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Maye Musk reveals Elon’s reply to her nephew requesting Tesla discount: 'Every owner is family'
Maye Musk also posted an image of her own Tesla, noting that it had been purchased for her by her son several years earlier. 'Throwback Thursday. Me, with my first Tesla that Elon Musk bought for me many years ago. He paid full price,' she said in her caption.
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86-year-old behind Rs 15,000 crore business still drives Uber to sponsor education of 24 girls each year
Businessman Nav Shah, during a routine ride, began a casual conversation with his 86-year-old driver, asking how he managed his expenses at his age. The driver responded with calm assurance, explaining that he owned a company generating an annual turnover exceeding $175 million.
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'If I hadn’t left, I’d breathe this mess': Ex-IAS officer shares post on Delhi pollution after moving abroad
LV Nilesh, who served in the Indian Administrative Service before moving abroad and founding the technology platform CloudGenius.app, posted a comparison on X (formerly Twitter). Referring to Delhi’s North Block Secretariat, he wrote: 'If I hadn’t left India, I’d have to live and breathe in this mess otherwise known as the North Block Secretariat.'
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Stuck in Mumbai traffic, Uber driver brings kebabs and soft drink for Australian passenger: 'So kind'
Bree Steele, a podcaster and influencer who has been travelling across India since 2023, posted a video on Instagram titled 'Uber drivers in India are next level icons.' In the clip, she described how what was supposed to be a short ride turned into a two-hour delay, yet the driver’s thoughtful gesture made the experience memorable.
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'A tale in three acts': Sam Altman seeks $50,000 refund after waiting 7.5 years for Tesla Roadster
In a recent post shared online, Sam Altman published a sequence of email exchanges with Tesla, detailing the timeline of his reservation and subsequent correspondence. The first message dated 2018 confirmed the booking, with Tesla writing, 'We have successfully received your reservation payments. Your reservation is now paid in full.'
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Manager says sorry for 'incident', techie responds with resignation: 'I am done'
In the messages, the manager reached out to express regret for an incident that had taken place the previous day. He wrote that he was sorry for how things had unfolded and asked the employee not to take it personally. Seeking to smooth over tensions, he emphasised that his support and goodwill remained unchanged.
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Former WWE wrestler and baseball player turns to seva under Premanand Maharaj. His story is viral
The short video, which quickly spread online, depicted Rinku Singh sweeping the floors at the ashram as part of his seva. Dressed in traditional attire with a tilak on his forehead, he appeared calm and composed, far removed from his earlier public persona in the world of sport and entertainment.
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Indian in Frankfurt compares Germany’s delivery system with India’s 10-minute model, sparks debate
In a recent LinkedIn post, Sahil Choudhary described how people in Germany reacted with disbelief when he spoke about the speed of India’s quick-commerce platforms, such as Blinkit and Zepto, which deliver groceries and essentials within minutes. To them, he said, the idea of a 10-minute delivery seemed so fast it felt 'like teleportation.'
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Video of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang enjoying Korean 'love shot' with Samsung’s, Hyundai’s heads goes viral
According to The Korea Herald, the meeting took place at a well-known restaurant selected by Nvidia. The three executives were seen engaging in a Korean drinking custom known as a 'love shot,' where two people intertwine their arms and drink together. While typically associated with couples, the gesture is also used among friends or business associates to signify mutual respect or closeness.
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Gym in China promises Porsche for losing 50 kg in three months, registration fee Rs 1.2 lakh
The offer claimed that a participant meeting the target would be awarded a Porsche Panamera valued at around 1.1 million yuan (approximately Rs 1.3 crore). However, entrants were required to pay a 10,000 yuan (Rs 1.2 lakh) registration fee, which covered shared accommodation and meals at a closed fitness training facility.
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Employee uses Rs 2,000 wellness budget to feed goats at the zoo, reveals boss. 'Double her allowance'
The story drew widespread appreciation online for its unconventional take on workplace well-being. Users praised both the employee’s choice and the company’s flexible approach to how staff could use their wellness funds.
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French techie funds his wedding by selling ad space on his suit, features logos from 26 startups
Dagobert Renouf had earlier announced, in July, that he planned to offset his wedding expenses by selling advertising slots on his tuxedo. True to his word, he collaborated with a tailor to redesign his suit jacket, which was eventually stitched with patches representing the startups that had purchased space.
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‘67’ declared word of the year for 2025: What does it mean and why is everyone confused?
The website said that “67” had grown into a popular phrase across TikTok, memes and school conversations in the past year. The expression, now common among younger users, was said to have originated from the track 'Doot Doot (6 7)' by the artist Skrilla.
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'You lime soda without fizz': Liver Doc blasts Sridhar Vembu over post linking child vaccines to autism
Sridhar Vembu had earlier shared a paper claiming that vaccination was a 'dominant risk factor' for autism. Referring to the findings, he wrote, 'Parents should take this analysis seriously. I believe there is increasing evidence that we are administering too many vaccines to very young children. This trend is spreading in India too, and we are observing a rapid increase in autism cases.'
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'Blows new employees away': This CEO eats lunch with staff, thanks employees with handwritten notes
The head of the billion-dollar restaurant group personally writes letters of appreciation each month to cooks and dishwashers marking long years of service — including milestones such as 10, 20, and 30 years with the company. With over 15,000 employees across the organisation, ChrisTomasso has written more than 500 such notes, believing the effort carried lasting value.
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Sanjeev Bikchandani revists school memories, says good grades open doors. See post
A former student of St. Columba’s School in Delhi and senior to actor Shah Rukh Khan, Sanjeev Bikhchandani took a look back at his 1978–79 school magazine, which displayed the Class 10 board results of his batch. What began as a nostalgic exercise became a broader reflection on diligence, consistency, and the long-term value of education.
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Ex-Meta executive quits job to build Bihar’s startup scene, faces harsh reality: 'It's painful to admit...'
Amit Kumar explained that his enthusiasm and investments were tested by the realities of the ground. Over two years, he worked to establish operations, invested personal funds, and managed to raise Rs 130 crore in pre-seed capital from international markets, but the experience left him with an unexpected conclusion.
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Bengaluru mother hires band to wake up sleeping daughters, internet in splits: 'Mother of the year'
The clip opened with two men entering the residence—one carrying a dhol and the other a trumpet. Instead of performing at a celebration, they appeared to have been brought in for a very specific task: to rouse the sleeping children. Within moments, they began playing the upbeat devotional tune 'Shri Ram Jaanki Baithe Hai' beside the two girls’ beds.
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Japanese man credits India for teaching him 'Dharma Yoga', a philosophy of living with kindness
In the video, Nozomu Hagihara explained that Dharma Yoga is built on values drawn from the Yoga Sutras, particularly the concepts of Yama (restraint) and Niyama (discipline). These, he said, form the foundation of an ethical way of living based on honesty, compassion, and self-discipline.
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Turkish court fines man for emotional abuse after labeling ex-wife 'chubby' on phone
The pair, who share children, had already been embroiled in a highly contentious divorce. The woman had filed for separation on the grounds of emotional mistreatment, while the man responded with a countersuit alleging infidelity. During the legal proceedings, the woman presented several messages from her husband that she said demonstrated ongoing verbal abuse.
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Amul pays tribute to adman Piyush Pandey with moving topical: 'Inka sur sabse mila'
Following the announcement of his death, Amul — a brand closely associated with his creative genius — shared a moving tribute on Instagram. The post carried the line 'Inka sur sabse mila', alongside the caption, 'Amul Topical: Tribute to one of India’s advertising legends!'
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'I'm ashamed': Indian resident reacts after Diwali fireworks set her house on fire in Canada
In an official statement, police said, 'Light up your home, not your neighbour’s roof.' They confirmed that the blaze originated from fireworks set off in a backyard during the festival, spreading quickly to adjacent houses.
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Air India passenger threatens influencer for not speaking Marathi: 'I'll show you what badtameezi is'
The viral clip has reignited public debate on linguistic intolerance and regional prejudice in Maharashtra. In July, a similar altercation on a Mumbai local train reportedly turned into a language dispute when a woman told another passenger to 'learn Marathi or get out.'
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Indian-origin founder offers jobs to laid off Meta employees with base salary up to Rs 5.2 crore
Sudarshan Kamath, who leads the speech-focused AI company, shared the invitation on social media, encouraging recently laid-off Meta employees to apply for positions in the firm’s speech AI team. He said that the available roles would offer base salaries between $200,000 and $600,000, with additional equity-based compensation.
