Lynn Conway, a pioneering computer scientist who was fired by IBM in the 1960s after telling managers that she was transgender, despite her significant technological innovations — and who received a rare formal apology from the company 52 years later — died on June 9 in Jackson, Mich. She was 86. Her husband, Charles Rogers,…
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NEW DELHI: InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of budget airline IndiGo on Friday said that it has reached an agreement with International Aero Engine (IAE), an affiliate of Pratt & Whitney, to receive a “customised” compensation package, for grounded aircraft.In a regulatory filing InterGlobe Aviation said, “On June 14, 2024, InterGlobe Aviation Ltd finalised an…
Tesla boss Elon Musk says shareholder votes on a record-breaking payout to the multi-billionaire and a plan to move the firm’s legal headquarters to Texas are “currently passing by wide margins”. Tesla shareholders have been voting on several proposals, including one that could confirm a pay deal for Mr Musk, that was worth $56bn (£43.8bn)…
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ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council on Monday approved one-fourth higher national development budget outlay of Rs3.5 trillion amid support by the four provinces, including Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. In a baby step towards federal fiscalism and consensus decisions on major national economic matters, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also set up a…
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is considering a new bailout package for Pakistan under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF), according to Julie Kozak, the IMF’s director of communications. In a press briefing held in Washington, Kozak highlighted the significant progress made during the recent IMF mission’s visit to Pakistan from May 13 to 23. Kozak…
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One of the most talked-about issues during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections has been jobs, a crucial concern of the country’s young population. Reflecting this focus, a report on the hiring trends for May 2024 was released by a talent platform called ‘foundit’, offering valuable insights to guide the youth towards prospective sectors. According to…
New Delhi: Indian stock indices witnessed a bloodbath on the day the Lok Sabha results were announced, where incumbent BJP performed below par and seems it may fall short of exit poll predictions and the majority mark on its own. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance is leading in nearly 300 seats while the INDIA alliance…
WHEN WOMEN RAN FIFTH AVENUE: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion, by Julie Satow In 1980, Donald J. Trump made the front page of The New York Times after assaulting a pair of scantily clad women at a Fifth Avenue department store. That the women were made of stone and were attached…
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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Walgreens has become the latest retailer to try to lure customers with new deals, slashing prices on 1,500 items. The cuts will impact everything from snacks to toiletries…
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New Delhi: IT services major Wipro on Tuesday announced a partnership with the Centre for Brain Research to leverage the power of AI, machine learning, and big data analytics for health behaviour innovations. CBR is an autonomous, non-profit research organisation hosted at the Indian Institute of Science.A release announcing the collaboration between Wipro and the…
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