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#VegModeFee - A Zomato customer was charged Rs 2 extra for being a vegetarian and CEO Deepinder Goyal responded saying "This is stupid...", the charge has been removed and the team is being fixed to prevent such issues. Wonder why that came into effect in the first place…

#BangaloreTraffic - So, Google Maps thought this person was parked on a flyover in Bangalore...they were just stuck in traffic!

#AirAccident - Not everyday does one get to see a rocket blow up in flight, from a flight. This pilot recorded SpaceX’s startship disintegrating in space right as they were flying - their flight ended up getting diverted due to the danger of the dispersing debris

Blinkit Opens Store At Maha Kumbh Mela
Blinkit, a quick-commerce company known for 10-minute delivery, has opened a temporary store at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj to cater to pilgrims and tourists, offering a curated assortment of essentials, including Triveni Sangam Jal bottles, with delivery in 10 minutes to key areas of the Mela.

Apple Launches Dedicated App For India
Apple launched its dedicated Apple Store app in India on Friday. The app lets customers purchase Apple products directly while receiving personalized shopping recommendations. The move comes as Apple works to strengthen its foothold in India.

USA Opens Consulate In Bengaluru, Boosting Tech Ties With India
The United States officially opened its consulate in Bengaluru on January 17. External affairs minister S. Jaishankar said the inauguration marked a significant step in strengthening India-U.S. relations. The new consulate office will be located at the JW Marriott hotel on Vittal Mallya Road until it moves to a permanent facility.

Tiktok Goes Dark In The USA. Amid Federal Ban
TikTok users began receiving a message about the ban around 10:30 p.m. Eastern Saturday. The app was also no longer available in the Apple or Google Play app stores. A federal law that bans the popular short-form video app for millions of Americans took effect on January 19.

Trump Launches Meme Coin Amidst Skepticism
Trump, known for his polarizing politics and recent crypto ventures, has introduced a new meme coin, sparking doubts, but sources close to his family confirmed its legitimacy; the move is part of his larger crypto-focused agenda.

Nintendo Unveils Switch 2
Nintendo (Japanese gaming giant) is finally out with Switch 2, its next-gen gaming console, after months of rumors & hints. The new console features a larger tablet & screen, extra USB-C port, wider kickstand & redesigned Joy-Cons with magnetic connections & new buttons.

Bumble Inc. CEO Lidiane Jones Out After One Year, Founder Whitney Wolfe Herd Returning To Role
Bumble Inc is a dating app company founded by Whitney Wolfe Herd, known for its women-led approach, where women make the first move. Today, CEO Lidiane Jones stepped down after a year and Wolfe Herd will return as CEO in mid-March.

Instagram - New "Reels with Friends" indicator shows liked and commented content from your connections.

Another Instagram Update - Increased maximum Reel upload duration from 90 seconds to 3 minutes.

More Instagram Updates - Profile grids now display content as rectangles to showcase vertical photos and videos in their original orientation without aggressive cropping.

Microsoft Edge - New version 132 is now available

Google - Requires users to have JavaScript enabled to access Google Search, citing improved protection against malicious activity and enhanced user experience.

GitHub - Introduced sub-issues, issue types, and advanced search for issues.

Jsesc | Given some data, jsesc returns the shortest possible stringified & ASCII-safe representation of that data.

Postal Mime | Email parser for browser and serverless environments

Werk | Simplistic command runner and build system

Django + Javascript
This guide covers the modern JavaScript ecosystem for Django developers, including tooling, frameworks, and integration with Django projects, aiming to remove barriers and provide a clear way of doing JavaScript development with Django.

Saying No To Leadership Without Burning Bridges
Learn how to effectively push back against leadership without jeopardizing your relationships or career. Reserve pushback for big problems, understand the context, and communicate clearly in writing. Anticipate issues, start with verbal discussions, and assume your pushback will be read by senior managers. Document ideas concisely and neutrally, framing it as a collaborative problem-solving effort.

2024 Javascript Rising Stars
The annual 2024 JavaScript Rising Stars list has been released, showcasing the most popular and trending JavaScript projects of the year.