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Employee shares HR email charging Rs 100 for skipping 'Traditional Fridays'. Senior staff to be fined Rs 500
According to the email, employees working at the company’s head office were expected to wear traditional Indian attire on Fridays. Those who failed to comply would be required to make a monetary contribution.
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Elon Musk's one-word reaction to humanoid robots performing on stage at concert in China
The moment surfaced after a video from Wang’s concert in Chengdu, in southwest China’s Sichuan province, circulated widely on social media platforms. The footage showed a group of humanoid robots performing coordinated dance routines alongside human dancers during the live show.
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Gujarat-based founder triggers debate over 1-month 'security cheque' demand from new hires. Here's his reason
The entrepreneur, a co-founder of a software firm based in Ahmedabad, said the policy was introduced in response to what he described as a growing pattern of candidates withdrawing from job offers shortly before their scheduled joining dates.
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Emirates flight abandons landing attempt mid-air amid heavy rain, thunderstorms in Dubai. Watch
As weather conditions deteriorated, Dubai Police issued a public safety alert urging residents to remain indoors and limit travel. Authorities warned that conditions were expected to remain unstable for several hours and advised caution on roads due to reduced visibility and the risk of water accumulation.
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Viral video from Pune shows foreigner blocking two-wheelers on footpath: 'It's a shame'
The incident reportedly took place at Rakshak Chowk in the Pimple Nilakh area of Pune, Maharashtra, according to Pune Mirror. The footage showed the individuals positioning themselves on the footpath and physically blocking riders who attempted to bypass traffic congestion by using the pedestrian walkway.
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Bride who fixed startup bug minutes after wedding addresses social media debate: 'Try sitting for hours...'
The photograph, which showed Gauri Agarwal seated in traditional Indian bridal attire while using her laptop, was shared on X by her brother and co-founder, Mehul Agarwal. The groom was visible beside her, smiling and eating. According to Mehul Agarwal, the image was taken approximately ten minutes after the wedding ceremony.
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PM Modi's ear accessory during visit to Oman sparks curiosity. What is it?
The Prime Minister was received at the airport by Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said. Shortly after visuals of the reception were shared publicly, social media users questioned whether the item worn by PM Modi represented a new style choice.
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Delhi Police's 'Dhurandhar' style advisory on phone scams is now viral. Watch
Delhi Police’s use of trending formats echoed a broader strategy by the force’s social media teams to harness internet humour for awareness campaigns. Earlier this month, the department shared a clip based on the now-viral 'Dhurandhar' dance sequence featuring actor Akshaye Khanna to issue an anti-drug message.
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Former Astronomer HR speaks out after viral Coldplay 'kiss cam' incident: 'Took the bulk of abuse'
The incident occurred when Kristin Cabot and Andy Byron appeared briefly on the stadium’s giant screen during a segment known as 'The Jumbotron Song', in which Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin improvised lyrics about audience members.
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Sam Altman trolled after sharing AI-generated firefighter image with abs: 'Still time to delete this'
Sam Altman posted the image while demonstrating how users could now generate customised visuals directly within ChatGPT. The image appeared to be intended as a light-hearted illustration of the tool’s expanded creative features.
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Padma Shri awardee removes posters stuck to his mural on pillar in Hyderabad. Video sparks civic backlash
The visuals prompted strong public reaction online, with several users urging the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) to take firm action against those responsible for defacing public structures. Many tagged the civic body directly, demanding penalties and improved monitoring across the city.
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Journalist alleges Rapido driver attacked him with rod after dispute: 'Asked him to keep hands on wheel'
He further claimed that before this exchange, the driver had narrowly avoided colliding with a motorcycle. Shortly after the safety request, the situation escalated, culminating in what the journalist described as a physical attack.
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'Spitting blood from mouth, bloody nose': Bengaluru man flags health impact of Delhi-NCR’s toxic air
The user also expressed a desire to return home, stating, 'I badly want to return to Bengaluru.' He explained that he chose not to share the post in Delhi-focused online communities, writing, 'I can’t post this in those NCR subs, it would only get negative replies, better to post here and appreciate Bengaluru than there.'
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Domestic help seeks help on Facebook, claims employers make her work beyond 11 PM: 'Have lost 6 kgs'
The account was shared in a Facebook group and later reported by The Independent Singapore. In her post, the woman described a year-long employment marked by delayed salary payments, extended working hours and increasing physical and emotional strain.
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Employee calls his manager 'a gem', shares how she recognises effort: 'Brings home-cooked food for team'
According to the employee, the manager regularly checked in on team members’ wellbeing, acknowledged individual efforts publicly, and encouraged work-life balance. The screenshots showed her reaching out after noticing the employee appeared withdrawn at work.
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Employee claims firm ended sick, casual leaves. Only 'hospitalisation' leaves allowed: 'Is this legal?'
The claim was made through a post on Reddit, where the employee shared what was described as a screenshot of an internal message circulated via Slack. The message, purportedly issued by the organisation’s human resources department, was titled 'Important Leave Policy Update' and appeared to have been addressed to all staff members.
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'Threat to Canada's narco-terrorism': Journalist calls for 'ban' on 'Dhurandhar', shares its satirical review
The film, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, focuses on Indian intelligence operations in Pakistan and the links between organised crime and terrorism. In a post shared on X, Daniel Bordman used a sarcastic tone to critique both the film and the current political climate in Canada.
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Bengaluru-based founder alleges harassment by Amazon delivery agent over iMac: 'Threatened violence'
In a post shared on social media platform X, Shardul Lavekar accused a delivery executive, whom he identified as Laddu Tabrez, of behaving in an unprofessional manner during multiple delivery attempts. Alongside his account, Lavekar posted a video of the individual and appealed to the police to intervene.
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'Move move': Escalator suddenly speeds up at Dhaka university, triggers panic among students. Video
The 16-second clip showed what appeared to be a standard escalator operating normally on one side, while the adjacent side accelerated sharply. Students stepping onto the faster-moving escalator appeared unprepared for the sudden change, with several reacting instinctively to avoid losing balance.
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Senior official at Mumbai's mental health NGO denies employee's period leave request: 'So ironic'
According to the post, the employee said she had been experiencing intense pain since the previous day and requested that a colleague conduct the one-hour workshop scheduled for Sunday in her place. In response, the director allegedly wrote: 'Please don't cancel workshops every week. It reflects very bad on us.'
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AI firm dismisses senior executive after racist remark triggers backlash: 'Imagine the smell'
The incident began when an X user known as “Taylor” shared an image showing a packed hall of participants at the xAI Hackathon, writing: 'A full audience of hardcore builders and engineers at the @xai hackathon!' The photo included a large number of people of Indian and South Asian origin. Under that post, Nik Pash replied with the comment: 'Imagine the smell.'
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New 'Garden Trail' and public gallery opened at Bengaluru Airport’s Terminal 2: 'Best in India'
Visuals of the new gallery and trail circulated on social media and other online platforms soon after the space opened. Users who viewed and shared images of the area responded positively to the design, with many highlighting the sense of tranquility and aesthetic appeal.
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'Slop' named Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year amid rise of low-quality AI material
The announcement was made ahead of schedule, with Merriam-Webster president Greg Barlow discussing the decision in an interview with The Associated Press. He said the word captured how people were responding to the rapid spread of generative AI across digital platforms.
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Employee asks for leave to spend time with girlfriend, honest email lauded by manager: 'Times are changing'
The post featured a screenshot of an email sent by an employee requesting leave for a personal reason. In the email, the employee asked for a day off on December 16, explaining that his girlfriend was scheduled to leave for her hometown in Uttarakhand the following day and would not return until early January.
