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'No men, just sisterhood': 300 women buy medieval French chateau together, video goes viral
'Our mission is to provide inclusive spaces for women, where they can rest, rejuvenate, and have fun. Our in-person summer camps welcome women to a relaxing, all-inclusive sleep-away camp experience and our online community offers women a virtual haven,' read the description on the website.
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US-based Indian techie shares manager's kind response to childcare request: 'Can never work in India'
In a post on Reddit, the employee explained that he and his wife, who both live abroad without family support, recently arranged childcare for their seven-month-old baby. While a nanny is present during the day, she leaves at around 4:30 pm, after which he takes over until his wife returns home at approximately 7:30 pm.
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Indian woman makes Rs 7,800 in four hours doing DoorDash deliveries in Australia: 'Keep it up'
Summarising her total earnings, Muskan said: 'I worked for a total of four hours well, four hours and ten minutes or something and in that time, I made $120.' The amount translates to roughly Rs 7,864 in Indian currency.
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'Unbelievable': Married man, 51, enters singles matchmaking event as wife goes to toilet. Chaos ensues
According to videos circulating online, a 51-year-old man introduced himself as divorced, stating that he had separated in 2012 and had two children, a son and a daughter. He also indicated that he had come to the event with a particular woman in mind.
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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns against making big decisions on Friday: 'Don't decide when you're tired'
His comments align with academic views on workplace decision-making. Thomas Roulet, a professor of organisational sociology and leadership at the University of Cambridge, said the concern relates to what is often termed 'decision fatigue'.
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'They work hard without romantisizing...': Gen Z employee's questions on overtime, growth earn praise
Pranav Karmakar, a growth strategy manager, recounted the interaction in a post that has since circulated widely online. He described how a newly joined Gen Z employee responded during onboarding when a manager noted that teams 'sometimes stay late during peak periods'. The employee acknowledged the point, then asked, “Is that paid...or just expected?'
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What is MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+? Gender acronym used by Canadian MP triggers reaction from Elon Musk
Leah Gazan has become the focus of discussion following the circulation of a video clip in which she spoke about reductions in support for Indigenous organisations and the continued risks faced by vulnerable groups. During her remarks, she stated: 'deal with the ongoing genocide of MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+. This is abhorrent.'
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'India needs a ruthless rule': Video of 11,000 litres of milk being poured in Narmada sparks massive outrage
Environmental experts have long cautioned that introducing large volumes of organic substances such as milk into freshwater systems can disturb ecological balance. Milk contains fats, proteins and sugars which, when broken down by bacteria, increase biochemical oxygen demand in water. This process can reduce available oxygen levels, affecting fish and other aquatic organisms.
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'Deaf driver, blind rider': Startup founder's Uber journey goes viral, moves internet to tears
Writing on LinkedIn, Aishwarya TV Pillai, who is visually impaired, recounted how she initially reacted upon noticing that her assigned driver could not hear. 'What happens when a deaf Uber driver picks up a blind passenger?' she wrote, explaining that the situation prompted a moment of hesitation.
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CEO hires 20-year-old with no experience, calls it 'best decision': 'Our highest-performing engineer'
Tanay Kothari contrasted the hire with the typical profiles his company receives, adding that they regularly see applications from 'staff engineers at Uber' and 'principal scientists from Meta' with 'ten, twenty years of experience'.
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Viral post claims BMW hired 19-year-old without any degree, just saw online presence. Her response
The story centres on Gauri M, whose alleged hiring has been widely circulated as an example of how online visibility and personal branding may be influencing recruitment decisions. According to posts shared across the platform, she did not follow a traditional academic or corporate route, but instead built a strong digital presence that functioned as a portfolio.
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Viral 'neck-hanging exercise' among youth draws warnings over paralysis risk, doctors sound alarm
The activity, often referred to as a 'neck-hanging exercise', is being adopted by younger people attempting to replicate cervical traction therapy typically administered in clinical settings. Participants secure a strap or rope around their heads and hang from trees or fixed structures, sometimes allowing their bodies to swing freely, South China Morning Post reported.
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'We'd love to': Iran embassy responds to hiring query by Indian, says team has 'soft spot for India'
The Mumbai consulate is among Iran’s oldest diplomatic establishments abroad. According to official records, a permanent Iranian consulate was set up in Bombay in 1848 during the Qajar period, around the same time missions were opened in cities such as Saint Petersburg, Istanbul, Tbilisi and London.
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Iranian embassy handles have a field day on X as Trump announces ceasefire: 'Bow down to the civilisation'
Notably, none of the posts explicitly referenced the terms of the ceasefire or named opposing parties. However, the tone and imagery used—particularly the depiction involving Donald Trump—were widely interpreted by users as Iran trolling the US amid the announcement.
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Days after Chandigarh, man found standing motionless on Bengaluru street amid 'zombie drug' concerns. Video
The Bengaluru clip gained traction just days after a separate video from Chandigarh drew widespread attention online. In that case, a delivery worker was reportedly seen standing still for an extended period in Sector 33B, appearing unresponsive.
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Woman stopped from drinking alcohol near Rishikesh Ganga, shouts at police later: 'Tumahri rozi roti...'
According to visuals circulating on X, the woman, reported to be from Haryana, is seen arguing with police personnel who objected to drinking in the area. During the exchange, she asserted that local livelihoods depend heavily on tourism and suggested that visitors were being unfairly singled out.
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Mother leaves son, 6, alone in hotel for over 2 weeks, staff step in as caregivers: 'Want mum to come back'
According to regional media reports, the child, referred to as Chengcheng, had checked into a hotel in Zhengzhou with his 25-year-old mother, identified by the surname Yue, in February. Initially, she would leave the room at night and return during the day. However, by early March, she stopped coming back altogether and did not provide any contact details.
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Woman claims she suffered severe reaction after Vande Bharat Express meal. IRCTC says it was 'satisfactory'
The passenger, identified by her X handle @AyushiS54377868, stated that she was travelling on train number 22500 between Varanasi and Deoghar on 27 March, seated in coach E1, when she began experiencing symptoms shortly after consuming the lunch provided during the journey.
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Oracle employee laid off on mail after 20 years of service, has cancer and no insurance: 'Evil companies'
According to the user, their father had spent two decades at the company, working under the same manager throughout that period. They alleged that the termination was communicated without any prior discussion or personal outreach.
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Bengaluru CEO compares India's 'peak healthcare' to US after getting rabies shot in 10 mins. Internet divided
Siddharth Dialani said the incident occurred after he was bitten by a pet dog while attending a house gathering at a friend’s residence in the city. Although he was informed that the animal had been vaccinated, he chose to seek medical attention as a precautionary step.
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'Aap 400 hi kardo': IT intern says auto driver charged less money than fare after hearing stipend
The account was shared on X by user Ojas Sharma, who described an incident during his journey home from work. According to the post, the exchange began as a routine conversation but later took an unexpected turn.
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Russian billionaire proposes 12-hour workdays, six days a week amid structural economic changes
Writing on Telegram on Monday, Oleg Deripaska said the current economic situation should not be viewed as a routine slowdown linked to monetary policy or borrowing costs, but rather as a deeper shift in how Russia operates globally.
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'I don't know how to pretend...': Who is Pujarini Pradhan? Lifeofpujaa row explained
Pujarini Pradhan, who runs the Instagram account @lifeofpujaa, has built a following of close to 7 lakh users through short-form videos reflecting on everyday life, literature, feminism and personal experiences. Her videos are typically recorded inside her home in a village in West Bengal, where a modest domestic setting forms the backdrop to her commentary.
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Terminally ill cancer patient left without insurance after being laid off from Epic Games. CEO responds
The case came to public attention after Jenni Griffin shared a detailed account on Facebook about her husband, Mike Prinke, a 38-year-old programmer from North Carolina who had been working at the company for nearly seven years. He was among roughly 1,000 employees dismissed as part of a broader cost-cutting exercise.
