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Indian-Origin Exec Says He Uses Vacations To Test If He's Hired Right People: "It's Crucial..."

Gopal Shenoy, Vice President of Product at Wiser Solutions, recently shared that he views his vacation time as a way to examine how his team operates during absences and to assess whether he's hired the right people for the job.




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Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Introduces Reforms To Ensure Zero-error Entrance Tests

Radhakrishnan panel has submitted its report outlining reforms in the NTA and the authorities would need the state's cooperation to implement it.




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Watch: US Comedian's Hilarious Impersonation Of Trump In India Leaves Internet In Splits

US-based comedian Austin Nasso is going viral online for his hilarious impersonation of US-President-elect Donald Trump during a fictional visit to India.




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Japan's 7-Eleven May Go Private To Avoid $45 Billion Foreign Buyout

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven is considering going private by buying back its own shares in a bid to avoid a takeover attempt by Canadian rival Alimentation Couche-Tard.




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Swiggy Shares Jump 7.7% Higher In Trading Debut After $1.4 Billion IPO

Shares of Indian food and grocery delivery firm Swiggy debuted 7.7% higher in pre-open trade on Wednesday.




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NTPC Green Energy Sets Price Band Of Rs 102 For $1.2 Billion IPO

NTPC Green Energy has set a price band of 102 rupees to 108 rupees per share for its Rs 100 billion IPO.




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DUSU Election Results To Be Announced On November 21

The results for the Delhi University Students' Union elections will be declared on November 21, almost two months after the polls were held, according to university officials.




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Live Updates: Jharkhand Votes In Phase 1 Polls, By-Elections In 11 States

Voting for the Jharkhand assembly elections phase 1 is being held today with 43 of the state's 81 seats up for grabs.




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Airlines Cancel Flights After Volcanic Eruptions. Why That's A Good Thing

At least three airlines cancelled flights between Australia and Bali this week after a volcano eruption in eastern Indonesia spewed a vast plume of volcanic ash into the air.




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Trump Net Worth Dips $300 Million As Truth Social Parent's Stocks Stumble

Donald Trump's net worth has taken a $300 million hit following a dip in the shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social.




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S Jaishankar Draws A Pak Parallel To Answer Question On India-Russia Ties

Known for his no-nonsense articulation of India's position on geopolitical issues, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar had a sharp response when an Australian journalist asked him if New Delhi recognises Canberra's "angst" over ties with Russia




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‘Chonkus’ Algae Found Off Italian Coast Holds Promise for Improve Climate Change Situation

The newly identified ‘Chonkus’ strain of cyanobacteria, discovered in Italy's volcanic waters, may be a natural ally in carbon sequestration. With its CO₂-absorbing properties and ability to thrive in extreme environments, Chonkus shows promise in industrial carbon storage and bio-manufacturing, potentially lowering costs while contributing to climate action.




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Pompeii DNA Study Reveals Surprising Ancestry and Uncovers New Insights on Family and Gender Assumptions

Recent DNA findings from Pompeii reveal complex ancestry and social diversity, challenging earlier assumptions about family structures and cultural roles in the ancient city. Analysing skeletal remains has shown that some groups presumed to be family members were not biologically related, while traditional gender roles were also re-evaluated. This research highlights the cosmopolitan nature of Pompeii’s society and opens a new chapter in understanding life before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.




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Nintendo, The Pokémon Company Seeking Injunction on Palworld, JPY 5 Million Each in Damages from Pocketpair

Palworld developer Pocketpair has shared details from the patent infringement lawsuit brought against it by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company in September, shedding light on the plaintiffs’ demands. The two companies are seeking an injunction on Palworld, a survival game with monsters that bear alleged similarities to the creatures from the Pokémon franchise.




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WhatsApp for iOS Gets Drafts Label for Unread Messages in Chats, New Widget for Home Screen

WhatsApp for iOS has rolled out a new feature which lets users check their drafted and unsent messages without opening a specific chat. With the app’s latest update, a new 'Draft' label appears next to the chat which contains an incomplete message, enabling the user to find it quickly without the hassle of scrolling through the chat list.




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iPhone Production in India Could Double Due to Donald Trump's Bigger Tariff Proposals: Report

Apple still relies on China for the bulk of its manufacturing and sales but several factors like the US-China trade tensions played a key role in boosting Indian production. A new report suggests that Apple could double its iPhone production in India if the US imposes tariffs on Chinese imports. The Cupertino-based company is likely to increase its iPhone production in India to over $30 billion annually if the newly elected US President Donald Trump decides to impose heavy tariffs on Chinese imports.




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Apple Vision Pro 2 to Launch Between Fall of 2025 and Spring 2026 With Same Design as Current Model: Mark Gurman

Apple unveiled its first mixed-reality headset Vision Pro at WWDC last year. Rumours about its successor have been circulating online for a while, and now Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has suggested the launch timeline for the next generation Apple Vision Pro. Gurman claims that the upcoming model will have a similar design as the current model.




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NASA Launches Power to Explore Essay Contest, Invites Students to Imagine Nuclear-Powered Moon Mission

NASA’s Power to Explore Challenge calls on U.S. students to submit ideas for moon missions powered by radioisotope systems. The contest encourages kindergarten through Year 12 students to envision a mission, detail objectives, and apply their unique “power” to achieve mission success. Entries are due by January 31, 2025, and grand prize winners will tour NASA’s Glenn Research Center, gaining insight into the technology and science of space exploration.




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Mitochondria Divide Roles for Energy and Molecular Synthesis Under Low-Nutrient Conditions, Reveals New Study

New findings reveal that mitochondria in nutrient-deprived cells adopt specialised roles to prioritise either energy generation or amino acid synthesis. Led by Dr. Craig Thompson of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the study identified specific mitochondrial subpopulations, allowing cells to maintain critical functions even under stress. These discoveries have implications for understanding how cancer cells survive low-nutrient conditions and how cells repair after injury.




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Scientists Move Closer to Synthesising Element 120, Marking Potential New Era in Periodic Table

Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California are exploring new techniques for creating superheavy elements, focusing on the potential synthesis of “element 120,” also called unbinilium. If successful, this addition could lead to an eighth row on the periodic table. Using ion bombardment, researchers demonstrated a process that may achieve unbinilium by targeting californium with supercharged titanium ions. The approach offers promise, although creating just two atoms could take weeks. This project marks an important step forward in understanding atomic structures and superheavy elements.




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Realme 14 Pro Lite Said to Be in the Works, Colour Options, RAM and Storage Configurations Tipped

Realme is reportedly gearing up to unveil the Realme 14 Pro Lite in India as its model number, RAM, storage variants and colour options have surfaced online. The upcoming model is believed to be part of Realm's 14 series. The Realme 14 Pro Lite is said to come with up to 12GB of RAM and a maximum of 512GB of onboard storage. It could go official alongside the Realme 14 and Realme 14 Pro.




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Google App for Android Said to Get an AI-Powered Conversational Search Feature

Google is said to be working on an artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will let users get real-time responses and ask follow-up queries. As per a leak, the new feature is called conversational search, and it is being added to the Google app for Android. With this, when users ask a voice query, the app is said to show real-time responses as well as allow them to ask follow-up questions.




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Vivo Y300 India Launch Timeline, Colour Options, Specifications Tipped

Vivo Y300 Plus with Snapdragon 695 SoC was launched in India last month. According to a report, Vivo is also readying to launch the Y300 in the country. Colourways and specifications of the upcoming Vivo Y series phone have also leaked alongside its India launch timeline. It is said to be available in three colour options. The Vivo Y300 could boast a Sony IMX882 portrait camera.




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X Said to Be Testing a Free Version of Grok AI for Users With Updated Logo

X (formerly known as Twitter) is testing a free version of the platform’s native artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok, several users posted. On Sunday, some users claimed to have received access to Grok despite not being a paid subscriber on X. There are some limitations to the free tier of the chatbot, as per the users, and its availability is said to be limited to certain regions.




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Bitget Crypto Wallet and Foresight Ventures Invest $20 Million in Telegram Mini Apps

Bitget Wallet and Foresight Ventures have collaborated to invest $20 million (roughly Rs. 168 crore) in Telegram, aiming to accelerate the growth of its Mini Apps initiative, as announced on Monday, November 11.




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LG Unveils Stretchable Display With 50 Percent Rate of Elongation

LG Display, a subsidiary of the South Korea-based conglomerate focused on display technology, unveiled a new stretchable display that can expand by 50 percent of its original size. The company introduced the new stretchable display panel last week at LG Science Park in Seoul during a meeting of more than 100 South Korean industry, academia, and research stakeholders.




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FTX Sues Binance and Ex-CEO Zhao, Seeking $1.8 Billion Clawback

FTX is seeking to claw back almost $1.8 billion it alleges was fraudulently transferred by Sam Bankman-Fried. Binance, Zhao and other Binance executives received the funds as part of a July 2021 share repurchase deal with Bankman-Fried, the FTX co-founder who is now in prison.




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iOS 18.2 Developer Beta 3 Update for iPhone Rolling Out Now: Here's What’s New

iOS 18.2 Developer Beta 3 update for iPhone was released by Apple on Monday. It builds upon the previous updates as the Cupertino-based tech giant continues to test the second batch of features powered by Apple Intelligence — the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) suite for iPhone and other devices. Apple’s latest update is not a substantial introduction but still includes tweaks to the video player in the Photos app, updated dark mode icons for apps, and more.




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Apple Announces Share Item Location Feature on iOS; to Be Available With iOS 18.2

Apple recently released the iOS 18.2 Developer beta 2 update which reportedly included a new feature that enabled users to share the location of lost or misplaced items with third parties such as airlines. The Cupertino-based tech giant has now confirmed the arrival of this feature which is dubbed Share Item Location. It is said to have been rolled out in most regions worldwide with the iOS 18.2 Public beta update and will be available to all users with the public release of iOS 18.2.




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Vivo Y18t With 5,000mAh Battery, Unisoc T612 Chipset Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y18t was silently launched in India as the latest entrant in the company's Y series. The new Vivo handset arrives in two colourways with an IP54-rated build. The Vivo Y18t sports a dual rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. It runs on a Unisoc T612 chipset with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. The budget smartphone carries a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support.




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Jio Star Website Goes Live Ahead of Anticipated Merger of Reliance Jio and Disney+ Hotstar

The merger between Reliance Jio’s Viacom18 and Star India Private Limited is expected to reach its conclusion this week. Ahead of the anticipated completion, a new website has surfaced which could allegedly be the home of the new OTT service formed courtesy of the amalgamation of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar — two popular streaming services in India.




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Google ‘Learn About’ Experimental AI Tool With Educational Style Responses Released

Google released a new experimental artificial intelligence (AI) tool on Monday aimed at helping users learn about new topics. Dubbed Learn About, the tool is different from the Mountain View-based tech giant's usual AI offerings, such as Gemini or AI Overviews. The experimental tool shows the information in a visual and interactive style and picks the data from educational sources.




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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Gameplay Deep Dive Details Combat, Exploration and Puzzles

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle received a gameplay deep dive Monday that detailed more of the game’s combat, exploration and puzzles. Publisher Bethesda also shed more light on the premise of the story that sees Indy join the chase for a priceless stolen relic.




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Signal Updated With Call Links Feature, Raise Hand Button, Emoji Reactions and More Improvements

Signal has been updated with Call Links, a feature that enables users to initiate a group call with multiple participants without the need to form a separate group chat. Additional updates include a "raise hand" button, emoji reactions, and a dedicated calls tab on Signal.




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NASA’s Chandra Telescope Observes Mysterious 'Knots' Blasting from Nearby Black Hole Jets

NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has unveiled mysterious "knots" in the jet of a supermassive black hole in Centaurus A, a nearby galaxy. These bright, fast-moving features exhibit a higher speed in X-rays than in radio wavelengths, hinting at unexplored physics in black hole jets. Despite financial uncertainties surrounding Chandra's operations, scientists continue to uncover new phenomena in deep space, underscoring the telescope’s enduring value to astrophysics.




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Reliance Jio True 5G Network Extends Battery Life by Up to 40 Percent, Claims Official

Reliance Jio’s True 5G network can improve the smartphone’s battery life by up to 40 percent, a company official highlighted during the company’s earnings call for the second quarter (Q2) of FY25. The telecommunications provider leverages a standalone (SA) architecture along with other technical features for its 5G services in India and assigns the spectrum bandwidth as per the application.




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Skynet-1A Satellite’s Unexplained Orbit Shift Raises Questions About Command History

Launched in 1969, the UK's oldest satellite, Skynet-1A, has moved significantly from its original position. Experts believe this was due to a deliberate command in the 1970s. The satellite now orbits over the Americas, near active satellite traffic, raising risks of collisions. Limited records exist regarding its control history, with suggestions of temporary US oversight. The UK’s Ministry of Defence is monitoring the satellite to prevent conflicts with modern space assets, but experts warn of increasing debris risk from aging satellites.




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Gigabyte 27-Inch Gaming Monitor With QHD Resolution, 180Hz Refresh Rate Launched in India

Gigabyte M27QA ICE monitor has been launched in India. It joins the Taiwanese manufacturer’s extensive lineup of gaming monitors and boasts features such as a 27-inch panel with QHD resolution, a refresh rate of 180Hz, and AMD FreeSync technology for improved visuals. Gigabyte says its monitor carries support for OSD Sidekick software which enables users to tweak various display settings and allows for further customisation through the keyboard and mouse.




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Oppo Pad 3 Specifications Tipped; Said to Get 144Hz Display, Dimensity SoC, SuperVOOC Charging, More

Following the launch of Oppo's Pad 3 Pro tablet, which boasted premium hardware, a new leak has surfaced online that indicates the existence of a lower-priced Pad 3 with watered-down specifications. Leaked details suggests that the mid-range tablet has specifications similar to the older OnePlus Pad, which was unveiled in the first half of 2023. Te upcoming tablet is said to get a MediaTek Dimensity SoC, an 11.6-inch display, and a 9,510mAh battery.




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iQOO 13 Colour Options Revealed Ahead of Launch in India on December 3

iQOO 13 is set to launch in India in December, and the handset is anticipated to arrive in global markets with identical specifications as the model that was launched in China last month. The company has now announced that the iQOO 13 will be offered in India in two colour options.




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Ancient Tajikistan Rock Shelter Sheds Light on 130,000-Year-Old Human Migration

A newly discovered rock shelter in Tajikistan’s Zeravshan Valley shows evidence of repeated human occupation over 130,000 years. The site contains artifacts from Neanderthals, Denisovans, and Homo sapiens, suggesting it may have been a migration hub. Archaeologists believe the Inner Asian Mountain Corridor (IAMC) in Central Asia served as a migration route, enabling possible interactions between these species.




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Voyager 2's Historic Flyby of Uranus Exposes Rare Magnetic Distortion

A new analysis of Voyager 2’s flyby of Uranus in 1986 reveals a unique magnetic anomaly caused by a rare solar wind event. Scientists from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Caltech found that the solar wind’s impact on Uranus’s magnetosphere was a unique occurrence, influencing measurements of the planet’s magnetic field. The study also suggests that the planet’s outer moons lie within its magnetosphere, potentially aiding future probes in identifying subsurface oceans on these moons.




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iPhone SE 4 Camera Production to Begin Soon Ahead of Anticipated Debut in March 2025: Report

iPhone SE 4 could be launched in early 2025, according to a report. An Apple supplier is reportedly gearing up for mass production of camera components for the iPhone SE 4, which is expected to succeed the iPhone SE (2022).




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Halloween Is Over, But Priyanka Chopra's Daughter Malti Marie Is Still A "Rainbow Ghost". She Took The Assignment Seriously

"My daughter is funny," Priyanka wrote in her caption




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Allu Arjun On What Motivated Him To Win A National Award for Pushpa: The Rise: "...Then I Decided To Achieve It"

Allu Arjun appeared on the show, Unstoppable With NBK Season 4 and opened up about the National Award win




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Grammy 2025: The Beatles' Last Song, Restored Using AI, Bags Two Nominations

The nominations for Now And Then mark the first time since the late 1990s that The Beatles have received Grammy nominations 




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MTV EMAs 2024: Teary-Eyed Rita Ora's Tribute To One Direction Singer Liam Payne: "He Had The Biggest Heart"

Liam Payne died after falling three floors from a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina




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Leonardo DiCaprio Turns 50: Titanic To Inception, A Look At Actor's Best Performances

Leonardo DiCaprio has won numerous Golden Globe Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and BAFTA Awards




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Kanguva New Trailer: Suriya And Bobby Deol's Action-Packed Journey Across Eras

The film will release on November 14




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Bigg Boss 18: Rajat Dalal Steps In To Comfort Sara Arfeen Khan After Arfeen Khan's Eviction

Hosted by Salman Khan, Bigg Boss 18 premiered on October 6