In an extraordinary feat of ingenuity and determination, Gary Kristensen, a real estate appraiser from Happy Valley, Oregon, has made headlines by paddling a massive 1,224-pound pumpkin 73.5 kilometers (45.67 miles) down the Columbia River. His remarkable journey, which took place over 26 hours from October 12 to 13, has earned him a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled in a pumpkin boat.

In a world dominated by digital applications and AI-enhanced CVs, a young job seeker has managed to stand out in an extraordinary way. Saptarshi Prakash, an Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Design at Swiggy, recently took to social media to share his astonishment at receiving a handwritten job application that not only caught his attention but also included a creative concept aimed at enhancing the Swiggy app user experience.

In a playful twist on Halloween, Aravind Srinivas, the Indian-origin CEO of Perplexity AI, donned the iconic look of fellow Silicon Valley entrepreneur Mark Zuckerberg. As the spooky holiday swept through the tech hub, Srinivas joined a host of industry leaders who showcased their creativity with unique costumes.