Google CEO Sundar Pichai to employees: ...completely unacceptable and we got it wrong
Read the letter from Google CEO Sundar Pichai addressing the recent controversy surrounding the Gemini app's problematic text and image responses. Pichai acknowledges the unacceptable bias and vows to make necessary changes. Key Points
Times Of IndiaWhy retirees refuse to spend their own money
Discover why retirees hesitate to spend their own money and explore the reasons behind their reluctance. Learn how to overcome this mindset and make informed spending decisions. Key Points
Times Of IndiaSpending vs. Saving: My partner and I don't always agree
When it comes to spending or saving money, my partner and I don't always agree. But we've been together 10 years and make our budget work. Key Points
InsiderCooking freezer meals for new parents is the best gift: how I do it.
The best freezer meals for new parents are easy to defrost and reheat. Cooking for them is a unique gift idea that truly helps in those early weeks. Key Points
InsiderHealthy and delicious meal prep ideas for busy lifestyles
Eating healthy can be a challenge when you have a busy lifestyle, but meal-prepping can help. Here are some nutritious meal prep ideas to keep you fueled. | Health Key Points
Hindustan Times
Joe Biden and I look forward to finishing the job, says Kamala Harris
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on April 25 urged Americans to come together to fight for democracy, continue to make progress, and make sure all Americans can get ahead and thrive. President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced his 2024 reelection bid with Ms. Harris as his running mate. Key Points
The HinduAdipurush director Om Raut: ‘Extra time helped in making visual effects better’
Filmmaker Om Raut said they utilised the extra time to make Prabhas-starrer Adipurush better. The film releases this June. Key Points
The Indian ExpressWhat Google CEO Sundar Pichai said about software engineers losing jobs due to ChatGPT-like tools
Pichai said that he believes that tools like Bard and ChatGPT will make programming more accessible. These tools will also enable users to make new objects that will lead to the creation of new roles, he added. Key Points
mintGATE 2024: Correction window to open today, here’s how to make changes
GATE 2024 correction window to open today, November 18, 2023. Follow the steps to make changes in application form. | Competitive Exams Key Points
Hindustan TimesAfraid of spending your own money after retirement? Here's how to plan better and enjoy retired life
Thinking about wealth should not evoke feelings of anxiety and fear. Our responsibility for children is mostly over when they have found a profession or job. We can see ourselves as a safety net should something go wrong in their lives. But playing the role of a custodian and seeing our assets as theirs is harmful for both. Key Points
Economic Times
EPF joint declaration: How many times can you make changes to member name, date of birth, marital status i
Making changes to EPF account: 11 parameters can be changed by an employee during his or her employment to their EPF account. Here is a look at how many times one can make changes to each of these parameters. Key Points
Economic TimesGovernments should nudge us towards sustainable lifestyles
Policymakers should not shy away from pushing us the right way. Good policy will not unfairly burden those who can least afford it, but will make green options a no-brainer. Key Points
mintAfter 20 Years of Facebook, Lawmakers Are Still Trying to Fix It
Mark Zuckerberg celebrated Facebook’s birthday with a grilling from senators demanding more protections for children. New laws to regulate social platforms don't seem any closer. Key Points
WIREDAfter 20 Years of Facebook, Lawmakers Are Still Trying to Fix It
Mark Zuckerberg celebrated Facebook’s birthday with a grilling from senators demanding more protections for children. New laws to regulate social platforms don't seem any closer. Key Points
WIREDGATE 2024 correction window closes on November 24 at gate2024.iisc.ac.in
GATE 2024 correction window closes on November 24 at gate2024.iisc.ac.in. Direct link to make changes given here. | Competitive Exams Key Points
Hindustan Times
When Colleges Offer Coding Boot Camp, Students Can Get a Raw Deal
Universities boost revenue by partnering with unregulated, for-profit providers. But when a boot camp went bust, some students took the fall. Key Points
WIRED2023 was ‘ulta pulta’ year; 2024 will be largely about largecaps & FIIs: Saurabh Mukherjea
The sheer amount of money foreign investors make wont go into smallcaps so much; it will end up going into the larger stocks and we are hoping that Consistent Compounders will continue to make money from that. We are up 26% this fiscal in CCP. We manage roughly a billion dollars with our clients and we are hoping that as FIIs return, that 26% will be further augmented by FII flows. Key Points
Economic TimesScience-backed ways to feel pretty, beautiful, and attractive
Feeling more beautiful and attractive could be easier than you think. According to scientific studies and relationship experts, there are simple lifestyle changes that you can make to look and feel more desirable. Key Points
InsiderIf PM Modi is angry about Manipur, he must dismiss the CM: Congress's Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said Prime Minister Narendra Modi could have dismissed Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh if he was angry about the situation in the northeastern state. On July 19, a video of women being paraded naked by a group of men in Manipur sparked massive outrage with calls for Biren Singh's resignation. Key Points
India Today10 Ways to make Money Online With Your Photography Skills
Both a camera and a computer are in your possession, but money is one thing you lack. You may make money online doing what you love, capturing images, if you have the necessary skills. Key Points
Times of India
Indian businesses need to stop looking for China fix: S Jaishankar
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called on Indian businesses to stop seeking a China solution while highlighting the strategic importance of the make in India programme in boosting the country's manufacturing sector. Speaking at the release of Amitabh Kant's book Made in India: 75 Years Of Business and Enterprise, Jaishankar noted that the domestic change brought about by a robust manufacturing sector was essential for sustainable economic growth. Key Points
Economic TimesDrug pricing regulator looking to make vital health supplements more affordable
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) proposes to invoke extraordinary powers in public interest, under para 19 of Drugs Prices Control Order (DPCO) 2013, for an indefinite period to make them more affordable to patients, it has said. The NPPA has been invoking para 19 in certain cases in the public interest to make drugs affordable with indefinite period, said the minutes of the authority meeting. ET has seen the minutes of the meeting. Key Points
Economic TimesU-Turn movie review: Alaya F's film is the weakest remake of a done-to-death story
There’s a twist you won't see coming, but by that time, the remake has missed the bus. It fails to reach its destination; maybe it took that very U-Turn that made the makers make this film. Key Points
FirstpostIndia poised to grow at average 6.5 pc per annum over 2023-30: CEA
The Indian economy is expected to grow at an average of 6.5% annually between 2023 and 2030, according to the Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran. He emphasized the need for India to plug into the global supply chain and make itself attractive for the China-plus one strategy. Key Points
Economic Times10 Ways to make Money Online With Your Skills and Talents
In India, earning money online is becoming more and more popular. It offers freedom and the opportunity to work from home, in addition to serving as a source of money. Key Points
Times of India
Look for new opportunities in banking & IT as these have biggest profit pools: Raamdeo Agrawal
“The banking profit pool this year is upwards of Rs 2 lakh crore and in next five years, it will be more like Rs 4-5 lakh crore. In 10 years time, it could be about Rs 10 lakh crore. In that profit pool, who is going to win? Some digital players will come in and make it very big in the next 5-7 years. Now who is that successful guy who is going to make it, that one has to spot. ” Key Points
Economic TimesHow not to overspend at sales: Ways to avoid retailer tricks, cognitive biases that make you binge during
The blitzkrieg that starts with massive online sales in October, lingers on till the end of the year, peppered with offline sales across malls and markets. Bombarded with ‘blockbuster deals, ‘instant discounts, ‘up to 89% off, ‘no-cost EMIs and cashback offers, customers are ill-equipped to resist the urge to spend. Key Points
Economic TimesThere can't be shortage of Polio vaccine; Serum Institute can make it: CEO Adar Poonawalla
Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) is prepared to increase production of injectable poliomyelitis vaccine (IPV) to fill the gap left by France's Sanofi closing its manufacturing plants in India. SII currently supplies half of the 20 million IPV doses to the government's immunization program and can provide additional doses with a 3-4 month notice. Adar Poonawalla, SII CEO, stated that supplying IPV to the government at current prices is unviable for most companies, but SII continues to do so as a service to the nation. Key Points
Economic TimesOpposition bloc for & by 7 families: Amit Shah
Amit Shah criticized the I.N.D.I.A. bloc's alleged corruption and urged people to choose between PM Narendra Modi and the alliance. He accused Trinamool Congress, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Lalu Yadav, Uddhav Thackeray, MK Stalin, and Mamta Banerjee of promoting their family members to top positions. Key Points
Economic TimesPolicy support likely to continue: 4 stocks from railways sector with upside scope of up to 30%
Railways was among the last sectors to get re-rated due to the policy focus. But the speed at which the stocks got re-rated was very sharp. Whether it was companies which are financing the expansion of railways or private sector companies which are making coaches in the last eighteen months all of them have done extremely well . After they reach a certain level of valuations where they may not be classified as cheap. The question is whether the policy push which may continue in coming years will make their bottomline move up sharply which ensures that not only valuations are taken care of but also there is continued re-rating. Key Points
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