Kamal Haasan’s comments regarding the origins of the Kannada language sparked a controversy in Karnataka, jeopardizing the release of his film ‘Thug Life.’ In the wake of the backlash, Ram Gopal Varma labeled the reactions as ‘hooliganism,’ while local leaders called for Haasan to issue an apology. As tensions over linguistic issues escalated, Haasan stood by his statement, prompting a High Court plea to ensure the film’s release is protected.
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How a 3 am email helped Android head Sameer Samat land a job at Google
Google's head of Android, Sameer Samat, attributes a 3 AM cold email to cofounder Sergey Brin in 1999 as a pivotal moment in his career, leading to a job offer and mentorship. Though he initially declined the offer to stay loyal to his startup, Brin assisted him with financing; Samat later joined Google in 2008, returning after a brief hiatus at the request of CEO Sundar Pichai. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Sameer...
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