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Delhi entrepreneur praises 'convenient life in China' after 1,600-km day trip by high-speed train

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Delhi entrepreneur praises 'convenient life in China' after 1,600-km day trip by high-speed train

'So, I traveled 1,600 km in a single day for a 3-hour meeting and wasn't dead by the end,' Akash Bansal shared. 'This shows how convenient life in China is. I took a train in the morning, traveled 800 km one way, had a meeting, and returned at night to sleep in my bed.'

Woman claims boss demanded her live location during leave as proof. Netizens call it 'crazy'

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Woman claims boss demanded her live location during leave as proof. Netizens call it 'crazy'

Her boss allegedly told her this was a 'new rule' of the company, threatening to mark employees 'absent' if they failed to provide their live location, even with approved annual leave.

Doctors find toothbrush inside 64-year-old's stomach 52 years after he swallowed it

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Doctors find toothbrush inside 64-year-old's stomach 52 years after he swallowed it

The man said as a child, he was too frightened to tell his parents about what had happened and hoped that the toothbrush would simply dissolve on its own.

Woman doesn't remove makeup for 22 years, gets mites on face: 'Feels like thousands of tiny...'

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Woman doesn't remove makeup for 22 years, gets mites on face: 'Feels like thousands of tiny...'

The 37-year-old said hers was a cautionary tale. 'Don’t blindly try every beauty product just because someone else claims it works – especially so-called quick fixes,' she advised. 'If something provides instant results, it’s probably just suppressing the symptoms, not genuinely healing your skin.'

Jeff Bezos wedding: Why Venice is protesting with 'pay more tax' and 'no space' banners. Watch

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Jeff Bezos wedding: Why Venice is protesting with 'pay more tax' and 'no space' banners. Watch

Amid the growing backlash, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding planners have come to their defence. In a statement, they asserted that their clients 'explicitly instructed them to minimize any disruption to the city during their three-day wedding festivities'.

Indian businessman in Dubai gifts Rs 5.8 crore pink Rolls-Royce to 1-year-old daughter, sparks outrage

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Indian businessman in Dubai gifts Rs 5.8 crore pink Rolls-Royce to 1-year-old daughter, sparks outrage

The toddler will have to wait another 17 years before she can legally drive her new toy, but the after the video went viral, several social media users slammed the businessman for the excessive show of wealth.

Mumbai's richest have to save for 109 years to buy a house, Gurgaon wait time is 64 years: Report

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Mumbai's richest have to save for 109 years to buy a house, Gurgaon wait time is 64 years: Report

The report left online commentators in disbelief. While a section of them refuted the findings of the NHB report, others claimed it was time to move out of the expensive cities.

Man quits Wall Street job, now earns over Rs 86,000/hour working from home as tutor

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Man quits Wall Street job, now earns over Rs 86,000/hour working from home as tutor

'For the last decade, I’ve been working as a private tutor, helping both students and young professionals achieve their academic and career aspirations,' Steven Menking said.

Psychologist and relationship specialist reveals top 3 reasons couples fight: 'Can lead to divorce'

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Psychologist and relationship specialist reveals top 3 reasons couples fight: 'Can lead to divorce'

Beyond the arguments: Leading psychologist Dr Mark Travers reveals the underlying reasons for conflict between couples and what their fights really mean.

Microsoft report: Employees feel burnt out from 'infinite workday' of constant emails, meetings

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Microsoft report: Employees feel burnt out from 'infinite workday' of constant emails, meetings

'We know from survey data that people are feeling very burnt out,' Alexia Cambon, senior research director at Microsoft. 'The multiplication, the intensity and the length of the workday is really creating a lot of friction for a lot of employees.'

10 things to know about the US stealth bombers that dropped 13,600 kg bombs on Iran

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10 things to know about the US stealth bombers that dropped 13,600 kg bombs on Iran

A look into the power of stealth bombers used in recent US strikes on Iran. Here are 10 key facts about their precision, capabilities, and strategic importance.

'Biggest threat to world peace is US': Netizens as Trump calls for peace after bombing Iran

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'Biggest threat to world peace is US': Netizens as Trump calls for peace after bombing Iran

Social media users in the US expressed outrage and a sense of betrayal, particularly those who believed Donald Trump’s campaign promises of ending 'endless wars,' but the online backlash was immediate and fierce, even among Indians.

'World War 3', 'Death to America,' 'President Obama' trends on X after Trump bombed Iran

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'World War 3', 'Death to America,' 'President Obama' trends on X after Trump bombed Iran

As Donald Trump confirms Iran strikes, X explodes with conflict related chants and trending hashtags. Here's unpacking the viral posts, fact-checks, and political history behind the escalation.

'Masterpiece' engineering fails: Bengaluru's electric tower, MP's transformer stand in middle of road

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'Masterpiece' engineering fails: Bengaluru's electric tower, MP's transformer stand in middle of road

Bengaluru's electric tower in a road and Madhya Pradesh's shocking infrastructure blunders left commuters and netizens baffled as to how such fundamental obstacles could be left in critical thoroughfares.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai shares mantra to cope with pressure at work: 'I learned it as a student'

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai shares mantra to cope with pressure at work: 'I learned it as a student'

Sundar Pichai explained that when his Google teams present him with a dilemma, often divided between two solutions, he pushes himself to choose one efficiently. The alternative, he noted, is...

Billionaire Nithin Kamath says his credit score isn't good enough for CRED. Kunal Shah reacts

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Billionaire Nithin Kamath says his credit score isn't good enough for CRED. Kunal Shah reacts

This light-hearted exchange highlighted CRED's well-known internal policy: a stellar resume and top-notch skills aren't enough to secure a job at the company; prospective employees also need a credit score exceeding 750.

Longevity expert says the longest-living people eat these 6 foods for breakfast

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Longevity expert says the longest-living people eat these 6 foods for breakfast

Dan Buettner practises what he preaches. 'I often start my day with a minestrone stew full of vegetables and beans,' he said.

'Couldn't get into IIT, family didn't talk to me for 3 years': AI techie says JEE trauma still haunts him

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'Couldn't get into IIT, family didn't talk to me for 3 years': AI techie says JEE trauma still haunts him

'In Bihar/Jharkhand, it's just poor people trying to escape poverty. A friend had to leave his dying father to prepare for medical. This is the usual chain of events,' Ankit shared.

Billionaire Jay Chaudhry tells entrepreneurs: 'You want to do a great startup, get your spouse involved'

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Billionaire Jay Chaudhry tells entrepreneurs: 'You want to do a great startup, get your spouse involved'

The 66-year-old cybersecurity titan said the most important person for his success is his wife, Jyoti Chaudhry. 'Without her, none of this thing would have happened.'

Bengaluru techie's viral traffic woes: 3 hours to reach office, cab fare is Rs 600 for 6 km 

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Bengaluru techie's viral traffic woes: 3 hours to reach office, cab fare is Rs 600 for 6 km 

'This is completely unacceptable for a city like Bangalore,' Shaurya Shahi shared. 'I chose this city about 10 years ago over international opportunities and now I have had enough.'

Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty return to Stanford after 19 years. Rohan Murty is moved: 'Full-circle'

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Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty return to Stanford after 19 years. Rohan Murty is moved: 'Full-circle'

'Witnessing the incredible changes in my sister’s life over nearly two decades was truly moving,' Rohan Murty said. Murty, along with his sister Akshata, and brother-in-law and former UK PM Rishi Sunak had graduated from Stanford University.

US, UK founders push for 7-day work week, ignite debate on China's infamous '996' culture

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US, UK founders push for 7-day work week, ignite debate on China's infamous '996' culture

Beyond the hours: A debate among founders and VCs questions whether extreme work intensity truly leads to better outcomes and innovation, or just burnout.

Mumbai CEO says Sushant Singh Rajput offered help 6 years ago: 'Brings tears to my eyes' 

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Mumbai CEO says Sushant Singh Rajput offered help 6 years ago: 'Brings tears to my eyes' 

On the fifth death anniversary of Sushant Singh Rajput, a Mumbai CEO recounts the late actor's generous spirit and passion for helping aspiring entrepreneurs at IIT Bombay during the shooting of his film, 'Chhichhore'.

Labubu: What it is and why people are paying crores for it

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Labubu: What it is and why people are paying crores for it

Labubu, the viral plush toy, is causing a global frenzy, with fans in India and worldwide spending thousands on the elusive blind-box collectibles.

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