants and also holds the record of being the most expensive player in IPL history after being signed for ₹27 crore in 2024.

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With such a huge price tag, expectations from the franchise and fans were very high. However, the 2025 season did not go well for Pant or the Lucknow Super Giants. The franchise finished seventh on the points table last season and missed out on the playoffs.

Rishabh Pant also struggled badly with the bat. In 14 matches, the left-handed batter managed only 269 runs at an average of 24.45 and a strike rate a little above 133. These numbers were far below expectations, given his stature as an explosive batter.

Question Mark Over Rishabh Pant’s Leadership Skills

Rishabh Pant’s captaincy is also under the scanner after the Lucknow Super Giants finished seventh on the points table and failed to qualify for the playoffs. The franchise struggled to find consistency throughout the IPL 2026, and many experts questioned whether the pressure of captaincy was affecting Pant’s own performance with the bat.

The Indian wicketkeeper-batter’s several tactical decisions were slammed by the fans and cricket experts during the season. However, Pant decided to push himself down the batting order to number seven in a crucial match against the Delhi Capitals that left everyone shocked.

Overall, Pant’s strategies and calls were confusing. So, the upcoming IPL 2026 season will be a big test of the Indian star’s leadership skills and decision-making on the field.

Poor IPL campaign to put Rishabh Pant’s place in India’s white-ball setup in danger

Rishabh Pant is now keen on making a strong comeback to competitive cricket after missing international action. Recently, the LSG captain, Pant, worked hard to improve his game. He trained in Mumbai under the guidance of legendary Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh.

The focus during this training camp was mainly on improving his power-hitting and making better decisions in white-ball cricket. Additionally, Pant improved his fitness as he looked leaner and fitter than before during the LSG’s pre-season camps.

He also showed some positive signs in domestic cricket. Well, competition for places in India’s white-ball teams has become extremely tough. Players like Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Dhruv Jurel are pushing hard for opportunities, while KL Rahul has already become India’s first-choice wicketkeeper in ODIs.

Given the intense competition, IPL 2026 could decide Pant’s white-ball future. If he managed to deliver with the bat, it could bring him back into India’s plans. But if the LSG skipper fails again, the road back to the Indian cricket team may become much more difficult for him.

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