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Woman who did yoga daily for 5 years shares how her body and diet transformed: 'I got familiar...'
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Finogina’s relationship with fitness and food was shaped by societal expectations of how women should look. Like many young women, she said she felt pressured to work out in order to appear thin and 'toned.' Although she went to the gym once or twice a week before lockdowns began, her routine was limited to using leg, arm, and core machines. She admitted the workouts were uninspiring.
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'Gurgaon real estate is a house of cards': Analyst says it will crumble in one push. Here's why
'Gurugram’s real estate market is now a house of cards,' Vishal Bhargava declared in the widely-circulated clip. 'All it needs is a small push for many projects to crumble.' His stark assessment was directed towards prospective homebuyers in the city, cautioning them about the overheated property landscape.
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'People trust ChatGPT too much': OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns AI still hallucinates
Sam Altman’s remarks came amid growing public reliance on artificial intelligence tools, especially large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, for tasks ranging from professional research and customer service to parenting advice and creative writing.
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'Days of 4-year degrees are over': Nikhil Kamath says lifelong learning is new norm on Future of Jobs report
Nikhil Kamath's remarks followed the release of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2025, which warned of widening skill gaps, rising automation, and large-scale disruption across sectors by the end of the decade. According to the report, millions of workers globally risk being left behind if upskilling and reskilling efforts are not prioritised immediately.
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Sania Mirza's sister, Anam, deletes UPI to control spending: 'No scan = less spend'
Anam Mirza acknowledged that the change was not easy at first. In the video, she admitted, 'Initially, I had to ask friends to buy me coffee,' illustrating just how reliant she had become on the convenience of UPI transactions. However, over time, she said she adjusted to the shift and now finds the approach beneficial in making her more conscious of her spending patterns.
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Liver Doc slams viral video of Pune woman washing eyes with her own urine: 'Depressing and terrifying'
The woman, identified as Nupur Pittie, shared the clip on Instagram earlier this week with the caption: 'Urine Eye Wash — Nature’s Own Medicine.' In the video, Pittie explained that she uses 'fresh, midstream morning urine' to rinse her eyes, claiming it helped relieve 'dryness, irritation, and redness'.
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Meet Joy, swan soft toy travelling to space with Shubhanshu Shukla. What it symbolises
The swan’s presence held cultural and spiritual resonance, particularly for India. While the selection was a joint decision by the four-member international crew, Joy’s significance for India runs deep: in Hindu mythology, the swan is the vahana (divine mount) of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of wisdom, learning, and the arts.
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'None of this would matter without you': IAF’s Shubhanshu Shukla’s note to wife before space launch
In the final hours before his departure from Earth, Shubhanshu Shukla took to Instagram to express his gratitude to the many people who made the mission possible—and shared a deeply personal message of thanks for his wife, Kamna.
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Army veteran, 79, runs street food stall in Indore after retirement, inspires millions. Watch
A video featuring the elderly veteran was recently shared by Instagram user Kashish Soni and has since gone viral, amassing over 3 million views. In the video, the woman is seen setting up her roadside stall and preparing a plate of idli and sambhar.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg offering Rs 860 crore packages to hire AI talent: Report
According to the report, Mark Zuckerberg personally contacted hundreds of scientists, researchers, engineers and entrepreneurs in recent months in a bid to attract them to Meta's newly established Superintelligence lab. This level of personal involvement has included direct messages, private meetings, and extended conversations.
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Startup founder ditches health trackers, mutes Bryan Johnson for better sleep. Here's why
The California-based entrepreneur said he now sleeps better, experiences less stress, and leads a more enjoyable life after abandoning the use of health monitoring devices and distancing himself from the influence of biohacking advocate Bryan Johnson.
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Kolhapuri chappals walk the Prada runway without any mention of India. Backlash follows: 'Can they steal...'
Social media erupted shortly after the show, with Indian viewers noting the unmistakable silhouette of the Kolhapuri chappal—a slim build, skeletal frame, and prominent toe-ring design. The resemblance was so strong that many saw it as a repeat of previous controversies in the fashion world where traditional Indian attire and motifs were repackaged with Western names.
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'Google creates stress, God releases it': IIT batchmate-turned monk on meeting Sundar Pichai
Gauranga Das, also known as Gauranga Prabhu (born ASK Anand), is a senior monk and leader within the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). An author of books such as The Art of Resilience and The Art of Focus, he left a corporate job early in his career to pursue full-time spiritual and social work.
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At 73, Tamil Nadu Governor stuns with 51 push-ups at Yoga Day event in Madurai. Video
Governor Ravindra Narayana Ravi also took time to share tips with the young participants on maintaining proper form and posture while doing push-ups. Drawing on his Indian Police Service (IPS) background, he executed each yoga movement, underscoring the lifelong benefits of yoga and regular physical activity.
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Ranthambore’s beloved tigress Arrowhead dies at 14, final moments captured on camera. Watch
Arrowhead, the daughter of tigress Krishna (T-19) and granddaughter of the legendary tigress Machhli (T-16), was part of a renowned bloodline that had shaped the tiger population of Ranthambore for decades. According to forest department sources, Arrowhead had been battling advanced bone cancer and had been under close observation in recent weeks.
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Steve Jobs once gifted a secretary a Jaguar for being late, recalls ex-Apple executive: 'Don't be late'
Steve Jobs' leadership style was frequently described as intense and unrelenting, but equally capable of galvanising those around him. He was notorious for pacing the corridors at Apple headquarters, probing engineers on design minutiae one moment and delivering extravagant, unexplained gifts the next.
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‘Tu jiye...': President Droupadi Murmu moved to tears as visually impaired students sing birthday song
The tribute took place during President Droupadi Murmu’s ongoing three-day official visit to Uttarakhand, which commenced on Thursday. Upon her arrival at Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport, she was received by Uttarakhand Governor Lt General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
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Bored in Jaipur, OkCredit CEO posted an Instagram story, met strangers. His experience is viral: '10/10'
Harsh Pokharna, CEO of the fintech company OkCredit, was back in his hometown of Jaipur for a month-and-a-half when, despite being surrounded by family, he found himself feeling bored. Seeking meaningful interaction and something beyond routine catch-ups, Pokharna took an unusual step: he posted a story on Instagram saying he was 'open to meeting people in Jaipur.'
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'Don’t buy it unless you can afford it twice': Financial advisor shares how he saves 95% of his income
Over the years, his income increased significantly. After securing a corporate job with a Rs 50 lakh annual package, Akshat Shrivastava kept up his frugal lifestyle. He continued living debt-free and saved Rs 20 lakh per year, channelling most of his savings into high-growth investments. Over time, those investments started generating passive income, accelerating his journey towards financial independence.
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'Waking at 3 am, working weekends': Graduate shares reality of first job in US, says he works 50-60 hours
In the widely shared post, Gaurav Chintamneedi wrote about the stark difference between his expectations of post-college life and the exhausting schedule he now maintains. He revealed that he works between 50 to 60 hours a week, frequently starting his day as early as 3 am, and spends nearly every weekend at work.
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Rs 500 per day for commute: Bengaluru employees slam bike taxi ban, express outrage on X
The timing of the ban has proven disastrous for many city dwellers, who relied on the speed and affordability of bike taxis to bypass the city’s congested roads and incomplete infrastructure. As roadworks, narrow lanes, missing U-turns, inadequate footpaths and poor public transport options continue to plague the city, commuters are now forced to depend on autos and cabs—services many say are overpriced and unreliable.
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US employee with doll phobia sues bank after manager placed Chucky toy on her chair
Debra Jones disclosed that she suffers from major depressive disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, and vitiligo—an autoimmune condition. She asserted that her employer was aware of her mental health conditions and also her phobia of dolls, particularly the horror-themed character Chucky from the 1988 film 'Child’s Play'.
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Pavel Durov to leave entire $13.9 billion fortune to over 100 children conceived via sperm donation
In an interview with French magazine Le Point, cited in a report by Bloomberg, the 40-year-old tech magnate explained the details of his highly unconventional will and legacy plan. Pavel Durov stated that while he is the biological father of six children with three different partners, he regards a much larger number of children—conceived via his sperm donations.
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'Bengaluru needs a nap, its exhausted': Startup founder after 10 days in tech capital. Viral post
Karan Raghani also touched on a recent regulatory decision that has further impacted commuters. Referring to the government’s decision to ban Rapido bike taxis, he wrote, 'But starting today, even that’s been banned by the state government,' lamenting the loss of what he called his 'shortcut to freedom.'
