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'One week is a joke': New father’s Reddit post sparks debate on paternity leave norms
In the post, which has received significant attention, the man said his organisation officially offers one month of paternity leave. However, because he works on a client-facing role, the duration was reduced to seven days to align with the client’s schedule.
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India AI Impact Summit 2026 pushes Delhi hotel tariffs up to Rs 4 lakh per night
According to official estimates, delegations from over 100 countries are expected to attend. The event is also likely to see the presence of 15 to 20 Heads of Government, more than 50 ministers from different countries, and over 40 chief executives from leading Indian and international companies.
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Amid Deepinder Goyal’s rehire call, ex-Zomato employee reflects on six years at firm: 'Not for everyone'
'It is not ‘just a job’. It never will be. If you want to clock in and clock out, you won't survive Zomato. It is intense. It’s fast. It’s demanding,' Ragini Das wrote. She added that employees who stayed the course often experienced significant personal and professional change. 'If you survive it, it changes you.'
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'Calm acceptance, not panic': Sridhar Vembu urges coders to consider alternate livelihoods amid AI’s impact
Sridhar Vembu was responding to a post on X, formerly Twitter, which described the development of a Bhagwad Gita application using artificial intelligence without the creator having prior coding knowledge. Reacting to this example, Vembu suggested that professionals who rely on programming as their main source of income may need to begin preparing for alternative forms of work.
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What is ‘6–7 dating’? The Gen Z relationship trend prioritising calm over chemistry
The idea challenges the romantic ideals many people grow up with, shaped by fiction, films, and popular culture. Those narratives often promote the expectation of a flawless partner or a dramatic, cinematic connection. In reality, relationships are more commonly formed through everyday settings such as schools, workplaces, cafes, or shared social circles.
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Accidentally left tap on: China woman’s mistake turns neighbourhood into ice rink
The incident occurred in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu province, where overnight temperatures in mid-January dropped to around minus eight degrees Celsius. According to a report by Xianfeng News, the woman, identified by the surname Wang, later issued a public apology through a video posted on social media in January.
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Coldplay kiss cam: Kristin Cabot to speak at crisis communications conference, tickets priced at Rs 79,000
PRWeek’s conference description states that the session will focus on the communications strategies employed in response to the viral event, including immediate crisis handling and longer-term reputation management. The organisers describe the discussion as a case study in navigating public exposure, online scrutiny and reputational damage in the digital age.
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Bengaluru DINK couple with Rs 8 lakh monthly income plans Rs 4 crore home, seeks advice online
Currently residing in a rented home and paying Rs 80,000 per month, the couple said their decision to buy is driven by a desire for stability, time efficiency and mental well-being rather than aspirational living. They ruled out under-construction projects entirely, citing negative experiences within their family involving delayed or stalled developments.
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Man carrying hydrogen balloons triggers explosion in Mumbai lift, video surfaces. Here's what happened
The footage shows a woman entering the lift with a small trolley bag. She is followed by a man attempting to enter while carrying a large sack filled with balloons. Moments after the elevator doors shut, the balloons ignited, causing flames to erupt inside the enclosed cabin.
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French woman in India lists areas where she believes country is better than France. Watch
The woman said the first aspect that struck her was the sense of community she observed in India. Referring to conversations with friends, she noted that India felt far less individualistic than France and that this difference shaped everyday interactions.
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Pinterest fires two engineers who created tool to track layoffs internally. CEO defends decision
After the article was published, several Pinterest employees contacted CNBC and challenged the company’s account of events. They said the engineers had not created new software but had instead shared instructions on how to use the company’s existing staff directory to identify laid-off employees.
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Saudi Arabia introduces official passports for camels to regulate sector. Will include place of birth, breed
Saudi Arabia is among the countries with the largest camel populations globally. According to unofficial estimates cited by the ministry, the kingdom has around 80,000 camel owners.
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From IIT to London dining table: How an Indian couple built a supper club around pani puri and more
The couple runs The Bouzi Club as a small, home-based venture, hosting around 10 to 12 guests each month. Guests are served a seven-course Indian-fusion menu, with tickets priced at GBP 50 per person, approximately Rs 5,000. According to Ankita Khante, the concept was shaped by the social dynamics of London.
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'A child’s future should not feel like monthly threat': Noida doctor flags rising school fees in viral X post
Shraddhey Katiyar questioned the justification frequently offered for higher charges, particularly claims linked to improved educational standards. He pointed to persistent issues such as large class sizes and low teacher pay, suggesting that parents continue to experience stress despite paying more each year.
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Viral video shows undergarment vending machines installed at Delhi Metro station. Internet reacts
The clip, shared on Instagram, appears to have been recorded inside a Delhi Metro station and shows three large vending machines placed along a station wall. At first glance, the machines resemble standard dispensers commonly used to sell snacks or beverages. However, a closer look reveals that the machines are stocked with packaged underwear rather than food items.
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'China’s loneliest rider': How one delivery man in remote Tibetan county handles up to 200 orders a day
Huang Kaihong, often described online as 'China’s loneliest rider', works in Medog county in Nyingchi, located in the Tibet region of south-western China. Medog, which sits at the foothills of the Himalayas and has a population of fewer than 15,000 people, was the last county in the country to gain road access, South China Morning Post reported.
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Japanese ambassador calls Bengaluru’s Pizza 4P’s the best pizza he has had in India. Tejasvi Surya responds
The photographs shared by the ambassador offered a detailed look at the meal he ordered. He appeared to be eating a half-and-half burrata salad pizza, topped with a large, freshly prepared burrata cheese placed at the centre. One side of the pizza featured leafy greens, while the other was topped with cheese.
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UK’s 99-year-old Indian restaurant, once visited by Mahatma Gandhi and Charlie Chaplin, faces closure
Founded in 1926, the Michelin-starred restaurant has operated continuously from the same premises near Piccadilly Circus and is approaching its 100th anniversary in March. Campaigners seeking to prevent its closure are preparing to submit a petition to Buckingham Palace in the coming weeks, calling on King Charles III to support efforts to retain the restaurant at its current site.
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'Wonderful example': Hyderabad single mother driving Uber to support 3 kids goes viral. Internet hails her
Suresh Kochattil shared the experience on X and Facebook following a series of cab journeys between television studios during coverage of the Union Budget debates. In his post, Kochattil explained that while travelling from Nationalist Hub to 99TV in Hyderabad, two drivers cancelled his booking after accepting it.
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Once in debt and working door-to-door in Canada, this Delhi man built a Rs 27 crore net worth. Here's how
In a post shared on Reddit, the individual, who said he was born in Delhi and later moved abroad, claimed that he was once burdened with debts of $30,000 (around 27.12 lakh). He stated that he currently resides in Florida and has accumulated significant wealth following years of financial hardship.
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Stanford students ‘pose as Jains’ to avoid Rs 7 lakh mandatory meal plan, viral essay claims
The essay, authored by Sebastian Connolly and published in The New York Times, describes what the writer characterises as a broader culture of optimisation on campus, in which students exchange information on how to navigate or bypass university systems.
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How a Bengaluru-based founder integrated an AI assistant with Swiggy for routine orders
The tool, known as Clawdbot, was connected to the food delivery platform and configured to recognise the user’s daily habits, including fixed-time orders and recurring grocery requirements. According to the entrepreneur, the system now places orders automatically, including the delivery of tea to his home every evening at 5 pm.
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Ajit Pawar’s 2024 post on women pilots resurfaces after fatal Baramati charter plane crash
The post has drawn renewed attention after Ajit Pawar died on Wednesday when the chartered business jet he was travelling in crashed while attempting to land at Baramati Airport in Maharashtra. The coincidence has led several users to recirculate the post, with many describing the timing as striking given the details of the flight crew.
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6 months, Rs 15 lakh: Indian couple's dog relocation from Hyderabad to Australia goes viral
Because India is not classified as a rabies-free country under Australian biosecurity rules, dogs cannot be flown directly from India. Instead, animals are required to spend a minimum of six months in an approved third country before being eligible to enter Australia.
