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<keyword id="20805805" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="horror-comedy" source="keywords">Horror comedy</keyword> "<keyword id="20132930" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Stree-2" source="keywords">Stree 2</keyword>", starring <keyword id="20089346" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rajkummar-Rao" source="keywords">Rajkummar Rao</keyword> and <keyword id="19993351" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Shraddha-Kapoor" source="keywords">Shraddha Kapoor</keyword>, earned a whopping Rs 283 crore globally in gross <keyword id="19974572" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="box-office-collection" source="keywords">box office collection</keyword> in its opening weekend. According to production house <keyword id="20079737" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Maddock-Films" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Maddock Films" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Maddock Films">Maddock Films</keyword>, the Hindi movie -- a sequel to 2018's "Stree" -- raised Rs Rs 240 crore (gross) in India and Rs 43 crore (gross) internationally. "Stree 2" collected Rs 204 crore in net box office collections in India, according to the banner's official X page. "The Box Office Juggernaut that's BREAKING and SHATTERING records! Thank you audience, for making it happen," the makers said in the post. Directed by <keyword id="20242160" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amar-Kaushik" source="keywords">Amar Kaushik</keyword>, "Stree 2" released in theatres on August 15 on the occasion of Independence Day. It also stars Abhishek Banerjee, Pankaj Tripathi, and Aparshakti Khurana. A direct sequel to "Stree", the new film follows Rao's Vicky and his friends along with the nameless mystery woman, played by Kapoor, face off against a new terror in the form of a ghost who only has a head, aptly called Sarkata. "Stree 2" is part of producer Dinesh Vijan's ambitious horror comedy universe that also includes titles like "Bhediya" and "Munjya". SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/google-pixel-9-pro-fold-launched-in-india-at-172999-but-you-cant-get-your-hands-on-it-right-now/articleshow/112517193.cms">Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold launched in India at ₹1,72,999, but you can’t get your hands on it right now</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/ipo-scam-two-victims-from-hyderabad-lose-over-11crore-in-fake-ipo-scams/articleshow/112488051.cms">IPO scam – Two victims from Hyderabad lose over ₹11 crore in fake IPO scams</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/indias-wearables-market-decline-for-the-first-time-as-smartwatch-shipments-fall/articleshow/112397246.cms">India’s wearables market decline for the first time as smartwatch shipments fall</a>

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<ul><li>Escape from <keyword id="6354552" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hyderabad" source="Orion">Hyderabad</keyword> to explore historical marvels like Warangal and Hampi, or serene destinations like Srisailam and Mahabubnagar.</li><li>Immerse yourself in spirituality, witness architectural wonders, and appreciate natural beauty in places like Bidar, Gulbarga, Kurnool, and Nagarjuna Sagar.</li><li>These enchanting <keyword id="6375546" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Weekend" source="Orion">weekend</keyword> getaways near <keyword id="6354552" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hyderabad" source="Orion">Hyderabad</keyword> offer diverse experiences, catering to different interests and providing a refreshing break from the city's chaos.</li></ul>Living in the bustling city of Hyderabad, it's natural to yearn for a quick escape from the urban chaos and indulge in some rejuvenating experiences. Luckily, the region surrounding Hyderabad offers a plethora of delightful <keyword id="6375546" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Weekend" source="Orion">weekend</keyword> getaways that cater to different interests. From historical marvels to serene landscapes, here are 10 enchanting weekend getaways that will transport you to a world of tranquility and exploration. <h3>Warangal</h3>Located around 150 kilometers from Hyderabad, Warangal is a treasure trove of history and architectural wonders. Visit the majestic Warangal Fort, admire the intricate sculptures at the Thousand Pillar Temple, and seek blessings at the ancient Bhadrakali Temple. <h3>Nagarjuna Sagar</h3>Embark on a scenic journey to Nagarjuna Sagar, home to one of the world's largest masonry dams. Take in the breathtaking views of the dam and explore the nearby Nagarjuna Konda, an island with Buddhist ruins and a fascinating museum. <h3>Srisailam</h3>Situated on the banks of the Krishna River, Srisailam is a significant pilgrimage site housing the Mallikarjuna Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Immerse yourself in spirituality, enjoy a boat ride on the reservoir, and explore the nearby wildlife sanctuary. <h3>Hampi</h3>Venture into the historical marvels of Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in Karnataka. Marvel at the grand Vijaya Vittala Temple, witness the iconic Stone Chariot, and lose yourself amidst the ancient ruins and boulders that dot the landscape. <h3>Bidar</h3>Discover the rich cultural heritage of Bidar, located in Karnataka. Explore the imposing Bidar Fort, admire the stunning Barid Shahi Park, and witness the exquisite craftsmanship of Bidriware, a traditional metalwork art form. <h3>Mahabubnagar</h3>Escape to Mahabubnagar, a serene destination near Hyderabad. Visit the unique Pillalamarri Banyan Tree, explore the ancient Alampur temples, and trek to the scenic Koilkonda Fort for breathtaking views. <h3>Gulbarga</h3>Immerse yourself in history in Gulbarga, Karnataka. Uncover the fascinating Gulbarga Fort, admire the grandeur of Jama Masjid, and seek solace at the revered Khwaja Bande Nawaz Dargah. <h3>Kurnool</h3>Embrace the natural beauty and historical charm of Kurnool, located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. Descend into the mystical depths of Belum Caves, seek blessings at Ahobilam Temple, and spot vibrant bird species at Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary. <h3>Karimnagar</h3>experience the cultural heritage of Karimnagar, a city brimming with historical sites. Discover the ancient Elgandal Fort, soak in the spirituality of Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple, and explore the quaint town's rich heritage. <h3>Nizamabad</h3>Indulge in the historical attractions of Nizamabad, including the impressive Nizamabad Fort, the sacred Dichpally Ramalayam Temple, and the intriguing exhibits at the Kala Ashram Museum.

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Worried about not being able to work out daily? Exercising even once a week is better than no physical activity, said Dr <keyword id="21063917" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sudhir-kumar" source="keywords">Sudhir Kumar</keyword>, a Hyderabad-based neurologist. The doctor, popularly known as 'Hyderabaddoctor' on X.com, said this on the social media platform along with a recent study on the benefits of people doing physical activity only on weekends -- known as weekend warriors. "Too busy to exercise on a regular basis? Exercise only on weekends to derive similar mortality benefits," he wrote on X. The study, published in the journal <keyword id="20003777" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bmj" source="keywords">BMJ</keyword>, followed more than 150,000 adults for about two decades. The findings showed that people who exercised once or twice per week had a 15 per cent lower risk of death, similar to those who worked out on 3 or more days per week. However, the benefit was evident only when the duration of exercise sessions was at least 30-60 min. "The results suggest that even busy adults could benefit from taking part in one or two sessions of exercise per week," said the researchers of the study from Universidad de los Andes, Colombia. "Exercise as often as you can: exercising even once a week is better than not exercising. Ensure that the exercise session is of 30-60 minute duration," said the doctor, from <keyword id="19941238" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="apollo-hospital" source="keywords">Apollo Hospital</keyword> in <keyword id="19900176" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="hyderabad" source="keywords">Hyderabad</keyword>. The <keyword id="19896311" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="world-health-organization" source="keywords">World Health Organization</keyword> (WHO) recommends "at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week". In an earlier post, the doctor vouched for a "combination of aerobic exercises and strength training". "It may be better to combine aerobic exercises (on 2-3 days a week), and strength training (on 2-3 days a week) (with one rest day per week), for optimum benefits," the neurologist said. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oneplus-12-review/articleshow/108723955.cms">OnePlus 12 review: A feature-packed device with promising battery back-up</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/jsw-group-and-saic-motors-jv-jsw-mg-motor-india-set-to-up-production-to-3-lakh-vehicles-a-year-with-a-new-car-every-3-6-months/articleshow/108647799.cms">JSW Group and SAIC Motor’s JV ‘JSW MG Motor India’ set to up production to 3 lakh vehicles a year with a new car every 3-6 months</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/asus-rog-strix-scar-16-review/articleshow/108514221.cms">Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 review – powerful gaming laptop with a cool design</a>

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With more startups getting on board, private sector participation in India's space sector will get further momentum this weekend with the launch of ISRO's PSLV-C54. In addition to ISRO's Earth Observation Satellite - 06 (Oceansat-3), the rocket will carry eight nano-satellites. These nanosatellites include Bengaluru-headquartered space tech startup <keyword id="8279723" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="pixxel" source="Orion">Pixxel</keyword>'s third hyperspectral satellite 'Anand' "More than two years in the making and made with a lot of dedication and effort, the team can't wait for the satellite to finally go to space and beam down some amazing #hyperspectral data", Pixxel said. Two <keyword id="15481028" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="thybolt" source="Orion">Thybolt</keyword> spacecraft of private space tech company <keyword id="2623423" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="dhruva-space" source="Orion">Dhruva Space</keyword> will also be co-passengers on board PSLV-C54 which is slated to be launched from the first launch pad of Sriharikota spaceport at 11.56 am on November 26. "It is momentous that on the same day, we will be observing 10 years of Dhruva Space!," the company based out of <keyword id="6354552" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="hyderabad" source="Orion">Hyderabad</keyword> said. The upcoming flight comes close on the heels of the launch of Vikram-S (a sub-orbital launch vehicle from Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace), the first rocket built by a private company in India, on November 18. PSLV-C54 will also carry ISRO Nano Satellite-2 for Bhutan (INS-2B) and four numbers of Astrocast, a technology demonstrator satellite for the Internet of Things (IoT) as the payload from Spaceflight, the USA. According to Bengaluru-headquartered ISRO, EOS-6 is the third-generation satellite in the <keyword id="2310307" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="oceansat" source="Orion">Oceansat</keyword> series. This is to provide continuity services for Oceansat-2 spacecraft with enhanced payload specifications as well as application areas. The payloads are: Ocean Colour Monitor (OCM-3), Sea Surface Temperature Monitor and Ku-Band Scatterometer (SCAT-3) and 'ARGOS' Mission Objectives are: To ensure the data continuity of ocean colour and wind vector data to sustain the operational applications; to improve the applications, some additional datasets such as sea surface temperature and more number of bands in the Optical region for fluorescence and in Infrared region for atmospheric corrections are accommodated, and to develop/improve related algorithms and data products to serve in well- established application areas and to enhance the mission utility. INS-2B (BhutanSat) will have two payloads -- NanoMx and APRS-Digipeater. NanoMx is a multispectral optical imaging payload developed by Space Applications Centre. APRS-Digipeater payload is jointly developed by the Department of Information Technology and Telecom, Bhutan and the U R Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru. 'Anand' satellite is a technology demonstrator to demonstrate the capabilities and commercial applications of a miniaturised earth-observation camera for earth observation using a microsatellite in Low Earth Orbit. The Thybolt spacecraft includes a communication payload to enable rapid technology demonstration and constellation development for multiple users. It also demonstrates Store-and-Forward functionality for authorised users in the amateur frequency band. "The satellites shall be deployed by using Dhruva Space Orbital Deployer to perform the specific mission operations for a minimum lifetime of one year," according to the national space agency. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sustainability/news/punjab-to-provide-free-cancer-treatment-worth-13-54-crores-to-patients/articleshow/95717291.cms">Punjab provided free cancer treatment worth ₹13.54 crores to patients</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/administer-one-additional-dose-of-measles-rubella-vaccines-to-children-in-vulnerable-areas-centre-to-states/articleshow/95731013.cms">Administer one additional dose of measles, rubella vaccines to children in vulnerable areas: Centre to states</a>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>A 28-year-old former <keyword id="13160013" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="amazon-employee" source="Orion">Amazon employee</keyword> was sentenced to 10 months in prison, <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdwa/pr/first-six-consultants-indicted-amazon-bribery-scheme-sentenced-prison">per the DOJ</a>. </li><li>Rohit Kadimisetty was involved in a <keyword id="12651288" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="bribery" source="Orion">bribery</keyword> scheme targeting <keyword id="11893181" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="amazon" source="Orion">Amazon</keyword>'s Marketplace. </li></ul>A former Amazon employee was sentenced Friday to 10 months in prison for taking part in an international bribery scheme, <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdwa/pr/first-six-consultants-indicted-amazon-bribery-scheme-sentenced-prison">according to the US Department of Justice</a>. Rohit Kadimisetty from Northridge, California, is one of six individuals indicted for a <keyword id="11893299" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="fraud" source="Orion">fraud</keyword> and bribery scheme intended to manipulate the Amazon Marketplace. <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/11/former-amazon-employee-sentenced-to-10-months-in-bribery-scheme.html">According to CNBC</a>, Kadimisetty worked at Amazon as a seller support employee until 2015. He was based in Hyderabad, India.After relocating to the US, Kadimisetty "used his inside knowledge" to hire employees in India "to misuse their employee privileges and access to internal information, systems, and tools," per the DOJ. The DOJ added that the bribery scheme was run from late 2017 to 2020. The scheme was designed to benefit certain third-party sellers on Amazon's Marketplace across the US. Kadimisetty and the other defendants served as "consultants" and a "middleman of sorts" to these sellers.The services they provided included: "Stealing confidential business information about Amazon algorithms," as well as "facilitating attacks on competing sellers and product listings," according to the DOJ. Amazon did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment. Kadimisetty and the other individuals involved allegedly paid $100,000 worth of bribes to the employees, the DOJ said.Kadimisetty left the enterprise in late 2018 and pleaded guilty to his involvement in the bribery scheme.In addition to his prison sentence, Kadimisetty was also fined $50,000 and ordered to take three years of supervised release, according to CNBC.Four of the other defendants will face trial in October 2022. Last month, another <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-warehouse-manager-faces-20-years-jail-for-273k-fraud-2022-1?r=US&amp;IR=T">former Amazon employee</a> hit headlines for illicit activity. Douglas Wright faced up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing $273,000 worth of computer parts and selling them to a wholesaler in California.

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Biryani fights are common all over India and can get rather messy, what with all the vested emotions from across the states. Whether you are a foodie or not, the indomitable aroma of a plate of hot biryani is sure to make you drool. Quite popular among Indians and its diaspora, Biryani has earned the luxury of being a royal food. A simple hotch potch of rice, vegetables and meat with some authentic Indian spices has made biryani a love affair for gastronomers. 
 Given the sheer richness and diversity of Indian cuisine thanks to the bountiful cultural heritage, almost every region has its own version of the biryani. While the biryani of Hyderabad, <keyword id="6354925" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kolkata">Kolkata</keyword>, Kashmir, Lucknow, and <keyword id="28504" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kerala">Kerala</keyword> are the prominent delicacies in the country and more popular, there are a lot of other varieties as well, some of which are on the verge of extinction. 
 
Something like doodh ki biryani, Muthanjan biryani or seviyyon ki biryani aren’t really popular in the country because not many people know about it. 
 
Tracing down the origin of the biryani, Dr. Elizabeth M. Collingham, a research fellow at Jesus College, Cambridge, who has her own book on Indian curries, said the biryani was created in the Mughal royal kitchen, as a confluence of the native spicy rice dishes of India and the Persian pilaf. However, some other researches claim that the 16th century Mughal text Ain-i-Akbari makes no distinction between biryanis and pulao: it states that the word "biryani" is of older usage in India. No matter when it originated, the biryani has been an eternal embodiment of delicacy. It is an enormous power. In fact it’s power was evident, though in this reference, negatively so, when a bunch of people were lured by a plate of biryani to burn buses in Bangalore. So powerful a food, yet not many know about the variants. 
 
So here we present the 10 types of biryanis with recipes to make your weekend worthy of memories. 
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Biryani lovers, did you know there are really 10 types of
major Biryanis in India?

Heavy rains across the country have put major cities like Mumbai, <keyword id="6354321" type="CITY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Bengaluru">Bengaluru</keyword>, Hyderabad and Delhi-NCR on a standstill. And flood prone areas like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, <keyword id="6354915" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Assam">Assam</keyword> all continue to suffer from floods. Twenty six people have lost their lives and nearly 36 lakh have been affected across more than 3,300 villages in 28 districts in the state. 
 
ASSAM 
The floods in Assam have affected 19 lakh residents of the state and displaced about 5,00,000 people, who have taken shelter at relief camps. The death toll in the state has reached 25. Floods have also caused massive damage to infrastructure, including roads and bridges. Rising waters have also sparked concerns over the wellbeing of endangered one-horned rhinoceroses in the Kaziranga National Park. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh visited Assam on Saturday, and made an aerial survey of flood-hit areas, post which the minister announced a compensation, "The state government has announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for victims of the flood," he said. 
 
BIHAR 
Bihar too faced a dire situation in some regions. Continuing heavy rain in the upper reaches has led to flooding in Supaul, Purnia and Kishanganj. So far, there have been 26 flood-related deaths in the state. Rising water levels in the Mahananda River are leading to a spread in the flooding in Katihar, Purnia and Kishanganj. 
 
UTTAR PRADESH 
Uttar Pradesh government has set up 41 relief camps to provide aid and shelter to people who have been affected by flooding. Rain in the upper reaches of rivers that run through the Terai region means water continues to be released from barrages. The floods have meant farmers face the possibility of a total loss of the kharif crop on thousands of acres of land. 
 
GURGAON 
Though vehicular movement remained slow in Gurgaon , it was an improvement from the 15-km-long jams of Friday. Repair works were carried out to roads in some parts after water cleared in the morning, but rain returned by late morning. 
 
TAMIL NADU 
Alerts have been issued in parts of northwestern Tamil Nadu after dams and barrages in the region received heavy inflows. The inflows continue to rise due to heavy rain in southern Karnataka, that has brought Bengaluru to a halt. KARNATAKA A number of low-lying areas continue to be flooded, with Kodichikkanahalli and Bilekahalli among the worst-hit. A number of lakes in the city have breached their banks, compounding the problem in surrounding areas. 
 
MUMBAI 
Mumbai continued to receive incessant downpour and more rain has been predicted for the city through the weekend. However, traffic seemed to be running smoothly overall even as local trains run late. 
 
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<ul class="summary-list"><li><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/satya-nadella-microsoft-management-leadership-advice-how-to-run-business-2024-6">Satya Nadella</a> became the third CEO of Microsoft almost a decade ago.</li><li>The former engineer reformed its corporate culture and has driven growth with innovation and partnerships.</li></ul>When Satya Nadella took over as <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/leaked-microsoft-employees-engineers-salary-ai-pay-gap-2024-8">Microsoft</a> CEO on February 4, 2014, the company was struggling.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsofts-got-a-big-problem-with-windows-8-its-not-easy-for-windows-users-to-figure-out-2012-5">Windows 8 had been a disaster</a>. Microsoft employees were constantly battling behind the scenes for supremacy. And all the while, consumers and developers alike were losing faith in the company cofounded by Bill Gates.How times have changed.In January, as Nadella neared a decade in charge, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-becomes-world-most-valuable-company-market-cap-apple-ai-2024-1">Microsoft overtook Apple to become the world's most valuable public company</a> worth more than $3 trillion, although Apple later regained its crown.The resurgence has been credited to Nadella's savvy embrace of partnerships, dedication to innovation, and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/satya-nadella-microsoft-powerhouse-ai-investment-openai-2024-7">shakeup of the company culture</a>.Here's how Nadella, 57, worked his way up the ranks of Microsoft and executed this startling turnaround.This article has been updated since its original publication in 2016.<div type="image" title="Satya Nadella Microsoft Build" height="1534" width="2738" msid="112873303" hostid="261" sizebytes="33824"></div><h2 id="397627e9-2f10-4655-8513-fc8083a9bd27">Upbringing and education</h2>Satya Narayana Nadella was born in Hyderabad, India in 1967.His father was a civil servant and his mother was a professor of the ancient language Sanskrit.From a young age, Nadella wanted to be a professional cricket player, and played in school. However, he realized that his athletic talent was outmatched by his passion for science and technology.Nadella received his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the Manipal Institute of Technology in 1988. "I always knew I wanted to build things," he once said.The institution didn't have a comprehensive computer science program, so he traveled to the US to attend the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and graduated in 1990.He later received an MBA from the University of Chicago.<div type="image" title="Microsoft store sign" height="2121" width="3182" msid="112873306" hostid="261" sizebytes="109380"></div><h2 id="07ae4982-da47-42cf-a398-d2075fca3555">Joining Microsoft</h2>Nadella stayed in the US and got a job on the technology team at Sun Microsystems, then one of the most innovative tech companies.But in 1992 he joined Microsoft, where cofounder Bill Gates was still CEO and Windows had just begun its march to world domination."I remember distinctly walking into building 22 at Microsoft in 1992 thinking that's the greatest job on earth I have and I don't need anything more," he said in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dont-wait-your-next-job-do-best-work-microsoft-ceo-satya-roslansky/?trackingId=JKPtxUqmQPCHI0iSk3v0zA%3D%3D">an interview</a> with LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky.Nadella's first projects included Microsoft's ill-fated interactive TV product and the Windows NT operating system.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-young-windows-nt-in-devcast-telethon-video-2017-9">A baby-faced Nadella also helped pitch Microsoft's Visual Basic in a telethon-style broadcast</a> designed for developers, circa 1993.<h2 id="a1e05fb0-fccc-4d0e-93b4-9c7e7f375618">Early career</h2>In his early years at Microsoft, Nadella impressed his coworkers and managers alike by commuting every weekend from Microsoft's Redmond, Washington, campus to Chicago to finish his MBA.By 1999, Nadella landed his first executive role as vice president of the newly created Microsoft Central, a set of web services for small businesses that included website hosting and email.In 2000, Microsoft got its second CEO: <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-former-microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmer-spends-fortune-2024-7">Steve Ballmer</a>.A year later, Nadella was promoted to corporate VP of Microsoft Business Solutions.By 2007, Nadella had taken another step up the ladder. He was made senior VP of Microsoft Online Services, putting him in command of the Bing search engine, as well as early online versions of Microsoft Office and the Xbox Live gaming service.In February 2011, Nadella was promoted to president of the Server and Tools division. It encompassed cash-cow products for data centers such as Windows Server and the SQL Server databases.But it was also home to one of CEO Steve Ballmer's boldest gambles, the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.<div type="image" title="Steve Ballmer Microsoft" height="1000" width="1315" msid="112873310" hostid="261" sizebytes="34472"></div><h2 id="5dd84cbd-aad5-4c2d-be3c-d983120d0ca7">Trouble at Microsoft</h2>In the early 2010s, Microsoft was running into trouble.On the PC side, Windows 8 was a disaster, the iPhone and Android were outrunning Windows phones by leaps and bounds, and Bing just couldn't make a dent in Google's search dominance.The company was facing an antitrust suit from the European Union and its stock price kept dropping.In August 2013, an embattled Ballmer announced his departure, sparking a search for a new CEO. The search committee included Ballmer and Gates.<div type="image" title="nadella gates ballmer" height="714" width="1000" msid="112873312" hostid="261" sizebytes="81518"></div><h2 id="8f12e3e2-d7b2-4666-a412-bca2d001b945">Nadella takes over</h2>In February 2014, after much rumor and speculation, Nadella was announced as CEO, with the support of Ballmer and Gates.He was awarded an $84 million first-year compensation package.Nadella quickly won over employees by making big changes, quickly, in an effort to right the ship and win back customers.He <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.thestreet.com/technology/satya-nadella-is-quoting-oscar-wilde-in-his-first-email-as-microsoft-ceo-12305159">sent a company-wide email</a> when he took over, calling for Microsoft to "prioritize innovation that is centered on our core value of empowering users and organizations."<h2 id="16ae683c-879a-4a80-aab0-0fdc3eb1415f">Partnerships with rivals</h2>Nadella proved he wasn't afraid to shake things up and invigorate the company by embracing partnerships with rivals including Apple, Google, and Amazon.He started by adopting the rival Linux operating system for the Azure cloud — a once-unthinkable move.But soon, Nadella had overseen the release of Microsoft Office for the Apple iPad; spent $2.5 billion buying Mojang, the studio behind the hit game Minecraft; and released first-class iPhone and Android apps, including Outlook.Innovation also led to the development of HoloLens, Microsoft's super-futuristic holographic goggles, and its first laptop, the Surface Book.When something didn't work he was unafraid to ditch projects, such as skipping Windows 9 to go straight to the superior Windows 10.Nadella's philosophy is about partnering and ensuring Microsoft software and services are available wherever customers are — even if that's not Windows.In fact, in 2015, Nadella used an iPhone on stage at an event to show off his favorite Microsoft apps. His predecessor Steve Ballmer, famously <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ballmer-snatches-microsoft-employees-iphone-at-company-meeting-pretends-to-stomp-on-it-2009-9">pretended to stomp on one</a> at a company meeting.<div type="image" title="Satya Nadella" height="1667" width="2500" msid="112873304" hostid="261" sizebytes="99996"></div><h2 id="3e881d2a-050d-4f99-8562-6c6b42694d52">Leadership style</h2>Nadella's approach to leadership was credited with reforming the company's culture.Many workers are fond of his leadership style, which emphasizes learning and making mistakes as a hedge against overconfidence and arrogance."It doesn't matter if you're a top executive or a first-line seller — he has exactly the same quality of listening," Microsoft executive vice president Jean-Philippe Courtois <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://hbr.org/2019/11/the-leader-as-coach">has said</a>.<h2 id="7e87fbb0-79da-4d05-9363-861e2796c15a">Personal life</h2>Nadella, 57, and his wife, Anu, have had three children and live in Bellevue, Lake Washington.Their oldest son, Zain, was born with severe cerebral palsy and required specialized care. He died in 2022, aged 26."Becoming a father of a son with special needs was the turning point in my life that has shaped who I am today," Nadella wrote in<a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://blogs.microsoft.com/accessibility/satya-nadella-the-moment-that-forever-changed-our-lives/"> a 2017 essay</a> on LinkedIn.He called Zain "the joy of our family, whose strength and warmth both inspire and motivate me to keep pushing the boundaries of what technology can do."Nadella has said the experience has encouraged him to lead with empathy, telling <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/inspirational-stories/a46221/satya-anu-nadella-microsoft/">Good Housekeeping</a> "it has had a profound impact on how I think, lead and relate to people."<h2 id="18b1412a-52c4-4c02-9c90-bbfc66c963c4">Nadella's acquisitions spree</h2>Under Nadella, Microsoft has made some of its biggest acquisitions, including the $26 billion purchase of LinkedIn in 2016, the $7.5 billion acquisition of code-sharing site GitHub in 2018, and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-set-to-buy-activision-blizzard-billion-2023-10">$69 billion deal</a> with video games publisher Activision Blizzard in 2023.Nadella has said <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-satya-nadella-shares-what-makes-good-acquisition-2023-10">he has two main criteria</a> when eyeing acquisitions: what value Microsoft can add and how much financial sense it makes.<div type="image" title="Satya Nadella standing between the OpenAI and Microsoft logos." height="1304" width="2000" msid="112873309" hostid="261" sizebytes="38986"></div><h2 id="ce34d74d-b43a-4173-ba30-0561e95e2080">What's next</h2>Nadella's been busy. And investors love it: From 2014 to 2015, his first year, Microsoft stock jumped 14%.But over the past decade, it's soared to new heights, and Microsoft started this year by knocking Apple off the top spot to become the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-becomes-world-most-valuable-company-market-cap-apple-ai-2024-1"> world's most valuable public company</a> and becoming only the second to exceed a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-stock-price-market-cap-trillion-apple-ai-magnificent-seven-2024-1">$3 trillion valuation</a>. Apple has since regained the number one spot, but both milestones were highly notable.Nadella's biggest move in recent years has been <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-microsoft-openai-agreements-differences-iphone-chatgpt-sam-altman-2024-7">investing billions in OpenAI</a>.During the week of leadership chaos at OpenAI, Nadella stuck firm to ousted CEO Sam Altman, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-has-hired-former-openai-ceo-sam-altman-2023-11">offering him a job</a> at Microsoft. This provided crucial leverage for Altman to reclaim his CEO position while cementing Microsoft as an essential partner for the pioneering AI company.Microsoft is also making its own mark with a generative "AI companion" called <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-copilot-everyday-ai-companion-paid-subscription-2024-1">Copilot</a> to be integrated into its suite of apps. It's a bet on a future in which every person and organization has their own <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-personal-virtual-assistant-work-home-chatgpt-deepmind-2023-9">personal AI assistant to handle mundane tasks</a>.Vodafone and Microsoft also have a partnership to bring generative AI, digital and cloud services to European and African markets.January 31, 2024: This story was updated to clarify that the specific figures associated with Microsoft's investment in OpenAI haven't been officially confirmed.

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