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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.
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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.
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Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee: Couple's Roman holiday cut short, boyfriend rushes to US
In her viral video, the Indian-origin woman also reflected on the broader impact of the sudden policy shift. 'It does make me wonder about people who can’t just buy a ticket back... Who just had their entire world flipped upside down overnight,' she said.
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$2,000 vs Rs 50: US woman praises Indian healthcare after treatment in Delhi hospital
Delhi resident Kristen Fischer highlighted three aspects that stood out: proximity to the hospital, zero wait time, and negligible cost. 'Just another reason why I love Indian healthcare so much,' she said in the viral video.
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CEO who interviewed over 500 candidates shares 3 red flags he spots in job interviews
The Colorado-based CEO says interviews aren’t just about skills — they’re a preview of how candidates will show up day after day. 'Help them imagine what a great choice you’d be,' Eli Rubel says.
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This CEO quit Wall Street at 23 to buy a frozen yogurt chain. It now makes Rs 185 crore a year
Neil Hershman says 16 Handles has seen a 'surge' in demand since he took over in 2022. Today, the chain has outlets in 40 locations across the country.
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60-year-old woman launches tech startup, works 70-hour weeks: ‘Retirement was never really…’
After three decades in fitness retail, Canadian entrepreneur Karen Hastie is building a tech company to support small businesses and chambers of commerce.
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Chennai actor pledges Rs 1 lakh to 80-year-old man abandoned by daughter after viral post
Raghava Lawrence, known for his philanthropic work, also urged the public to support the couple directly who have been selling home made sweets on Chennai trains to make ends meet.
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Harvard happiness expert shares 5 ways 'procrastination can actually be beneficial'
Social scientist Arthur Brooks warns that chronic procrastination—where delays feel out of control or lead to unhappiness—can be harmful. But occasional, mindful stalling can be productive.
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Woman gave birth to daughter at 14. 23 years on, they run a maid cafe together in Japan
The 37-year-old woman described her daughter as her best friend and sister. 'Thanks to my daughter, I get to enjoy beauty, trends and fashion together,' she said.
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This 'dictator' CEO was slammed by board, ousted from family-run company: Report
Two company executives described as the CEO's 'lieutenants' were fired in July and barred from Market Basket’s 90 stores.
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Chinese firm offers Rs 1 crore weight loss bonus, employee gets Rs 2.5 lakh for shedding 20 kg
Interestingly, the challenge also includes a penalty clause: participants who regain weight must pay Rs 9,300 for every 0.5 kg gained back.
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Indian immigrant in US says he wants to return but family doesn't: 'I'm stuck here. My heart is sad'
Doordash delivery man tells customer he feels unwelcome in America due to anti-immigrant sentiment, but is 'stuck' in the country for his wife and daughters.
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US influencer asks Mumbai transwoman if Indians 'shi* on the streets'. Her response is viral
Social media users have been praising how the transwoman chose to respond to the questions and slammed the US digital creator for his line of questioning especially since people in New York also defecate in the open 'occasionally'.
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4 volunteers to live in ‘Mars’ for 378 days as part of NASA’s experiment
NASA’s CHAPEA mission will place four crew members inside a 3D-printed Mars habitat to study human health and performance ahead of future deep space missions.
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Ashneer Grover says Bollywood actors are overvalued: ‘Surprised they ask for Rs 100 crore…’
In a recent interview, the former Shark Tank India judge questioned why top stars demand massive fees instead of taking equity in their films.
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Teacher earns thousands of dollars every month customising Labubus with tattoos, piercings
Elis Stephens wakes up at 3.30 am to customise the toys. A standard Labubu costs around Rs 2,600, but once customised, Stephens is able to resell them for more than Rs 17,600.
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Another Indian woman caught shoplifting at Target store in US. 'She's a regular here,' say staff. Video
Video shows woman crying, gasping for breath as cops interrogate her; admits intent to resell stolen items, says first language is Gujarati.
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Zerodha flags ‘unique risks’ in PhysicsWallah IPO filing: Flying slippers, falling ceiling fans
Edtech unicorn’s Rs 3,820 crore IPO draft reveals bizarre and serious safety breaches at offline centres; Zerodha calls it a surreal risk disclosure.
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Indian-origin brain expert from Harvard joins Sam Altman's OpenAI. Meet Akshay Jagadeesh
After nearly a decade studying human visual perception, Akshay Jagadeesh will focus on safety research and AI for health as a research resident at Sam Altman’s OpenAI.
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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.
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Iconic Parsi magazine 'Parsiana' to shut after 60 years: 'Sense of tiredness mixed with sadness'
The magazine’s closure is attributed to dwindling subscriptions, lack of funds, and no successor to carry the torch. The 15-member team, many in their 60s and 70s, will retire alongside the publication.
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Retired Bengaluru banker sues Axis Bank over credit card problems, wins Rs 7,000
Axis Bank admitted to a lapse in its internal process, citing a 'technology gap' that led to the old card being deactivated before the new one was delivered and activated.
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This self-made millionaire lives in a rented 1BHK: 'I could buy a house in cash today but...'
The financial coach, who owned four homes at a time, said homeownership comes with hidden costs that many underestimate. Also, she realised she could earn more by investing in index funds.
