R Madhavan’s Break from Acting, Anthropic’s AI Tool, and More: Top Stories of the Day

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The Indian Express·1d
R Madhavan says his ‘disillusionment’ with the sort of films he was doing peaked after a disdainful look from a Swiss farmer made him introspect and take a four-year break from acting. He has spoken about how he travelled across India, speaking to rickshaw pullers and understanding their struggles. This break from acting has given him a new perspective on life and has made him appreciate the value of hard work.

## Explained: What is Anthropic’s AI tool?
The Times of India·7h
A swift market reaction, dubbed ‘SaaSpocalypse,’ saw software stocks plummet by $285 billion after Anthropic’s AI assistant, Claude Cowork, launched new plugins. The legal workflow automation plugin, in particular, triggered a selloff in legal tech and broader software sectors. Analysts now fear AI platforms are becoming direct competitors to existing software providers.

## Actress Celina Jaitly Reacts After Legal Aid Granted for Brother Detained in UAE
ABP – Live·6h
Bollywood actor Celina Jaitly said that she is hopeful that things will move in a “positive direction” after the Delhi High Court directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to issue an order to a legal firm to represent her brother, Major (retd) Vikrant Jaitly, in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The actor has alleged that her brother has been illegally abducted and detained in the UAE since September 2024.

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