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NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
Bungee Jumping Instructor's Words Help Tourist Take The Leap, Video Gets 38 Million Views
Bungee jumping in Rishikesh is a popular bucket-list experience for adventure seekers. Recently, a video going viral on Instagram highlights the often overlooked moments behind the adrenaline - patience, trust and empathy. A video capturing a Himalayan Bungee Jumping staff member gently coaching a visibly nervous tourist has been grabbing attention for all the right reasons. The young woman, standing at the edge of the platform, repeatedly asks for a minute to gather courage, only to be met with calm, reassuring words that ultimately helped her take the leap. The clip shows the girl hesitating as she prepares for her jump, clearly overwhelmed by the height and intensity of the moment. In response, the staff member is heard patiently guiding her through every step, saying, 'Okay, without looking down, just look up and walk. Today is going to be the best part of your life. Let's go, ma'am.' As she continues to stall, requesting more time, he gently tells her, 'One minute does not help you, ma'am. One minute is not going to help you. Let's go.' His tone remains firm yet kind throughout the exchange. He reminds her repeatedly that she is safe, saying, 'You are 200% safe here. Everyone is afraid. You are a part of it. But you have to prove yourself.' At one point, when the woman tells him she fears she won't be able to breathe mid-jump, he calmly replies, 'Nothing like that will happen. This is all overthinking. You are using your brain here. You don't have to use your brain here. Listen to your heart today.' Eventually, she agrees to proceed. Holding her harness tightly, the staff member counts down, 'Alright, 3, 2, 1, nice,' and the tourist jumps - overcoming her fear in front of the cheering crew. The viral video has clocked 38 million views on Instagram. Watch the clip here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Naveen Singh (@adventurewithnaveen) Here's another one capturing the final leap: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Naveen Singh (@adventurewithnaveen) The internet has responded with overwhelming positivity. Many praised the staffer's steady support, calling him a 'coach, counsellor, and friend—all in one.' One user said, 'That man deserves an award. No drama, no panic—just calm, steady support.' Another noted, 'My respect for adventure sport staff just doubled. It's not easy standing at that edge with someone panicking.' A few were even more emotional, with comments like 'Goosebumps. His line 'One minute won't help you' hit hard,' and 'He didn't just help her jump, he helped her believe.' One summed it up best: 'More than a thrill, this was therapy.'
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Man arrested for controversial social media post on Pahalgam
1 2 Bokaro: One person was arrested in Bokaro district on Wednesday for allegedly uploading a controversial social media post regarding the Pahalgam terror attack , police said. The youth, identified as Mohammed Naushad, a resident of Millat Nagar, purportedly praised Pakistan and Lashkar-e-Taiba for the terror strike in a post on X, they added. "He was arrested from Millat Nagar under the jurisdiction of the Balidih police station. We are interrogating him to find out his intent and possible links, if any," said Naveen Singh, the officer-in-charge of Balidih police station. Terrorists struck a prime tourist location at Baisaran meadows near Pahalgam in south Kashmir on Tuesday, killing 26 people, mostly tourists. The 31-year-old claims to be an "Islamic lawyer and bold orator" on his social media profile. Reports suggest that Naushad used to post controversial content online, raising concerns about his activities and motivations. Condemning the attack, chief minister Hemant Soren posted on X, "The cowardly terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir is shocking. May the soul of the deceased rest in peace, and give the bereaved families the strength to bear this difficult time of grief. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured in the attack."
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
American Express to Acquire Expense Management Software Company Center
NEW YORK, March 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express (NYSE: AXP) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Center, a software company modernizing expense management. Center's software, together with American Express' corporate and small business cards, will aim to create a seamless expense management platform that delivers more value across the commercial card payments process – from choice in premium card offerings and rewards to automated accounting and reconciliation. "As a leader in corporate and small business cards, it is our job to deliver innovative products and services that help customers run their businesses more efficiently," said Raymond Joabar, Group President, Global Commercial Services at American Express. "By integrating Center's outstanding talent and technology, we can save our customers time and money and strengthen our leadership position in commercial card payments." "Center was founded with the mission to drive simplicity in the user experience and make expense management as effortless as swiping your card. Since 2018, our team has built industry-leading software and delivered strong results for our customers," said Naveen Singh, CEO and Co-founder of Center. "We have always believed that card and expense management should be deeply linked, and we believe that even more great work can be done by incorporating our capabilities and talent into American Express." Center's software is designed to remove friction from the expense management process, giving businesses real-time visibility into all employee spending, automating manual accounting tasks, streamlining expense submissions and reporting, and equipping finance teams with the tools and insights needed to better optimize decision making. With an integrated card and expense management solution, American Express aims to help customers: Delight employees: Give employees the ability to easily manage expenses through a mobile-friendly, automated app and empower them to spend on-the-go with confidence. Automate tasks: The customizable expense management program will help businesses save time reviewing, auditing and posting expenses to the general ledger. Center customers see their finance teams free up an average of 90% of the time previously spent on these tasks. Ensure compliance and maximize rewards: Business owners and CFOs will be able to confidently ensure their company's spending remains fully compliant with company policy, while getting more value from their American Express card program. The acquisition is expected to close within the second quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS American Express is a globally integrated payments company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. For more information about American Express, visit and ABOUT CENTER Center is a software company modernizing corporate card, travel, and employee expense management with one integrated solution. Our corporate card and connected software gives businesses real-time visibility into all employee spending, automates manual accounting tasks, streamlines travel booking and expensing, and provides finance teams with the controls and data needed for optimal decision making. With a usage-based business model requiring no upfront investment, we combine self-service configurability with first-class deployment to ensure customer success. Center is headquartered in Bellevue, WA with team members nationwide. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements, which include current expectations regarding the transaction and future operations, among other matters, contain words such as "believe," "expect," "intend," "plan," "aim," "will," "may," "should," "could," "would," "continue" and similar expressions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements, include, but are not limited to: the parties' ability to satisfy the closing conditions and consummate the transaction; the underlying assumptions related to the transaction proving to be inaccurate or unrealized; and American Express' ability to integrate Center and benefit from its talent and technology, which will depend in part on management's decisions regarding future operations, strategies and business initiatives. A further description of these and other risks and uncertainties can be found in American Express' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and its other reports filed with the SEC. Location: U.S. View source version on Contacts Media Ojas NaikAmerican Sign in to access your portfolio
