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‘Simplicity at its peak’: Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma seen riding bicycle without security in China
The video, originally shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user Dott. Orikron, captured Jack Ma pedalling calmly along a street in Hangzhou. The brief exchange between Ma and the woman filming occurred in Chinese. Ma, dressed simply and without any visible entourage or bodyguards, appeared relaxed and unbothered by the attention.
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Man critically injured after being sucked into MRI scanner by metal chain in New York hospital
Experts warn that metal objects pose serious dangers near MRI machines due to their intense magnetic field. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machines operate using powerful magnets to generate internal images of the body. Crucially, this magnetic field is always active — even when the machine is not actively scanning.
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Meet Varenya Borbora: 10-year-old Assam girl with 2 million Instagram followers on her social media fame
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Maths vs Physics? Telegram's Pavel Durov and Elon Musk weigh in on formula for success
Pavel Durov, often referred to as the 'Mark Zuckerberg of Russia' and widely respected for his strong advocacy of privacy and decentralisation, shared his thoughts in a public message aimed particularly at students. His words struck a chord with many, including prominent tech figures, students, entrepreneurs—and even Elon Musk.
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Ex-employee calls Astronomer CEO Andy Byron a ‘toxic boss’ amid viral kiss-cam clip: 'Got what he deserved'
Andy Byron, who is married, was spotted getting close to the firm’s Head of HR, Kristin Cabot, during a recent Coldplay performance. The two were caught on the venue’s 'kiss cam,' prompting Byron to quickly duck out of the frame while Cabot covered her face and turned away.
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Elon Musk reacts to viral 'Coldplaygate' video featuring Astronomer CEO and HR head
Elon Musk joined the growing online discourse by replying to a tweet featuring a doctored ‘apology’ purportedly from Astronomer. The post, clearly a parody, showed a fake statement attributed to the company. Musk responded with a single 'laughing out loud' emoji, further amplifying the viral moment.
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Coldplay kiss‑cam moment triggers rumours of affair between Astronomer CEO, HR head. Wife drops surname
As frontman Chris Martin paused during the performance to engage with the audience, the camera panned to Byron and Cabot, seated together with their arms around each other. Noticing the scene, Martin quipped to the crowd: 'Oh look at these two... either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy,' drawing laughter from the audience.
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MP woman told unborn child was dead, delivers healthy baby after it was found alive in private scan
The case has now triggered an official inquiry into the conduct of the district hospital. Medical authorities at the maternity wing acknowledged that the foetus’s heartbeat had not been detected during the initial assessments. 'Both the Doppler and the sonography showed no heartbeat, which is why the foetus was declared dead,' the doctors at the government hospital stated.
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Tejasvi Surya on Narayana Murthy: 'Flew economy, stood in queue, used public washroom’
According to Tejaswi Surya, Murthy not only chose an economy seat, but also carried his own luggage, declined offers of assistance, and stood in queue to collect his baggage alongside other passengers. He also opted to use the common washroom at the airport rather than access any VIP lounge.
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Pune man shares four habits that got him promoted. Internet divided
Rohit Yadav explained that the turning point came when he adopted four simple yet intentional habits that allowed him to stand out in his workplace. Although the transformation was gradual, these practices had a profound impact on how he was perceived by colleagues and ultimately played a role in his promotion.
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Mumbai entrepreneur claims letting go of underperformers helped boost staff retention, details 6 changes
Following the firings, Vedika Bhaia said she introduced several key changes that she believed contributed to a significant turnaround in workplace culture. These included reintroducing an in-person office, offering proactive salary raises, treating employees to surprise perks, publicly recognising achievements, and enforcing clear performance standards.
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From 9-6 full-job to working for Rapido: Delhi man's hustle to pursue content creation dream
Shubham Parmar revealed that his annual salary package at his full-time hospitality job is around Rs 3.6 lakh per annum — which translates to a monthly in-hand salary of under Rs 30,000. To support himself and his ambitions, he supplements his income by riding with Rapido.
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How a cold email to Sergey Brin at 3 am changed Google Android chief's life
In his current role, Sameer Samat oversees the strategic direction and global development of the Android platform. Most recently, he announced a significant leadership restructure, merging the Android and ChromeOS teams under his leadership.
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‘Absolutely ridiculous’: UK gym under fire for banning women over 24 during peak hours
A member recounted the change on Mumsnet, explaining that she had chosen the gym because it offered a women-only space from 9 am to 7 pm on weekdays, without any age restrictions. After receiving notification of the new rule, she decided to cancel her membership, deeming the policy faulty.
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'Only PM Modi works 100 hours a week’: Narayana Murthy tells Tejasvi Surya on Mumbai-Bengaluru flight
In a post published on X (formerly Twitter), the Bengaluru South MP recounted a deeply inspiring exchange with the IT industry pioneer who is widely recognised for his pivotal role in transforming India’s technology landscape and creating economic opportunities for lakhs of middle-class Indian families through the growth of Infosys.
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Kerala woman launches first‑ever ‘Divorce Camp’ to help divorcees, widowed and separated women
The camp, named Break Free Stories, took place in a serene natural setting and was designed as a safe space for women to connect with others facing similar circumstances, share their stories, and rediscover happiness. It included a range of therapeutic and uplifting activities, such as dancing, storytelling, group bonding sessions and blindfolded confessions — all curated to foster emotional release and solidarity.
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Paranormal investigator dies suddenly during tour with Annabelle Doll
Dan Rivera, aged 54, a lead investigator with the Connecticut-based New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), passed away on Sunday, July 13, while participating in the Devils on the Run tour, according to local newspaper the Evening Sun.
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High-earning couple’s Splitwise habit leaves entrepreneur confused: 'It's baffling'
The post, based on a real-life couple living in Gurgaon, described both individuals as salaried professionals earning more than Rs 30 lakh each per year. However, rather than operating with a joint financial strategy, Ayushmaan Kapoor observed that the couple maintained a strict ledger of expenses — including rent, groceries, fuel, food deliveries, and utilities — which they divided equally through platforms like Splitwise or Google Sheets.
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Video allegedly shows couple dumping waste in Canada, sparks backlash against Indians. Watch
The footage, which went viral after being posted on X (formerly Twitter), captured a man and a woman removing large polythene bags from their vehicle. The video showed the duo discarding the contents of the bags along a roadside—though notably, they returned the empty bags to their car after emptying them.
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Neurologist warns against three common foods that could harm brain health
'When it comes to protecting brain health, most people think of eating leafy greens and omega-3-rich fish,' Dr Baibing Chen explained. 'But some foods may do more harm than good, especially when they harbour dangerous neurotoxins or brain parasites.'
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'I don’t want more memes': EaseMyTrip co-founder commits Rs 1 crore to fix Bengaluru traffic
The pledge came after Prashant Pitti found himself stuck on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road (ORR) over the weekend, spending more than two hours covering just 11 kilometres. According to his post, he was stranded for 100 minutes at a single choke point, where neither a traffic light nor a police officer was present to manage the flow.
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'It’s not fitness, it’s hormones': Thyrocare's A Velumani explains what truly motivates morning walkers
A Velumani, a scientist-entrepreneur known for his distinctive take on health and human behaviour, revealed that over a span of three years, he conducted a self-led observational study of morning walkers across three parks in Coimbatore.
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Phone cover that burns like human skin? It’s real, and it wants you to wear sunscreen
Although its appearance may unsettle some users, Teyssier emphasised that the skin-like case is entirely synthetic. It was engineered using silicone combined with UV-reactive compounds to realistically replicate the texture and behaviour of human skin.
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China man buys coffin for 70-year-old mother, hires 16 pallbearers in rare longevity ritual
The unnamed man, a resident of Shuangxikou Town in Taoyuan County, Changde, Hunan Province in southern China, reportedly undertook this elaborate gesture in the belief that it would bring his mother good fortune and a long life.
