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Before Perplexity, Aravind Srinivas built a Twitter search tool that changed his startup's direction
Aravind Srinivas and his co-founders experimented with a Twitter search tool before focusing on Perplexity's web search product. An unexpected response to a feature that summarised social media profiles helped shape their next move, eventually leading to a broader mission centred on knowledge and curiosity.
Research: Navigating the Business Risks of Changing Pro-America Sentiment
U.S. firms increasingly operate in a marketplace where “Made in USA” is no longer a neutral provenance claim but a charged political signal. A new study analyzing 5,355 companies over twenty years found that pro-America marketing has increasingly shifted from pride-based patriotism to grievance-fueled, us‑versus‑them nationalism. While this can create upsides—new customers, loyalty, pricing power—it also exposes companies to narrative capture, boycotts, and legal scrutiny. To avoid risk, companies must examine their exposure along two axes: domestic embeddedness and symbolic intensity. Leaders must align operations and symbolism, set clear guardrails, and proactively manage meaning drift before others define their loyalties.
Josh Pigford built Baremetrics with just $0 in reported startup costs in 2013; years later, the software business was generating an estimated $1.2 million a year
Josh Pigford built Baremetrics in 2013 to solve a problem he faced with Stripe analytics. He spent seven working days developing the first version, focusing on recurring revenue, customer churn and lifetime value. Rather than relying on expensive marketing, he used Twitter to reach software founders. By April 2014, Baremetrics had reached $10,000 in monthly recurring revenue.
'Will not take down Indian Flag': Priyanka Gandhi's son alleges 'protest' photos pulled down at Bikaner House exhibition
Raihan Vadra, son of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, alleged that Bikaner House management asked him to remove 74 artworks documenting protests from his exhibition, No Idea Is Final, ahead of its opening. Congress leaders Pawan Khera and Karti Chidambaram condemned the alleged censorship, while the Indian Youth Congress Legal Cell also criticised the move.
418 Twitter review: 7 tweets you must read before watching Prashanth Neel's Telugu horror movie
After facing multiple delays, Mythri Movie Makers finally released the horror thriller 418 on October 23. Audience feedback has been decidedly mixed, with some praising the film's suspenseful elements and haunting sound design, while others criticised its overall effectiveness in delivering scares. Read on!
Udta Teer Twitter review: 6 tweets you must read before watching Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan's movie
Udta Teer, featuring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, hits theaters today. This film intertwines comedy, suspense, and patriotism together. Audiences have lauded the engaging performances and impressive cinematography, alongside unexpected twists in the storyline. Read on!
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"This is the beginning": Opposition leaders question Hardeep Puri's alleged meeting with Jeffrey Epstein
Sanjay Raut has raised concerns regarding Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's alleged meeting with Jeffrey Epstein. The issue has stirred discussions across the country, especially following the release of Epstein files. Raut highlighted discrepancies in Puri's previous statements and questioned the nature of his interactions with Epstein. Congress leader Srinivas BV also connected Puri's situation to the recent visit of the US Secretary of State.
'Humans are cows of the future': Harsh Goenka shares 'a frightening AI thought' by Yuval Noah Harari
Harsh Goenka has shared a frightening AI warning by celebrated author of Homo Sapeins, Yuval Noah Harari, who has compared humans to cows of the future. He argued that as artificial intelligence gains control over complex financial and legal systems, humans will become like cows who can't control the system.
Salary up to Rs 25,000: EPFO reveals how you can enrol for EPF, EPS and ELDI schemes
The government recently raised the wage ceiling for the Employees' Provident Fund to Rs 25,000, allowing a broader range of workers to access the EPF, EPS, and EDLI schemes. This increase means that employees earning up to the new limit can secure essential social security benefits.
How Amitabh Bachchan’s one tweet helped Anirudh Ravichander deliver his first big hit at 19. What is the song?
Anirudh Ravichander was just 19 when Why This Kolaveri Di became a global sensation. The song from Dhanush and Shruti Haasan’s film 3 was originally planned for a CD release but landed on YouTube after a rough version leaked. Anirudh recalled that Amitabh Bachchan’s tweet helped propel it further, with views rising from 3 lakh to 3 million the following day.
EPFO WhatsApp channel: Can you access EPF, EPS and EDLI services? How to join
EPFO has introduced a new WhatsApp channel to keep subscribers informed about its schemes and services, attracting around two lakh users so far. The channel provides insights into the Employees’ Provident Fund, Employees’ Pension Scheme, and Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance.
Tata Sons pays Rs 4,475 crore in annual dividends; hypothetical investment could generate Rs 82,000 crore for philanthropy, says Harsh Goenka
RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka shared a hypothetical thought experiment on X regarding Tata Sons. He noted that selling Tata Sons' Rs 11.68 lakh crore listed equity portfolio and reinvesting in 6-7% safe yield instruments could generate up to Rs 82,000 crore annually for philanthropy, compared to its current Rs 4,475 crore dividend.
Zoho’s Vembu refuses to lay off people even as AI squeezes SaaS companies
The cofounder and chief scientist of the SaaS firm said Zoho retrains people to deploy on new products or helping customers better, when AI productivity enables smaller teams.
Property tax waiver extended for residents of this part of Delhi: Check the new deadline to pay tax
Delhi property tax: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has introduced SUNIYO 2.0, an amnesty scheme for homeowners with unpaid property taxes. Taxpayers are required to pay only the principal amount for the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2020-21 to 2024-25. All previous interest and penalties for tax dues before 2020-21 will be waived completely. Property owners must take advantage of this scheme before the deadline of December 31, 2026, which has been extended from September 30, 2026.
EPFO extends ECR deadline to October 31, 2026: Employers to get 16 more days to file employees’ EPF, EPS and EDLI data
The EPFO has extended the September 2026 ECR filing deadline for employers from October 15 to October 31, following the increase in the PF wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. Employers must calculate contributions using the applicable wage ceilings. Meanwhile, eligible establishments can apply under the EPFO Amnesty Scheme 2026 for retrospective regularisation of exempt PF trusts by December 28, 2026.
Chris Sacca invested $25,000 in Twitter before its rise. Why he later said, ‘love the service, hate the stock’
Chris Sacca invested $25,000 in Twitter in 2006 and later built a major stake before its IPO. Years later, he said, “Love the service, hate the stock,” explaining why he lost faith in the company’s stock despite his continued appreciation for the platform.
Has government imposed 5% GST on e-commerce delivery services ahead of Diwali? Income Tax Dept says this
Recent speculation on social media suggests that a new GST has been introduced for e-commerce delivery services. However, the Press Information Bureau has clarified that instead, the GST rate has been lowered from 18% to 5%. This amendment was part of the 57th GST Council meeting recommendations, aiming for a standardized tax structure.
Kerala Congress fires person responsible for post asking CJI Surya Kant to resign
Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee President Sunny Joseph confirmed the removal of an individual responsible for an offensive social media post. This decision followed a lack of consent from the KPCC leadership regarding the controversial remarks against CJI Surya Kant. The KPCC reaffirmed its support for the judiciary's impartiality and clarified that opposing views do not reflect its stance.
Elon Musk's Ambani attack draws questions over his own Trump donations
Musk, who owns social media platform X, has accused Indian authorities of delaying Starlink’s entry into the country and suggested that Ambani’s influence could be a factor. After a series of tweets this week, he once again took to the platform to share media reports about Reliance's political funding, including donations to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ally the Shiv Sena.
Delhi Court dismisses Parvesh Verma's defamation case against Saurabh Bharadwaj, says "posts were questions, not defamation"
A Rouse Avenue court dismissed a criminal defamation complaint filed by Parvesh Verma against Saurabh Bharadwaj. The court found that the statements made by Bharadwaj did not constitute defamation due to their questioning nature. Verma claimed that Bharadwaj's social media posts harmed his reputation by linking him to a serious school incident. Additionally, Verma stated that he has no connections to the school or its trust.
Country singer Zach Bryan purchased $18.25 million estate in Tennessee this year
Country singer Zach Bryan has bought an $18.25 million Tennessee estate after getting married to Samantha Leonard, reports said. The 5,035-square-foot home and 5,300-square-foot entertainment barn and recording studio come after a highly publicized split from Brianna LaPaglia. Bryan's home, which spans 5,035 square feet, was built in 2011. It has four bedrooms, five bathrooms and a wraparound porch overlooking the Tennessee landscape.
OpenAI’s math breakthrough is here, but is it really helping mathematicians?
OpenAI says its AI model is helping push mathematics into new territory. But the results have also started a debate among mathematicians. They want to understand how the work was produced and how it can be used. There are also concerns about who gets access to powerful AI tools and enough computing power.
Harsh Goenka shares Xiaomi ‘dark factory’ video where robots make a smartphone every second without lights; says ‘so much to learn from China!’
Industrialist Harsh Goenka has shared a post highlighting China's “dark factory”, where AI and robots handle smartphone production without workers on the shop floor. He said that there is “so much to learn from China.”
Jeevan Pramaan 2026: Can all senior citizens submit Digital Life Certificate (DLC) from October 1, 2026? Check eligibility
Digital Life Certificate: Senior pensioners aged 80 and above can submit their Digital Life Certificate from October 1, 2026. Various submission methods are available, including biometric and face authentication, and doorstep banking.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recommends 4 books that can change how you think about AI, startups and success
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has recommended four books spanning artificial intelligence, startups, history and resilience. His picks include Nick Bostrom’s Superintelligence, which he called the best book he had seen on superhuman machine intelligence; Alfred Lansing’s The Endurance; Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens, which he highly recommended; and Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh’s Blitzscaling, which he eagerly recommended after reading an early copy.
INDIA Bloc MPs to march to ECI office today; Rahul: Gyanesh changing Form 6 established
On Tuesday, INDIA bloc MPs will stage a march towards the Election Commission of India, demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. This follows previous protests regarding the SIR and alleged electoral misconduct. Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP of tampering with Form 6 to tilt the scales in their favor.
‘Govt planning to arrest Abhijeet Dipke & Ashutosh Ranka’: CJP’s Saurav Das claims ahead of Oct 10 protest
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das claimed the government plans to arrest him and several other party leaders, including Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Ratna Singh, and called for a major protest mobilisation from October 10. He said the movement would continue even if leaders were arrested.
What is rapper Lucki's networth? Chicago based rap star allegedly stabbed in Los Angeles
Lucki has reportedly been stabbed during a scuffle at ComplexCon involving a member of Playboi Carti’s entourage, though the cause of the confrontation remains unclear. The Chicago rapper rose to prominence with projects including Alternative Trap, Freewave 3 and Flawless Like Me, later earning his first Billboard 200 top-10 debut with Drugs R Bad. He began rapping in high school and dropped out at 16 to pursue music full-time.
Omani co-pilot who stabbed Capt Machchhar inside flydubai flight wanted a wife who wears niqab, stops working after marriage which families rejected until they learned he was a pilot
Deleted tweets reviewed by CNN show Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami wanted a wife who would wear a niqab and quit working after marriage, with some families reportedly reversing their refusal once they learned he was a pilot, part of a wider investigation into his background after the alleged cockpit attack on Captain Smit Machchhar.
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