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‘I will work on my terms’: Founder frustrated with staff, builds AI systems to replace roles

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‘I will work on my terms’: Founder frustrated with staff, builds AI systems to replace roles

A viral X post about a founder replacing roles with AI after struggling with employee behaviour has sparked a wider debate on work culture, hiring choices, and the future of employability.

‘Doesn’t make sense’: Man questions why NCR residents move to Bengaluru for jobs

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‘Doesn’t make sense’: Man questions why NCR residents move to Bengaluru for jobs

A viral X post questioning why NCR residents move to Bengaluru for jobs has sparked a wider debate on career growth, work culture, and lifestyle choices.

‘Groomed for 5 years, quit in months’: Founder reacts as employee picks gig job over corporate due to low pay

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‘Groomed for 5 years, quit in months’: Founder reacts as employee picks gig job over corporate due to low pay

A founder’s viral post about a “high-potential” employee quitting for a Rs 40,000 gig job has sparked a wider debate on pay, growth, and survival in India’s job market.

'Rs 8.1 crore in a day': Bengaluru fitness event's high entrance fee sparks debate, internet divided

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'Rs 8.1 crore in a day': Bengaluru fitness event's high entrance fee sparks debate, internet divided

A viral X post breaking down Rs 8.1 crore earnings from a Bengaluru fitness event has sparked a wider debate on the rising cost of marathons in urban India.

Midnight memes to war warnings: Inside Trump’s posting spree on Truth Social amid rising tensions

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Midnight memes to war warnings: Inside Trump’s posting spree on Truth Social amid rising tensions

A string of late-night posts, AI imagery, and aggressive rhetoric fuels debate over the US President’s messaging style amid rising geopolitical tensions.

'Is she a singer Asha Ghosle': Agra Mayor under fire for disrespecting legendary singer who passed away

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'Is she a singer Asha Ghosle': Agra Mayor under fire for disrespecting legendary singer who passed away

A viral video of Agra mayor Hemlata Diwakar Kushwah appearing unsure about Asha Bhosle and mispronouncing her name during a condolence message has sparked backlash online amid nationwide mourning.

‘Factory under attack’: Noida man’s viral post seeks police help amid violence

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‘Factory under attack’: Noida man’s viral post seeks police help amid violence

A Noida factory owner’s viral SOS post alleging vandalism and attacks during the ongoing workers’ protest has intensified concerns over safety, as multiple users report similar incidents across industrial areas.

Traffic chaos in Noida after workers’ protest turns violent, commuters fume online

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Traffic chaos in Noida after workers’ protest turns violent, commuters fume online

Violence during a workers’ wage protest in Noida’s Phase 2 industrial area triggered massive traffic jams across key routes, with commuters taking to social media to complain about hours-long delays and poor traffic management.

‘Had to pay Rs 30 for bag’: Viral post compares Bengaluru and Delhi metro

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‘Had to pay Rs 30 for bag’: Viral post compares Bengaluru and Delhi metro

A viral X post highlighting extra luggage charges in Bengaluru Metro compared to Delhi Metro has sparked a wider debate on affordability, planning, and commuter convenience in India’s public transport systems.

'Don't even have memes for this': Iran embassies roast Trump’s ‘God-like’ viral image, social media erupts

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'Don't even have memes for this': Iran embassies roast Trump’s ‘God-like’ viral image, social media erupts

Iranian embassy accounts sparked a viral online storm after mocking Donald Trump’s ‘god-like’ image post, turning a political moment into a social media spectacle.

Why are Indian factory workers wearing head-mounted cameras? Viral clips trigger automation fears

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Why are Indian factory workers wearing head-mounted cameras? Viral clips trigger automation fears

Viral videos showing garment factory workers using head-mounted cameras have sparked online debate, with many speculating the footage may be used to train AI systems and automate manual jobs.

'Most self-aware answer': Founder hires candidate who admitted being fired, LinkedIn post sparks debate

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'Most self-aware answer': Founder hires candidate who admitted being fired, LinkedIn post sparks debate

A startup CEO’s viral LinkedIn post about hiring a candidate who openly admitted being fired has sparked a wider debate on honesty, failure, and hiring biases in today’s job market.

'He would find his purpose again': Start-up advisor recalls early days with Deepinder Goyal at Noida ice cream parlour

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'He would find his purpose again': Start-up advisor recalls early days with Deepinder Goyal at Noida ice cream parlour

A throwback LinkedIn post about Deepinder Goyal’s early startup days at a Noida ice cream parlour goes viral, sparking conversations on purpose, persistence, and how two decades reshaped India’s startup ecosystem.

Chinese company builds AI clone of employee, keeps him 'working' after resignation

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Chinese company builds AI clone of employee, keeps him 'working' after resignation

A Chinese firm created an AI-powered digital avatar of a former HR employee, trained on his work data to handle routine tasks like answering queries, scheduling meetings, and preparing presentations, sparking debate over consent, privacy, and the future of jobs.

‘Like a James Bond movie’: Hyderabad police catch drunk BMW driver with changing number plates

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‘Like a James Bond movie’: Hyderabad police catch drunk BMW driver with changing number plates

During a drunk-driving check in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad police seized a BMW fitted with a button-operated system to switch between Delhi and Telangana number plates; videos of the high-tech setup have gone viral, sparking debate over misuse of technology and road safety.

As Samay Raina trends, Vir Das asks, ‘Why is no one arresting the audience?’

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As Samay Raina trends, Vir Das asks, ‘Why is no one arresting the audience?’

As Samay Raina’s viral video ‘Still Alive’ racks up views, Vir Das questions why only comedians face legal heat, citing his own 14 cases and pointing to the role of audience reaction.

‘Gen Z marriages are absolute mess’: Techie’s blunt advice to men aged 23–29 sparks debate

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‘Gen Z marriages are absolute mess’: Techie’s blunt advice to men aged 23–29 sparks debate

A techie’s viral post on X calls out dependence on parental approval among young men, sparking a wider debate on independence, gender roles and the realities of modern Gen Z marriages in India.

'HRs only exist to push papers': Nashik's sexual offence case triggers debate on corporate culture

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'HRs only exist to push papers': Nashik's sexual offence case triggers debate on corporate culture

The arrest of a senior HR executive in Nashik over rape and harassment allegations has triggered widespread outrage online, with users questioning corporate HR practices, POSH compliance, and workplace safety mechanisms.

‘Non-Western behaviour, clothes’: Woman’s X post on Indian flight sparks racism row, gets slammed

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‘Non-Western behaviour, clothes’: Woman’s X post on Indian flight sparks racism row, gets slammed

A viral X post describing Indian passengers on an international flight sparks outrage, with users calling out racism, questioning its authenticity, and labelling the claims as exaggerated or fabricated.

‘Coding at 13, founder to Y Combinator GP’: 25-year-old Harshita Arora stuns Silicon Valley, social media reacts

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‘Coding at 13, founder to Y Combinator GP’: 25-year-old Harshita Arora stuns Silicon Valley, social media reacts

Harshita Arora’s rise from teenage coder to General Partner at Y Combinator has taken social media by storm, with founders and users praising her early start, resilience, and operator-led journey.

‘They worked their a**es off for this’: Vir Das’s take on Indian tourists abroad sparks emotional debate

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‘They worked their a**es off for this’: Vir Das’s take on Indian tourists abroad sparks emotional debate

Vir Das’s viral X post on Indian families travelling abroad highlights the emotion, sacrifice, and aspiration behind first international trips, sparking a wider conversation online.

‘Shock of my life’: Chennai parent reacts to Rs 37 lakh school fee, sparks calls for regulation

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‘Shock of my life’: Chennai parent reacts to Rs 37 lakh school fee, sparks calls for regulation

Viral X post reveals Rs 37 lakh annual fee at an international American school in Chennai, sparking debate over affordability, exclusivity, and the need for regulation in private education.

‘Make Pluto a planet again’: 10-year-old’s letter to NASA goes viral, space agency responds

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‘Make Pluto a planet again’: 10-year-old’s letter to NASA goes viral, space agency responds

A child’s heartfelt appeal to make Pluto a planet again has captured the internet’s attention, with NASA responding to the viral letter

‘Enjoying walks around rice paddies’: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu hits back at ‘go back to village’ jibe

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‘Enjoying walks around rice paddies’: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu hits back at ‘go back to village’ jibe

Amid backlash over his rural living pitch, Sridhar Vembu says working from villages offers peace, clarity and a better way to handle stress

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