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Gurugram man pays Rs 30,000 pm as Class 3 son's school fee. His post on steep hikes is viral

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Gurugram man pays Rs 30,000 pm as Class 3 son's school fee. His post on steep hikes is viral

'The school does not even bother to explain the hike and the higher fee simply appears on the payment app! When parents protested, they said please look for another school for your kids!' real estate consultant Udit Bhandari said.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw pays tribute to late husband on wedding anniversary: 'He was my soulmate'

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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw pays tribute to late husband on wedding anniversary: 'He was my soulmate'

Scottish national John Shaw married Kiran Mazumdar in 1998. He served as a foreign promoter of Biocon and was on the board of directors of the biopharmaceutical company since 1999.

Bengaluru water crisis: Residents of posh apartment complex stage protest. 'We want water'

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Bengaluru water crisis: Residents of posh apartment complex stage protest. 'We want water'

Bengaluru water crisis: The residents' protest took place after the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) announced a 10 percent cut in water supply to those facilities and societies that use between 40 lakh and 2 crore litres per day.

This founder's list on why she prefers Hyderabad to Bengaluru, Mumbai is viral: 'Safe, less traffic...' 

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This founder's list on why she prefers Hyderabad to Bengaluru, Mumbai is viral: 'Safe, less traffic...' 

Several social media users, however, requested to not hype Hyderabad as it may result in the city becoming overpopulated and ridden with problems, as with Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru.

Anand Mahindra's Monday motivation is truck driver-turned-celebrity vlogger Rajesh Rawani

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Anand Mahindra's Monday motivation is truck driver-turned-celebrity vlogger Rajesh Rawani

'He’s demonstrated that no matter your age or how modest your profession, it’s never too late to adapt to new technology and to reinvent yourself,' Anand Mahindra said.

This millennial earned Rs 1.4 crore by secretly working 2 remote jobs: 'Knew that I could do this'

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This millennial earned Rs 1.4 crore by secretly working 2 remote jobs: 'Knew that I could do this'

Adam also has a few tips for professionals who are also looking forward to juggling two jobs for some extra money.

Taxi driver threatens GoaMiles passengers to cancel Rs 300-ride, take local cab for Rs 1,000 instead

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Taxi driver threatens GoaMiles passengers to cancel Rs 300-ride, take local cab for Rs 1,000 instead

The Goa government had launched the GoaMiles app in 2018. Since then, those registered with the app have faced the brunt of the taxi mafia.

UK man who chopped wife into 200 pieces had Googled 'does God forgive murder': Report

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UK man who chopped wife into 200 pieces had Googled 'does God forgive murder': Report

Nicholas Metson, 28, had a history of animal brutality. He had once put his wife's puppy in a washing machine, leaving her to find it dead inside. He had allegedly also killed her hamsters by putting them in a food blender and microwave.

Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO Radhika Gupta busts 3 myths about investing for minors

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Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO Radhika Gupta busts 3 myths about investing for minors

Radhika Gupta is a firm believer of starting young when it comes to investing. That's why she began to invest in equities for her son when he was just six months old.

LinkedIn expert reveals the most important question job seekers must ask in an interview

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LinkedIn expert reveals the most important question job seekers must ask in an interview

One of the questions that may be more useful to new professionals is how managers promote a culture of learning, LinkedIn expert Aneesh Raman said. 'Part of that culture of learning is learning how to...'

Dutch woman suffering from crippling depression decides to be euthanised: 'I’m a little afraid of dying'

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Dutch woman suffering from crippling depression decides to be euthanised: 'I’m a little afraid of dying'

The 28-year-old has also planned her death. She will be euthanised on her couch in the living room, and since she does not have much family she will be surrounded by her boyfriend and their two cats.

Ankur Warikoo shares Class 12 marksheet: 'Scored only 57/100 in English. Felt like a failure'

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Ankur Warikoo shares Class 12 marksheet: 'Scored only 57/100 in English. Felt like a failure'

In a related post, Ankur Warikoo said, 'I studied in an English medium school and my English was good. I used to get good marks. But in 12th grade, I got 57 marks. I was one of the students with the lowest marks. And I was very shocked.'

Ex-JP Morgan analyst gets Rs 292 crore after a glass door shattered on her in New York City. Video

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Ex-JP Morgan analyst gets Rs 292 crore after a glass door shattered on her in New York City. Video

The incident caused a traumatic brain injury to Meghan Brown who was then a 27-year-old, leading to the end of her promising career in investment banking. She told jurors the injuries cost her her job as a high-level analyst at JP Morgan, made her unable to carry out everyday tasks and even destroyed her love life.

Unacademy's Gaurav Munjal says Bengaluru is better than Mumbai, Delhi for startups: 'Odds of your success...'

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Unacademy's Gaurav Munjal says Bengaluru is better than Mumbai, Delhi for startups: 'Odds of your success...'

'The goal of tech parks in Mumbai and Delhi should be to convert people to go to Bangalore,' said Unacademy founder Gaurav Munjal who studied in Mumbai before moving to Bengaluru.

'It was a trap': Pune crypto trader loses Rs 2.5 lakh to potential employer he met on X

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'It was a trap': Pune crypto trader loses Rs 2.5 lakh to potential employer he met on X

'It started with a promising opportunity @crankybugatti on Twitter reached out to me regarding a design role in a company related to a web3 communication app called Social Spectra,' Naved Alam, 22, said.

IIT Kanpur candidate didn't know 95% of things on his resume: Indian origin founder-CEO

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IIT Kanpur candidate didn't know 95% of things on his resume: Indian origin founder-CEO

Angad Daryani's original tweet which went viral stated that the first candidate was from IIT Kharagpur. He later issued a clarification and admitted to the 'slip up'. IIT Kharagpur also took cognisance of the incident.

'Unsung heroes of Bengaluru': Man distributes water bottles among traffic police constables

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'Unsung heroes of Bengaluru': Man distributes water bottles among traffic police constables

According to the Bangalore City Police traffic warden, who shared the clip on X, the man regularly distributes water to help the traffic police constables beat the heat as temperatures soar in the city.

McKinsey is offering its staff 9 months' salary to quit the firm: Report

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McKinsey is offering its staff 9 months' salary to quit the firm: Report

McKinsey announced that it will support senior employees for up to nine months while they look for new jobs. During this period, these employees will not be required to engage in client projects and will have the flexibility to use their working hours to exclusively seek new job opportunities.

'Click here' and 'ALT': 7 things to know about the viral trend on social media 

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'Click here' and 'ALT': 7 things to know about the viral trend on social media 

The viral trend consist of posts featuring an image with a 'click here' written in bold black across it. They also have a diagonally downward arrow, pointing to 'ALT' text or alternative text on the bottom left corner of the image.

Part of Guwahati airport ceiling collapses amid storm. Video shows flyers rushing to safety

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Part of Guwahati airport ceiling collapses amid storm. Video shows flyers rushing to safety

Speaking about the incident, a shopkeeper at the Guwahati airport said, 'Due to heavy rain, water had collected in a portion of the roof, making the ceiling heavy. After some time, the part of the roof fell... Some stalls inside the airport have also been affected due to heavy rains.'

Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch reveals why she is a 'very difficult boss to work with'

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Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch reveals why she is a 'very difficult boss to work with'

Madhabi Puri Buch, the first woman to head the capital markets regulator SEBI, said, 'I have a long list of colleagues as well as bosses who will testify to the fact that I am not only a very difficult boss to work with but an almost impossible subordinate to work with because...'

Video of eatery making 'burger idli' goes viral and the internet can't stay calm. Watch

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Video of eatery making 'burger idli' goes viral and the internet can't stay calm. Watch

Burger idli is also being called 'deadly' because of the 'dangerous' mix of ingredients which includes coconut chutney, tomato chutney, schezwan sauce, mayonnaise, at least three helpings of cheese a special chutney made with...

Kunal Kamra after cracking 'joke' on Salman Khan: 'I am not a flying bird or a stationary footpath'

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Kunal Kamra after cracking 'joke' on Salman Khan: 'I am not a flying bird or a stationary footpath'

The comedian was referring to the 1998 case in which Salman Khan was accused of poaching two black bucks and the 2002 hit-and-run case in which he was accused of killing one person and injuring four others and then running away from the scene of the crime..

Pakistani cleric says, 'Nikah in dramas valid in real life'. Video from Ramadan 2023 sparks outrage 

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Pakistani cleric says, 'Nikah in dramas valid in real life'. Video from Ramadan 2023 sparks outrage 

Several social media users, including celebrities, did not hold back from criticising the cleric's statement with some jokingly congratulating actors Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan after they performed a nikah as part of a drama.

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