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Air India captain Zoya Agarwal shared a touching memory of her encounter with Ratan Tata, the chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, following his passing at the age of 86. Tata, who passed away in Mumbai after a brief illness, left behind a legacy that has inspired millions through his business acumen, charitable initiatives, and scholarship programs.

On October 9, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) in Bengaluru welcomed a high-profile delegation from the Maldives, led by President Mohammed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohammed. This visit marks a pivotal step towards strengthening trade ties between Karnataka and the island nation, focusing on sectors such as information technology, trade, and tourism.

In a significant move to bolster India’s defense capabilities, the U.S. State Department has approved the sale of MK 54 MOD 0 Lightweight Torpedoes to India. This arms deal, valued at $175 million, forms part of a broader package of military sales to three countries, including Romania and Italy, for a total of $965 million.

In a world where talent often struggles to break through the noise, Monish Rashiyani emerges as a champion for aspiring musicians. As the founder and owner of Talent Of Music, he has dedicated his life to bridging the gap between raw talent and opportunity, creating a platform where artists can thrive.

Passengers aboard Qantas flight QF59 from Sydney to Haneda, Japan, were left shocked when a technical glitch caused an explicit R-rated movie to be played on all in-flight screens. The incident, which occurred mid-flight, displayed the movie Daddio (2023), starring Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn, which features explicit sexual content and graphic nudity. This caused significant discomfort, particularly among families traveling with children.

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., widely known as Foxconn, is set to significantly increase its server capacity in response to soaring demand for Nvidia Corp. chips, which are crucial for artificial intelligence (AI) development. The company's chairman, Young Liu, described the demand for the latest Blackwell chips as "crazy," aligning with comments made by Nvidia's Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang regarding the growing AI investment landscape.

Kunal Bahl, the co-founder of Snapdeal and Titan Capital, has been announced as a new shark for the upcoming season of Shark Tank India. He will be stepping in for Deepinder Goyal, the founder and CEO of Zomato, in Season 4 of the popular entrepreneurial reality show.

In a recent incident that sparked widespread discussion on social media, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal shared a video of himself being denied entry to Ambience Mall in Gurgaon while attempting to deliver food as part of an initiative to understand the challenges faced by delivery agents. The video depicted Goyal, dressed in a red Zomato delivery t-shirt, being instructed to use the stairs instead of entering the mall, forcing him to climb three flights to reach the restaurant where he needed to pick up the food.

In a matrimonial ad that has taken social media by storm, a Meerut-based investor has made headlines by claiming that his annual income of ₹29 lakh is "compoundingly increasing" by an astonishing 54% every year. The ad, which is now going viral on X (formerly Twitter), combines traditional matrimonial elements with an unconventional twist that has sparked amusement and skepticism.

In a surprising twist in Hollywood's wealth hierarchy, Tyler Perry has emerged as the world's richest actor, boasting a net worth of approximately $1.4 billion. This revelation comes despite Perry having only one major hit film series to his name, the Madea franchise, which has solidified his status above some of the most famous stars in the industry.