Weekend wrap: Real estate dominates India's investment portfolios, interview tips from Amazon employee and more

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This week’s news roundup captures a mix of finance, technology, and career insights, spotlighting trends and timely advice. The real estate sector in India continues to reign supreme in investment portfolios, even as new financial opportunities emerge. Meanwhile, job seekers are dealing with “ghosting,” a new twist in recruitment echoing modern dating.

In tech, a damaged satellite shows how fragile internet infrastructure can disrupt connectivity, while an Amazon engineer offers a firsthand roadmap to nailing technical interviews. Read on to know about the top stories of the week gone by.

Real Estate continues to dominate India’s investment portfolios, shows FICCI report

According to a FICCI report, real estate remains a favourite in Indian investment portfolios. High returns, capital appreciation, and stability make it a popular choice, even amid increased diversification.

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Did you experience wonky broadband service recently? A broken satellite in space might have something to do with it!

Broadband disruptions across various areas may stem from a broken satellite, highlighting vulnerabilities in space-based infrastructure. This issue underscores how satellite failures impact daily internet access.

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Bhavish Aggarwal's OLA Electric says it has resolved 99% customer complaints after receiving CCPA show cause notice

Two-wheeler manufacturer Ola Electric announced that it has successfully addressed 99.1% of the 10,644 complaints raised by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). This update came on the heels of a recent notice from the CCPA, which had accused the company of misleading advertisements, unfair trade practices, and potential consumer rights violations.

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Job Hunting in 2024 has a modern dating element: Ghosting

Job seekers in 2024 face an unexpected trend — “ghosting,” a phenomenon borrowed from dating. Recruiters and candidates alike are leaving communication abruptly, signalling changing norms in the hiring process.

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I'm a software engineer at Amazon. Here's my step-by-step guide to nailing the technical interview and breaking into tech

An Amazon software engineer has shared tips for acing technical interviews. The guide includes key interview stages and actionable strategies for breaking into tech, providing valuable insights for job seekers.

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