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Influencer triggers debate after top Indian sunscreen brands fail SPF test: ‘It’s a scam’
Six out of ten products failed to meet their advertised protection levels, sparking debate over testing standards and influencer ethics.
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Bengaluru: Welsh entrepreneur, who built 'startups worth over $100m' in India, bitten by stray dog
After his post went viral, Oliver Jones responded to questions about why he continues to live in India. 'To folks asking me why I don’t leave India, I won’t because I believe in something, and am willing to go all the way,' he wrote.
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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.
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Bengaluru’s traffic-free roads surprise commuters during Diwali: 'Reached 14 km in 20 mins'
Now, with the city emptied out for the long weekend for Deepavali, the usual cacophony of horns and congestion has given way to an almost surreal calm, several commuters noted.
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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.
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Doctor forgets watch in Vande Bharat's toilet, RPF finds it 40 minutes after complaint: ‘Amazing’
Praising the Railways and its dedicated workers, Dr J Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas added, 'This was not even a complaint. It was my mistake. Yet, they acted swiftly.'
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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw hits back at DK Shivakumar over Bengaluru roads: 'Both Mohandas Pai and I...'
The Biocon chief pointed out that her criticism of poor infrastructure is not new, and called for urgent action.
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Bengaluru app compares Ola, Uber, Rapido fares for cheapest ride: ‘Got Rs 2 crore grant from Microsoft'
'If Rapido charges Rs 250, Uber Rs 271, and Ola Rs 264, Bob Rides shows all options clearly so users can click, compare, and book,' Bob Rides co-founder Ansh Arora explained.
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Bengaluru school’s emotional farewell to bell ringer ‘Uncle’ after 38 years is viral. Watch
The bell ringer, popular as Das Uncle, had worked with the school for close to four decades. 'Every bell he rang was a promise kept — a signal that time would pass safely, that change was coming on schedule,' his son said. 'He didn’t just mark time; he sacrificed his own time to create certainty for everyone else.'
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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.
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'10 years in US, still no English?’ Netizens slam Indian truck driver over viral Hindi interview
Amid the backlash, US transportation secretary Sean Duffy defended the crackdown on English proficiency. 'Do you want to drive on American roads? Being able to understand English is the BARE MINIMUM,' he wrote on X.
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Silver bar, air fryer, coffee maker: After Info Edge, Kohler’s Diwali gift to employees is viral
On social media several users pointed out that companies seem to be competing with each other in offering impressive Diwali hampers to their companies.
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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.
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Bengaluru traffic is so ‘painful’ that Zepto co-founder says he needs to take flight to reach airport
Aadit Palicha's remarks come as Bengaluru residents escalate protests over crumbling infrastructure. Earlier this week, the Individual Tax Payers Forum warned chief minister Siddaramaiah that citizens may stop paying property tax if public amenities don’t improve.
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'I'm always in pain': Woman loses teeth, nose to flesh-eating virus after cosmetic surgery
The 41-year-old mother of two has endured eight hospital admissions, 350 doctor visits, and so many antibiotics that she is now resistant. Leanne fears she may die without urgent intervention. 'I’m begging from the bottom of my heart, we find a cure,' she said.
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CEO who's interviewed 30,000 people reveals 5 things common in 'happiest, successful employees'
For employees who do not have these five things at their workplace, William Vanderbloemen suggests sharing needs openly or finding a role that aligns better.
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Kim Kardashian launches SKIMS 'faux hair' thongs. 'Nothing could be worse,' say netizens
Despite pearl-clutching reactions online, the demand for the lingerie appears strong, as many options are already low in stock or waitlisted on the SKIMS site.
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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.
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German woman returns 2,400-year-old Greek relic 50 years after stealing it: ‘Never too late to...’
'This act proves that culture and history know no borders but require cooperation, responsibility, and mutual respect,' Culture Secretary General Georgios Didaskalos said.
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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.
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Indian-origin analyst in US quits JPMorgan for AI firm to 'spend less time on grunt work'
While investment banking was the safer choice, Varun Agarwal admits he considered joining a startup early on. 'What held me back was my own aversion to risk,' he said.
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'No matter where I am...': Chinese girl bids tearful goodbye to broken AI English tutor. Video
In the end, as the six-year-old whispers that she will miss her friend, the AI robot’s screen displays a crying face and responds: 'No matter where I am, I will be cheering for you. Stay curious, study hard, and make your dad and aunt proud.'
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Bride calls off wedding, charges Rs 4 lakh 'hugging fee', says ' too honest' groom has 'too little income'
The couple were introduced last year via a matchmaker. 'Her family is the most unreasonable I’ve encountered in over a decade of matchmaking,' the matchmaker told local media.
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Bellboy to boardroom: CEO says Leonardo DiCaprio’s words and casino chips changed his life
Singapore-based CEO Abel Ariza recalls how a brief moment with actor Leonardo DiCaprio at the Ritz-Carlton Barcelona helped define his leadership path.
