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Scientists claim 2 people 'communicated' in their sleep while lucid dreaming. Here's how

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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.

Age-obsessed CEO Bryan Johnson has removed all the plasma in his body and replaced it with...

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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.'

Unhappy leaves: Companies are asking employees to take PTO if they are sad at work

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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.

'Don't call bhaiya; put attitude in pocket': Cab driver puts up 6 blunt rules for passengers

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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.

CEO's Singapore PR rejected after raising $88M capital & creating 25+ jobs: 'Where to move next?'

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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.

'I miss you, says i-Pill': Zepto's notification to woman sparks backlash, then apology

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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.

Videos: Tesla's Optimus loses 3-0 at rock, paper, scissors, admits hardest part of being a robot is...

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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.

Techie walks out of interview after being asked to draw Indian flag using CSS. Viral post

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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.

AI clones man's voice & calls his parents, asks for Rs 25 lakh bail money. How they smelled the scam

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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.

Disabled employee fired for refusing to work extra 20 hours; boss says 'role isn't a good fit'

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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.

Mia Khalifa on a resume? Ex-Google employee lands 29 interviews with wild CV

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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.

Inside Google's $2.7 billion deal to rehire AI genius Noam Shazeer — and why he quit in 2021

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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.

Delhi society's notice on 'excessive' online deliveries: 'Bachelor's getting 10-15 orders daily'

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Delhi society's notice on 'excessive' online deliveries: 'Bachelor's getting 10-15 orders daily'

The notice explains that the society's security personnel, who have been helpful in the past by receiving deliveries on behalf of residents, are now overwhelmed by the sheer volume of parcels.

Billionaire Harsh Goenka's 'save Rs 600 a day' tweet sparks debate on income inequality in India

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Billionaire Harsh Goenka's 'save Rs 600 a day' tweet sparks debate on income inequality in India

While Harsh Goenka’s message was meant to inspire positive change through consistency, several X users quickly pointed out the challenges of such habits for the average citizen.

No visible underwear or tattoos: Delta Air Lines shoots memo on cabin crew's grooming

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No visible underwear or tattoos: Delta Air Lines shoots memo on cabin crew's grooming

One of the most eyebrow-raising rules stipulates that flight attendants must wear 'proper undergarments,' though they 'must not be visible.'

World Ozone Day 2024: Safeguarding Earth's protective shield and why it's important

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World Ozone Day 2024: Safeguarding Earth's protective shield and why it's important

The ozone layer, located in the Earth's stratosphere, plays a crucial role in shielding life on the planet from the harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation of the sun.

German woman's Kannada-speaking video ignites language debate on X again. Viral

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German woman's Kannada-speaking video ignites language debate on X again. Viral

In the video, Jennifer, a German citizen and language enthusiast, documents her day-long attempt to speak exclusively in Kannada, eschewing both Hindi and English.

CRED scraps MacBook, iPad jackpots worth lakhs for 200 users citing 'bug'. Outcry follows

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CRED scraps MacBook, iPad jackpots worth lakhs for 200 users citing 'bug'. Outcry follows

As compensation, CRED offered to refund the points used for the jackpot entry and provided a goodwill gesture of Rs 1,000 cashback—a gesture that the X user declined.

This billionaire with polio started a roadside snack stall with only 6 years of schooling. His net worth is...

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This billionaire with polio started a roadside snack stall with only 6 years of schooling. His net worth is...

A bout of polio left Lee Thiam Wah disabled at a young age, and his parents could only afford to send him to school for six years.

Ghost Jobs: Why do they exist and how they impact job-seekers?

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Ghost Jobs: Why do they exist and how they impact job-seekers?

Ghost jobs refer to vacancies posted by companies that either don’t exist anymore or are left online long after being filled.

Bengaluru man quits Rs 54 lakh a year corporate job to write on LinkedIn: 'lived more in 3 months'

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Bengaluru man quits Rs 54 lakh a year corporate job to write on LinkedIn: 'lived more in 3 months'

Parantap Chowdhury shared his story of quitting his corporate job six months ago to pursue his passion for writing and building a remote, digital business.

2-year-old boy clings to kidnapper, refuses to leave him 14 months after abduction. Viral video

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2-year-old boy clings to kidnapper, refuses to leave him 14 months after abduction. Viral video

The accused did not use a phone, never met the same acquaintance twice and even altered his physical appearance - growing a beard and adopting the guise of a monk to conceal his identity.

Barry Stanton's X account, notorious for racist posts targeting Indians, suspended after outrage

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Barry Stanton's X account, notorious for racist posts targeting Indians, suspended after outrage

The anonymous troll, hiding behind the fake name Barry Stanton, had used X as a platform to disseminate hateful and racist rhetoric against Indians.

Leaked 'sexy Santa' dance at Australian media house sparks outrage, company defends act

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Leaked 'sexy Santa' dance at Australian media house sparks outrage, company defends act

The spectacle left many female staff members in attendance 'dumbstruck and horrified,' with some reportedly walking out in disgust.

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