BROKEN OFFICE PRINTER
My broken office printer has more job security than me: Corporate employee's rant on why a machine can't be disposed unlike humans goes viral
A corporate employee's account of a printer that has been broken since 2021 but cannot be disposed of because of company policies has sparked online reactions. After repeated rejections from Finance and Facilities, the employee was eventually made the machine's official custodian, joking that it had more job security than he did.
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in in federal case over UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
Luigi Mangione admitted guilt to federal stalking charges in the killing of Brian Thompson. He faces a maximum life sentence for his actions against the executive. Mangione used a 3-D printer to create part of a gun. This plea could impact state murder charges and an upcoming trial. Sentencing for Mangione is scheduled for December 18.
NEET 2026 cancellation shows why India must ditch printed exam papers
India's medical entrance exam, NEET, faces recurring paper leaks due to a flawed physical distribution system. A digital cinema-like model, using encrypted papers and separate decryption keys delivered just before the exam, offers a robust solution. This approach, similar to secure film distribution, could prevent future leaks and restore fairness for millions of aspirants.
As Trump clings to tariffs, his Argentine ally is opening up to trade
Argentina is experiencing a boom in imported goods following President Javier Milei's trade reforms. Consumers are flocking to new stores and online platforms, eager for foreign products. This influx is creating a vibrant consumer market. However, local businesses are struggling to compete with cheaper imports. The nation is navigating a complex economic shift with both opportunities and challenges.
Eid-ul-Fitr: Islamic center at Rutgers University vandalized. Was it a hate crime? Know in detail
Authorities have said that a building at the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University had its windows shattered, artwork smashed, TVs and printers broken as well as a Palestinian flag destroyed. It happened on the Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Fitr.
ETtech Long Read: ISRO's open infrastructure is giving wings to startups
The Department of Space is currently working on a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy for the space tech sector to lay out the rules on foreign capital limits, said an entrepreneur aware of the deliberations at the government level.
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Labor scarcity is a bottleneck that’s here to stay
The lack of qualified workers for US factory floors was a topic of concern before the pandemic and now it’s an emergency.
Thieves strike at Odisha school, leave amusing Dhoom-inspired message on blackboard
Burglars showed their creative side after stealing stuff from an Odisha school. They left a filmy dialogue on the blackboard that amused school staff and police alike.
MacKenzie Scott's leap into philanthropy began 3 yrs ago & has already exceeded $12 bn in grants. This is how she did it
A privileged child, she left a Connecticut boarding school after her family declared bankruptcy.
Bankers, the frontline warriors in India’s coming fintech revolution
A number of senior bankers, armed with intimate understanding of strengths and weaknesses of traditional banking, are breaking new ground in fintech.
Manufacturing’s third dimension: 3D to replace traditional methods for customized manufacturing
From making prototypes of baby hearts to actual aircraft parts, 3D manufacturing is coming of age in niche areas. In the short run it will co-exist with traditional manufacturing.
Small-town dilemma: How high costs, weak logistics & low consumer interest pose a challenge for ecommerce industry
India’s once thriving ecommerce industry now considers a future with slower growth and tougher questions from once spendthrift investors.
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: Narendra Modi kick starts drive; challenges celebrities to participate in the program
Modi also took the opportunity to respond to the criticism that his government had been taking credit for the achievements of its predecessors.
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