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Starbucks employees react to CEO's RTO mandate: 'This is the wrong direction. Please stop'

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Starbucks employees react to CEO's RTO mandate: 'This is the wrong direction. Please stop'

The sudden RTO notices caught many corporate employees of Starbucks by surprise, leading some to immediately begin looking for new jobs.

'I don't need the money, and it's a pain-in-the-a**': Bryan Johnson plans to sell anti-aging company

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'I don't need the money, and it's a pain-in-the-a**': Bryan Johnson plans to sell anti-aging company

The entrepreneur is widely known for his aggressive pursuit of eternal youth through 'Project Blueprint,' an anti-aging program he claims costs him over Rs 17 crore annually.

IITian CEO quit Microsoft for health, spends Rs 3.5 lakh on Bengaluru breathing workshops

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IITian CEO quit Microsoft for health, spends Rs 3.5 lakh on Bengaluru breathing workshops

Sudheer Koneru said he finds the breathing exercises 'amazingly healing and just so powerful'. Each workshop hosted in Bengaluru costs between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 1.6 lakh.

'Bengaluru landlords are the greediest': Canadian man slams Rs 23 lakh security deposit demand

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'Bengaluru landlords are the greediest': Canadian man slams Rs 23 lakh security deposit demand

This comes around three weeks after Caleb Friesen called it 'bonkers' after coming across a property listing in Bengaluru which sought a staggering Rs 19.25 lakh security deposit for a 3 BHK apartment with a monthly rent of Rs 1.75 lakh.

Longevity scientist who studied hundreds of 100-year-olds shares 3 things she does to live longer 

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Longevity scientist who studied hundreds of 100-year-olds shares 3 things she does to live longer 

While genetics plays a significant role in living to 105 and beyond, Stacy Andersen emphasises that healthy habits are paramount for reaching one's late 80s and early 90s.

Perplexity CEO says his AI browser could replace recruiters, admin assistants in companies

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Perplexity CEO says his AI browser could replace recruiters, admin assistants in companies

CEO Aravind Srinivas said the AI browser, Comet, can email triage, manage calendars comprehensively, and prepare for meetings.

Indian family hosts wedding as Chinese neighbours hold funeral. Their mutual harmony wins hearts

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Indian family hosts wedding as Chinese neighbours hold funeral. Their mutual harmony wins hearts

Culturally, such a scenario is often fraught with tension as funerals are typically considered ominous, potentially casting a jinx on new couples, while the joyous atmosphere of a wedding is often deemed unsuitable for the solemnity required at a funeral.

'We in India must study China like a diligent student': Sridhar Vembu urges focus on production

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'We in India must study China like a diligent student': Sridhar Vembu urges focus on production

'The miracle of China's transformation from the 'cheap labor, cheap goods' label to world-leading tech-driven industrial prowess is dawning on America's elite,' Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu wrote.

Elon Musk: Twilight's Edward Cullen, Christian Grey from 50 Shades inspired male Grok companion

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Elon Musk: Twilight's Edward Cullen, Christian Grey from 50 Shades inspired male Grok companion

Days after introducing an AI female companion, Elon Musk is now officially teasing a broody, dark-haired male version potentially aimed at female users.

Forget quiet quitting, bosses are now on the look out for employees taking ‘quiet vacations'

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Forget quiet quitting, bosses are now on the look out for employees taking ‘quiet vacations'

Know more about 'quiet vacationing,' the latest workplace phenomenon where employees discreetly take holidays, deceiving bosses into thinking they're working.

Starbucks CEO, who used to fly 1,600 km to go to work, buys home near Seattle office

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Starbucks CEO, who used to fly 1,600 km to go to work, buys home near Seattle office

Starbucks spokeswoman Lori Torgerson confirmed that CEO Brian Niccol has bought a home in Seattle and is now frequently seen at the company’s headquarters.

'Bentley, elephant rides, wildest parties': Millionaire Barbara Corcoran reveals her team's ‘crazy’ perks

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'Bentley, elephant rides, wildest parties': Millionaire Barbara Corcoran reveals her team's ‘crazy’ perks

Barbara Corcoran, who founded The Corcoran Group at just 23 with the ambitious goal of creating New York's largest brokerage, achieved her vision by handsomely rewarding her team.

66-year-old woman spends Rs 2.4 crore shopping online, rents flat to store unopened packages

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66-year-old woman spends Rs 2.4 crore shopping online, rents flat to store unopened packages

The shopaholic's rationale for her massive expenditure was that it was a deliberate attempt to deter relatives and friends from borrowing money. 'When they see piles of stuff in my home, they will feel it is inappropriate to ask me to lend them money,' she said.

Fauja Singh: 10 things to know about 114-year-old 'Turbaned Tornado' killed in road accident

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Fauja Singh: 10 things to know about 114-year-old 'Turbaned Tornado' killed in road accident

Discover his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to breaking world records and becoming a global icon.

Fans hail Jadeja's defiant innings as England beat India at Lord's: 'A performance to be proud of'

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Fans hail Jadeja's defiant innings as England beat India at Lord's: 'A performance to be proud of'

Despite Ravindra Jadeja's remarkable display of defiance, he ultimately fell just short of guiding India to an extraordinary victory. His performance, however, resonated deeply with fans, who took to social media to hail him as a hero.

Sabeer Bhatia is shocked by IIT Madras director’s 'anti-bacterial' cow urine claims: 'If educated...'

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Sabeer Bhatia is shocked by IIT Madras director’s 'anti-bacterial' cow urine claims: 'If educated...'

IIT Madras director V Kamakoti had made the claims at an event in Chennai on January 15. On January 20, he asserted that five scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals validated cow urine's anti-infective properties, including antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory effects.

Reddit user lets ChatGPT pick option trades, doubles Rs 34,000 in 10 days. Check his prompt

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Reddit user lets ChatGPT pick option trades, doubles Rs 34,000 in 10 days. Check his prompt

The Reddit user had also roped in Grok to trade for him, but according to him, ChatGPT fared better. 'ChatGPT has nailed 13, Grok has hit 5, and neither has let me down yet!' he said.

Dolly Chaiwala gets 1,609 requests for his franchise 'despite hate': 'People can laugh at me but...'

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Dolly Chaiwala gets 1,609 requests for his franchise 'despite hate': 'People can laugh at me but...'

After the franchise announcement, Dolly Chaiwala was trolled for his background and lack of formal education. In a statement, the Nagpur-based internet personality addressed the criticism and thanked his well-wishers for their support.

Sundar Pichai-backed CEO urges entrepreneurs to take care of their mental, physical health

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Sundar Pichai-backed CEO urges entrepreneurs to take care of their mental, physical health

Caesar Sengupta also highlighted that in a big company, the risk to one's physical and mental health is more contained, but at a startup, 'you’re just much more fragile'.

Missing China man found walking in mountains for 6 days to forget ex-girlfriend 

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Missing China man found walking in mountains for 6 days to forget ex-girlfriend 

According to the police, the man walked 40 km and survived by picking wild fruit and drinking water from streams. 'He did not eat or drink for the first three days,' an officer said,

Founder worked 100-hour weeks to keep his AI startup alive. Now, it's worth $1.3 billion

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Founder worked 100-hour weeks to keep his AI startup alive. Now, it's worth $1.3 billion

Recalling some of his toughest times, Gecko Robotics's CEO Jake Loosararian said his early prototypes, designed to inspect power plant boilers, frequently malfunctioned, requiring him to work in 'dirty and horrible' conditions.

UK VC defends 7-day work week: 'If you want to be a $10 billion company, you can’t do it on a 9-5'

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UK VC defends 7-day work week: 'If you want to be a $10 billion company, you can’t do it on a 9-5'

'We are fighting against companies being built in Silicon Valley, and speed and the ability to move fast, really determines success, in AI especially,' Harry Stebbings said.

Nithin Kamath calls out  dark patterns in finance apps: Zerodha 'avoided these practices from day 1'

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Nithin Kamath calls out dark patterns in finance apps: Zerodha 'avoided these practices from day 1'

According to the Zerodha CEO, many platforms are, in some ways, incentivised to work against their own users. 'It’s very hard to consistently put customers first,' Nithin Kamath said.

Sabeer Bhatia slams Kangana Ranaut for 'no staff, no funds' remark at Mandi: 'Why hold office then?'

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Sabeer Bhatia slams Kangana Ranaut for 'no staff, no funds' remark at Mandi: 'Why hold office then?'

The Hotmail co-founder took shots at the actor-turned-politician without naming her. Sabeer Bhatia was referring to a video in which Kangana Ranaut said, 'Whether it's disaster relief or the disaster itself — I don’t have any official cabinet. I have my two brothers who are always with me. That’s my cabinet. So, it's just these two.'

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