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When dad Errol Musk ran out of money, Elon Musk agreed to help him. But on 1 condition

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When dad Errol Musk ran out of money, Elon Musk agreed to help him. But on 1 condition

Elon Musk was responding to a Twitter thread on how billionaires are rarely self-made.

Ashneer Grover: 'All the Shark Tank India judges participated in the show to be famous'

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Ashneer Grover: 'All the Shark Tank India judges participated in the show to be famous'

When asked about how he liked being famous, Ashneer Grover replied, "Apart from the fact that I had to lose weight, I love it."

Deepak Shenoy calls reverting to old pension scheme 'a terrible decision'

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Deepak Shenoy calls reverting to old pension scheme 'a terrible decision'

Capital Minds founder and CEO Deepak Shenoy's reaction comes after Punjab chief minister Bhagwat Mann on Monday said that the government is considering going back to the OPS, and was lauded by Delhi chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Divya Gokulnath says Byju's is blockbuster like 'Brahmastra'

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Divya Gokulnath says Byju's is blockbuster like 'Brahmastra'

The Byju director's clarification comes in after the company reported a Rs 4,500 crore loss in FY21, nearly 17 times the Rs 262 crore loss in FY20 (2019-20), with industry leaders such as Harsh Goenka and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw questioning the company's valuation.

'Disgraceful': West Bengal Governor pushes Sunil Chhetri aside to pose with trophy | Watch

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'Disgraceful': West Bengal Governor pushes Sunil Chhetri aside to pose with trophy | Watch

West Bengal minister for sports Aroop Biswas, the state was also seen shoving a player aside for a better frame.

Ashneer Grover: Dropout-turned-founders like Nikhil Kamath are exceptionally brilliant

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Ashneer Grover: Dropout-turned-founders like Nikhil Kamath are exceptionally brilliant

"It took me nine years to figure out that I wanted to become an entrepreneur and to be comfortable enough to make that jump. But people who do that right out of college, hats off to them," Ashneer Grover said.

Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger reveal the 3 ways smart people can go broke

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Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger reveal the 3 ways smart people can go broke

Warren Buffett even compared aggressive borrowing and reckless trading to gambling with one's life.

Billionaire Chip Wilson donates $76 million to preserve forest land in Canada

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Billionaire Chip Wilson donates $76 million to preserve forest land in Canada

Chip Wilson is the 13th wealthiest person in Canada with a fortune of about $5.7 billion. This is possibly the biggest private donation in Canadian conservation history.

'Don’t ask the barber whether you need a haircut': Warren Buffett on developing insight

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'Don’t ask the barber whether you need a haircut': Warren Buffett on developing insight

The American business magnate further added that it's naïve to not have some idea about the future of the business that one wants to invest in and listen to advice from an agent.

Roger Federer in India: He played tennis with Aamir Khan, danced with Deepika Padukone

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Roger Federer in India: He played tennis with Aamir Khan, danced with Deepika Padukone

Roger Federer, during his 2014 visit to India, had met Bollywood celebrities, and gorged on Indian food, including a huge naan,

Harsh Goenka takes a dig at King Charles with 'promotion is delayed' tweet

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Harsh Goenka takes a dig at King Charles with 'promotion is delayed' tweet

King Charles has spent virtually his whole life as heir apparent and has become a familiar figure in his own right, even as he starts a new job at an age when most people have retired.

El Salvador was the 1st nation to make Bitcoin legal tender. It was a spectacular failure

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El Salvador was the 1st nation to make Bitcoin legal tender. It was a spectacular failure

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's government spent more than $100 million on buying bitcoins which are now worth less than $50 million.

Anand Mahindra calls Chenab Rail Bridge 'absolutely surreal', lauds engineers

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Anand Mahindra calls Chenab Rail Bridge 'absolutely surreal', lauds engineers

The Chenab bridge is the world’s highest single-arch railway bridge and is built between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Shashi Tharoor's fuming reply as US anchor says 'British gave India civilisation'

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Shashi Tharoor's fuming reply as US anchor says 'British gave India civilisation'

Tharoor is a vocal critic of British imperialism in India. Not only has he written several books on it, but he has also stated that the British owe India a reparation.

This company pays its employees to leave. Those on notice period get 10% hike

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This company pays its employees to leave. Those on notice period get 10% hike

"Of course, we don't want people to leave. But we're fools to think they're all going to retire with us. Our approach is to make transitions as seamless as possible," Gorilla founder Jon Franko said.

What Elon Musk tweeted on Disney not buying Twitter due to 'significant' no. of bots

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What Elon Musk tweeted on Disney not buying Twitter due to 'significant' no. of bots

Disney was contemplating buying Twitter in 2016 because as former CEO Bob Iger said, "It would be an excellent way to distribute Disney’s content around the world."

Vedanta's Anil Agarwal says this 25% formula helped him, daughter Priya find footing in UK

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Vedanta's Anil Agarwal says this 25% formula helped him, daughter Priya find footing in UK

Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal also shared how the 25 per cent formula helped him overcome a difficult situation and make the best of a business opportunity.

3 telltale signs that the 'urgent' message is not from your bank, it's scammers

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3 telltale signs that the 'urgent' message is not from your bank, it's scammers

According to RBI data, India’s digital commerce transactions grew 30 percent in 2021, 760 basis points higher than the global growth rate.

How billionaire Nikhil Kamath's journey started with a Rs 8,000 a month call centre job

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How billionaire Nikhil Kamath's journey started with a Rs 8,000 a month call centre job

But did Nikhil Kamath, who dropped out of school, always plan on opening a stock brokerage firm? The answer isn't a simple "yes" or "no".

Bill Gates on the toughest question he's ever had to answer

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Bill Gates on the toughest question he's ever had to answer

Bill Gates shared that he was asked the question 25 years ago and has thought about it every day since.

Working parents crave flexibility and they're quitting their jobs to get it, finds study

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Working parents crave flexibility and they're quitting their jobs to get it, finds study

The findings also suggested that employees with young children are more likely to prefer primarily remote-working models and flexible work locations, with only 8 per cent suggesting that they would like to see a fully on-site model in the future.

For Naukri.com founder, this 1933 ad is a lesson on 'disruptive technology'

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For Naukri.com founder, this 1933 ad is a lesson on 'disruptive technology'

The tattered cutting reads that Anchor Line--which serves passengers among Bombay, Marseilles, and Liverpool--"meets the requirements of all discriminating passengers".

Mark Zuckerberg throws kicks and punches in viral video | Watch

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Mark Zuckerberg throws kicks and punches in viral video | Watch

While this is a rare instance of watching the Meta CEO try his hands at a combat sport, it is becoming increasingly common for centri-billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and even the richest person in the world, Elon Musk, take "fitness" seriously.

Watch: SBI staffer dresses up as King Mahabali for customers on Onam

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Watch: SBI staffer dresses up as King Mahabali for customers on Onam

While several Twitter users appreciated the staffer's gesture, others pointed out that the bank was not a place for theatrics.

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