Amazon layoffs: Indian-origin software developer cut after 11 years, stays positive, says ‘how you react very important’ by Live mint | February 17, 2026 8:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News Laid off from Amazon, Hemant Virmani is using the opportunity to enhance his AI skills and reflect on his career. He feels that since events cannot be changed, how you react to things is very important.