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'You may be even better looking': Donald Trump's reply to Fox News host after question on Iran civilians

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'You may be even better looking': Donald Trump's reply to Fox News host after question on Iran civilians

Donald Trump has previously made public comments regarding the appearance of women in the media, particularly those perceived to be supportive of his administration. At the same time, he has also used inappropriate language towards journalists he considers critical.

'No closure, no basic courtesy': CEO says candidate 'interrogated' him before rejecting job mid-call

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'No closure, no basic courtesy': CEO says candidate 'interrogated' him before rejecting job mid-call

The account emerged in a post shared on Reddit, where the CEO outlined how what began as a routine recruitment process took an unexpected turn. The individual in question, identified as a senior academic holding positions as both a professor and a dean, had applied for a leadership role at the founder’s company, Zenark, through LinkedIn.

'Not education anymore': Rs 1,000 Class 5 book raises affordability concerns in Lucknow. Watch

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'Not education anymore': Rs 1,000 Class 5 book raises affordability concerns in Lucknow. Watch

The incident centres on Lucknow, where a Class 5 English textbook priced at Rs 1,035 has drawn attention. The book forms part of the Burlington English series and is reportedly prescribed in the Cambridge section of City Montessori School.

Maggots in curd on Vande Bharat: IRCTC fined Rs 10 lakh, vendor Rs 50 lakh. Contract cancelled

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Maggots in curd on Vande Bharat: IRCTC fined Rs 10 lakh, vendor Rs 50 lakh. Contract cancelled

According to an official statement, the complaint originated from train number 21896 operating between Patna and Tatanagar on March 15, 2026. Authorities stated that the matter was treated with urgency due to concerns surrounding food quality and passenger welfare.

Video: Bengaluru professor proposes to student in classroom, distributes chocolates. Gets thrashed later

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Video: Bengaluru professor proposes to student in classroom, distributes chocolates. Gets thrashed later

Shortly after his departure, tensions escalated within the premises. What began as a verbal disagreement developed into a physical altercation. The student, along with several classmates, allegedly confronted the professor and struck him with footwear, while others were seen verbally abusing him.

'It's time to stop': Indian employee shares European manager's message after working at midnight

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'It's time to stop': Indian employee shares European manager's message after working at midnight

The incident came to light through a post shared on Reddit, where the employee uploaded a screenshot of a conversation with his company’s Director of Sales. The individual explained that he oversees sales and operational responsibilities for a European business that his organisation had recently acquired, requiring regular coordination across time zones.

Woman quits Rs 41 lakh job at KPMG Singapore to become poet in Mumbai: 'Wanted to live a life I enjoyed'

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Woman quits Rs 41 lakh job at KPMG Singapore to become poet in Mumbai: 'Wanted to live a life I enjoyed'

Namrata Yadav, who previously worked at KPMG, said her decision followed years of academic and professional exploration that did not provide a sense of personal fulfilment.

China’s 'Game Grandpa', 91, finishes Resident Evil Requiem without any help. Used only handwritten notes

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China’s 'Game Grandpa', 91, finishes Resident Evil Requiem without any help. Used only handwritten notes

Yang Binglin, a 91-year-old streamer known online as 'Game Grandpa', documented his full playthrough of Resident Evil Requiem, solving its challenges independently while broadcasting the experience to viewers.

'Contraceptive for creativity': Kunal Kamra slams Ranveer Allahbadia for 'milking' Latent controversy

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'Contraceptive for creativity': Kunal Kamra slams Ranveer Allahbadia for 'milking' Latent controversy

The remarks followed Allahbadia’s recent social media post in which he reflected on the personal and professional impact of the episode. In that statement, he wrote: 'It took me and my team 10 years to build BeerBiceps and The Ranveer Show to where they were. And in one incident, a large part of it was shaken.'

ZeroGPT flags Jawahar Lal Nehru’s independence speech 'Tryst with Destiny' as AI-generated

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ZeroGPT flags Jawahar Lal Nehru’s independence speech 'Tryst with Destiny' as AI-generated

The excerpt analysed was taken from Jawahar Lal Nehru’s 'Tryst with Destiny' speech, delivered on the eve of India’s independence — a defining moment in modern history. Despite its well-documented authorship and archival presence, the detector assigned a high probability score indicating machine generation.

'No relocation, network abroad': Indian techie shares how he landed Rs 1.8 crore global offer

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'No relocation, network abroad': Indian techie shares how he landed Rs 1.8 crore global offer

According to his public profile, Kartik Modi currently works as a software development engineer (SDE 2) at Amazon and has previously held roles at Microsoft and Uber.

'Our bond in this life is over...': Man, 82, travelled 12 hours daily to see wife in ICU for 105 days

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'Our bond in this life is over...': Man, 82, travelled 12 hours daily to see wife in ICU for 105 days

Although visiting hours in the ICU were limited to between 10.30 am and 11.00 am, Chen Achong would remain in the hospital corridor for several hours after seeing his wife before beginning the return trip to Zhoushan later in the day.

'Go Goa Gone': 22-year-old booked for driving Toyota Fortuner on beach. SUV fills with water, gets stuck

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'Go Goa Gone': 22-year-old booked for driving Toyota Fortuner on beach. SUV fills with water, gets stuck

Footage circulating on X, posted by a user identified as @pushpendrakum, shows a Toyota Fortuner being taken off the shoreline and into the water. The post alleged that the occupants drove the vehicle into the sea 'trying to act smart', before losing control of the situation.

'The temple is really good, but...': Young German boy goes viral after his Ram Mandir visit. Watch

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'The temple is really good, but...': Young German boy goes viral after his Ram Mandir visit. Watch

Identified as Anjaneya, the child was seen offering prayers at the temple, dressed in simple white clothing with a tilak applied to his forehead. Observers noted his manner of pronouncing Lord Ram's name, delivered in a Sanskrit-influenced tone, which many found striking for someone raised outside India.

China cafe withdraws coffee with eggs cooked in child urine, was said to have 'restorative properties'

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China cafe withdraws coffee with eggs cooked in child urine, was said to have 'restorative properties'

The cafe, located in eastern Zhejiang province, had recently introduced the item to its menu, promoting it as a distinctive and culturally inspired offering. Priced at 28 yuan (approximately US$4) per cup, the drink reportedly proved popular, with sales exceeding 100 cups a day during weekends.

'Skills can be trained, attitude can’t': Founder claims new hire quit in 15 days over missed deadline call

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'Skills can be trained, attitude can’t': Founder claims new hire quit in 15 days over missed deadline call

Ronit Thakur, who heads Be Rolling Media, shared the incident in a video posted on Instagram, describing how the situation unfolded shortly after the individual joined the company. According to him, the employee attended the office for only two days before citing a 'personal emergency' and shifting to a work-from-home arrangement, which the organisation permitted.

Pune techie’s finger partially severed after Rapido driver allegedly bites him in fare dispute

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Pune techie’s finger partially severed after Rapido driver allegedly bites him in fare dispute

Authorities said the disagreement began before the journey commenced, after the driver reportedly refused to accept the fare displayed on the application and instead insisted that payment should be calculated using a 'meter'. The passenger declined this demand, leading to a confrontation that escalated rapidly.

Internet’s favourite monkey Punch now has a 'girlfriend' Momo-chan. Videos of duo kissing, cuddling go viral

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Internet’s favourite monkey Punch now has a 'girlfriend' Momo-chan. Videos of duo kissing, cuddling go viral

The macaque, known as Punch or Panchi-kun, lives at Ichikawa City Zoo. On March 15, footage began circulating on social media platforms showing the young animal engaging with another macaque within its enclosure. Users later referred to the second monkey as Momo-chan, a name commonly interpreted as 'little peach' in Japanese.

French aircraft carrier's location revealed after crew member logs run on fitness app Strava

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French aircraft carrier's location revealed after crew member logs run on fitness app Strava

According to a report by Le Monde, a member of the French Navy shared details of a workout through the mobile application Strava, inadvertently allowing the movements of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to be identified.

'Age is just a number': 15-year-old founder of AI platform hires 38-year-old first employee

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'Age is just a number': 15-year-old founder of AI platform hires 38-year-old first employee

The conversation began after 15-year-old Thomas Guthrie, who heads the artificial intelligence platform Runwise, shared a post on X highlighting the appointment. According to the post, the teenager had recruited a 38-year-old individual as his first employee.

'Feeling proud, humbled': Doctor shares 'unforgettable' moment as former teacher visits her clinic. Watch

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'Feeling proud, humbled': Doctor shares 'unforgettable' moment as former teacher visits her clinic. Watch

Dr Pratibha Nikhar Juneja shared a video on Instagram detailing how a patient visiting her clinic turned out to be Dr BD Gupta, who had previously headed the Forensic Medicine department during her time in medical college. In her post, she characterised the interaction as both meaningful and humbling.

'Not for me, for them': Man argues 30 minutes to take homeless children into Varanasi five-star hotel

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'Not for me, for them': Man argues 30 minutes to take homeless children into Varanasi five-star hotel

The footage documents an incident at Taj Ganges, where the group was initially refused entry. According to Yash Mane, hotel staff did not allow them inside at first, prompting him to remain at the entrance and continue discussions with security personnel.

Amazon rolls out 1-hour delivery in US, Indians react: 'The world's Blinkit moment'

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Amazon rolls out 1-hour delivery in US, Indians react: 'The world's Blinkit moment'

The announcement, however, prompted immediate comparisons online, particularly with the rapid delivery ecosystem that has taken shape in India over the past few years. Several users pointed out that while the new service marks a step forward in the United States, Indian consumers have already become accustomed to significantly shorter delivery times.

'We need to be more like them': Vedanta's Anil Agarwal says he loves working with Gen Z

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'We need to be more like them': Vedanta's Anil Agarwal says he loves working with Gen Z

He pointed out that India is home to a significant Gen Z population and acknowledged that his perspective may not align with others in his age group. Despite this, he wrote that he enjoys collaborating with them, even though there are clear differences in habits and outlook.

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