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Stephen King calls Elon Musk 'a visionary but a terrible fit for Twitter'. 'Chief Twit' responds

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Stephen King calls Elon Musk 'a visionary but a terrible fit for Twitter'. 'Chief Twit' responds

Stephen King's criticism did not go unnoticed by Elon Musk who responded with a short message...

Meet Jayanti Chauhan, Bisleri owner's daughter, who refused to run the Rs 7,000 crore business

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Meet Jayanti Chauhan, Bisleri owner's daughter, who refused to run the Rs 7,000 crore business

Jayanti Chauhan or JRC as she is popularly called, embarked on her Bisleri journey when she was 24, under the guidance of her father and Bisleri International's owner Ramesh Chauhan.

Nithin Kamath says 'Zerodha wouldn't have happened if not for...' this software

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Nithin Kamath says 'Zerodha wouldn't have happened if not for...' this software

Speaking to Moneycontrol earlier, Nithin Kamath also revealed that NSE Now had an important role to play in his journey as an entrepreneur.

Watch: Widespread protests in China after 10 die in Urumqi fire amid Covid restrictions

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Watch: Widespread protests in China after 10 die in Urumqi fire amid Covid restrictions

In the early hours of Sunday on central Shanghai's Wulumuqi street -- named for Urumqi in Mandarin -- video showed protesters chanting "Xi Jinping, step down! CCP, step down!" in a rare display of public opposition to the Chinese Communist Party's top leadership.

FIFA World Cup 2022 fans at risk of contracting camel flu. 13 points about the virus

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FIFA World Cup 2022 fans at risk of contracting camel flu. 13 points about the virus

Camel flu virus, considered to be a deadlier cousin of Covid, kills up to a third of everyone who gets infected, the WHO stated.

Uttar Pradesh police's response to Elon Musk's tweet goes viral

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Uttar Pradesh police's response to Elon Musk's tweet goes viral

When Elon Musk wondered if his tweets count as work, the Uttar Pradesh police were quick to step in and state the obvious but with a twist.

'Binance isn't a Chinese firm. Have to repeat it cause I look Chinese': CEO Changpeng Zhao

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'Binance isn't a Chinese firm. Have to repeat it cause I look Chinese': CEO Changpeng Zhao

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said, "I've been a Canadian for 30 years."

High amounts of cancer, diabetes-causing chemicals found in sanitary pads in India: Study

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High amounts of cancer, diabetes-causing chemicals found in sanitary pads in India: Study

Although all types of sanitary napkins tested positive for the presence of cancer-causing chemicals, the highest amounts were found in self-proclaimed 'organic' sanitary napkins, the study found.

Sam Bankman-Fried apologises to FTX staff for his 'irrational decisions'. Read full letter

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Sam Bankman-Fried apologises to FTX staff for his 'irrational decisions'. Read full letter

FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried wrote, "I froze up in the face of pressure and leaks and the Binance LOI and said nothing. I lost track of the most important things in the commotion of company growth."

Charlie Munger's 'brutal honesty' made him one of Nithin Kamath's favourites

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Charlie Munger's 'brutal honesty' made him one of Nithin Kamath's favourites

Staying true to being "brutally honest", legendary investor Charlie Munger had recently called Tesla's achievements in the automotive industry a "minor miracle" and stated that digital cryptocurrency was "a very, very bad thing".

Tokyo governor asks residents to wear turtlenecks to save on electricity bills

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Tokyo governor asks residents to wear turtlenecks to save on electricity bills

"Warming the neck has a thermal effect. I'm wearing a turtleneck myself and wearing a scarf also keeps you warm. This will save electricity," Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike told reporters.

Monster India CEO, top staff share goodbye notes, but none of them quit

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Monster India CEO, top staff share goodbye notes, but none of them quit

Monster India CEO Chandra Sekhar Garisa said, "The platform of the future needs to cater to a highly dynamic job market, skill-based hiring and changing expectations from careers."

In 1983, Steve Jobs typed this reply to a letter asking for his autograph

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In 1983, Steve Jobs typed this reply to a letter asking for his autograph

While Steve Jobs was known to decline requests for autographs, the cheeky response and early autograph from the Apple founder seems to have delighted fans on social media.

Binance is hiring. Targeting 8,000 by end of year, says CEO Changpeng Zhao

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Binance is hiring. Targeting 8,000 by end of year, says CEO Changpeng Zhao

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said, "At the time of this tweet Binance had 5,900 people. Today we have more than..."

Sridhar Vembu says he had 'never heard of FTX' until its recent crisis

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Sridhar Vembu says he had 'never heard of FTX' until its recent crisis

Sridhar Vembu also said that he would rather invest in gold than in cryptocurrency.

Anand Mahindra shares video of Japanese fans cleaning Qatar stadium after match | Watch

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Anand Mahindra shares video of Japanese fans cleaning Qatar stadium after match | Watch

"They said they weren’t doing it for the cameras, but I’m glad the cameras still spotted them," Anand Mahindra said.

'It's just art': This couple holds world record for most body modifications | Watch

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'It's just art': This couple holds world record for most body modifications | Watch

The couple have been pursuing their passion for implants and body modifications, some of which, they admit, were very painful.

Bill Gates 'smelled pit latrine odour' and shared stage with a jar of poop

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Bill Gates 'smelled pit latrine odour' and shared stage with a jar of poop

One of the incidents that Gates was referring to happened in November 2018, when he brandished a jar of human waste at a forum on the future of the toilet in China...

Meet the Maharashtra engineer who worked on construction of FIFA World Cup stadium in Qatar

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Meet the Maharashtra engineer who worked on construction of FIFA World Cup stadium in Qatar

"Working in Qatar during extreme temperatures was a challenging task," Shahid Ali said while recollecting the time spent there in constructing the stadiums.

Need a cuddle buddy? This giant teddy-man promises back and emotional support

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Need a cuddle buddy? This giant teddy-man promises back and emotional support

According to the makers, the plushie "replaces the need for the physical presence of a person in various moments and situations of everyday life, especially during long lonely nights".

Abu Dhabi restaurant charges Rs 1.3 crore bill, items included gold-coated steak

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Abu Dhabi restaurant charges Rs 1.3 crore bill, items included gold-coated steak

The chef and Instagram influencer, Salt Bae, often shares videos of gold-coated steaks in which the gold layer does not add any texture or flavour to the food, only makes it look pretty and expensive.

Soon, cow burps and farts can be turned into clothes

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Soon, cow burps and farts can be turned into clothes

Face masks designed by Zelp, a UK-based company, are said to reduce methane emissions from cattle by 60 per cent.

Watch: Baby elephant interrupts reporter in viral video

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Watch: Baby elephant interrupts reporter in viral video

The video of the incident went viral prompting several users to admire the reporter Alvin Kaunda’s ability to maintain his composure for as long as he did.

'Inspiring is an understatement': Vijay Shekhar Sharma after meeting Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal

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'Inspiring is an understatement': Vijay Shekhar Sharma after meeting Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal

Congratulating, Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and his team, Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma said he was certain that they would make India proud.

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