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‘Work-life balance is not the startup game’: LinkedIn's Reid Hoffman doubles down on hustle culture
Reid Hoffman’s stance has stirred criticism online, especially in the post-pandemic era, where workplace wellness and employee mental health have become central to corporate conversations. However, the Silicon Valley veteran remains unapologetic. “The people that think that's toxic don’t understand the start-up game, and they’re just wrong,” he asserted.
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Microsoft’s 50th anniversary: Bill Gates, Satya Nadella and Steve Ballmer get 'roasted' by Copilot
In a video shared by Satya Nadella on social media, the three CEOs participated in a light-hearted conversation led by Copilot, who roasted them with witty one-liners and playful jabs, adding a modern AI twist to the milestone celebration.
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Microsoft at 50: Bill Gates shares heartfelt tribute with rare throwbacks from his ‘awkward photoshoot’ days
In 2000, Bill Gates stepped down as CEO, handing over the reins to Steve Ballmer, a fellow Harvard alumnus and longtime colleague. Gates then shifted his focus to philanthropy, working through the charitable foundation he co-founded with his then-wife, Melinda.
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Ross Gerber, Garry Kasparov slam Bill Ackman over defence of Trump’s trade war strategy
The criticism followed Ackman’s post on X (formerly Twitter), in which he suggested that Trump’s strategy of appearing 'crazy' during negotiations was a calculated move. 'Sometimes the best negotiating strategy is to make your counterparty believe you are crazy. It can be very effective in motivating a settlement,' Bill Ackman wrote, referring to Trump’s trade policy decisions.
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Penguins hit by Trump tariff? 10% levy on empty island leaves internet baffled
The islands, which are home to penguins, seals, and seabirds, have no permanent human population, no infrastructure, and no known exports to the United States. Despite this, they were included in a list released by the White House of regions affected by new US trade tariffs.
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OkCredit CEO fired 70 workers, helped them get jobs during 3-month notice period: 'Hats off to you'
The company provided a three-month notice period, allowing employees time to transition. Additionally, OkCredit actively assisted in job placements, helping with referrals, introductions, and job leads.
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Donald Trump's tariff formula causes meltdown among economists on X: 'Repeating past mistakes...'
While Donald Trump has justified the move as a necessary step to revive American manufacturing, reduce trade deficits, and counter economic threats from foreign competitors, critics argue that the policy could trigger retaliatory tariffs, fuel inflation, and destabilise global supply chains.
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This is the most gruesome...': BBC host suffocates live goat in tribal ritual, sparks outrage
The Mucubal do not stab animals, as they consider it cruel. Instead, they suffocate them, believing it to be a more respectful method of slaughter. Bound by tribal custom—where animals serve as food, currency, and sacred offerings—Parry reluctantly followed their tradition, choosing to suffocate the goat to prevent its blood from being wasted, as the tribe considers it highly nutritious.
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Rs 3.5 crore to staff, Rs 12 lakh for dog Tito: Ratan Tata's will details revealed. Who gets what?
According to his will dated February 23, 2022, the bulk of his wealth, including Rs 3,800 crore worth of shares in Tata Sons, was allocated to the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation and the Ratan Tata Endowment Trust for philanthropic purposes. However, he also made significant provisions for his long-time staff, family members, friends, and even his beloved pets.
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'Work is important, health is non-negotiable': CEO after landing in ICU due to sudden nosebleeds, high BP
Amit Mishra described how, without any prior symptoms, he suddenly experienced uncontrollable nosebleeds, which resulted in an urgent trip to the hospital. Once admitted, doctors found that his blood pressure (BP) had soared to 230—a dangerously high level that landed him in the intensive care unit (ICU).
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Love generating Studio Ghibli-style pics from ChatGPT? Here are the privacy concerns
Alongside the enthusiasm, the trend has also sparked serious concerns over privacy, security, and copyright infringement. Experts have warned that the widespread use of OpenAI’s image-generation tool could pose significant risks to personal data, potentially allowing AI models to collect and use images without consent.
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Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa steps away from chessboard, makes dosa for coach: 'To be honest...'
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Grandmaster Ramesh shared a photograph of R Praggnanandhaa attempting to prepare dosa for the first time. In a reflection on his student’s culinary debut, Ramesh wrote: 'First time R Praggnanandhaa is learning to make dosa at my cost.'
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OpenAI's Sam Altman reshares PM Modi's Ghibli-style images, reacts with flag emoji. See post
The official X account of MyGov India, the digital initiative of the Government of India, posted a collection of Ghibli-style AI-generated images of PM Modi in various settings. One image depicted him holding the Indian flag, while others showcased his diplomatic meetings with former US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Feel aggressive while looking at something cute? Oxford Dictionary now has a word for it
One of the most widely discussed words from the update was gigil, which resonated strongly on social media, particularly among those familiar with the overwhelming feeling of cuteness aggression.
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Protester dressed as Pikachu flees from police during Turkey protests, video goes viral
The video was shared online by Ismail Kocerglu and quickly gained traction. Turkey’s Republican People’s Party (CHP) referenced the footage in a post on X (formerly Twitter), writing, 'Even Pikachu is affected by pepper spray.'
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Elon Musk to Nithin Kamath: ChatGPT-Studio Ghibli pics flood X, thousands hop on trend. How to do it
Studio Ghibli, established in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki, is celebrated for its hand-drawn animations and rich storytelling. Iconic films such as 'My Neighbor Totoro,' 'Spirited Away,' 'Howl's Moving Castle,' 'Kiki's Delivery Service,' and 'Princess Mononoke' have cemented its reputation worldwide.
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Kunal Kamra receives donations on YouTube amid standup special controversy
The incident sparked widespread debate online, with opinions divided over whether Kunal Kamra’s remarks fell within the bounds of free speech. Some users criticised the comedian for 'misusing' his right to free expression, while others defended his satire.
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Internet erupts over Donald Trump administration's Signal chat blunder involving journalist: 'Utter clowns'
Social media users have expressed outrage over the apparent mishandling of classified information. Many questioned the competence of the officials involved and the potential risks posed to national security. Users argued that such lapses undermine public trust and could have severe consequences.
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'Serious safety issue': Elderly woman hit by speeding delivery agent in Bengaluru, Swiggy responds
The incident has reignited concerns about the safety risks posed by delivery riders speeding through the city's streets to meet tight deadlines.
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Bride who travelled to Bengaluru for wedding suffers burns from colour bomb blast: 'We want to warn...'
Vicky and Piya, who had planned a picture-perfect moment, were instead forced to rush to a hospital after the accident. Following the incident, the couple issued a warning about the risks associated with firecrackers and similar props at weddings.
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Srinagar Airport inaugurates smoking zone, calls it 'exciting news'. 'What's the point?' asks internet
The announcement drew sharp backlash from various quarters, with many questioning the rationale behind the facility. Social media users argued that such an amenity contradicted public health efforts to discourage smoking and raised concerns about the messaging it sent.
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L&T chairman advocates 90-hour workweek, wants employees to work on Sundays too: 'I will be more happy'
In the undated video, SN Subrahmanyan was responding to an employee's question about why the company mandated working on Saturdays. He stated, 'I regret I am not able to make you work on Sundays, to be honest. If I can make you work on Sundays, I will be more happy because I work on Sundays also.'
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Bengaluru techie suicide: Internet demands Accenture to fire Atul Subhash's wife, company locks X profile
In his final messages, Atul Subhash named his wife, Nikita Singhania, her mother Nisha Singhania, her brother Anurag Singhania, and her uncle Sushil Singhania as the perpetrators of his ordeal. He also implicated Reeta Kaushik, a family court judge in Jaunpur, for exacerbating his distress.
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Tata Memorial doctors refute Navjot Singh Sidhu's cancer cure for wife: 'Unproven remedies'
Navjot Singh Sidhu elaborated on his wife’s regimen, claiming that she consumed lemon water, raw turmeric, and apple cider vinegar. This was followed by neem leaves, tulsi, and juices from pumpkin, pomegranate, carrot, amla, beetroot, and walnuts. He also emphasised the use of water with a pH level of 7 as a critical component of her treatment.
