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Korean tourist scammed in Delhi by 'professor': 'Worst experience in India, lost Rs 9,000'

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Korean tourist scammed in Delhi by 'professor': 'Worst experience in India, lost Rs 9,000'

Digital creator Walter K, recounts ordeal of inflated fares and emotional distress, until locals intervened to help. A few social media users pointed out that the scammer in the video is known to target foreigners visiting the area and urged the police to act against him.

This millennial Meta co-founder, his wife are giving away $20 billion: 'It might be hard for...'

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This millennial Meta co-founder, his wife are giving away $20 billion: 'It might be hard for...'

Dustin Moskovitz, 41, built Facebook alongside Mark Zuckerberg before founding Asana in 2008, now valued at $3 billion. He and his wife and former journalist, Cari Tuna, are committed to donate at least half their wealth during their lifetimes.

'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.

Warren Buffett left his 3 kids $500 million a year to give away: 'Ruling from the grave does not...'

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Warren Buffett left his 3 kids $500 million a year to give away: 'Ruling from the grave does not...'

The 95-year-old billionaire has two sons and a daughter. 'All three children now have the maturity, brains, energy, and instincts to disburse a large fortune,' Warren Buffett said.

Outrage after China dumped over 1,100 cats in water reservoir, many died

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Outrage after China dumped over 1,100 cats in water reservoir, many died

'Life release,' a Buddhist ritual meant to show compassion, has faced growing criticism for ecological harm and animal suffering.

‘Bite spot not blind spot’: Karnataka man finds snake in side mirror while driving. Watch

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‘Bite spot not blind spot’: Karnataka man finds snake in side mirror while driving. Watch

With the onset of cold and rainy weather, snakes and other small creatures often seek warmth inside parked vehicles.

Man gets Rs 5.7 crore plastic surgery after being bullied: 'If I become world’s most beautiful...'

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Man gets Rs 5.7 crore plastic surgery after being bullied: 'If I become world’s most beautiful...'

Allen began with nose, mouth and eye procedures, spending about Rs 86 lakh, before debuting on a Tokyo variety show. By 2015, he had undergone more than 200 surgeries.

Billionaire CEO holds meetings on weekends, sends feedback after midnight: ‘I believe leaders are...’

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Billionaire CEO holds meetings on weekends, sends feedback after midnight: ‘I believe leaders are...’

AMD CEO Lisa Su's net worth soared after a 120 percent rise in the company's share price this year pushed her onto Forbes’ billionaire list.

Employee gets fired when boss finds him walking 16,000 steps during sick leave for foot pain

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Employee gets fired when boss finds him walking 16,000 steps during sick leave for foot pain

After being fired, the man filed a case against the company for unlawful termination and the courts ordered the company to pay him Rs 15 lakh in compensation.

US woman caught stealing Rs 80 lakh goods from Indian-run store: 'Please don't send me to jail'

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US woman caught stealing Rs 80 lakh goods from Indian-run store: 'Please don't send me to jail'

The incident follows a series of viral videos showing Indian women being detained for shoplifting in US retail chains.

Relationship expert reveals 3 things happy couples have in common: 'Opposites may attract, but...'

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Relationship expert reveals 3 things happy couples have in common: 'Opposites may attract, but...'

'Differences can add spark,' relationship expert and psychologist Mark Travers said, 'but shared ground is what builds rhythm — and rhythm is what keeps couples together.'

Man spends Rs 1.2 crore to rent flat wife was murdered in for 26 years to preserve crime scene

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Man spends Rs 1.2 crore to rent flat wife was murdered in for 26 years to preserve crime scene

The woman was murdered on November 13, 1999. She was found stabbed multiple times in the neck inside their home, while her two-year-old son was left uninjured beside her.

Even billionaires, Oscar-winners beg for feedback: MasterClass CEO on desire to do better

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Even billionaires, Oscar-winners beg for feedback: MasterClass CEO on desire to do better

MasterClass’s roster includes names like Mark Cuban, Richard Branson, Stephen Curry, Kris Jenner, and Samuel L. Jackson. CEO David Rogier said that despite their fame and success, they all share a common “superpower”: the ability to learn on the fly.

Expert says millennials, Gen Z using ChatGPT for legal advice is 'a bad idea': 'These bots...'

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Expert says millennials, Gen Z using ChatGPT for legal advice is 'a bad idea': 'These bots...'

According to experts, ChatGPT's legal analyses are often inaccurate and fail to reflect the complexity of individual cases. 'And in many cases, it’s incorrectly applying the law,' they said.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman gets legal notice over criminal case while onstage. Watch

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman gets legal notice over criminal case while onstage. Watch

The interruption briefly overshadowed Sam Altman’s wide-ranging conversation which touched on topics including wealth inequality, the future of artificial intelligence, and OpenAI’s evolving content policies.

'Women overthink, men are more patient': Delhi dating service founder faces backlash for viral post

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'Women overthink, men are more patient': Delhi dating service founder faces backlash for viral post

Ayushmaan Kapoor's post quickly went viral, drawing sharp responses from women across the world who accused him of ignoring the emotional labour women often carry in relationships. The founder responded with a rebuttal.

Not just his victory speech, Zohran Mamdani wanted to 'Dhoom Machale' even in 2021. See post 

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Not just his victory speech, Zohran Mamdani wanted to 'Dhoom Machale' even in 2021. See post 

Zohran Mamdani’s campaign leaned heavily into pop culture references, especially Hindi cinema, to connect with New Yorkers across boroughs like Queens and Brooklyn.

'Karma is a queen': Rachel Gupta cryptic post for Miss Universe's Nawat Itsaragrisil is viral

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'Karma is a queen': Rachel Gupta cryptic post for Miss Universe's Nawat Itsaragrisil is viral

Earlier this year, Nawat Itsaragrisil had accused former Miss Grand International Rachel Gupta of undergoing surgery -- a claim she has not addressed publicly -- and mocked her appearance.

Miss Universe's Nawat Itsaragrisil had body-shamed India's Rachel Gupta, called Miss Iceland 'too fat'

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Miss Universe's Nawat Itsaragrisil had body-shamed India's Rachel Gupta, called Miss Iceland 'too fat'

In May, Rachel Gupta revealed that she was 'pinched, asked to lose weight, and body-shamed' during her tenure as Miss Grand International 2024. Days after her resignation, Instagram posts by Nawat Itsaragrisil surfaced in which he accused Gupta of undergoing surgery and mocked her appearance.

Miss Universe row: Thai businessman apologises in tears after calling Miss Mexico ‘dumbhead’

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Miss Universe row: Thai businessman apologises in tears after calling Miss Mexico ‘dumbhead’

In a press conference, Miss Universe executive director Nawat Itsaragrisil denied calling Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch a 'dumbhead', claiming instead that he said she had caused 'damage'. But, video footage and eyewitness accounts contradict his version of events.

Turkish man pays Rs 84,000 to ex-wife every year for 'cat support', sparks new divorce trend

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Turkish man pays Rs 84,000 to ex-wife every year for 'cat support', sparks new divorce trend

Turkey’s animal protection law treats pets as “living beings,” making abandonment illegal and punishable with fines up to Rs 1.4 lakh.

Bengaluru kids' Eco Vala startup wins Harsh Goenka's heart: 'Forget Shark Tank, Ideabaaz'

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Bengaluru kids' Eco Vala startup wins Harsh Goenka's heart: 'Forget Shark Tank, Ideabaaz'

The children’s initiative, born out of a school project in Basaveshwaranagar, has sparked conversations about sustainability and entrepreneurship at a young age.

JPMorgan CEO dismisses employees’ WFH pleas, insists on RTO: ‘Not making fun of Zoom, but…’

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JPMorgan CEO dismisses employees’ WFH pleas, insists on RTO: ‘Not making fun of Zoom, but…’

The push for full-time office work comes as JPMorgan posted record-breaking annual profits in January, even as the bank laid off around 1,000 employees and signalled further cuts through mid-year.

Bengaluru Oracle techie quits job to sell falooda, builds 18 outlets in 6 years: 'Everyone thought...’

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Bengaluru Oracle techie quits job to sell falooda, builds 18 outlets in 6 years: 'Everyone thought...’

'I had the perfect 9-5, good salary, beautiful family. Society said: You’re settled. But something inside me wasn’t,' Pradeep Kannan said. His decision, which many called reckless at the time, has since paid off.

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