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From Coke bottles to Lay’s packets: The unlikely growth hack that powered Paytm’s journey
One of the most striking revelations was that in the midst of a financial crunch, Vijay Shekhar Sharma sold 40 per cent of Paytm for just $17,000 to settle a loan. That stake, Das noted, would later be worth over $100 million.
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Florida woman labels Indian name 'Akshit' offensive, draws backlash on Threads: 'Get an education'
The post, shared a day earlier, quickly spread across the platform and provoked extensive debate. Many users accused her of ignorance and cultural insensitivity, noting that Akshit is a widely used Indian name with deep significance. In Hindi, the name means 'imperishable' or 'indestructible.'
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Shashi Tharoor shares AI edit hugging his 22-year-old self in viral Gemini trend: 'I find myself torn...'
The 'Hug my younger self' phenomenon has gained traction across social media platforms thanks to Google’s Gemini AI tool, particularly its Nano Banana image module. Users generate images that depict their current selves embracing or interacting with younger versions of themselves, often in a nostalgic, polaroid-like style.
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Kristin Cabot’s husband had his own date at Coldplay concert as she hugged boss on kiss-cam. Report
The footage circulated rapidly online, prompting memes, commentary, and recreations at other events. Within 24 hours, Astronomer announced Andy Byron’s resignation, citing a breach of corporate conduct standards. Kristin Cabot stepped down less than a week later.
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Massive sinkhole opens in Bangkok amid Typhoon Ragasa, swallows cars and electricity poles. Watch
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt confirmed to the Associated Press that three vehicles had been damaged in the collapse. He explained that the ground failure was linked to construction work for a new underground train station in the area.
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Yale scholar slams Donald Trump's H1B visa move, says 'every country would kill to get best IIT graduates'
He stressed that top graduates from institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are in high demand globally, and suggested that Washington was discarding a key advantage without justification. 'Every country in the world would kill to get the best IIT graduates. But America is throwing this asset away for no reason. This H1B visa decision makes no sense at all,' Gautam Mukunda said.
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This founder hated being a billionaire so much, he gave his company away. Meet Yvon Chouinard
In his 2005 autobiography, Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman, he described periods when he survived on very little. He wrote that in 1957 he and friends stayed in a hut in Mexico, living on fruit and fish, while making use of candles from a church to wax their surfboards. Before founding Patagonia in 1973, he sold climbing equipment from his car.
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Woman shares hack to save on food app delivery fees, claims it's 'much cheaper' that way
The discussion followed a separate post that recently went viral, in which a user detailed the various charges that appeared on their order receipt. The breakdown listed restaurant GST of Rs 14.75, a rain surcharge of Rs 25 plus Rs 4.50 GST, packaging costs of Rs 20 and a platform fee of Rs 14.99.
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Woman left with permanent spinal damage after yawning 'too hard', says she almost died. Here's what happened
Hayley Black said the incident occurred when she got up early to make a bottle for her newborn daughter and noticed the child yawning. She explained that she copied her daughter’s movement without thinking, which quickly led to the most frightening experience of her life.
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'Hope I look as good as you at 102': Barack Obama asks centenarian her recipe for longevity
In the clip, the former president approached the centenarian and greeted her with visible warmth. 'Oh, it’s nice to see you,' he said. She responded: 'It’s so good to be here and to see such a wonderful person.'
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Viral video highlights poor roads outside Google’s Bengaluru office: 'One word, unsafe'
In the footage, a resident narrated the problems while walking along the stretch, pointing out craters on the road surface, blocked pedestrian pathways and the absence of a safe route for those on foot. The post accompanying the clip read: 'Let’s see what it takes to walk outside Google Bengaluru. One word: unsafe.'
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'Chin up. Aao, ab laut chalen': Edelweiss CEO to Indians on Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee move
Speaking directly to students and professionals now facing uncertainty, she added: 'So, if you’re on a US campus right now feeling shaken or disheartened, I know what that feels like. But remember: when one door closes, many others open back home. And India of 2025 is a far more exciting place than India of 2005 ever was.' She concluded with the message: 'Chin up. Aao, ab laut chalen!'
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Bright meteor lights up Delhi-NCR skies, leaves residents in awe. Videos
At approximately 1:20 AM IST, a brilliant flash illuminated the night sky, visible across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, and as far as Aligarh. Eyewitnesses described the phenomenon as a 'shooting star explosion,' with many noting its intensity and brightness.
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Indians react sharply as Donald Trump imposes $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications
The announcement prompted intense debate on X, where many users highlighted the policy’s potential consequences, particularly for Indian technology professionals who form the majority of H-1B visa holders. India was reported to have accounted for 71 per cent of approved beneficiaries in the last financial year, while China ranked second with 11.7 per cent.
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Donald Trump attacks ABC journalist over free speech question, calls him 'terrible reporter'. Watch
The confrontation began when Jonathan Karl questioned Donald Trump about his frequent claims of defending free speech. His question followed Trump’s assertion that criticism directed at him on major television outlets was 'illegal' once it crossed a certain threshold, because, he argued, 'that criticism is no longer free speech.'
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‘Shoddily finished’: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, residents slam Bengaluru's 'beautification drive'
The authority had circulated a video showcasing the clearance of a long-standing black spot near the BBMP School Road in Malleswaram. The effort was carried out by the Bengaluru West City Corporation team under the supervision of Assistant Executive Engineer Rekha.
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Vadodara woman blocks road in protest after receiving 4 golgappas instead of 6. Video
According to those present, the woman had handed Rs 20 to a vendor, expecting six golgappas in return. She claimed, however, that she was served only four. Expressing anger over what she described as unfair treatment, she sat down in the middle of the road, refusing to move until the matter was addressed. Her protest led to a traffic build-up in the area as vehicles were forced to stop.
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Neither introvert nor extrovert? Psychiatrist coins the term 'otrovert', detached from groups but...
Dr Rami Kaminski, who described the concept in New Scientist and is set to expand on it in his forthcoming book The Gift of Not Belonging: How Outsiders Thrive in a World of Joiners, defined an otrovert as 'a person who feels no sense of belonging to any group.'
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American woman left stressful corporate job after health scare, found new life in Vietnam: 'Take the leap'
Susan has continued to post about her experiences under the handle @whatsusandoes, with her story frequently cited as an example of how burnout can lead to reassessment of priorities. 'Vietnam gave me the space to breathe and build the life I truly wanted,' she said, reflecting on her move.
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‘Natural gut healer’: Doctor explains benefits of moringa, a regular part of PM Modi’s diet
Health professionals often refer to moringa as a “miracle tree” because of its wide-ranging medicinal and nutritional benefits. The leaves are known to contain antioxidants that can protect the body against infections and oxidative stress.
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iPhone 17 frenzy in India draws backlash on X, users question youth priorities: 'Speechless'
The new line-up included four models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and the iPhone Air. Each device was launched alongside iOS 26, which Apple promoted as offering a more refined user experience with hardware and software improvements.
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'Saved me and my bike': Man thanks Zomato, Swiggy riders after getting stuck in Hyderabad stormwater
Police further reported that two individuals, identified as Arjun (26) and Rama (25), had been swept away by rainwater on the evening of September 17. Officials from Habeeb Nagar police station stated, 'Around 9 pm, after heavy rain, two people, Arjun (26) and Rama (25), were swept away in the rainwater. They have not been found yet. Three DRF teams are on the ground, but water flow in the area remains heavy.'
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Karnataka man claims he survives on 7-8 litres of engine oil every day. Viral video shows him refusing food
The account circulated after a video on Instagram showed him declining offers of rice and chapati from bystanders and instead drinking directly from a bottle filled with engine oil. According to the post, despite this practice lasting decades, he had never required admission to hospital or treatment for any serious health complaint.
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Can't reach 10,000 steps a day? Neuroscientist calls it 'ad campaign', says goal can be achieved in much less
Adding to the discussion, Dr Palaniappan Manickam, known to audiences online as Dr Pal, spoke about the time commitment often associated with walking targets. He observed that covering 10,000 steps amounted to approximately 500 calories but required about an hour and a half of walking, which he described as unrealistic for many.
