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An Indian entrepreneur has revealed that his friend, a software developer based in Bengaluru, turned down a ₹20 lakh salary hike in order to maintain his work-life balance. Rohan Dhawan, founder of UAbility, shared a LinkedIn post elaborating on his friend’s unusual decision.Why one Bengaluru professional rejected a ₹20 lakh salary hike. (Pexels/Representational Image)Turning down ₹20 lakh hikeIn this day and age, where cost of living is increasing and job security is decreasing, not many people would turn down the opportunity to earn more money. But that’s exactly what Dhawan’s friend did.“A 31 y/o developer friend in Bengaluru turned down…
Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi, left. celebrates with teammate Babar Azam (AP Photo) Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali has claimed that a fallout between Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi over the captaincy played a major role in the national team’s decline.Basit’s comments came after Pakistan’s miserable showing in England, where they have already surrendered the three-match Test series 2-0 following a 194-run defeat at Lord’s. The visitors have faced widespread criticism for their performances, with the team struggling to show any fight in either of the opening two Tests.According to Basit, however, Pakistan’s problems go much deeper than the current…
Mumbai: Neuberg Diagnostics plans to raise about ₹3,500-4,000 crore through an initial public offering (IPO) in FY28, founder and chairman GSK Velu told ET.The Chennai-based diagnostics company aims to raise ₹500 crore in a pre-IPO funding round over the next three to six months to finance four to five acquisitions as part of its pan-India expansion strategy, according to Velu. He said Neuberg expects to invest ₹700-1,000 crore through fresh capital, internal accruals and debt to fund its growth.”The plan is to prepare for an IPO in FY28, potentially between April and September, depending on market conditions and readiness,” said…
The Central Board of Secondary Education will close the extended registration window for CTET September 2026 on September 1, 2026. Candidates who want to apply for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test can find the direct link through the official website of CBSE CTET at ctet.nic.in.CTET September 2026: Extended registration window closes today, apply at ctet.nic.inThe exam which was scheduled on September 6 has been postponed. The new exam date will be announced soon.NEET PG 2026 re-exam to be conducted on September 5, check notice hereThe exam will comprise two papers- Paper II will be held in the morning shift, from…
Harshita Gaur aka Dimpy Pandit opens up about Jitendra Kumar replacing Vikrant Massey in ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’: ‘Kabhi aisa feel nahi hua ki kuch miss lag raha hai’ The much-awaited ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ has introduced a major casting change, with Jitendra Kumar taking over the role of Bablu Pandit from Vikrant Massey. While the change has naturally led fans to wonder whether Vikrant’s absence will be felt, Harshita Gaur, who plays Dimpy Pandit in the franchise, believes the new casting works seamlessly.In a conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Harshita spoke about Jitendra’s interpretation of the much-loved character and explained why audiences…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in a video message regarding India’s economic growth of 7.8% in the April-June quarter. | Photo Credit: Instagram/@narendramodi Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the people on India’s 7.8% GDP growth in the April-June quarter, crediting the nation’s resolve and efforts for the achievement. He also requested people not to buy gold and to shun foreign holidays and weddings to preserve foreign exchange reserves.“Since the 2020 COVID pandemic, there has been no stability anywhere, but India has progressed well,” said PM Modi in an Instagram post.He said that the country achieved this milestone despite wars and…
A network of AI licence plate readers run by a private company called Flock is rapidly expanding across the US.There are now about 130,000 across the country, mostly used by law enforcement agencies.The expansion has led to privacy concerns and protests.BBC Verify examines Flock’s system and the growing backlash against it – as Jake Horton reports.Produced by Krystal Campos. Graphics by Leo Scutt-Richter. Source link
In the heart of the Western Ghats lies a rare conglomeration of freshwater swamps, restricted to a patch in Kulathupuzha, Kerala: it consists of plants with pneumatophores (aerial roots that grow vertically out of water) and stilt roots adapted to waterlogged conditions and they support a plethora of fauna. They are ecologically crucial in regulating floods, recharging groundwater, offering a perennial flow of freshwater.But, these ‘Myristica swamps’ that represent “one of the most primitive” ecosystems in India, are under siege from logging and conversion into paddy fields or tea plantations and areca nut, oil palm, and teak farms, cautioned a…
Rupee jumps 26 paise against US dollar Rupee began Tuesday on a strong note, rising 26 paise to 94.96 against the US dollar in early trade, supported by robust domestic economic growth, containing fiscal slippage and portfolio-related inflows.Forex traders said the USD/INR pair appears to have found a strong near-term base around 95.10-95.20. MSCI-related inflows have also provided temporary support to the rupee.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.06 against the US dollar before gaining further to touch 94.96. The currency had closed 21 paise higher at 95.22 on Monday after recovering from its initial losses.The…
Mumbai residents face increased costs for CNG and piped cooking gas MUMBAI: September began with a fresh blow to household budgets in Mumbai and the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), with prices of CNG, piped cooking gas and buffalo milk going up, while commuters will also pay higher fares for autorickshaws and black-and-yellow taxis from Tuesday.The multiple hikes are set to affect millions of residents, adding to the daily cost of cooking, commuting and household consumption.Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) has increased the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by Rs 2 per kg, taking the rate in Mumbai and surrounding…