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Warren Buffett's career lessons extend beyond investing, emphasizing treating your career like 'Me Ltd.' and understanding your 'circle of competence.' He advises planning in decades, creating a 'margin of safety,' and ignoring career 'Mr. Markets.' Building a personal 'moat' and continuous learning are crucial for long-term, compounding career growth.

Ravichandran Ashwin humorously suggested it would be easy to 'Mankad' South Africa's Marco Jansen, while praising his talent. Jansen's impressive performance with both bat and ball in the ongoing Test match has put South Africa in a strong position to win the series. South Africa are closing on a first series win in India since Hansie Cronje's team triumphed in 2000.

Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff has declared his switch from ChatGPT to Google's Gemini 3.0. He experienced a significant shift after using Google's latest AI model. Benioff highlighted Gemini 3's improvements in reasoning, speed, image, and video processing. This move signals intense competition in the AI landscape, with other tech leaders acknowledging Gemini 3's success.

The Election Commission is addressing work-related stress among Booth Level Officers (BLOs) during Kerala's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls after an audio message went viral. This follows reports of BLO suicides and deaths due to excessive pressure in several states, prompting protests and criticism from political parties regarding the rushed and opaque nature of the revision process.

Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away at 89 in Mumbai. Singer Kamal Khan paid tribute, calling him an inspiration whose journey from Punjab to cinema and connection to his roots touched souls. Dharmendra's demise marks the end of an era for fans and the industry.

Indian cricket stars, including Virat Kohli, Deepti Sharma, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Kedar Jadhav, and Shikhar Dhawan, have paid heartfelt tributes to legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra, who passed away at 89. IPL teams also joined in mourning the iconic actor, remembering his charm, talent, and enduring legacy in Indian cinema.

Mohammed Siraj's lighthearted moment with the Spidercam offered a brief respite for Indian fans amidst a tough day 3 in Guwahati. South Africa dominated, with Marco Jansen's exceptional all-round performance, including 6/48, crippling India's first innings and bundling them out for 201. The Proteas did not enforce the follow-on and opted to bat again.

India’s new Labour Codes, enforced from 21 November 2025, attempt to bridge the long-standing gap between rhetoric and reality on women’s workforce participation. By mandating wage equality, enabling night-shift work with safeguards, formalising employment, expanding social security, and recognising gig workers, the Codes mark a structural shift toward safer, fairer and more equitable workplaces for women.

Former U.S. Olympic boxer Vanes Martirosyan has passed away at 39 after a two-year fight with cancer. The world title contender, who represented the U.S. at the 2004 Olympics, was diagnosed with skin cancer in 2023. His family confirmed the heartbreaking news, remembering him as a loving husband, father, and kind soul.

India's batting collapsed spectacularly on day three in Guwahati, succumbing to poor decisions and shot selection against South Africa. Despite a pitch described as a 'road', India was bowled out for 201, with Marco Jansen claiming six wickets. South Africa, leading by 314 runs, is poised for a series victory, leaving India hoping for a miracle.

As winter's shorter days and longer nights arrive, many experience a dip in mood and energy, potentially indicating winter depression, a form of SAD. This condition, linked to light exposure and disrupted circadian rhythms, can be managed with strategies like maximizing sunlight, maintaining routines, and a balanced diet.

BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi criticized protesters at India Gate for raising slogans supporting a slain Naxal commander, accusing them of being influenced by "pollution of Marx and Mao." The protest, initially against air pollution, saw demonstrators holding posters of Madvi Hidma, leading to arrests by Delhi Police for obstructing personnel and assaulting them.

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has removed all wedding-related posts from her Instagram. This comes as her father, Shrinivas Mandhana, was hospitalised. The wedding ceremony, scheduled for November 23, has been indefinitely postponed. Her manager confirmed the postponement due to Mr Mandhana's health. The couple and families request privacy during this time.

A new meta-analysis finds that turning school Physical Education from lonely laps into structured, team-based activities can sharply improve children’s thinking skills, social confidence, physical competence and emotional resilience. With shared goals, clear roles and quick reflection built into games, the PE period becomes a powerful lab for better classroom learning, focus and engagement for children in today’s schools everywhere.

The UGC has issued a new advisory asking universities to nominate senior faculty for the National Mission for Mentoring, a programme designed to link experienced academics with schoolteachers. The move aligns with NEP 2020’s plan to build a national mentoring system. Selected professors will guide teachers in pedagogy, digital literacy, foundational learning and other key areas through the NMM portal.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed alarm to the Election Commission over two "disturbing" developments concerning the state's election machinery. She questioned the outsourcing of data entry work by the Chief Electoral Officer and the proposal to set up polling booths in private housing complexes, citing concerns about fairness and potential political influence.

Bollywood icon Dharmendra passed away at his Mumbai residence on November 24. The legendary actor's cremation was conducted swiftly, with many industry colleagues and family members, including Hema Malini and the Deol family, in attendance to pay their final respects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu mourned his passing, acknowledging his significant contributions to Indian cinema.

Ash plumes from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano eruption are moving east. These plumes are expected to reach Delhi and Jaipur. Indian aviation authorities are monitoring the situation closely. Airlines are also watching for potential impacts on flight movements. The ash is currently drifting beyond Oman. Officials hope the intensity will reduce as it travels.

Apple distributors are warning Indian retailers against activating new iPhones, especially the iPhone 17 series, with foreign SIMs within 90 days, citing hefty penalties and store code blocking. This crackdown follows a surge in iPhone 17 models being diverted to high-margin markets like Russia, Africa, and the Middle East, causing domestic shortages. Retailers are pushing back against this mandate, arguing it unfairly targets them.

Veteran actor Dharmendra, Bollywood's 'He-Man', passed away in Mumbai at 89 after a brief illness. Renowned for a prolific career spanning six decades and over 300 films, including the iconic 'Sholay', the legendary actor leaves an indelible mark on Indian cinema. His final film, 'Ikkis', is slated for release next year. Dharmendra's legacy is celebrated for his versatility and charm.