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In an unusual turn of events, a senior engineer at Microsoft in Bengaluru has been spotted driving an autorickshaw on weekends to tackle his feelings of loneliness. The revelation, shared by social media user Venkatesh Gupta on X (formerly Twitter), has ignited a significant debate online.

On the occasion of Guru Purnima, Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra and Mahindra, shared a unique perspective on learning and mentorship. In a thoughtful post on X (formerly Twitter), Mahindra revealed that he does not adhere to having a singular guru or mentor. Instead, he emphasized the value of learning from everyone around us.

An intriguing YouTube interview with Swiggy and Zomato delivery agents in Bengaluru has unveiled surprising salary figures that exceed those of average IT engineers. The interview, conducted by Loveena Kamath for the Full Disclosure channel, highlights how these delivery agents are earning significantly more than their counterparts in the IT sector.

Airbus Helicopters has shortlisted eight potential sites in India for establishing a final assembly line (FAL) for its H125 chopper, marking the company’s fourth such facility worldwide. The new production line, a partnership with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), is set to be the first private-sector civil helicopter assembly line in India.

A significant IT outage that disrupted operations globally on Friday had minimal impact on China, according to recent reports. The outage, caused by a software update from the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, affected a broad range of sectors, including airlines and broadcasting, but left China’s daily operations largely unaffected.

A massive worldwide outage affecting Microsoft services has led to significant disruptions across various sectors, including aviation, finance, and retail. The technical failure, which began early today, has impacted numerous critical systems, causing severe inconveniences for businesses and consumers globally.

A Bengaluru mall has been slapped with a police complaint and ordered to close for seven days following an incident where an elderly farmer was denied entry due to his traditional attire. The mall in question is GT Mall, located on Magadi Main Road.

A tribal villager will receive a reward of ₹86 lakh for providing crucial information that led to the successful killing of 12 Maoists in an encounter in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district on Wednesday. The encounter, which lasted approximately six hours, was sparked by a tip-off from the villager, according to The Times of India.

In a recent podcast, Ashneer Grover, founder of BharatPe and Third Unicorn, expressed strong criticism of traditional hiring processes and lengthy notice periods. Grover advocates for a 'hire fast, fire fast' philosophy, suggesting that companies should streamline their hiring and evaluation processes to increase efficiency.

Switzerland is set to potentially become the first country to utilize portable suicide pods in assisted dying cases, according to the Last Resort organization. The innovative device, known as the Sarco capsule, has garnered attention since its unveiling in 2019. It is designed to facilitate a death without medical supervision by replacing the oxygen inside the capsule with nitrogen, inducing death through hypoxia.