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Indian employee gives parents tour of Nvidia office, emotional post goes viral: 'This is the whole point'
The image, which captured the couple posing in the office lobby with broad smiles on their faces (their identities protected with emoji overlays), quickly struck a chord with young professionals and diaspora communities alike.
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Viral doll Labubu creator Wang Ning joins China’s top 10 billionaires as youngest member
Wang Ning's fortune is largely tied to his substantial stake in Pop Mart, the Beijing-headquartered toy company responsible for producing Labubu. The firm has witnessed meteoric success as its signature toy continues to fly off the shelves across Asia, Europe, and the United States. With this ascent, Wang also became the youngest member of China’s billionaire top ten.
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Abu Dhabi firm ordered to pay Rs 26 lakh to employee prevented from joining work
The terms of the agreement specified a basic monthly salary of AED 7,200 and a total compensation package amounting to AED 24,000. However, the company allegedly continued to postpone his start date, effectively barring him from joining work.
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'I don’t regret it at all': Aman Gupta opens up about sacrificing family time for career
Addressing the emotional cost of his entrepreneurial path, Aman Gupta admitted he had missed several significant events in his daughter’s life. 'I know I have missed out on many things in my daughter’s life,' he said during the podcast. 'If I look back now, I realise how many events I have missed.'
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'One tragedy and people lose all sense of perspective': Ex-Jet Airways CEO on Air India backlash
Sanjiv Kapoor's comments came amid heightened scrutiny of Air India’s operations, particularly after the airline cancelled 66 international flights that were scheduled to be operated with Boeing 787-8 aircraft. While the cancellations raised fears of broader technical issues with the Dreamliner fleet, Air India clarified that not all disruptions were related to safety concerns.
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Sushi at zero gravity: NASA astronauts celebrate with creative meal on ISS
To manage dining in space, where objects can float away without warning, the crew also employed a practical workaround. Astronauts tape their dining tables with the sticky side facing upwards — a method that allows food items, condiments, and utensils to stay in place.
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As Europe protests overtourism, Louvre staff walks out. Sanjeev Sanyal reacts
The Louvre strike, though sudden, was not without cause. Workers described 'untenable' conditions worsened by overcrowding, chronic understaffing, and crumbling infrastructure. With nearly 8.7 million visitors last year—more than double what its current systems were designed to handle—the Louvre has become emblematic of cultural landmarks pushed to their limits.
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IIM Kashipur under fire for asking unplaced students to 'opt out' to maintain 100% placement record
The exchange brought to light the pressure that students at top-tier institutions face to preserve placement statistics—even if it means sidelining those unable to secure an offer.
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PDA on speeding bike lands Noida couple with Rs 53,500 fine from traffic police. Video
The registration number of the motorcycle was clearly visible in the video, aiding the authorities in tracing the vehicle. Following a public outcry over the duo’s reckless behaviour, the Noida Traffic Police issued a hefty e-challan amounting to Rs 53,500 against the bike owner for multiple violations of the Motor Vehicles Act.
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While Ed Sheeran toured stadiums, his wife Cherry Seaborn built a 9-year career at Deloitte
According to her now-viral profile, Cherry Seaborn most recently served as a Manager in Deloitte’s Nature, Climate and Sustainability – Innovation; Scaling Impact team from August 2021 to March 2024. Prior to this role, she held various positions within Deloitte’s teams in both New York and London.
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The ‘Godfather of AI’ says jobs will vanish, and these workers should be ‘terrified’
Geoffrey Hinton, 78, who previously worked at Google and is credited with pioneering research in neural networks since the late 1970s, noted that while some industries might see AI as an assistant to human workers, it would still result in reduced headcount.
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Who is Saudi Arabia’s 'Sleeping Prince', and has he really woken up after a 20-year coma? Here’s the truth
To date, there has been no official confirmation or medical report indicating that Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal has regained consciousness. The son of billionaire Prince Khaled bin Talal, he has been kept on life support at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh since the accident.
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IIT graduate claims Bengaluru landlord deducted Rs 82,000 from deposit, charged Rs 2,000 for using lift
Shravan Tickoo recounted that he had been residing in a 2BHK apartment on Sarjapur Road for two years before moving to a larger residence. Throughout his tenancy, he said, he never interacted directly with the property owner. 'When I had moved in, my owner never spoke to me — not once in two years. The reason? She only speaks Kannada,' he wrote.
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'I would never fly Air India again': David Warner shares Instagram Story amid crash aftermath
In his Instagram post, David Warner shared a screenshot of a comment purportedly written by a former Air India crew member. The comment alleged that the aircraft involved in the crash had longstanding mechanical issues. 'It’s emotionally broken. Thoughts go out to all the families. @airindia.'
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Israel Defence Forces apologise for inaccurate map showing J&K part of Pakistan after backlash from Indians
The original tweet, which caused the diplomatic furore, was posted late Friday evening. It contained a graphic showing concentric red circles emanating from Iran and shading large parts of West Asia, northern Africa, Europe and Asia, including India, China, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Ethiopia, Romania, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Turkey, and Russia. The visual was intended to depict the alleged missile range of Iran, as part of Israel’s broader messaging that Tehran posed a global threat.
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Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia slammed for 'insensitive' post after Air India crash. His response
In the immediate aftermath of the tragedy, Sabeer Bhatia took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and posted: 'Do you really think the 4th largest economy in the world should still be having plane crashes due to systemic failures? Time to question what truly makes a nation great.'
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Novak Djokovic says he felt like the 'unwanted child' compared to Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal: 'Was never...'
Despite being a year younger than Rafael Nadal and five years younger than Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic rose to the top tier of tennis by 2011, steadily surpassing his contemporaries in nearly every statistical category. Between them, the trio has claimed 66 Grand Slam titles, with Djokovic leading the count.
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'Scoring points on tragedy is too far': Astrologer faces backlash for linking prediction to Air India crash
The astrologer, known as Sharmistha on X (formerly Twitter), identified herself as a practitioner of astrology and shared a post on the day of the crash that many users have since called out as insensitive and opportunistic.
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Revathi Kamath on raising Zerodha billionaires Nithin and Nikhil Kamath: 'They were not normal kids'
In a candid Facebook post, Revathi Kamath shared the news alongside a video of her singing a Kannada film song on stage at a recent function. In the accompanying message, she reflected on her early years, speaking openly about the sacrifices she made and the deep emotional investment she put into her family.
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Indigo flight passengers applaud BSF officer injured in Operation Sindoor following Captain’s tribute. Watch
The special tribute was made to Assistant Sub Inspector General DUT Rajapak BT, a BSF officer who sustained serious injuries during heavy firing on May 7 and 8, as he assisted fellow soldiers under attack during Operation Sindoor.
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Why this full-stack developer with 2 decades of experience is now a Swiggy delivery agent
Padmanaban Ebbas was not only a seasoned technologist but also the founder of a Tamil Nadu-based software company. As Kumar later recounted in his now-viral post, Padmanaban handed him a resume along with the food order, detailing his extensive professional background and the services offered by his firm.
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'Gave a hug, asked her to take care': Brother recalls emotional farewell to sister before tragic Air India crash
Rupal Patel, originally from Halol in Gujarat’s Panchmahal district and settled in the UK with her husband and their three children, was among the 241 confirmed fatalities. Only one survivor—a 40-year-old British national of Indian origin—escaped the crash in seat 11A before the Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner collided with a BJ Medical College hostel during lunch hours.
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‘Heartbreaking’: NGO founder pays tribute to scholarship medical student killed in Air India tragedy
A report also emerged from local NGO Yuva Unstoppable. Founder Amitabh Shah shared that 3rd‑year medical student Rakesh Diyora, beneficiary of the organisation's scholarship programme, was among those killed. He was in the hostel mess at the time of impact.
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IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air express solidarity with Air India following fatal crash near Ahmedabad
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), alongside the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has launched a formal investigation into the crash, examining flight data, pilot communications, aircraft systems, and environmental conditions. No official findings have yet been released.
