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«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Gurgaon: Contract given in April, drains not cleaned yet, sewage flows on to road

Overflowing sewer lines near Delhi Public School and a community center in Sector 45, Gurgaon, have plagued residents for weeks, creating mosquito breeding grounds and unbearable stench. Despite repeated complaints and a Rs 65 lakh contract for desilting, no cleaning has been done. An MCG official claimed that desilting work will start soon after completing another area.

PYMNTS.com 

OpenAI Taps Ex-Meta Exec to Lead Strategic Initiatives

OpenAI has reportedly named former Meta executive Irina Kofman to oversee the company’s strategic initiatives. Kofman will report to OpenAI tech chief Mira Murati, with an initial focus on preparedness and safety, Bloomberg News reported Friday (Aug. 23), citing a company spokesperson. She worked for Meta for five years, most recently as a senior director […]

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Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Khatron Ke Khiladi 14: Gashmeer Mahajani catches Shalin Bhanot's bluff as he tries sending him straight to an elimination stunt; former says 'Khauf bana hua hai'

In Khatron Ke Khiladi 14, a new twist called Bluff Master saw Shalin Bhanot secretly pass a briefcase to Gashmeer, leading to an intense elimination round. Gashmeer overcame Aashish, Sumona, and Krishna in a stunt to win the season. Ultimately, Krishna Shroff secured her safety, while Shalin faced an elimination prank involving reptiles and electric shocks.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Rebel Foods’ funding; gig workers in demand

Happy Monday! Cloud kitchen firm Rebel Foods is in talks for a $100-150 million funding round. Details of this and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch

SailingForums: Capri/Catalina 14 Talk 

Wearing a helmet for laser racing

I have issues with being hit in the head with the laser boom. It happens most when the racing and the vang is on going upwind, and a sudden wind shift backs my sail. What type of helmet would be best to protect against this? It seems to me that a helmet which is higher than your head would normally be, will attract more boom strikes, and if the helmet is not designed relatively low boom impacts, then I might be making my situation worse.