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Sundar Pichai reveals what's needed to land a job at Google: 'We are really looking for..."
When asked about the best way for an entry-level candidate to land a position at Google, especially considering the company's notoriously challenging interview process, Pichai had a simple answer.
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Food vlogger Rocky Singh joins Swiggy as ambassador, ex-vlogging partner Mayur Sharma at Zomato
Rocky and Mayur, known for their travel food shows, have continued their culinary adventures independently, with Mayur currently working with Zomato and Rocky joining Swiggy.
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Once a Pizza Hut worker earning Rs 5,000, this founder now runs a café chain with 50 outlets
Shiju Pappen said during his initial days in Delhi he was earning Rs 5,000-6,000 per month for almost a year straight and struggling to make ends meet.
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'Mention key skills': Job applicant sends AI-generated email to CEO in copy-paste catastrophe
The application in question contained placeholder texts, a clear indication that the applicant failed to personalise their message and likely used AI for the application.
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When Ratan Tata was 'compelled' to write a letter to PV Narasimha Rao in 1996: 'Every Indian should...'
Ratan Tata's letter was written shortly after the Congress Party’s defeat in the 1996 general elections, a time when many had turned their backs on PV Narasimha Rao.
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Bengaluru rains trigger waterlogging, wall collapse: Spotlight on Phoenix Mall, Manyata Tech 'Falls'
Phoenix Mall and Manyata Tech Park in Bengaluru have seen severe waterlogging and the latter witnessed the collapse of an embankment wall at a construction site within the premises.
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Scientists claim 2 people 'communicated' in their sleep while lucid dreaming. Here's how
Using specially designed equipment, REMspace successfully transmitted a message between two participants who were asleep in separate homes.
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Age-obsessed CEO Bryan Johnson has removed all the plasma in his body and replaced it with...
Bryan Johnson even floated the idea of auctioning off or donating his plasma following future treatments, calling it 'liquid gold.'
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Unhappy leaves: Companies are asking employees to take PTO if they are sad at work
A recent report by Happiest Places to Work revealed that 70% of Indian workers are dissatisfied with their jobs, citing factors like poor work culture and lack of growth opportunities.
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'Don't call bhaiya; put attitude in pocket': Cab driver puts up 6 blunt rules for passengers
While the intent seems to be ensuring mutual respect, several of these points left online commenters amused and questioning the nuances behind the driver's message.
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CEO's Singapore PR rejected after raising $88M capital & creating 25+ jobs: 'Where to move next?'
Alex Svanevik wrote he raised $88m capital for his company Nansen and created 25 jobs in Singapore. He added that his wife already has PR and that they have a child born in Singapore.
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'I miss you, says i-Pill': Zepto's notification to woman sparks backlash, then apology
Zepto issued an apology, acknowledging the "thoughtless and potentially harmful" nature of their message. They assured users that immediate action had been taken to rectify the issue.
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Chennai firm gifts 28 cars, including Mercedes-Benz, to employees for Diwali. Here's why
The Managing Director of the company explained that the gifts were not random but a reflection of the employees’ exceptional performance.
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Videos: Tesla's Optimus loses 3-0 at rock, paper, scissors, admits hardest part of being a robot is...
The highlight of the evening was when Optimus engaged with attendees in real time and played rock, paper, scissors, a moment that has since taken social media by storm.
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Techie walks out of interview after being asked to draw Indian flag using CSS. Viral post
Despite her frustration, the developer complied, completing the flag, including the Ashoka Chakra. But when asked to add the intricate spokes inside the Ashoka Chakra, she hit her limit.
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Techie fined over Rs 3 lakh for photoshopping medical documents to avail 9 sick leaves. How HR caught her
The ruse unravelled when the head of human resources, during her resignation process, discovered the forged certificate.
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AI clones man's voice & calls his parents, asks for Rs 25 lakh bail money. How they smelled the scam
The AI voice was almost indistinguishable from the man's own, convincing his family to the point where they nearly fell victim to the fraud.
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'Firing will keep team happy': Tech CEO trains managers to get 'good' at terminations
Andreas Roettl advocated for regular training of team leads, including practice sessions, feedback mechanisms, and performance improvement plans (PIPs) before resorting to terminations.
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Disabled employee fired for refusing to work extra 20 hours; boss says 'role isn't a good fit'
The worker's boss compared them to another employee who worked until 2 am, a situation the worker refused to emulate, especially since that colleague was likely earning triple their salary.
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Man fired for googling 'stupid stuff' on office computer. His searches included...
Josh claims that his TikToks, while embarrassing, earned him around £450 (Rs 50,000), which helped cover some rent after losing his income.
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Mia Khalifa on a resume? Ex-Google employee lands 29 interviews with wild CV
Over a period of just six weeks, Lee received 29 interview invitations from notable companies, including Reddit, MongoDB and Robinhood.
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Inside Google's $2.7 billion deal to rehire AI genius Noam Shazeer — and why he quit in 2021
Noam Shazeer’s relationship with Google dates back to 2000, when he was among the company’s first few hundred employees.
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Bengaluru AI startup co-founder's 18-hour workdays spark debate: 'His bed is 3-feet from computer'
Tushar detailed in his post how Abhinash’s workday often extends into the early morning hours, with his bed just three feet away from his computer.
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann diagnosed with leptospirosis. All about the bacterial infection
Leptospirosis can be contracted by swimming in contaminated water. The bacteria primarily spreads through contact with water, soil, or food contaminated with the urine of infected animals.
