An Indian software engineer, Soham Parekh, faces accusations of working simultaneously at multiple American startups, sparking outrage in Silicon Valley. Suhail Doshi exposed Parekh's alleged deception, claiming he exploited YC companies. Several founders shared similar experiences of Parekh's impressive interviews followed by underperformance. The scandal, dubbed 'Soham-gate,' highlights vulnerabilities in remote hiring and raises concerns about widespread simultaneous employment schemes.
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The Times of India in England: India set to go in with two Spinners in the second Test, starting from Wednesday. Washington Sundar is also in the fray, while Jaspit Bumrah’s chances of playing is negligible.
Donald Trump ended US sanctions on Syria through an executive order. This fulfilled his promise made during a Middle East visit. The move followed the formation of a new Syrian government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa. Sanctions on Bashar al-Assad and related entities remain. The US Treasury eased restrictions on Syrian banks and infrastructure projects. European Union also lifted sanctions.
India celebrates the successful launch of the Axiom-4 mission, marking its return to human spaceflight after 41 years. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carries the aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians to the International Space Station. Prime Minister Modi and former cricketer Yuvraj Singh expressed national pride.
Ayesha Curry celebrated Lindsay Lohan's 39th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post, highlighting their enduring friendship that began through chef Michael Mina. Their bond deepened over shared interests, leading to Ayesha and Steph Curry becoming godparents to Lohan's son. The friendship also blossomed into a creative collaboration, with Ayesha starring in Lohan's Netflix film, Irish Wish.
Kolkata Police have formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate the gang rape of a law student on her college campus. The team is analyzing CCTV footage and technical evidence, while the survivor's medical report confirms the assault. Three suspects, including an alumnus, have been arrested, and video clippings of the crime were retrieved from their phones.
A cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi has caused significant damage, leaving workers missing and disrupting the Char Dham Yatra. The pilgrimage has been suspended for 24 hours due to heavy rain alerts and weather-related risks. Landslides have blocked the Badrinath and Yamunotri highways, stranding pilgrims and prompting urgent rescue operations by NDRF and SDRF teams.
Donald Trump hailed the Senate's procedural victory for his economic package, calling it a "great victory." The bill, featuring tax cuts, spending reductions, and increased deportation funding, advances to formal debate. Trump credited Republican senators for their support, emphasizing the bill's potential to grow the economy, secure the border, and strengthen the military.
Manojit Mishra, accused of gang-rape, was known at his Kolkata law college for alleged abuse of power and instilling fear, particularly among women. He reportedly recorded private moments, morphed pictures, and shared them in WhatsApp groups for ridicule.
Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par,' a sports drama directed by R.S. Prasanna, is a box office hit, earning Rs 122.65 crore in ten days. The film received praise from Shashi Tharoor and President Droupadi Murmu at special screenings. It tells the heartwarming story of a basketball coach training players with special needs, starring Aamir Khan and Genelia D’Souza.