The news that Microsoft is planning to move its flagship Build developer conference out of Seattle after 2025—quietly circulating in tech circles and corroborated by a leaked message from Visit Seattle—signals not only a shift in tech event logistics but a broader reckoning for a city that has...
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A devastating fire shattered the early morning calm in Gurugram’s Sector 29, consuming the iconic Kingdom of Dreams entertainment complex. The blaze, which erupted around 4 AM on March 13, 2025, mobilized over six fire engines and a dedicated team of firefighters. Official reports confirm that...
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