Nolan Bushnell, Atari's co-founder, famously declined a $50,000 investment for a one-third stake in Apple, a decision that would have made him the world's first trillionaire. While Bushnell missed out on unimaginable wealth, Apple's rise continued without him, shaping the tech landscape. His legacy remains as a gaming pioneer and early mentor to Steve Jobs.
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Basanti Chatterjee, a celebrated Bengali actor known for her extensive work in film, television, and theatre, passed away at her Kolkata residence at the age of 88 after a prolonged battle with cancer. With a career spanning five decades, she starred in over 100 films and popular TV serials, leaving behind a legacy of irreplaceable craft and memorable performances.
A Kolkata techie and his son, a national-level skater, were allegedly denied accommodation at a Noida hotel. The hotel cited police instructions against accommodating guests from Bangladesh, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir, which the police denied issuing. OYO has apologized, removed the hotel from its platform, and initiated an inquiry into the incident.
Telangana has been experiencing heavy rainfall for the past few days, with several districts receiving over 10 cm of rain in the last 24 hours. Maddukuri in Bhadradri Kothagudem and Jadcherla in Mahabubnagar recorded the highest rainfall. Due to the heavy downpour, schools in Suryapet and Khammam have declared a holiday for students.
A recent UK Biobank study involving over 36,000 participants with hypertension reveals that exceeding 3,000 daily steps significantly reduces the risk of heart problems. Each additional 1,000 steps, up to 10,000, further lowers risks of heart events, stroke, and heart failure, with benefits extending to those without high blood pressure.
Border Security Force (BSF) troops shot and injured a Pakistani intruder along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Monday. The intruder was part of a group attempting to infiltrate Indian territory near the Hiranagar sector. Alert BSF personnel noticed the group and issued repeated warnings, which were ignored, leading to the firing.
President Trump is planning new tariffs on semiconductor chips and steel, potentially shaking global trade. The rates will start low to encourage domestic manufacturing before increasing significantly. Trump hinted at tariffs as high as 100% or even more on semiconductors, with exemptions for companies building in the U.S.
Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker celebrated India's 79th Independence Day by sharing a video of herself playing the national anthem on the violin. The accomplished shooter expressed her deep desire to stand on the podium, listening to the anthem, every time she represents India. Bhaker's impressive career includes Olympic medals, World Championship wins, and success at the Commonwealth and Asian Games.
Donald Trump stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy could end the Russia-Ukraine war quickly. He suggested Ukraine should not pursue NATO membership. Trump also mentioned Crimea's annexation under Barack Obama. Several European leaders are expected to visit the White House. This visit occurs before Zelenskyy's meeting with European leaders and NATO. Concerns arose after Trump met Vladimir Putin without Zelenskyy's presence.