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Viral video shows people worshipping a dustbin, sparks blind faith debate online
A video showing people offering prayers, lighting diyas and incense sticks near a dustbin went viral on social media, sparking a debate on faith and superstition. While some called it blind belief, others claimed it was a misunderstood ritual linked to sacred floral waste
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‘You won’t need to go to Bengaluru’: IKEA CEO dials Chennai influencer
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'Nobody is willing to use public transport': DK Shivakumar triggers debate on Bengaluru traffic
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said Bengaluru’s worsening traffic is driven by the city’s growing car ownership culture, with residents preferring private vehicles over public transport.
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'Who said Indian brands don't work globally?': Nikhil Kamath flaunts home-grown brands in Dubai and New York
Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath highlighted the growing global footprint of Indian brands, citing store openings in Dubai and the US by ventures he backed. In an X post, Kamath challenged the belief that Indian labels cannot succeed overseas.
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From government school to global auto tech: Anand Mahindra shares Velu’s story, calls him ‘Monday motivation’
Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra shared the inspiring journey of Velu, the engineer behind the XUV 7XO’s DaVinci damping suspension. Calling him his ‘Monday motivation’, Mahindra highlighted India’s deep engineering talent
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‘We are slowly being poisoned’: Chess grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi flags hazardous Delhi-NCR AQI
The grandmaster’s post came as Delhi’s AQI remained in the very poor category, with CPCB data showing worsening air quality, triggering widespread concern and debate online over public health and government action.
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Vande Bharat sleeper train: Viral video shows trash inside newly launched Kolkata–Guwahati coaches, sparks civic sense debate
The video, shared a day after the Kolkata–Guwahati Vande Bharat sleeper train was flagged off, shows litter scattered inside new coaches, triggering online outrage and fresh concerns over civic sense and hygiene on India’s premium trains.
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Tesla to hire interns in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Delhi: Internet calls it 'great opportunity for college kids'
Tesla’s internship hiring across Indian metros has excited college students online, with many calling it a rare chance to work with the global EV major at an early stage of its India journey.
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'My son is boycotted because...': Jaipur man exposes classism in elite neighbourhood
A Jaipur man’s viral X post has ignited a conversation on everyday classism after he claimed his son was ostracised for playing football with a domestic worker’s child. The incident has drawn sharp reactions online, with many calling out how social prejudice is quietly passed on to children.
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‘Never drink anything in India’: Foreign vlogger flags ice block dragged on Mumbai road, internet sets the record straight
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Bengaluru Metro likely to cost nearly double Delhi Metro as fare hike sparks commuter outrage
Bengaluru Metro commuters expressed anger online after reports suggested fares could rise by 5% from February, potentially making rides nearly double the cost of Delhi Metro. Social media users slammed the move, saying public transport was becoming unaffordable for daily commuters.
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Hyderabad hot air balloon video goes viral after internet claims emergency landing, operator clarifies
Videos from Hyderabad’s hot air balloon festival went viral on social media, claiming a balloon made an emergency landing in a slushy area due to a technical snag. The operator later clarified that the landing was controlled, routine, and conducted safely, with no malfunction or risk to passengers.
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‘If in India…’: Tokyo train power outage sparks online debate after evacuation videos go viral
A power outage halted Tokyo’s Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku train lines for hours, disrupting lakhs of commuters and forcing evacuations. As videos from the rescue went viral, Indian social media users debated how such an incident would be perceived if it had occurred in India.
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Ten-year-old UP boy carries mother’s body alone for autopsy after family faces HIV stigma
A 10-year-old boy in Uttar Pradesh was left alone to take his mother’s body for autopsy after the family faced social isolation linked to HIV. UP Police later intervened and arranged the last rites.
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‘Not heartless, just burnt’: Founder explains why companies no longer trust job candidates
Startup hiring practices are under scrutiny after a founder claimed candidates are accepting job offers only to ghost employers or quit within days. His remarks sparked a wider social media debate, with founders backing his concerns while others blamed companies for eroding trust in the job market.
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi sings ‘Happy Birthday’ in Italian for Giorgia Meloni in viral Tokyo video
A warm moment from Tokyo has captured global attention after Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sang “Happy Birthday” in Italian and surprised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with a cake during their meeting.
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Tesla Cybertruck spotted on Andhra Pradesh roads during Sankranti, video goes viral
A video of a Tesla Cybertruck arriving in Andhra Pradesh during Sankranti celebrations has gone viral, drawing massive crowds and sparking curiosity online. As Tesla vehicles are not sold in India, users questioned who owned the futuristic pickup.
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Bengaluru IPL venue row: RCB proposes 350 AI cameras around Chinnaswamy stadium, internet reacts
Amid speculation that IPL matches could move out of Bengaluru over safety concerns, RCB has proposed installing hundreds of AI-powered surveillance cameras at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. While the franchise has offered to fund the ₹4.5 crore project, the proposal has sparked mixed reactions online.
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China woman lands in ICU after swallowing raw fish gallbladder to cure headache
A 50-year-old woman from China’s Jiangsu province was admitted to the ICU after consuming a raw fish gallbladder, believing it would cure her headache. Doctors diagnosed fish gallbladder poisoning and acute liver failure, warning that the toxin can be deadlier than arsenic.
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‘Gem of Chennai’: Lalithaa Jewellers head felicitates sanitation worker for returning 45 gold coins which she found on road
Lalithaa Jewellers head M Kiran Kumar honoured a Chennai sanitation worker after she returned 45 gold coins found on a city road. In a video shared online, Kumar praised her honesty and called her a “gem of Chennai,” triggering widespread appreciation and debate over how integrity should be rewarded.
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IndiGo passengers create chaos on Mumbai–Krabi flight after 3-hour delay. Video goes viral
Passengers onboard an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Krabi erupted in anger after being kept inside the aircraft for nearly three hours due to operational delays. A viral video shows travellers abusing cabin crew, kicking the aircraft door and chanting slogans, sparking widespread outrage online.
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‘Palak paneer’ row: Indian PhD students secure Rs 1.66 crore settlement in US campus discrimination case
Two Indian doctoral students secured a Rs 1.66 crore settlement from a US university after alleging discrimination and retaliation over reheating Indian food on campus. The dispute, which began with a “palak paneer” lunch, escalated into a civil rights lawsuit.
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‘Stay in India’: Reddit user warns Indian students about Ireland’s shrinking tech jobs
A Reddit post by an Indian computer science graduate has raised alarm over Ireland’s tough job market for non-EU students. The user warned students taking education loans to carefully rethink studying in Ireland.
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Father’s advice to founder son before BMW purchase becomes internet’s favourite life lesson
A Mumbai-based entrepreneur went viral after sharing a video of himself calling his father before buying a luxury BMW. His father’s thoughtful advice on spending and ambition struck a chord online, triggering widespread discussion on money.
