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El Ojo: Everything You Need to Know About the Mysterious Floating Island in Argentina’s Swamps
El Ojo, a perfectly round floating island in Argentina’s Paraná Delta, is both a natural wonder and a source of local legend. Believed to have formed due to erosion and water currents, the island is shrouded in mystery. Some locals associate it with ancient deities or UFO activity, though no evidence supports these claims. The island’s symmetr...
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Rang De Korea Festival: Korean Boy Band NTX Groove To Tauba Tauba, Kinni Kinni And Other Bollywood Songs. Watch
NTX debuted in March 2021 and this was their first visit to India
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Man Quits On First Day Due To Manager's Toxic Behaviour, Resignation Letter Goes Viral
He highlighted that his resignation underscored a broader issue of toxic work culture, urging others to prioritise their health and well-being.
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Exclusive: Kiran Rao On The Importance Of Subtitles And Dubbing For Films: "It Helps Us Travel To Other Cultures"
Kiran Rao made her directorial comeback with Laapataa Ladies after a gap of 13 years
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Primitive Humans in Scandinavia Used Boats Made Up of Animal Skins in 3500 BC, Study Suggests
A new study suggests that people from the Pitted Ware Culture (PWC) in ancient Scandinavia likely built boats from animal skins, possibly seal hides, to fish, hunt, and trade. The PWC was a Neolithic group of hunter-gatherers who lived between 3500 and 2300 B.C. in regions near the Baltic and North Seas.
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Japan Announces Plans to Build Zeta-Class Supercomputer, Said to Be 1,000 Times Faster Than Today’s Machines
Japan has announced plans to start constructing the world's first "zeta-class" supercomputer in 2025. Expected to be 1,000 times faster than today's leading supercomputers, the project is set to cost more than $750 million and be operational by 2030. The supercomputer will help Japan stay competitive in artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and...
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Uttarakhand Government Employees Can Now Participate In RSS Activities
The Uttarakhand government has said that participation of state employees in morning and evening meetings and other cultural and social activities of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will not be considered a violation of Uttarakhand State Employees
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Sneakerhead Essentials: Discover Must-Have Kicks For Every Wardrobe
Sneaker culture has become a cornerstone of modern fashion, merging style with comfort in a way that few other trends have achieved. In this guide, we’ll explore the must-have kicks that every sneakerhead should consider adding to their collection.
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''Very Demure, Very Mindful'' TikTok Trend Takes Over Internet, Here's How It Started
The trend has become a lighthearted way for users to poke fun at themselves and the culture of mindfulness, encouraging others to not take themselves too seriously.
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World's Oldest Calendar Discovered at 13,000-Year-Old Turkish Temple
The discovery of a 13,000-year-old pillar at Göbekli Tepe, Turkey, reveals the world’s oldest known calendar. Carved with 365 "V" symbols, this ancient calendar includes 12 lunar months and 11 extra days. The pillar also depicts a bird-like creature, potentially representing the summer solstice constellation. Researchers suggest this calendar wa...
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OTT Releases This Week: Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, Life Hill Gayi, Gyaarah Gyaarah, Umbrella Academy Season 4, and More
This week is big on entertainment, with several originals hitting streaming platforms. Top OTT releases include Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba and The Umbrella Academy Season 4 on Netflix, Life Hill Gayi on Hotstar, Gyaarah Gyaarah on Zee5, and Turbo on SonyLiv. Other binge-worthy picks include Aapka Apna Zakir, Indian 2, Are You Sure? and Rising Impac...
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Top OTT Releases This Week: Bloody Ishq, Elite Season 8, and Bhaiyya Ji, Among Others
Top OTT releases this week include Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, Bhaiyya Ji, and Savi, among others.
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How Corporate America Is Fighting Mouse Jigglers, Other Work Faking Tools
A US banking giant fired more than a dozen employees for "simulating keyboard activity," highlighting a battle within productivity-obsessed corporate America to tame a culture of faking work with gizmos such as mouse jigglers.
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OpenAI, Google DeepMind Employees Warn of AI Risks, Demand Better Whistleblower Protection Policies
OpenAI and Google DeepMind’s former and current employees have written an open letter demanding better whistleblower protection policies from their employers. OpenAI and Google DeepMind are among the frontier tech companies that are rapidly building artificial intelligence (AI) systems and capabilities. The open letter is endorsed by two of the t...
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Ex-Google Employee, Who Works At Meta, Reveals The Best Company For Work-Life Balance
Highlighting other differences between working for the two companies, Mr McKinnon stated that the atmosphere at Google was more reserved and Meta was a more transparent organisation.
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El Ojo: Everything You Need to Know About the Mysterious Floating Island in Argentina’s Swamps
El Ojo, a perfectly round floating island in Argentina’s Paraná Delta, is both a natural wonder and a source of local legend. Believed to have formed due to erosion and water currents, the island is shrouded in mystery. Some locals associate it with ancient deities or UFO activity, though no evidence supports these claims. The island’s symmetr...
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Rang De Korea Festival: Korean Boy Band NTX Groove To Tauba Tauba, Kinni Kinni And Other Bollywood Songs. Watch
NTX debuted in March 2021 and this was their first visit to India
-
Man Quits On First Day Due To Manager's Toxic Behaviour, Resignation Letter Goes Viral
He highlighted that his resignation underscored a broader issue of toxic work culture, urging others to prioritise their health and well-being.
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Exclusive: Kiran Rao On The Importance Of Subtitles And Dubbing For Films: "It Helps Us Travel To Other Cultures"
Kiran Rao made her directorial comeback with Laapataa Ladies after a gap of 13 years
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Primitive Humans in Scandinavia Used Boats Made Up of Animal Skins in 3500 BC, Study Suggests
A new study suggests that people from the Pitted Ware Culture (PWC) in ancient Scandinavia likely built boats from animal skins, possibly seal hides, to fish, hunt, and trade. The PWC was a Neolithic group of hunter-gatherers who lived between 3500 and 2300 B.C. in regions near the Baltic and North Seas.
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Japan Announces Plans to Build Zeta-Class Supercomputer, Said to Be 1,000 Times Faster Than Today’s Machines
Japan has announced plans to start constructing the world's first "zeta-class" supercomputer in 2025. Expected to be 1,000 times faster than today's leading supercomputers, the project is set to cost more than $750 million and be operational by 2030. The supercomputer will help Japan stay competitive in artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and...
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Uttarakhand Government Employees Can Now Participate In RSS Activities
The Uttarakhand government has said that participation of state employees in morning and evening meetings and other cultural and social activities of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will not be considered a violation of Uttarakhand State Employees
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Sneakerhead Essentials: Discover Must-Have Kicks For Every Wardrobe
Sneaker culture has become a cornerstone of modern fashion, merging style with comfort in a way that few other trends have achieved. In this guide, we’ll explore the must-have kicks that every sneakerhead should consider adding to their collection.
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''Very Demure, Very Mindful'' TikTok Trend Takes Over Internet, Here's How It Started
The trend has become a lighthearted way for users to poke fun at themselves and the culture of mindfulness, encouraging others to not take themselves too seriously.
-
World's Oldest Calendar Discovered at 13,000-Year-Old Turkish Temple
The discovery of a 13,000-year-old pillar at Göbekli Tepe, Turkey, reveals the world’s oldest known calendar. Carved with 365 "V" symbols, this ancient calendar includes 12 lunar months and 11 extra days. The pillar also depicts a bird-like creature, potentially representing the summer solstice constellation. Researchers suggest this calendar wa...
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OTT Releases This Week: Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, Life Hill Gayi, Gyaarah Gyaarah, Umbrella Academy Season 4, and More
This week is big on entertainment, with several originals hitting streaming platforms. Top OTT releases include Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba and The Umbrella Academy Season 4 on Netflix, Life Hill Gayi on Hotstar, Gyaarah Gyaarah on Zee5, and Turbo on SonyLiv. Other binge-worthy picks include Aapka Apna Zakir, Indian 2, Are You Sure? and Rising Impac...
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Top OTT Releases This Week: Bloody Ishq, Elite Season 8, and Bhaiyya Ji, Among Others
Top OTT releases this week include Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, Bhaiyya Ji, and Savi, among others.
-
How Corporate America Is Fighting Mouse Jigglers, Other Work Faking Tools
A US banking giant fired more than a dozen employees for "simulating keyboard activity," highlighting a battle within productivity-obsessed corporate America to tame a culture of faking work with gizmos such as mouse jigglers.
-
OpenAI, Google DeepMind Employees Warn of AI Risks, Demand Better Whistleblower Protection Policies
OpenAI and Google DeepMind’s former and current employees have written an open letter demanding better whistleblower protection policies from their employers. OpenAI and Google DeepMind are among the frontier tech companies that are rapidly building artificial intelligence (AI) systems and capabilities. The open letter is endorsed by two of the t...
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Ex-Google Employee, Who Works At Meta, Reveals The Best Company For Work-Life Balance
Highlighting other differences between working for the two companies, Mr McKinnon stated that the atmosphere at Google was more reserved and Meta was a more transparent organisation.
