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Ex-Google AI leader says law, medicine degrees are waste of time: AI will catchup by graduation
Jad Tarifi, who earned his own PhD in AI in 2012, told the publication that young people risk 'throwing away' years of their lives pursuing degrees that cannot keep up with how quickly AI is advancing.
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Billionaires worried their Gen Z kids won’t be able to keep a job: US wealth managers
One wealth advisor said that although billionaires 'have the financial resources to support their children, but they sometimes struggle to determine what else is needed for their children to succeed.'
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K-Pop fan war turns ugly as Koreans mock ‘Indian‑style’ eyes in online clash, Indians hit back
While the main clash unfolded between Korean and Southeast Asian social media users, Indian users found themselves dragged into the crossfire as racism on K‑pop Twitter resurfaced.
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After working in Beijing for 20 years, woman quits, moves to uninhabited island for 'inner peace'
Yue Li has endured stormy weather, leaking roofs, high winds that prevent cooking, infrequent supply shipments, and even persistent rat infestations — one chewed through her toothpaste the day after she arrived. But for her, the trade-off is clear: 'I have sought my freedom and inner peace in this simple and harsh environment.'
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'WhatsApp me': Eternal's Deepinder Goyal tells ex-employees after getting over 8,000 rehire emails
The Eternal founder's appeal follows an overwhelming response to his open call earlier this month, inviting former employees to return to the company's ecosystem, formerly Zomato. On February 3, Deepinder Goyal had shared a post addressed to his former employees, stating, 'I want you back'.
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William Dalrymple slams ‘The Guardian’ for claiming most Indians don’t read for pleasure: ‘Ignorant
He said authors regularly experience the longest signing queues of their careers at the festival and highlighted that the 2025 edition sold more than 44,000 books in five days.
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Gurgaon founder trolled by Americans after X post on US visa rejection: He called us ‘dumbest people’
A section of X users, however, also defended Jasveer Singh, noting that the tweet was from a decade ago and judging him on its basis wasn't entirely justified. Meanwhile, the Knot Dating co-founder and CEO has said he posts routine opinions and has never targeted the US or NRIs.
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Malaysian man bought AI.com domain in 1993 for Rs 300, sells it for Rs 634 crore to ‘Crypto’ firm
The tech entrepreneur reportedly received offers as high as $100 million when the domain was listed in 2025, but eventually finalised the $70 million deal, advising others not to 'over‑negotiate with a billionaire'.
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Man seeking rich wife wants ‘huge dowry’: I earn Rs 15,000, she should give Rs 10 lakh, car, bike, AC
'We are from a middle‑class family, and I want my wife to be from a rich family so that I don’t have to suffer financially in future,' the man said. When asked why he wants to marry if money is his primary motivation, he replied, 'I need someone to serve me and my family.'
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Gurgaon founder's US visa gets rejected: 13 years of building in India not enough proof that I'll return
'When someone running a business in India for over 13 years is labelled as having ‘weak ties,’ it raises a broader question about how Indian entrepreneurs are being assessed globally,' Jasveer Singh said, adding that he has not decided yet on applying again.
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Nestlé CEO says he powers through the day with 8 black coffees, 'sometimes with a KitKat'
Coffee has become so routine in Philipp Navratil's workday that he said an espresso is 'a snack for me,' adding that he is in no hurry to cutback his caffeine intake.
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Indian-origin doctor shares how mother’s daycare helped family buy home in US: ‘Amazed’
Dr Sachin H Jain post drew thousands of responses, many from immigrants who shared stories of their own families starting from scratch in the US. It also attracted criticism as Jain did not clarify if his mother ran a licensed home daycare and paid taxes.
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Jeff Bezos took part in world's top 3 'high risk' adventure activities. No.1 cost him $5.5 billion
The second‑costliest extreme activity that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos participated in was a journey to the International Space Station (ISS). He paid $55 million for a seat.
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Bank staffer seeks Delhi transfer to take care of ill father-in-law. HR says no. Call recording is viral
During the call, the woman explains that her father‑in‑law, admitted to AIIMS Delhi, had suffered multiple organ complications due to diabetes and had undergone four major surgeries in the previous month. With her husband and in‑laws based in Delhi, she told the HR manager she was struggling to manage caregiving responsibilities from Kolkata.
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Techie quits Uber job to teach on YouTube, has 2 million subscribers, life he 'always wanted'
Akshay Saini lives with his family in his hometown, Dehradun, and works a small but strong strong remote team. 'I spend time with my family. I live a slow life, and I genuinely enjoy my work,' he said.
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Bengaluru bank lowballs Rs 30 LPA offer to new mother, she rejects it to bag Rs 1.2 crore pa UK job
'I did not disclose my pregnancy because there is no written rule on when you’re supposed to, and I did not think it necessary to share that information before they made an offer,' Komal Khemani, 35, said.
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Pune man creates viral 'arranged marriage' Excel sheet to track matches: 'Did it for my parents'
When asked if the viral reel has improved his prospects in the marriage market, the 28-year-old laughed and said, 'Maybe... Now, I have women DMing me.'
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Gurgaon ex-Microsoft executive bags remote role with Bengaluru AI firm, backs WFH for staff
'If there is no restriction associated with the role, then the employees can deliver from anywhere. I want them to be the most productive they can be,' Ankkit Jain, director of sales at Matters.AI, said.
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Anthropic co-founder reveals qualities AI company seeks in candidates: 'We look to hire...'
Anthropic co-founder Daniela Amodei believes the integration of AI into the workforce will make jobs more meaningful and productive, rather than eliminate them. She also acknowledged that technical skills such as coding may become less central as AI tools grow more capable, but said this shift does not diminish the importance of people.
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UK patient flies to China, gets Rs 6 lakh procedure done for Rs 36,000, others follow: 'So efficient'
According to China’s National Health Commission, international departments at major hospitals recorded 1.28 million foreign patient visits in 2025, a 73.6 per cent rise from three years earlier.
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Gujarat factory sold milk mixed with detergent, toxic chemicals for 5 years. Netizens shocked
As details of the raid surfaced, reactions on social media were swift and scathing. Many users described the incident as emblematic of deeper moral and regulatory failures.
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Cop jailed for 30 years over Rs 20 bribe dies a day after being acquitted
'The stigma has been removed from my life. Even if god takes me away, I will have no sorrow,' Babubhai Prajapati had said after he was cleared of all charges on February 4.
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90-year-old 'mis-sold' life insurance policy of Rs 2 lakh pa, to mature in 2124. Canara Bank responds
In the life insurance policy, the elderly citizen's daughter was listed as the 'life assured,' while the 90-year-old remained the primary account holder whose funds were used to pay the premiums.
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Journalist shares video of being laid off by 'The Washington Post' via Zoom call: 'Sad and angry'
Reacting to the viral video, one X user responded with a screenshot of their cancelled subscription to 'The Washington Post', while others offered words of consolation and wished the journalist luck for future endeavours.
