After 18 years in the US, he left Meta and returned to Bengaluru. His reason had nothing to do with money
After spending 18 years building a successful technology career in the US with companies like Microsoft, LinkedIn and Meta, engineering leader Balaji Gururajan returned to Bengaluru with his family. His decision was driven not by financial goals but by a desire to be closer to ageing parents and spend more time with his children. His journey highlights how personal priorities can reshape the meaning of success beyond career achievements and global opportunities.
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Skoda Kodiaq RS deliveries begin: Price, performance & more
Skoda will import the performance SUV as a completely built unit (CBU). Skoda claims that the Kodiaq RS SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and can reach a maximum speed of 231 km/h. The SUV is also equipped with larger brakes and an adaptive suspension setup.
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'Gadar' director Anil Sharma recalls his first directorial shot with Rakhee in 'Shradhanjali'
Filmmaker Anil Sharma marked July 14 as a significant personal milestone. This date commemorates his directorial debut 46 years ago with Shradhanjali. It also celebrates his daughter Kairvina's birthday, born on the same day. Sharma is known for the blockbuster Gadar franchise and his recent film Vanvaas. His blockbuster Gadar 2 achieved significant box office success in 2023.
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'Give this film three hours of your life,' Sandeep Reddy Vanga showers praise on 'Rao Bahadur'
Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga strongly recommends the film 'Rao Bahadur' for its unique cinematic qualities. He praised Venkatesh Maha's precise direction and Satyadev's sensational performance in the movie. Vanga also announced his next directorial venture, 'Spirit', starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri. The film 'Spirit' is scheduled for a worldwide release on March 5, 2027. Principal photography for 'Spirit' commenced in November 2025.
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'I don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die': Omi Vaidya aka Chatur from '3 Idiots' urges people to support Sonam Wangchuk amid his hunger strike
Actor Omi Vaidya has expressed his endorsement of Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, reminding everyone that the beloved character Phunsukh Wangdu was based on Wangchuk's ideals. As Wangchuk's health deteriorates during his protest at Jantar Mantar over examination irregularities, he calls for ministerial resignations. Activist Prashant Bhushan has further amplified Vaidya's message across social media platforms.
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France, England, Spain or Argentina? How a $5.3 billion betting market is calling the FIFA World Cup 2026
With four footballing heavyweights remaining, one of the biggest questions among fans is simple: Who is most likely to lift the trophy? Two of the largest prediction platforms, Polymarket and Kalshi, have attracted enormous interest throughout the tournament, with a combined betting volume of more than $5.3 billion across various FIFA World Cup markets. Around $4.2 billion has been wagered on Polymarket and $1.1 billion on Kalshi across predictions ranging from tournament winner and Golden Boot to Golden Ball, Best Young Player, Golden Glove and Fair Play awards.
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Rupee back in red! Impact of RBI’s forex boost fades; currency breaches 96 versus dollar on rising crude prices
The rupee has weakened by more than 0.8% so far in the current fiscal year. On Monday, the one-month forward premium on the rupee stood at 3.17%, whereas the one-year forward premium was 2.83%.
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India summons Iranian envoy after Indian crew member killed in Hormuz tanker strike
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Union minister Kiren Rijiju departs for Qatar to convey India's condolences over former Emir's demise
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What Matt Damon, 55, Stopped Eating To Reach 76 kg For His Role In The Odyssey
Matt Damon reached his lightest weight in decades - 76 kg - to portray the legendary Greek hero Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey.
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Dog Climbs UK's Highest Mountain After Eating Cannabis, Rescued By Emergency Team
A black Labrador named Tokyo was rescued from Ben Nevis, Scotland's highest mountain, after collapsing during a hike. Veterinarians suspect the dog ingested discarded cannabis along the trail, causing neurotoxicity.
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Laid Off After 12 Years In IT, Man Skips Job Hunt And Starts New Life In Village
Mali shared that his friend had worked at a big IT company for more than 12 years.
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Halo Studios Reportedly Cancels Halo Multiplayer Game, Codenamed 'Project Ekur'
Halo Studios has reportedly cancelled a multiplayer Halo game, codenamed Project Ekur, which was initially prototyped by Certain Affinity. The game is now reportedly no longer in development. Halo Studios will release Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, this month.
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Samsung Retains Top Spot as Global Phone Shipments Declined in Q2 2026, iPhone Shipments Grew 4 Percent: Omdia
The global smartphone shipments fell by 4 percent in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest research report by Omdia. The report highlights that the ongoing memory and storage components shortage disrupted supply chains and drove their prices. Despite the RAM shortage, Samsung and Apple registered market share growth of 2 percent and 4 percent, respectively. Samsung retained its top position with a 22 percent market share, while Apple took the second spot with a 20 percent market share. Unlike Samsung and Apple, the handset makers, including Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, reportedly witnessed a decline in their market share.
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OnePlus Reportedly Preparing to Exit US, European Markets; Operations in India Expected to Continue
OnePlus is expected to announce its complete withdrawal from the US and European markets this week. Signs of a possible pullback have been in the news for some time. Oppo is likely to take up a larger role in European markets. The company is likely to continue providing support for its existing customers in the US and Europe. Devices available in the market are expected to receive software updates and after-sales services throughout their promised lifespan.
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