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Nithin, Nikhil Kamath’s mother shares rare childhood pics of Zerodha co-founders. See post

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Nithin, Nikhil Kamath’s mother shares rare childhood pics of Zerodha co-founders. See post

Revathi Kamath also opened up about years of self-doubt, describing how she once believed her only role was managing the home and raising her children. She urged women to recognise their talents and step out with confidence.

'Will break your mouth': UP woman threatens daughter-in-law in labour room. Doctor responds

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'Will break your mouth': UP woman threatens daughter-in-law in labour room. Doctor responds

Social media users slammed the elderly woman for being abusive towards the pregnant woman as she was delivering her baby and her husband for not defending her. 'Wouldn't wish a mother-in-law like that even for my worst enemy,' a user said.

Serbian model on mission to clean India finds BMW dumped among trash: 'Indians are one of...'

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Serbian model on mission to clean India finds BMW dumped among trash: 'Indians are one of...'

Lazar Jankovic, who moved to India in 2018, believes that one of the main reasons India has a littering problem is that for most people, it's a muscle reflex. 'Everybody is doing it because they think 'Yeah... chalta hain.' But the 'chalta hain' attitude is something we need to change,' he said.

Gurgaon lawyer moves to Goa for better health, work-life balance: 'Living life that people dream of'

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Gurgaon lawyer moves to Goa for better health, work-life balance: 'Living life that people dream of'

Air pollution was a major factor in the family deciding to relocate. Prashant Kalra's three-year-old daughter suffered breathing problems during their time in Gurgaon. 'She would have had full-blown asthma and bronchitis if we’d stayed,' he said.

London animator accuses Indian brand Theatre of design theft, brand issues ‘deepest apology’

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London animator accuses Indian brand Theatre of design theft, brand issues ‘deepest apology’

Shruti Aggarwal, co-founder and creative director of Theatre.xyz, responded to Jocie Juritz's accusations publicly and admitted that the she had found the design online and used it. 'I really did not intend for it to be like this,' Aggarwal said.

Nithin Kamath's X account compromised: 'I fell for a phishing e-mail, appeared to be fully AI-automated'

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Nithin Kamath's X account compromised: 'I fell for a phishing e-mail, appeared to be fully AI-automated'

Reflecting on the incident, the Zerodha CEO stressed that technical safeguards alone cannot eliminate risk. 'As important as technical cybersecurity are human processes, policies, and procedures that account for worst-case scenarios and the psychology of the weakest link — which is us,' Nithin Kamath said.

Bengaluru expat pays househelp Rs 45,000 salary, sparks debate: ‘People think I’m crazy but…’

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Bengaluru expat pays househelp Rs 45,000 salary, sparks debate: ‘People think I’m crazy but…’

Responding to critics, Yulia Aslamova said that her househelp, who also helps in taking care of her child, is not a fresher. 'She has grown in two years to 1.7x because of her hard work and dedication,' the Russian expat said.

Netizens hail ‘passive aggressive masterpiece’ as Trump rants about ‘super bad' pic on TIME Magazine

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Netizens hail ‘passive aggressive masterpiece’ as Trump rants about ‘super bad' pic on TIME Magazine

From Truth Social tirades to viral memes, US President Donald Trump’s feud with TIME magazine is feeding a social media frenzy.

Knot Dating CEO explains why men need Rs 50 lakh income to join, women sign up free

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Knot Dating CEO explains why men need Rs 50 lakh income to join, women sign up free

Knot Dating made waves on social media recently after a lawyer and women’s rights activist called it a shop for 'gold diggers' to find a rich husband. Co-founder and CEO Jasveer Singh said the backlash resulted in a surge of users. 'We got around 3,000 users a day after the video went viral,' he said.

Gurgaon couple quit corporate jobs to travel full-time, go viral. 'Family called us stupid but...'

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Gurgaon couple quit corporate jobs to travel full-time, go viral. 'Family called us stupid but...'

The couple charges collaborators anywhere between Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000 depending upon the deliverables, and said that they are experimenting with their storytelling to figure out what resonates with their over 28,000 followers.

‘None look American’: Trump’s physics Olympiad photo fuels H1B debate over foreign faces

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‘None look American’: Trump’s physics Olympiad photo fuels H1B debate over foreign faces

The five-member US team, including an Indian-origin student, delivered what officials described as the 'greatest performance in team history'. But, online users noted that almost none of the team members appeared to be of visibly American origin—a detail that struck a nerve amid Trump’s recent crackdown on skilled immigration.

IIT students claim cafe in Jodhpur said ‘Indians not allowed’. Owner responds to viral video

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IIT students claim cafe in Jodhpur said ‘Indians not allowed’. Owner responds to viral video

A viral video shows IIT Jodhpur students alleging they were denied entry at a Jodhpur café for being Indian. The owner has responded, saying a staffer misspoke.

Ex-Meta employee says 88% of his team were on H1B: 'If you’re an American, now is your time'

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Ex-Meta employee says 88% of his team were on H1B: 'If you’re an American, now is your time'

'I went to a tier three school in US and still got in. If Meta gave me a chance, I’m sure they would give more MIT and Stanford grads a chance too if there wasn’t any other option,' Zach Wilson said.

Swiggy customer slams 80% price hike over offline bill: 'Is this the real cost of convenience?'

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Swiggy customer slams 80% price hike over offline bill: 'Is this the real cost of convenience?'

Coimbatore-based user compares Swiggy bill of Rs 1,473 with restaurant’s Rs 810 receipt for same order; social media debates platform commissions, restaurant markups, and delivery economics.

Delhi bride refuses food to wedding photographers, rates 1 star on Google. Company responds

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Delhi bride refuses food to wedding photographers, rates 1 star on Google. Company responds

'This is not about fine dining. This is about basic dignity,' Richa Oberoi, the business head of wedding photography company We Don't Say Cheese (WDSC) told Moneycontrol. She clarified the team never asked to be fed the Rs 6,000 meals meant for guests, but only insisted that either the bride's party arrange for food or allow the team to order food and then reimburse it.

Betrayed in Kolkata, but still cooking Bengali food: Japanese chef’s tribute to the city he loves

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Betrayed in Kolkata, but still cooking Bengali food: Japanese chef’s tribute to the city he loves

'There were times when Indian people I trusted betrayed me and cheated me out of money,' chef Koji Nakayama, 50, said, adding that he holds no bitterness.

Gurgaon founder of Knot Dating slams Bangalore man for criticism: 'Don’t try to be over smart'

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Gurgaon founder of Knot Dating slams Bangalore man for criticism: 'Don’t try to be over smart'

In a sharply worded response, Jasveer Singh dismissed the claims that users personal details are not verified by the platform. 'This incident showed us how even a small miscommunication can slip through,' he said.

Bengaluru man forgets bag with Rs 75,000 valuables in bus. BMTC staff returns it: 'Grateful'

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Bengaluru man forgets bag with Rs 75,000 valuables in bus. BMTC staff returns it: 'Grateful'

Syed Nouman, 25, had landed in Bengaluru around 1 am on Sunday and had dozed off after boarding a bus from the airport. He was carrying two bags and while getting off the bus, he forgot to take his backpack which had his laptop and other expensive gadgets.

Sridhar Vembu shares Indian student's dilemma in US: Rs 70 lakh in debt, no job prospect

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Sridhar Vembu shares Indian student's dilemma in US: Rs 70 lakh in debt, no job prospect

With US job growth at a two-year low, Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu urges caution on education loans and advocates for skill-based hiring.

French expat on 'unliveable conditions' in Gurgaon: 'My foreign friends no longer wish to visit'

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French expat on 'unliveable conditions' in Gurgaon: 'My foreign friends no longer wish to visit'

Mathilde R said she agreed with businessman and columnist Suhel Seth's critique of Gurgaon. She added that although she cherishes life in India but there is a stark contrast between the city’s vibrant private spaces and its crumbling public infrastructure.

Zepto slammed for dark pattern secretly charging users extra for COD orders: 'It's outright cheating'

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Zepto slammed for dark pattern secretly charging users extra for COD orders: 'It's outright cheating'

After Sumukh Rao's post went viral, several Zepto customers came up with similar complaints. A few even shared screenshots of their bills which showed that they were charges extra as 'cash handling fees'. The additional charge was not mentioned before choosing the payment method, customers claimed.

Easemytrip co-founder 'confident of improving Bengaluru traffic by 25-30%' in a year, lists steps

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Easemytrip co-founder 'confident of improving Bengaluru traffic by 25-30%' in a year, lists steps

Easemytrip co-founder Prashant Pitti has requested data from major mobility service providers like Google, Uber, Ola, and Rapido to enhance the predictive capabilities of Bengaluru's traffic simulators.

'Bengaluru landlords are the greediest': Canadian man slams Rs 23 lakh security deposit demand

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'Bengaluru landlords are the greediest': Canadian man slams Rs 23 lakh security deposit demand

This comes around three weeks after Caleb Friesen called it 'bonkers' after coming across a property listing in Bengaluru which sought a staggering Rs 19.25 lakh security deposit for a 3 BHK apartment with a monthly rent of Rs 1.75 lakh.

Sabeer Bhatia slams Kangana Ranaut for 'no staff, no funds' remark at Mandi: 'Why hold office then?'

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Sabeer Bhatia slams Kangana Ranaut for 'no staff, no funds' remark at Mandi: 'Why hold office then?'

The Hotmail co-founder took shots at the actor-turned-politician without naming her. Sabeer Bhatia was referring to a video in which Kangana Ranaut said, 'Whether it's disaster relief or the disaster itself — I don’t have any official cabinet. I have my two brothers who are always with me. That’s my cabinet. So, it's just these two.'

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