Shubhi Mishra

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Google’s A–Z list of 2025 searches reveals India’s biggest online obsessions

Under the letter A, actors Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday featured prominently as they were identified as the most searched entertainment figures of the year following the success of the romantic drama 'Saiyaara'. The film itself emerged as 2025’s most searched movie in India, and its title track recorded the highest number of song-related searches.

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Video of 'diaper tree' outside Varanasi house triggers debate on civic sense: 'This really sucks'

The recording opened with a view of a two-storey house where, according to the narration, a family with a young child lived. The camera then shifted to the tree standing in front of the property, its branches visibly holding a large number of soiled diapers. Shweta Kataria alleged that instead of discarding them responsibly, members of the household had been throwing the diapers from their balcony onto the tree.

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Anoushka Shankar calls out Air India for damaging her sitar, shares video: 'Devastated and truly disturbed'

In the video, Anoushka Shankar said she initially assumed the instrument was simply 'out of tune', only later noticing the crack when preparing to play. She said: 'First I was looking at the top of my sitar and thought it was really out of tune. After I tuned it, I picked it up to play and that’s when I realised.'

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US investment banker quits JPMorgan job, takes 50% pay cut to join MrBeast: 'Was working 100 hours each week'

Bart Dziedzic studied at Fordham University before joining JPMorgan Chase. He said the job routinely required 80 to 100 hours of work each week and that the pace of life in New York had gradually taken a toll.

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Bengaluru tenant claims he was fined Rs 5,000 after 2 girls stayed overnight: 'Unfair treatment of bachelors'

In his post, he explained that the society had a rule prohibiting bachelors from accommodating guests overnight, while families faced no such restrictions. He wrote, 'Basically our society has a rule that bachelors are not allowed to have guests overnight but no restriction for family. We pay the same maintenance and everything.'

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'They take me for granted': Anand Mahindra says he is on 'lowest priority' for own company's new EV

The model in question was the XEV 9S, the all-electric, three-row SUV revealed a month earlier with prices beginning at Rs 19.95 lakh. The company had positioned the launch as a substantial step towards what it described as a fully electric future.

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'Her puzzle piece fits mine': Bryan Johnson reveals he has a girlfriend in lengthy post

Bryan Johnson said he had spent much of his adult life looking for a partnership that mirrored the emotional and intellectual bond he had admired in his early twenties while reading the biography of John Adams. The historical relationship between Adams and his wife Abigail, which he described as “one of the great partnerships in American history,” had become his reference point for the type of companionship he sought.

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Mohandas Pai demands action against Air India Express hostesses, calls their behaviour 'shocking': 'Lousy'

The former Infosys executive’s complaint about rude in-flight conduct sparked online discussion and added to growing questions over Air India X’s service quality.

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London borough introduces hefty fine after annual paan clean-up costs exceed Rs 35 lakh

The post included a detailed caption expanding on the financial strain and the approach being taken. It read: 'Paan spitting £30k clean-up bill sparks crackdown. Paan chewing and spitting causes serious health issues. The stains cost the council over £30,000 to clean up each year. Enforcement officers are taking a zero-tolerance approach to those caught ruining Brent's streets with paan, those caught will be fined £100.'

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'Caption this': Nikhil Kamath shares glimpse of podcast with Elon Musk. Grok calls it 'AI-generated'

A significant number of viewers suspected the footage had been altered or produced using artificial intelligence. Some tagged Grok, the AI model associated with Elon Musk, seeking clarification. In response to one such query, the model stated that the clip 'appears to be AI-generated'.

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Bihar traveller appeals train passengers to maintain cleanliness aboard, wins praise. Watch

He was heard saying that those using their phones should switch them off for a short moment and give attention to his message. He pointed out that the train had been provided for public use by the government and should be treated as our heritage. He added that anyone travelling with a large bag could easily carry a small additional bag for waste.

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Indian real estate firm set to take 1,000 employees on week-long London trip

Casagrand said that employees from its offices in India and Dubai would be brought together for the London trip, which had been planned to give them a chance to experience the city’s heritage and cultural landscape. According to company sources, the 1,000 staff members would travel in several groups.

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Elderly Chinese woman seeks 'daughter' to assist her in old age. Ready to offer Rs 37,000 monthly, a flat

The woman, identified by the surname Ma and living in Henan province, spoke about her situation on a local television programme. She explained that although she had two biological daughters, only one remained in contact with her, and that daughter lived with a mental disability and could not care for herself. Ma said the other daughter wished to cut off their relationship entirely.

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World’s strongest woman winner loses title after organisers discover she was born a man

Jammie Booker, who had secured first place at the Official Strongman Games World Championship held in Arlington, Texas, over the weekend, was disqualified days after the event. Officials stated that they launched an urgent review once they were notified of concerns regarding Booker’s sex as recorded at birth.

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Brothers discover 1939 Superman No. 1 in mother’s attic. Now, it's the costliest comic ever at 9 million

When they eventually reached the attic, they found a cardboard box under layers of old newspapers and dust. Inside was a stack of early comics, including a remarkably preserved copy of Superman No. 1, the first standalone issue featuring the character.

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Real story behind viral pic of Pune man being used in racist posts against Indians. Who is Rajendra Panchal?

This surge in hostile content followed a broader pattern documented earlier this year. The Centre for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH), in a September 2025 assessment, reported a marked increase in high-engagement anti-Indian posts on X since the inauguration of US President Donald Trump’s second term.

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South Korea eatery criticised for refusing solo diners amid population decline: 'We don't serve loneliness'

The sign was displayed at a noodle establishment in Yeosu City in South Jeolla Province. It attracted attention after a visitor photographed it and posted the image online, according to the Korea Times. The post circulated widely and garnered a lot of attention.

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Woman regrets quitting London job after move to India: 'Boss culture is toxic, no respect for boundaries'

She explained that she had grown up largely in Singapore, completing most of her schooling there, and had always felt attached to India during her visits. 'I did most of my schooling in Singapore, and India was always my favourite place to visit. I loved coming back so much that I even chose to do my undergrad here,' she wrote.

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Comedian Kunal Kamra's RSS t-shirt triggers row, BJP leaders warn of police action

The photograph prompted an immediate reaction within the BJP. Maharashtra minister and senior party figure Chandrashekhar Bawankule said that anyone responsible for posting material deemed unacceptable online would face consequences. Commenting on Kunal Kamra’s upload, he said, 'The police would take action against anyone who puts out such objectionable posts.'

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Study identifies five major stages of brain growth, claims adulthood actually starts at 32

Dr Alexa Mousley, the lead author, explained that the brain’s wiring continually shifted. She said, 'The brain rewires across the lifespan. It’s always strengthening and weakening connections and it’s not one steady pattern – there are fluctuations and phases of brain rewiring.' She added that the timing of these transitions varied between individuals, but the age markers stood out strongly in the dataset.

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Delhi air crisis: Mother says young son forced to go into surgery after 2 years of respiratory distress

The video drew strong reactions from viewers, many of whom expressed sympathy for the child and frustration about the continued health impact of air pollution. One user wrote, 'Sorry to see this situation,' while another commented, 'It’s painful to see a kid in pain. I pray for the champ. Get well soon.'

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Mumbai Police locates missing child after 6 months, heartwarming reunion goes viral. Anand Mahindra reacts

The post on X set out the sequence of events behind the child’s disappearance, the investigative steps taken by the police, and her time at an orphanage before she was identified. It also detailed how officers greeted her when she flew back to Mumbai, marking her return on Children’s Day with balloons and a new dress.

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UK traveller documents 'awful train experience', claims passenger spat on him. Video

The video also showed a brief view of the compartment, including a vendor carrying a basket of cucumbers. Ben said that the situation became worse when another passenger allegedly spat on him. According to his account: 'Some dude just spat on my arm. He was chewing these cucumber things...He looked at me, said something, and it went all on my arm. Big gob of it.'