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Paytm's Vijay Shekhar on UPI payments being chargeable from April: 'There is absolutely no...'

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Paytm's Vijay Shekhar on UPI payments being chargeable from April: 'There is absolutely no...'

Paytm CEO and founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma said, 'Right now government is paying for payment charges to be charged to merchants for payments from UPI.'

'Frustrated' staffer doesn't answer calls from boss, messages her 'don’t want to talk'. Then...

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'Frustrated' staffer doesn't answer calls from boss, messages her 'don’t want to talk'. Then...

The stories inspired awe in several Twitter users, but not everyone was impressed with the way the boss was treated.

ChatGPT-4 saves dog's life: AI chatbot gives correct diagnosis for sick pet when vets failed

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ChatGPT-4 saves dog's life: AI chatbot gives correct diagnosis for sick pet when vets failed

GPT-4 offered a compilation to the dog owner with a disclaimer: 'I am not a veterinarian, but...'

Delhi techie lands a job after applying to over 150 companies in 8 months: 'Cause of layoffs'

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Delhi techie lands a job after applying to over 150 companies in 8 months: 'Cause of layoffs'

The software engineer had cleared all rounds and had a final interview scheduled at Amazon's Scotland office but soon, a hiring freeze was announced.

This company offers over Rs 40,000 for human excreta. That's Rs 1.5 crore a year

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This company offers over Rs 40,000 for human excreta. That's Rs 1.5 crore a year

What's more? If the money isn't good enough for you, you can set your own price. And no, this is not a joke.

Ashneer Grover hits out at BharatPe for 'new case' filed against him 'every week'

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Ashneer Grover hits out at BharatPe for 'new case' filed against him 'every week'

Ashneer Grover and BharatPe are engaged in a bitter battle with the fintech firm seeking up to Rs 88 crore in damages from Grover and his family.

Former US Navy officer laid off by Meta says 'I will miss the people most'

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Former US Navy officer laid off by Meta says 'I will miss the people most'

Meta layoffs 2023: The US Navy veteran said that even though the layoff was disappointing, it was a "tremendously beneficial road" in every regard.

Meta layoffs 2023: Ex-employee celebrated 3-year 'Metaversary', was laid off 6 days later

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Meta layoffs 2023: Ex-employee celebrated 3-year 'Metaversary', was laid off 6 days later

Meta layoffs: The former HR staffer says she hired some of the company's toughest infrastructure roles at the global level.

Meta layoffs: Indian techie in Canada gets sacked after 3 days at work, but...

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Meta layoffs: Indian techie in Canada gets sacked after 3 days at work, but...

'I joined Meta three days back, after waiting for a long visa process... Really sad that this happened,' Vishwajeet Jha had shared on LinkedIn.

'Dear SpiceJet, sell this flight on Olx': Passenger shares photos of broken, battered seats

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'Dear SpiceJet, sell this flight on Olx': Passenger shares photos of broken, battered seats

After the photos of the SpiceJet flight went viral Twitter users commented that no one would buy it on Olx and that it's a better deal for a scrap dealer.

Cat caught roaming around in US flight becomes Twitter celebrity. Meet Brian

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Cat caught roaming around in US flight becomes Twitter celebrity. Meet Brian

'Is anyone missing a cat. A grey-and-white cat,' a flight attendant announced holding the feline up for all the passengers to see.

'Ask for suitable salary': Hyderabad doctor shares 9 ways to reduce burnout at work

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'Ask for suitable salary': Hyderabad doctor shares 9 ways to reduce burnout at work

Women and employees under 30 are at the greatest risk of burning out, studies have found.

US woman finds listing for her own job with higher salary. She reapplies and then...

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US woman finds listing for her own job with higher salary. She reapplies and then...

'I have told my managers multiple times that I know I’m being underpaid,' Kimberly Nguyen shared on Twitter.

Meta layoffs 2023: HR staff impacted globally, support pours in on LinkedIn

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Meta layoffs 2023: HR staff impacted globally, support pours in on LinkedIn

Meta layoffs 2023: 'This morning, I woke up to an unfortunate email letting me know that I was part of Meta's second round of layoffs...' former senior technical recruiter Gyorgy K shared.

Meta layoffs 2023: Mark Zuckerberg weighs in on WFH vs office work in email

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Meta layoffs 2023: Mark Zuckerberg weighs in on WFH vs office work in email

Meta Layoffs 2023: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote, 'Our early analysis of performance data suggests that engineers who either joined Meta in-person and then transferred to remote or remained in-person performed...'

Meta layoffs: 'I'm not giving up' says former Indian employee

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Meta layoffs: 'I'm not giving up' says former Indian employee

Former Meta employee Susmita Sahu shared, 'While I'm still processing what happened and I'm at a true loss for the right words...'

Microsoft layoffs: 'My entire team was eliminated' says former Indian employee

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Microsoft layoffs: 'My entire team was eliminated' says former Indian employee

Former Microsoft employee Vandan Kaushik had worked with the tech giant for eight years. 'Although I had prepared for the possibility, hearing the news was still difficult,' he said.

Nithin Kamath: 'Getting investors on board is like getting married. Doesn't usually end well'

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Nithin Kamath: 'Getting investors on board is like getting married. Doesn't usually end well'

The Zerodha co-founder and CEO said that there have been businesses that would've otherwise done well but are struggling because they raised money at unrealistic valuations.

Laid off techie finds inspiration in Goa. Offers to work for 3 months pro bono

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Laid off techie finds inspiration in Goa. Offers to work for 3 months pro bono

Amit Bhatia had worked as CX analyst with tech company Forrester for seven years before being laid off in February.

Indian-American Google techie on 2 am layoff email: 'Thought it was spam, ignored it'

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Indian-American Google techie on 2 am layoff email: 'Thought it was spam, ignored it'

'My wife had an opportunity to join Google. Looking back, her deciding against it helped diversify our incomes,' the former Google employee wrote in a note shared on LinkedIn.

Indian laid off after 5 years with Microsoft in US: 'Since I am on H1B, clock’s ticking'

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Indian laid off after 5 years with Microsoft in US: 'Since I am on H1B, clock’s ticking'

'It took me a few days to come to terms with this news but I am back to the grind now,' Alisha Acharya wrote on LinkedIn with an appeal for help in finding a new job.

Google employee laid off in Mumbai: 'I stole something valuable that I can’t be sued for'

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Google employee laid off in Mumbai: 'I stole something valuable that I can’t be sued for'

'It feels weird, since on one hand there’s the grief of losing a job where I got the freedom to do amazing things with tech along with really talented people and on the other hand...

Bengaluru man laid off by Swiggy bags new job, lists what helped him through tough time

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Bengaluru man laid off by Swiggy bags new job, lists what helped him through tough time

"The industry is still in a tough spot and I would like to offer help in any way I can," shared former Swiggy employee Ankit Paradise.

Google's 'star performer' of the month in Hyderabad laid off: 'Why me?'

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Google's 'star performer' of the month in Hyderabad laid off: 'Why me?'

'My salary is half for two months! My financial plans are completely ruined!' shared the former Google India employee.

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