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The Times of India Murthy, Zuckerberg & other tech leaders who spoke against work from home policy

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt admitted that remote work policies may have slowed Google's innovation. Tech leaders like Infosys' Narayana Murthy, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, and Tesla's Elon Musk have argued against remote work, citing decreased productivity. However, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff highlighted that remote work can be effective, advocating for a balanced approach.

The Times of India Apple may be behind 900%-plus jump in this Tata Group firm's revenue

Tata Electronics has seen its sales skyrocket to ₹3,802 crore, a ninefold increase, following the acquisition of Wistron's iPhone assembly plant. The company plans to invest ₹6,000 crore in a new Tamil Nadu facility. Negotiations are ongoing to acquire Pegatron’s India factory as Apple looks to India for high-end iPhone production for the first time.

The Times of India Hamster Kombat Daily Cipher and Combo Code for August 23, 2024

Launched in March 2024, Hamster Kombat has gained immense popularity as a Telegram-based crypto tap-to-earn game. Players help a Hamster, acting as a virtual exchange CEO, by mining coins. The game now offers up to 6 million tokens through new challenges like the Daily Cipher Code and Combo Card, which involve Morse code and card selections respectively.

The Times of India How Japan is revolutionising pig farming with food waste?

Koichi Takahashi's Japan Food Ecology Center innovatively turns food waste into nutritionally beneficial pig feed via fermentation. This process cuts greenhouse gas emissions, improves pork quality, and costs less than traditional feed. The center also converts waste into renewable energy, making it a sustainable and economically viable model for others to replicate.

The Times of India My wife wants me to be at home: Rahul Dravid

To emphasise this point, Dravid recalled two finals during his nearly three-year tenure as Team India head coach—one in Ahmedabad and the other in Barbados. The first was the 2023 World Cup final on Nov 19, when Travis Head survived a probing spell from India’s newball pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami before his 137-run knock broke a billion Indian hearts.

The Times of India Mumbai 'Spiderman' pulls off a hair-raising rescue

In Mumbai, cab driver Sanjay Yadav became a hero after saving a woman who attempted to jump off a bridge while immersing holy icons. The woman panicked upon seeing a police van and jumped, but Yadav's swift reflexes and assistance from the police saved her life. He is now celebrated in Mumbai and his hometown.

The Times of India Mumbai 'Spiderman' pulls off a hair-raising rescue

In Mumbai, cab driver Sanjay Yadav became a hero after saving a woman who attempted to jump off a bridge while immersing holy icons. The woman panicked upon seeing a police van and jumped, but Yadav's swift reflexes and assistance from the police saved her life. He is now celebrated in Mumbai and his hometown.

The Times of India CISF moves into RG Kar, removes barrier from gate

A 180-member CISF contingent has taken over security at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. This move follows a Supreme Court order after the hospital was vandalised and a postgraduate resident doctor was found raped and murdered on August 9. CISF aims to restore confidence among doctors, patients, and the public.

The Times of India Anticipating violence during Nabanna march, Bengal tells SC

The Bengal government warned the Supreme Court of expected violent protests during an Aug 27 Nabanna march, involving acid bombs and guns. The Supreme Court affirmed the state's right to manage public order but stressed non-interference with peaceful protests. The state plans to act against those causing unrest, emphasizing misinformation spread via social media.

The Times of India Don't politicise RG Kar incident, SC tells Tushar Mehta and Sibal

The Supreme Court intervened to delete misleading content related to a sensitive case. In a court session, Kapil Sibal and Tushar Mehta humorously discussed Sibal's supposed Swiss bank account. Both were advised to steer clear of politicizing the matter. Status reports on related investigations were requested for September 5.

The Times of India Government bans over 150 fixed-dose combo drugs

The government has issued a ban on the manufacture, sale, and distribution of over 150 fixed-dose combination drugs. These include painkillers, multivitamins, and drugs for diabetic fatty liver and irritable bowel syndrome. An expert panel found them 'irrational' and risky for humans, leading to the ban under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

The Times of India Neeraj Chopra finishes 2nd in Diamond League

Paris Olympics silver medallist Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Lausanne Diamond League javelin throw event with a season best effort of 89.49m on Thursday. The 26-year-old Chopra was at fourth spot till the fourth round before sending his spear to 85.58m in his fifth attempt. He saved the best for the last as his sixth and final attempt measured 89.49m.

The Times of India Dhaka blames India for flooding, Delhi hits back

India has refuted claims from Bangladesh that the flooding in eastern districts was due to the opening of Dumbur dam in Tripura. Indian authorities emphasized the need for mutual cooperation on cross-border rivers and cited heavy rainfall as the primary cause. The floods have affected over 1.7 million people in both countries.

The Times of India SC reaffirms 'general' seats open to meritorious SC/ST/OBC candidates

The Supreme Court confirmed that SC/ST/OBC candidates who qualify on their own merit can compete for open seats in the general category. The court identified errors in Madhya Pradesh's 2023-24 medical college admissions, stressing that both horizontal and vertical reservations should not restrict meritorious candidates from accessing open seats.

The Times of India Yamraj to greet those harassing women: CM Yogi in Muzaffarnagar

CM Yogi Adityanath announced the provision of 2 lakh government jobs within the next two years while attending a job and loan fair in Muzaffarnagar. He provided appointment letters to over 5,000 youths and distributed Rs 30 crore in loans to MSME entrepreneurs. The recruitment process for over 60,000 police positions will start shortly.