Lyft CEO reveals how Gates tried stopping him from quitting Microsoft for Amazon in 1996
Lyft CEO David Risher, who led Microsoft Access' development, recalled how Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates tried to stop him from quitting Microsoft to move to Amazon in 1996. Risher recounted Gates saying, "You're leaving this company for some tiny, little internet bookstore that nobody has ever heard of…that has got to be the stupidest decision I've ever heard anyone make."
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Lyft CEO David Risher, who led Microsoft Access' development, recalled how Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates tried to stop him from quitting Microsoft to move to Amazon in 1996. Risher recounted Gates saying, "You're leaving this company for some tiny, little internet bookstore that nobody has ever heard of…that has got to be the stupidest decision I've ever heard anyone make."
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Blizzard traps nearly 1,000 on Tibetan side of Mount Everest
Nearly 1,000 people have been trapped by a blizzard on Tibet's eastern slope of Mount Everest, reports said. Hundreds of local villagers and rescue teams have been deployed to help remove snow blocking access to the campsites located at an altitude above 4,900 metres (16,000 feet). As per reports, some tourists have already been brought down the mountain.
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04:59 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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Nearly 1,000 people have been trapped by a blizzard on Tibet's eastern slope of Mount Everest, reports said. Hundreds of local villagers and rescue teams have been deployed to help remove snow blocking access to the campsites located at an altitude above 4,900 metres (16,000 feet). As per reports, some tourists have already been brought down the mountain.
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Man claims boss denied leave for headache, said 'You're not in school'
An employee shared a screenshot claiming his Indian boss refused to approve a leave request for a headache and belittled him. The WhatsApp chat shows the employer addressing him as 'hero' and saying, "Headache main chutti thodi na milti hai (You don't get leave for a headache)." The manager added it's professional life, and the employee is not in school.
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04:55 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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An employee shared a screenshot claiming his Indian boss refused to approve a leave request for a headache and belittled him. The WhatsApp chat shows the employer addressing him as 'hero' and saying, "Headache main chutti thodi na milti hai (You don't get leave for a headache)." The manager added it's professional life, and the employee is not in school.
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Muslim body urges PM Modi to confer Bharat Ratna on RSS founder
A Muslim body, Jamiat Himayatul Islam, has written a letter to PM Narendra Modi, requesting him to confer Bharat Ratna on RSS founder KB Hedgewar. The letter stated that Hedgewar made significant contributions to India's social, cultural, and nation-building spheres. It added that giving this award will not only enhance the glory of his contribution but also inspire future generations.
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05:13 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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A Muslim body, Jamiat Himayatul Islam, has written a letter to PM Narendra Modi, requesting him to confer Bharat Ratna on RSS founder KB Hedgewar. The letter stated that Hedgewar made significant contributions to India's social, cultural, and nation-building spheres. It added that giving this award will not only enhance the glory of his contribution but also inspire future generations.
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Greta Thunberg beaten by Israeli forces, wrapped and paraded in Israeli flag: Activists
Activists have claimed that Greta Thunberg was beaten by Israeli forces, wrapped in Israeli flag and paraded after she was detained from a boat heading to Gaza. "They did everything imaginable to her, as a warning to others," Turkish activist Ersin Celik, a participant in the Sumud flotilla, told Anadolu news agency.
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05:12 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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Activists have claimed that Greta Thunberg was beaten by Israeli forces, wrapped in Israeli flag and paraded after she was detained from a boat heading to Gaza. "They did everything imaginable to her, as a warning to others," Turkish activist Ersin Celik, a participant in the Sumud flotilla, told Anadolu news agency.
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Actress Nafisa Ali shares her bald photos amid cancer treatment
Veteran actress Nafisa Ali shared photos of herself with no hair amid cancer treatment. She had revealed that she was diagnosed with peritoneal and ovarian cancer in November 2018. Recently, she stated that she has resumed chemotherapy after her doctors decided against surgery for her cancer treatment. "Positive power," she wrote while sharing her photos.
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05:07 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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Veteran actress Nafisa Ali shared photos of herself with no hair amid cancer treatment. She had revealed that she was diagnosed with peritoneal and ovarian cancer in November 2018. Recently, she stated that she has resumed chemotherapy after her doctors decided against surgery for her cancer treatment. "Positive power," she wrote while sharing her photos.
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Woman allegedly served burger with rotten chicken at KFC Bengaluru outlet
A post on X alleged that a woman was served rotten meat in a burger at a KFC Bengaluru outlet. The post claimed that staff attempted to replace her chicken burger with a vegetarian one. When the kitchen was accessed, customers allegedly found that breading water used to coat chicken was dirty and cold storage was stacked with foul-smelling meat.
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05:20 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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A post on X alleged that a woman was served rotten meat in a burger at a KFC Bengaluru outlet. The post claimed that staff attempted to replace her chicken burger with a vegetarian one. When the kitchen was accessed, customers allegedly found that breading water used to coat chicken was dirty and cold storage was stacked with foul-smelling meat.
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How does missing sleep for 1-7 days impact the body and mind?
Fitness coach Yash Vardhan Swami said after one night of poor sleep, reaction time can drop by 25%. "Two days of...poor sleep can reduce...working memory by up to 35%," he said. By day 4, insulin sensitivity can decline. Mood instability and anxiety can rise by day 5. Swami warned that after a week, brain waste clearance may drop by 65%.
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05:18 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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Fitness coach Yash Vardhan Swami said after one night of poor sleep, reaction time can drop by 25%. "Two days of...poor sleep can reduce...working memory by up to 35%," he said. By day 4, insulin sensitivity can decline. Mood instability and anxiety can rise by day 5. Swami warned that after a week, brain waste clearance may drop by 65%.
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Trump warming up to Pakistan after it offered $1-trillion rare earth mineral pact: Report
Donald Trump is warming up to Pakistan after it offered a $1-trillion deal to US to explore and export rare earth minerals, The Sunday Guardian reported. Trump's 'love' for Pakistan ignores long-term strategic implications that people who'll replace him will face, the report noted. Trump earlier met Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and Army chief Asim Munir in the White House.
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Donald Trump is warming up to Pakistan after it offered a $1-trillion deal to US to explore and export rare earth minerals, The Sunday Guardian reported. Trump's 'love' for Pakistan ignores long-term strategic implications that people who'll replace him will face, the report noted. Trump earlier met Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and Army chief Asim Munir in the White House.
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No post-mortem of 11 kids amid cough syrup deaths in MP, officials were on holiday: Report
No post-mortem was conducted for 11 children who allegedly died after consuming 'Coldrif' cough syrup in MP, NDTV reported. While the official claimed the families refused consent, families said they were never asked. While Chhindwara banned the syrup on September 29, the toxicity report came on October 3 reportedly because MP drug department officials were on Navami and Dussehra holidays.
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05:49 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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No post-mortem was conducted for 11 children who allegedly died after consuming 'Coldrif' cough syrup in MP, NDTV reported. While the official claimed the families refused consent, families said they were never asked. While Chhindwara banned the syrup on September 29, the toxicity report came on October 3 reportedly because MP drug department officials were on Navami and Dussehra holidays.
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Pakistan offers $1-trillion pact to US to explore & export rare earth minerals: Report
Pakistan has quietly offered a $1-trillion pact to US to explore, mine, process and export rare earth minerals from Pakistan to the US, The Sunday Guardian reported. The deal lays out a five-year, government-to-government agreement, renewable by mutual consent, which will be overseen by a Joint Steering Committee. The deal's value is likely aspirational and isn't backed by concrete data.
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Pakistan has quietly offered a $1-trillion pact to US to explore, mine, process and export rare earth minerals from Pakistan to the US, The Sunday Guardian reported. The deal lays out a five-year, government-to-government agreement, renewable by mutual consent, which will be overseen by a Joint Steering Committee. The deal's value is likely aspirational and isn't backed by concrete data.
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Delhi man complains about Uber prices bankrupting its drivers, firm's India head replies
A Delhi man complained on LinkedIn about Uber pricing XL cabs so low that it's bankrupting drivers. "After all deductions...what [driver] gets won't even cover his expenses...Worse, he can't pay his EMIs," the man claimed. He claimed within 10 minutes after posting complaint, Uber India President Prabhjeet Singh messaged him, sharing six points on how Uber's algorithm determines fares.
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A Delhi man complained on LinkedIn about Uber pricing XL cabs so low that it's bankrupting drivers. "After all deductions...what [driver] gets won't even cover his expenses...Worse, he can't pay his EMIs," the man claimed. He claimed within 10 minutes after posting complaint, Uber India President Prabhjeet Singh messaged him, sharing six points on how Uber's algorithm determines fares.
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Flying insects force stoppage in India-Pakistan Women’s World Cup match
The India-Pakistan Women's World Cup 2025 match was briefly halted due to flying insects swarming the field. Play was disrupted multiple times as players from both sides used sprays to keep the bugs away. After India’s 34th over, ground officials brought in pest-control spray, causing a delay of about 15 minutes.
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06:01 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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The India-Pakistan Women's World Cup 2025 match was briefly halted due to flying insects swarming the field. Play was disrupted multiple times as players from both sides used sprays to keep the bugs away. After India’s 34th over, ground officials brought in pest-control spray, causing a delay of about 15 minutes.
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Gold missing from gold-cladded copper panels donated by Vijay Mallya to Sabarimala; row erupts
A row erupted after gold was found missing from gold-cladded copper panels donated by Vijay Mallya to Sabarimala temple in 1998. In 2019, the panels were given to sponsor Unnikrishnan Potty for re-plating, with inventories listing the items merely as "copper plates". While old documents revealed the panels originally weighed 42.8kg, shortfall of 4.54kg gold has been found after re-plating.
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06:16 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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A row erupted after gold was found missing from gold-cladded copper panels donated by Vijay Mallya to Sabarimala temple in 1998. In 2019, the panels were given to sponsor Unnikrishnan Potty for re-plating, with inventories listing the items merely as "copper plates". While old documents revealed the panels originally weighed 42.8kg, shortfall of 4.54kg gold has been found after re-plating.
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Death toll crosses 50 in Nepal amid heavy rains, roads blocked
Heavy rains and landslides in eastern Nepal have killed at least 50 people, mostly in the Ilam district, authorities said. Several areas remain inaccessible due to blocked roads and ongoing rain, hampering rescue efforts. Nepal's army and police are involved in rescue operations, while the Indian government has pledged assistance to the affected region.
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06:15 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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Heavy rains and landslides in eastern Nepal have killed at least 50 people, mostly in the Ilam district, authorities said. Several areas remain inaccessible due to blocked roads and ongoing rain, hampering rescue efforts. Nepal's army and police are involved in rescue operations, while the Indian government has pledged assistance to the affected region.
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Even Indira Gandhi never spoke against India abroad: Rijiju on Rahul's remarks
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday criticised Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his remarks in Colombia. Rijiju stated that even former PM "Indira Gandhi ji was LoP after losing elections, but she never spoke about the country outside." He added, "Rahul Gandhi is the first LoP who goes abroad and speaks against the country."
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday criticised Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his remarks in Colombia. Rijiju stated that even former PM "Indira Gandhi ji was LoP after losing elections, but she never spoke about the country outside." He added, "Rahul Gandhi is the first LoP who goes abroad and speaks against the country."
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Jaishankar claims India has tariff issues with US, says 'India's red lines must be respected'
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar claimed India has issues with US over its tariffs as the two countries are currently engaged in trade negotiations. "A big part of [the issues are] because we've not arrived at a landing ground," Jaishankar said. He added that India is negotiating 50% tariffs on Indian exports but India's "red lines have to be respected".
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar claimed India has issues with US over its tariffs as the two countries are currently engaged in trade negotiations. "A big part of [the issues are] because we've not arrived at a landing ground," Jaishankar said. He added that India is negotiating 50% tariffs on Indian exports but India's "red lines have to be respected".
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Why do some medicine strips have red line on them?
In an advisory for people to prevent antibiotic resistance, the Health Ministry stated the significance of red line seen on some medicine strips. Medicines such as antibiotics have a red vertical line on their packs to indicate that these shouldn't be consumed without doctor's prescription, the ministry stated. The prescribed medicine's full course should also be completed, it added.
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In an advisory for people to prevent antibiotic resistance, the Health Ministry stated the significance of red line seen on some medicine strips. Medicines such as antibiotics have a red vertical line on their packs to indicate that these shouldn't be consumed without doctor's prescription, the ministry stated. The prescribed medicine's full course should also be completed, it added.
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Truth will prevail: Gold-plating sponsor on Sabarimala gold row
Businessman Unnikrishnan Potty, who was questioned in the Sabarimala temple missing gold row case, stated that "everything will be proven before the High Court" and "the truth will prevail". Potty sponsored the gold electroplating of the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols at Sabarimala temple in 2019. The case refers to missing gold from the idols donated by Vijay Mallya in 1998.
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07:13 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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Businessman Unnikrishnan Potty, who was questioned in the Sabarimala temple missing gold row case, stated that "everything will be proven before the High Court" and "the truth will prevail". Potty sponsored the gold electroplating of the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols at Sabarimala temple in 2019. The case refers to missing gold from the idols donated by Vijay Mallya in 1998.
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Rohit Sharma's 5-month-old interview on 2027 ODI World Cup ambitions resurfaces
Rohit Sharma's five-month-old interview with journalist Vimal Kumar has resurfaced after Shubman Gill replaced him as India ODI captain. Discussing the 2027 ODI World Cup, Rohit said, "It's very much in my mind...I definitely want to play it." Asked if he wants to achieve what he couldn't in 2023 World Cup, he replied, "It would be good if it happens."
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07:09 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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Rohit Sharma's five-month-old interview with journalist Vimal Kumar has resurfaced after Shubman Gill replaced him as India ODI captain. Discussing the 2027 ODI World Cup, Rohit said, "It's very much in my mind...I definitely want to play it." Asked if he wants to achieve what he couldn't in 2023 World Cup, he replied, "It would be good if it happens."
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