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A young girl's life was irrevocably changed by an acid attack at age three, stealing her sight and altering her appearance. Despite immense pain and prejudice, she found strength in education, excelled academically, and now pursues a career as an IAS officer to fight injustice, embodying resilience and an unbreakable spirit.

Motorola's Moto Watch offers a familiar, premium-feeling design and strong battery life, aiming for the budget smartwatch market. While it excels in everyday use and basic health tracking, its software experience, inspired by Wear OS, falls short with limited app functionality and occasional sluggishness, making it a good casual option but not a complete smartwatch.

Kennedy, the neo-noir crime thriller directed by Anurag Kashyap and starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone, is set to premiere on ZEE5. After debuting at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and later screening at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, the film remained unavailable to Indian streaming audiences. The story follows a former police officer presumed dead who survives within a corrupt system as a contract killer, exploring themes of identity, guilt, and redemption. The OTT release marks the film’s first official digital launch in India.

A Bengaluru chartered accountant's story of burnout after six months of extreme work hours has sparked online conversation. Her body shut down, forcing her to re-evaluate success and implement strict boundaries, including no work after 8 pm and dedicated days off. These changes surprisingly boosted her productivity and stabilized her mental health.

The quote of the day from Confucius highlights the idea that work becomes fulfilling rather than burdensome when it aligns with one’s interests and values. The article explains the meaning of the quote in the context of Confucius’ ethical philosophy, which emphasized personal virtue, education, and social responsibility. It also traces Confucius’ life and legacy, drawing from historical and scholarly sources to show how his teachings, though unappreciated during his lifetime, went on to shape moral and intellectual thought across East Asia.

A frustrated employee shared on Reddit how his manager publicly posts passive-aggressive notes about workplace errors, creating an embarrassing and resentful atmosphere. Commenters agreed this public shaming is demoralizing and reflects poor leadership, advocating for private, constructive feedback instead of humiliation.

An intern's request for sick leave was met with a concerning message from his manager, implying his performance would be scrutinized. This response, coupled with prior instances of dismissive behavior, left the intern questioning the manager's intentions and feeling intimidated. Online discussions validated his concerns, suggesting the manager's actions were passive-aggressive and an abuse of authority.

A young American woman feared moving to India due to negative perceptions. Upon arrival, she found unexpected warmth and belonging from her family. While acknowledging culture shock, her lived experience contradicted prior beliefs. This journey highlights the human capacity for connection and adaptation. Her honest account offers a different perspective on the country.

Global software and data analytics firms saw significant drops today. Investors reacted to growing worries about artificial intelligence. Anthropic's latest AI update, Claude Cowork, with new plug-ins, is seen as a major catalyst. Silicon Valley and former CTO of Dropbox and director of Flipkart Aditya Agarwal reacted to this development.

Rajesh Khanna, Hindi cinema's first superstar, navigated a dramatic personal life. His early romance with Anju Mahendru faced challenges due to his growing fame and traditional expectations. Khanna's marriage to Dimple Kapadia shocked many. Years later, Khanna and Mahendru reconnected, rebuilding a cordial relationship after a long silence.