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‘Don’t go to Harvard’: Canadian journalist’s tip to youth for success in class, career
Malcolm Gladwell advises prospective students to pick universities where they have a realistic shot at excelling academically. For him, class rank—not institutional prestige—is what determines persistence.
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‘I am dead’: 22-year-old cancer patient’s post after death is viral. He named his tumour 'big guy’
Thanks to the viral post, social media users donated close to Rs 60 lakh in the young man's memory to a cancer research association.
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Indian-origin techie quit corporate job to launch startup, helped Apple fight terrorism
At Apple, Kalyani Ramadurgam held a highly sensitive role, where she worked on preventing the misuse of Apple Pay by terrorist networks.
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Goa entrepreneur says father's cancer pushed him into making money: 'It's trauma response'
Raj Kunkolienkar had a message to families facing the same terror his lived through: they are not alone, and financial preparedness is not a luxury — it is dignity. He also had a note for those who still have time: 'Get insurance. And take your parents out for dinner while they’re still around.'
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UK executive lists problems of working globally with Indian passport: Rupee keeps sliding, bad air...
'I’m not angry. I’m tired,' Kunal Kushwaha, who works with an AI company in London, shared. 'This isn’t about patriotism or hate. It’s about friction. About how much harder life becomes when you work globally but carry a passport that limits time, and mental bandwidth.'
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Chanel HR chief reveals the first thing they look in candidates is their personality. Skills come last
A telltale sign that the candidate is actually interested in the job at hand, beyond the brand is whether they ask any questions, Chanel HR chief Kate Isnard said. 'There is almost an emotional attachment to this brand. That’s why you need to go deeper.'
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Most business leaders are working at 20% battery, says CEO of top meditative app
Nearly 48 percent business leaders said they felt overwhelmed, while a quarter reported experiencing anxiety or depression. According to Calm CEO David Ko, half of the executives surveyed had even considered stepping down from their roles.
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From 350 sqft flat in India to $25 million pay package: HubSpot CEO credits mother for success
Despite her multi‑million‑dollar salary, Rangan works to keep her two teenage sons connected to their roots. She takes them to India every few years to show where she and her husband, who is a managing director at Goldman Sachs, grew up.
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Goldman Sachs CEO says he doesn't hire the ‘smartest person': 'You have to be smart enough'
According to David Solomon, life experience and adaptability matter far more than pure academic excellence. 'You can’t teach experience,' the Goldman Sachs CEO said. 'Experience matters in these big organisations.'
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'Bold' Uzair Baloch interview goes viral. ‘Reporter deserves role in Dhurandhar 2,’ say netizens
In the viral video, the Pakistani journalist is seen asking tough questions to Uzair Baloch, some that social media users thought could have put his life at risk. 'There is a different world outside your doors where people are hungry, thirsty, and in want of the basic needs, how can you live so lavishly here like a Mughal badshah?' Noor-ul-Arifeen had asked the gangster.
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Elon Musk shares Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's 'no task is beneath me' video: 'This is the way'
The clip shows Jensen Huang recounting his early years working as a busboy, waiter, dishwasher and toilet cleaner. 'To me, no task is beneath me because, remember, I used to be a dishwasher [and] I used to clean toilets…' he said.
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Bengaluru video shows Canadian expat's son struggling to walk on broken footpath. Watch
When asked why he chooses to live in Bengaluru despite the poor infrastructure, Caleb Friesen said he was not interested in leaving. 'This has been my home for eight years. I do want to see India improve though (especially for my kids) which is why I make videos like this,' he said.
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Radhika Gupta says co-flyer Jasprit Bumrah was 'best company': 'Flight delay didn't feel bad'
The confluence of the world of business and cricket delighted fans. Some even asked if Edelweiss MF CEO Radhika Gupta, who is popular on social media for encouraging people to invest in SIPs, could manage to convince Jasprit Bumrah for further investments.
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This tech CEO went from being window cleaner to billionaire. Meet Roblox's David Baszucki
David Baszucki, 62, says the jobs he took up two to three years after graduating from college were 'the absolute worst jobs in the world'.
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'This is not India': Protests erupt in New Zealand opposing Sikhs' kirtan parade. Watch
Leaders from the New Zealand Sikh community expressed disappointment at what they described as a provocative and unnecessary disruption to a legally sanctioned religious event.
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Billionaire tries to persuade people not to become entrepreneurs: ‘You can go bankrupt’
When asked whether he shared the 'crazy' streak often attributed to billionaires, Mike Repole didn’t hesitate. 'I started crazy,' he said. 'Crazy people change the world.'
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Indian businessman in UK earns Rs 18,000 an hour training AI models: 'Curiosity drew me in'
The 34-year-old spent six years at Microsoft working on cloud and AI partnerships. He has also published research on the future of achievement in an AI era, and thus the idea of helping train AI systems felt 'natural' to him.
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‘I'm going to beat your a**’: Russian woman's reaction to 'drunk' Indians harassing friend is viral
Commenting on the video, social media users highlighted how Indians bring shame to the country with such acts. 'It's not all Indians but it's always the Indians,' said an Instagram user. 'Typical Indian behaviour when they see a foreigner,' commented another.
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Company gifts Rs 1.5 crore flats to employees to attract talent, retain skilled workers
Among the beneficiaries is a couple — both employees of the company — who were jointly awarded a 1,550‑square‑foot home.
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Techie quits Rs 30 LPA Oracle job to create travel content: ‘Most rewarding decision’
'It is scary. I don't know what the future holds, but what I know is that I can always get a job in another five years, but what I can't get back is this moment, the energy, the youth, and the fire in me to explore the world,' former Oracle developer and content creator Vanathi S said.
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Scromitting: This marijuana-induced disorder makes people vomit ‘nonstop’ for a week
While the exact cause remains unclear, experts believe chronic use of THC, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana, overstimulates CB1 receptors in the brain and gut, disrupting the body’s natural control of nausea and vomiting.
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Blinkit delivery man earns Rs 763 after delivering 28 orders in 15 hours. Watch
Elaborating more on the nature of his job and earnings, the delivery executive said, 'When there are orders available, it's easy to earn more.' But his viral video triggered a discussion on the 'flawed business model' and on who should pay more -- the company or the customers.
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Russian influencer travelling in India rates Delhi -1/10 on safety: ‘Never felt relaxed here’
Kate said she felt safer while travelling in Kerala, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, igniting a north vs south debate. She rated Kerala the highest (9/10) and said she did not feel scared at all while exploring the state.
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Bengali actor Shubhashree Ganguly trolled for Messi pics as fans miss a glimpse: ‘Disgrace’
Online commentators were quick to point out that the film actor, who is married to filmmaker and TMC politician Raj Chakraborty, had no connection to sports, let alone football, so flaunting her pictures with Messi showed how celebrities and people with influence gained access to the football star when real fans lost out.
