Two U.S. men plead guilty to helping Indian call center defraud elderly Americans

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Two U.S. technology executives have pleaded guilty to federal charges that they provided critical technology infrastructure that enabled call centers in India to defraud vulnerable American seniors out of millions of dollars. previous CEO Adam Young and former CSO Harrison Gevirtz pleaded guilty to sending deceptive pop-up scam calls through their telecommunications business. An FBI … Read more

Bengaluru-born techie outlines hidden financial and emotional struggles while chasing NRI dream

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Moving abroad is often seen as the ultimate achievement, but the reality behind moving is rarely smooth sailing. Sabah Husen Qazi, a 33-year-old tech professional, spoke to HT.com about the hidden financial and emotional costs of chasing global dreams. From managing a daunting $70,000 in student loans with zero safety net, to dealing with intense … Read more

Pakistani founder takes over San Francisco theater to screen ‘3 Idiots’ for those in need of inspiration

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Highlighting the film’s universal appeal san franciscoThe founder recently announced on social media that he has rented a 250-seat theater in the city. What is his goal? Hosting a special screening of the iconic 2009 Indian film 3 Idiots. The news sparked a wave of nostalgic reactions online, with internet users around the world reminiscing … Read more

20-year-old college dropout lands Rs 70 Cr LPA job in US startup after multiple rejections

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In a job market obsessed with elite degrees, a 20-year-old college dropout shocked social media by claiming to have secured a remote position at a San Francisco startup with a salary $ 70 LPA. A Reddit post about a techie getting a high-paying remote job went viral. (Representative image). (Relax) “How I landed a 70 … Read more

Gita Gopinath points out lack of female representation in high-level US-China talks

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Former First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Geeta Gopinathpointing to the lack of female representation in bilateral meetings between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Gita Gopinath is the Gregory Coffey and Aniya Coffey Professor of Economics at Harvard University. (LinkedIn/Gita Gopinath) “A picture of the end of … Read more

‘Are there elections in India?’: NRI blocks US media with 17-word reply

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While attending a senior dinner party with American colleagues, national research institute A series of remarks led them to question the “bubble” in which some people live. From being told lasagna doesn’t exist in India to being asked if elections exist, this pro took to Reddit to share a look back at what they call … Read more

‘Super commuter’ Google tech spends Rs 2.80 lakh per month to fly from Seattle to California every week

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For most people, the morning commute involves a car or train, but for Google Hong (Jason) Wi, software engineer, involved in boarding passes. Wi lives in Seattle and works at Google’s Mountain View headquarters, where she lives the life of a “supercommuter,” flying back and forth nearly every week. Wi balanced two rentals and a … Read more

Internet Fixes White House’s ‘Treatment’ List for ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’

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Donald TrumpAt a recent Oval Office event about new maternal health initiatives, there was talk of “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” The White House later shared a post listing “treatments” for people “suffering from the syndrome.” However, the tweet failed to impress most social media users, who took it upon themselves to share an edited version of … Read more

A US museum displays a sari worn by Indian scientist Nandini Harinath. who is she?

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The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., is known for its collection of iconic aircraft and space artifacts, but its latest exhibit is something very different. Suspended among the high-tech gears of space history is a humble sari. Although it never left Earth’s atmosphere, the women who wore it helped India reach … Read more