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Woman cons people of Rs 1.77 crore with airline job scam, undergoes plastic surgery to evade arrest

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Woman cons people of Rs 1.77 crore with airline job scam, undergoes plastic surgery to evade arrest

Thai Immigration Police detained Xie after receiving a tip-off from Bangkok locals, who had noted her unusual habit of covering her face and wearing a mask, raising suspicions of illegal immigration.

Cristiano Ronaldo fan cycles 13,000 km for 7 months across 7 countries to meet football star

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Cristiano Ronaldo fan cycles 13,000 km for 7 months across 7 countries to meet football star

The young football fan finally got to meet Cristiano Ronaldo, who shook hands with him and signed his Al-Nassr jersey - and posed for pictures.

Woman kills businessman husband for Rs 8 crore, burns body with lover 800km away. How a Mercedes got them caught

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Woman kills businessman husband for Rs 8 crore, burns body with lover 800km away. How a Mercedes got them caught

The woman allegedly grew frustrated when the victim, her husband, refused to give her Rs 8 crore—a demand that, when unmet, triggered the deadly scheme with her lover and an accomplice.

Mumbai woman books cleaning service on app for Diwali prep, robbed of Rs 4 lakh gold

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Mumbai woman books cleaning service on app for Diwali prep, robbed of Rs 4 lakh gold

The No Broker app has since blocked the IDs of these individuals, but under the regulations, all service employees, not just cleaning staff, should undergo police verification.

Bengaluru techies protest against 'non-existent roads', locals paying themselves to fix potholes. Videos

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Bengaluru techies protest against 'non-existent roads', locals paying themselves to fix potholes. Videos

Bengaluru: The grievances stem from neglected infrastructure in neighbourhoods such as Gattahalli, Chikkanayakanahalli, and Chambenahalli, where roads remain riddled with potholes and degradation.

Scolded by boss, woman now in 'wooden state' unable to eat, drink, or move in severe mental breakdown

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Scolded by boss, woman now in 'wooden state' unable to eat, drink, or move in severe mental breakdown

Li’s situation deteriorated to the point where her body would hang limp, her head drooping unless supported by a pillow, a manifestation of extreme psychological withdrawal.

Trader praises Zerodha for 'no notifications, no emails', Nithin Kamath explains why

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Trader praises Zerodha for 'no notifications, no emails', Nithin Kamath explains why

The user had noted Zerodha as 'the only broker that never pushes you to trade in any form whatsoever'—a model that stands in contrast to the industry's engagement-focused tactics.

Bengaluru: Five-storey illegal building on 250 sq ft plot to be demolished, Twitter labels it 'Burj Khalifa pro max'

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Bengaluru: Five-storey illegal building on 250 sq ft plot to be demolished, Twitter labels it 'Burj Khalifa pro max'

Authorities say the building will be razed overnight and the owner will clear off the debris according to norms. The building has been barricaded and security officials have been posted.

Indian man in New Zealand says he encountered blatant racism: Told to 'go back to where I came from'

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Indian man in New Zealand says he encountered blatant racism: Told to 'go back to where I came from'

The Indian man has been living in New Zealand for two years and despite encountering kindness from some locals, he has faced a barrage of racism, ranging from verbal abuse to exclusion in social settings.

Remote work detrimental to mental health? This key study says office life wins

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Remote work detrimental to mental health? This key study says office life wins

Findings reveal that workers in fully remote settings experience poorer mental health outcomes than their in-office or hybrid counterparts.

Do you cry easily while watching movies? You are more likely to die young, says study

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Do you cry easily while watching movies? You are more likely to die young, says study

The research, based on data from nearly 5,00,000 people stored in the UK Biobank, followed participants for 17 years, examining neuroticism's link to premature death and its underlying causes.

Man kills colleague because she took 'long breaks' at work. HR had intervened before crime

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Man kills colleague because she took 'long breaks' at work. HR had intervened before crime

The victim complained to the human resources department following which the accused was required to undergo counselling before he returned to work.

TDP's Nara Lokesh reassures Mohandas Pai about Andhra's progress amid scepticism: 'shall keep you posted'

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TDP's Nara Lokesh reassures Mohandas Pai about Andhra's progress amid scepticism: 'shall keep you posted'

Addressing concerns of Mohandas Pai, Nara Lokesh noted that many individuals who previously sought jobs elsewhere are now considering returning to Andhra Pradesh.

Billionaire Mark Cuban says if he were 16 he would do this side hustle - it doesn't require a degree

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Billionaire Mark Cuban says if he were 16 he would do this side hustle - it doesn't require a degree

Mark Cuban believes that mastering the art of crafting prompts for AI language models, like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, would be his first step.

Top US CEO's simple interview question that can instantly disqualify candidates

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Top US CEO's simple interview question that can instantly disqualify candidates

Gary Shapiro explained that for candidates currently employed, offering to start immediately or within two weeks is an instant red flag.

Company cites 'team building' to end WFH, triggers multiple resignations. Viral Reddit post

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Company cites 'team building' to end WFH, triggers multiple resignations. Viral Reddit post

The company's email, which said they are 'building a stronger team,' has led to an exodus of employees, the Reddit user said in the post.

Baby found moving in coffin at her funeral, declared dead again at hospital

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Baby found moving in coffin at her funeral, declared dead again at hospital

When someone touched her fingers, the baby gripped them tightly, one of the shocked mourners local news media. A pharmacist quickly checked the baby and confirmed she was still breathing.

Chaini Khaini packets strewn across UK grass patch, Indian man shares viral video

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Chaini Khaini packets strewn across UK grass patch, Indian man shares viral video

In his video, the Instagram user mockingly invites viewers to 'Tag your friends who eat Chaini Khaini,' highlighting the juxtaposition between a scenic UK landscape and the litter that tarnishes it.

Age reversing CEO Bryan Johnson says his posture was 'killing his brain'. He fixed it with 5 steps

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Age reversing CEO Bryan Johnson says his posture was 'killing his brain'. He fixed it with 5 steps

Determined to tackle his posture problems, Johnson introduced five key habits that he claims have dramatically improved his condition. He added demo videos too explaining how to do them.

Mohandas Pai slams Bengaluru's 'misgovernance' prompting TDP's Nara Lokesh to pitch Andhra to MNCs

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Mohandas Pai slams Bengaluru's 'misgovernance' prompting TDP's Nara Lokesh to pitch Andhra to MNCs

In a tweet directed at Siddaramaiah and key ministers, Mohandas Pai lamented the 'huge anger' stemming from the government’s inaction on pressing issues such as roads, drainage, and traffic management in Bengaluru.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declares his favourite Indian food is chicken biryani - then draws an AI analogy. Video

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declares his favourite Indian food is chicken biryani - then draws an AI analogy. Video

Jensen Huang’s chicken biryani analogy aimed to explain how AI, much like humans, can instantly recall certain knowledge without much contemplation while still needing to process other types of information more thoughtfully.

Video: Pakistani man makes payment by scanning palm in China. How the tech works

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Video: Pakistani man makes payment by scanning palm in China. How the tech works

The palm payment system owned by Tencent, works through pre-registered biometric data and processes the transaction in seconds with a swipe of the hand.

Ernst & Young fires dozens of employees for taking multiple online trainings at once

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Ernst & Young fires dozens of employees for taking multiple online trainings at once

The dismissals have drawn sharp criticism from some of the fired employees, who maintain they did not knowingly violate any rules.

Woman left US for a slower life in Vietnam. She makes Rs 9.25 lakh a month working 15 hours a week

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Woman left US for a slower life in Vietnam. She makes Rs 9.25 lakh a month working 15 hours a week

Working just 8 to 15 hours a week as a freelance creative consultant and videographer, the woman earns a substantial $11,000 per month in Vietnam.

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