What’s in a (company) name? Zeverything, it zeems
There has been a notable increase in the number of Indian companies with names starting with Z, such as Zerodha and Zomato. Data shows a 70% rise in these 'Z companies' from 2018 to 2023. Names hold special significance in India, influenced by factors like branding, astrology, and numerology. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia's retail chemists ask BJP to include the banning of e-pharmacies in its manifesto
AIOCD said that the online medicine business poses a serious threat to public health, serving as a gateway for counterfeit medications in the country. We've provided a detailed memorandum outlining these concerns. Allowing it to continue could lead to the monopolisation by big corporations and chains. In the interest of public health and to protect the younger generation from drug abuse, the Government of India should ban E-Pharmacies nationwide, the letter said. Key Points
Economic TimesStocks in news: SMS Pharma, Patel Engineering, Vedanta, HG Infra, SJVN
Patel Engineering, in collaboration with its joint venture partner, has been awarded the letter of acceptance (LOA) by the Irrigation & CAD Department, Government of Telangana for a contract valued at Rs 525.36 crore. Key Points
Economic TimesKing Charles III was left sealed letter by Queen mum at death
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, who died aged 96 in September 2022, left a sealed death-bed letter for her son and heir King Charles III, a new book has... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaEx-Rajasthan judge writes to President Murmu, PM Modi, alleges harassment by lawyers
Eliza Gupta, a former judicial magistrate from Rajasthan, has alleged harassment by lawyers and judges, leading to her job loss. On the other hand, the lawyers claimed she had misused her power. Key Points
India Today
Rabindranath Tagore's handwritten letter sells at Rs 11.13 lakh
A handwritten letter by Rabindranath Tagore, written in red ink, has been sold at a price nearly three times the estimated value at an online auction. The letter, written on 6 Jaistho, 1345, as per the Bengali calendar, was received from a collection based in north India, AstaGuru Auction House. The letter, which ended with Tagore's signature drawing, is a national art treasure. Key Points
Economic TimesOpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster
The maker of ChatGPT had made progress on Q* (pronounced Q-Star), which some internally believe could be a breakthrough in the startup's search for superintelligence, also known as artificial general intelligence (AGI), one of the people told Reuters. OpenAI defines AGI as AI systems that are smarter than humans. Key Points
Economic TimesOsama Bin Laden's letter to America justifying 9/11 attack goes viral on social media
TikTok has seen a surge in popularity of videos supporting Osama bin Laden's letter to America, a decades-old letter criticizing the United States and its support of Israel. The letter, published a year after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, criticizes the US for supporting Jews and complicity in harming Muslims in the Middle East. Some TikTok users view the document as an awakening to America's role in global affairs and express disappointment in the US. Key Points
Economic TimesOsama's letter to Americans goes viral amid Israel-Hamas war
Twenty-one years after it was published, al-Qaida leader Osama Bin Laden's 'letter to Americans' has gone viral with thousands of TikTok videos. This letter that mentions "occupation of our Palestine" comes amid the Israel-Hamas war. Key Points
India TodayThe EU’s Threats to Elon Musk Are Empty, Sources Say
European commissioner Thierry Breton warned X it could be fined for failing to control disinformation and illegal content. But critics say his threats lack teeth. Key Points
WIRED
Israel-Hamas War: UK warns ‘waving Palestinian flag or chanting songs’ may be a criminal offense
Israel-Hamas War: UK warns waving Palestinian flag may be a criminal offense. Police urged to take action against pro-Palestine symbols. Key Points
mintSix Months Ago Elon Musk Called for a Pause on AI. Instead Development Sped Up
Earlier this year, prominent AI and tech experts signed a letter calling for a halt to advanced AI development. When WIRED checked back in, some signatories said they had never expected it to work. Key Points
WIREDPM calls us terrorist, Amit Shah writes letter: Kharge's jibe on ‘kathni-karni’
Amit Shah on Tuesday wrote to Kharge that the government is ready for a full-fledged discussion on Manipur. Not true, Kharge replied. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesSwiggy Instamart’s out-of-the-box resignation letter goes viral
Swiggy Instamart shared a resignation letter on Twitter, using everyday items to convey the message. The letter sparked discussion due to its witty touch. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesTop 10 Pieces of Advice From Warren Buffett’s Annual Letters to Shareholders
Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is one of the most successful investors of our time. But there is more to the Oracle of Omaha. Buffett is an amazing writer as well. Every year he writes an annual letter to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway. Key Points
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Rare handwritten letter by Rabindranath Tagore fetches Rs 21 lakh at online auction
A handwritten letter from Rabindranath Tagore expressing his reservations about English translations of his short stories was recently sold at an online art auction for more than Rs 21 lakh. Estimated to be worth between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 3 lakh, the letter addressed to Satyabhushan Sen was part of AstaGuru's 'Collector's Choice' Modern Indian Art. Key Points
Economic TimesImportance of cover letter and tips to write a riveting one
A cover letter can give job seekers a competitive edge by allowing them to explain how their skills and abilities make them the right fit for a position. A well-written cover letter can show that a candidate is serious and passionate about the opportunity and increase their chances of being hired. To write an impactful cover letter, job seekers should tailor it to the job description, research the company, customise it, keep it concise and free of errors, make it ATS-friendly, and close with a call to action. Key Points
Economic TimesMicrosoft's top scientist opposes Elon Musk's letter calling for AI ban, calls it an ill-defined request
Microsoft's Chief Scientific Officer, Eric Horvitz, says we need to accelerate AI development to understand the technology better. He also called Elon Musk and other tech experts' request of pausing AI development as 'ill-defined' in some ways. Key Points
India TodayPolice probe threat letter ahead of PM Modi's visit to Kerala
The report also said the veracity of the letter and the person behind it were under investigation. Surendran alleged that the leak of the intelligence report from the police was a grave mistake and it should be probed. The 49-page report gives details of the names of the officials on duty, their roles, the detailed programme chart of the Prime Minister among other matters. Key Points
Economic TimesBrace for the defamation of AI by those who missed out
A letter signed by luminaries, including Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak, calling for a six-month "pause" on AI has inspired thousands to add their signatures. However, in an op-ed for Livemint, journalist Manu Joseph argues that the letter is a part of a larger movement to trigger anxiety and invoke ethics, which is in turn an attempt to stall the progress of AI. Joseph suggests that those behind the movement could be motivated by a desire to catch up with AI, or to create public opinion against it, making it easier for governments to regulate. Key Points
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TRF threatens 30 RSS leaders in Jammu and Kashmir
A senior police officer said such propaganda by proxy outfits was not a new phenomenon in Kashmir and they are verifying the veracity of the letter. “TRF is a mouthpiece of Pakistan’s ISI, which on behalf of terror outfits keep issuing threats. They try to create disturbance and fuel fear among the people,” he added. Key Points
Hindustan TimesUS Republicans challenge more fund managers on ESG
Republican attorneys general from 21 U.S. states raised fresh concerns with asset managers over their consideration for environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in the votes cast at U.S. corporate annual meetings getting under way this spring. Key Points
ReutersYouTube CEO Neal Mohan feels power of AI will reinvent video, says AI tools for creators will be rolled out
YouTube's new CEO, Neal Mohan, in a letter detailing 2023 priorities, said that the power of AI will reinvent video and make the seemingly impossible tasks possible. He added that various AI tools for creators will be rolled out soon by the platform. Key Points
India TodayEknath Shinde's son hired contract killer to eliminate me: Sanjay Raut's sensational claim
Uddhav Thackeray camp leader Sanjay Raut has alleged that Shiv Sena MP and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's son Shrikant Shinde hired a contract killer from Thane to eliminate him. Sanjay Raut has written a letter to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on the issue. Key Points
India TodayEXO's Sehun reveals military enlistment date in a heartfelt letter to fans
Sehun officially announces his enlistment date. Exo member to commence his military service as a public service worker in December. Key Points
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The problem with X? Meta, Microsoft, hundreds more own trademarks to new Twitter name
Billionaire Elon Musk's decision to rebrand Twitter as X could be complicated legally: companies including Meta (META.O) and Microsoft (MSFT.O) already have intellectual property rights to the same letter. Key Points
ReutersDon’t give green clearance to Nirma for mines: Ex-BJP MLA to authorities
In response to Dr Kalsariya's letter, Nirma Ltd stated, “We would like to make a humble request to you that you are misleading these innocent villagers by telling such misleading and false things. A public hearing is being held for the first time for the proposed mining lease.” Key Points
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