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Woman claims her luggage was cut open, items worth Rs 40,000 stolen from checked-in bags. IndiGo responds
In her statement, she wrote: 'Deeply disappointed with IndiGo's lack of accountability. My recent Mumbai–Delhi flight with @IndiGo resulted in THEFT, with two of my checked-in suitcases being cut open, tampered with and items worth INR 40,000 stolen.'
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Singapore High Commissioner attends staff's wedding in UP village, wins praise: 'Beautiful gesture'
After the function, Simon Wong posted images from the visit on his social media account, giving an insight into the atmosphere in the village and his interactions with those present. His message on X read: 'Attended the #wedding ceremony of my staff in his village at Bulandshahr, UP. So much joy. Congratulations. HC Wong.'
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Kerala groom marries injured bride on hospital bed. Internet is reminded of 'Vivah'
Despite the trauma, both families insisted on not postponing the wedding, which had been scheduled for that day. Hospital authorities consulted with medical staff and agreed to permit a ceremony in the emergency ward.
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UAE founder offers educational aid to house help after surprising her with phone, laptop. Watch
The footage, uploaded to Instagram, recorded the moment Melvin Lassooy — founder of The Wolf Pack Group — spoke to his house help about the work she carried out for him on a daily basis. In the clip, he told her, 'You’ve been the best maid ever,' and thanked her for preparing meals for him 'five times a day,' keeping track of his supplements, and ensuring that his routine was managed smoothly.
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Ex-Xiaomi India head forced to cut Delhi trip short amid pollution, had watery eyes and burning throat
Manu Kumar Jain noted that although he had spent his childhood in Meerut and completed his studies at IIT Delhi — a city he said he 'fell in love with' — the conditions during this visit affected him more severely. Emphasising that responsibility was shared, he said he was not attributing the problem to any single agency or group of people.
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UP doctor removed from duty, asked to vacate room after viral video of dance with fiancee. Internet not happy
After the video came to the notice of district health authorities, the Chief Medical Officer of Shamli issued a notice to Dr Siddiqui asking him to clarify why he had been dancing in the space shown in the footage. Officials confirmed that the matter was under examination. In addition to the notice, the hospital administration removed him from emergency duty and vacated his government-provided accommodation.
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Man hails auto driver who found and returned wife’s iPhone in Andhra Pradesh: 'Salute'
The auto driver, identified as Swamy, had reportedly found the phone during his morning clean-up routine. After noticing the wallpaper and realising whom the device likely belonged to, he charged it and returned it to the family.
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Viral video of wedding guests on IV drips sparks safety concerns, backlash: 'Tradition was outbid'
Intravenous hydration as a commercial service has become more visible in India’s metropolitan cities in recent years, promoted by several wellness clinics as a fast-acting method for rehydration, vitamin supplementation, and 'detoxification.'
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Beijing museum cafe introduces cockroach-topped coffee, pitcher-plant brews and seasonal ant drinks
The concoction also contained dried yellow mealworms, offering what visitors described to local media as a 'burnt and slightly sour' taste. The Cover reported that the beverage was sold for 45 yuan (US$6) or Rs 532 approximately per cup. The institution behind the cafe was identified only as an insect museum in the Chinese capital; its name was not disclosed in the report.
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Kolkata residents feel 'strong shaking' after 5.7 earthquake, share videos on X
The quake was recorded at 10:08 am IST, with its epicentre located approximately 13 km south-southwest of Narsingdi, Bangladesh, at a shallow depth of 10 km, according to Indian and international seismic authorities. The US Geological Survey also confirmed significant tremors and noted the proximity of the fault zones.
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Gustav Klimt's painting sold for Rs 2,095 crore, becomes most expensive modern artwork sold at auction
According to a report in The Guardian, the painting, Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer, measured roughly six feet in height and was produced between 1914 and 1916. It depicted Lederer, the young heiress whose family were long-standing patrons of Klimt, wearing a robe of Chinese origin.
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Indian-origin founder seeks interns in Bengaluru for AI firm. Has to work 12 hours, Rs 1 lakh stipend
The founder said the selected intern would receive a meal allowance or food subscription, access to a gym or a hobby-related subscription, and the chance to work directly with the founding team on building new products from the outset.
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US employer honours Indian-origin employee for 40 years of service, gives Rs 35 lakh cheque
The ceremony was hosted by franchise owner Lindsay Wallin, who operates nine McDonald’s restaurants in the region. She told the Daily Item that acknowledging Balbir Singh’s long service was significant not only for her, but for many staff members who had worked with him over several decades.
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Elon Musk set to make more money than 1.4 million US elementary teachers combined. X erupts in frenzy
According to an interactive tool developed by the The Washington Post, Elon Musk’s annual pay at that rate would surpass the combined salaries of around 1.4 million US elementary-school teachers. The article stated that Musk would earn about $3 billion more per year than all these teachers together.
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Ankur Warikoo lauded after sharing details of long-time driver’s salary and benefits: 'He knows our ATM pin'
Ankur Warikoo, who is based in Gurgaon, posted on X that his driver, Dayanand Bhaiya, now earned more than Rs 50,000 a month. Following the most recent annual adjustment of 11%, the monthly figure rose to Rs 53,350. He noted that the pay was substantially higher than what was typically offered for similar roles in the region.
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Mohandas Pai backs Narayana Murthy, says '9-9-6' remark was aimed at founders, not India’s workforce
TV Mohandas Pai, who served as Infosys Ltd.’s chief financial officer during Narayana Murthy’s tenure as chief executive, explained that Murthy’s recent endorsement of long hours corresponded only to individuals trying to build companies from scratch.
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Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' as word of the year. What it means and how to use it
The dictionary described the term as referring to a sense of personal closeness that someone feels towards a public figure they do not actually know. It noted that the word captured a shift in how people were forming attachments in a digital era shaped by constant access to well-known personalities and interactive technologies.
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Dhruv Rathee, Ranvir Shorey clash on X after former's critique of 'Dhurandhar' trailer. Internet abuzz
Dhruv Rathee’s condemnation of graphic violence in the 'Dhurandhar' trailer triggered a chain of reactions online, leading to an exchange with a user over his past praise for 'Gangs of Wasseypur' and a sarcastic retort from actor Ranvir Shorey.
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Mumbai bakery calls out woman's AI-generated image after she seeks refund for cake ordered through Zomato
A slide in the carousel also named the customer and outlined the order involved. The company wrote, 'Aditi Singh has used an AI-generated rendition of our cake to report a complaint on Zomato.' The order concerned a one-kilogram Almond Praline Strawberries Dark Chocolate Cake, listed at Rs 2,500.
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Woman shares founder's message on menstrual health: 'Means more than words can explain'
Archana Sharma wrote, 'We received this from our founder today. Coming from toxic work environments before, this means more than words can explain. It is a reminder that a good workplace isn’t defined by perks or policies but by empathy, trust, and respect.' Her post included a screenshot of the founder’s note circulated to all staff, outlining a new provision directed at female employees.
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Bengaluru man loses Rs 92.57 lakh to online forex fraud, was promised 'large gains'
According to the FIR, Mustafa Mukandar was first contacted by a man who introduced himself as Ramalo Jodara. He encouraged Mukandar to sign up on ICON Forex and begin trading through the platform. The complaint noted that the first payment was Rs 88,000 to start an account. As communication continued, Mukandar was urged to make larger investments and eventually transferred Rs 23.21 lakh to the platform.
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Zepto CEO admits 'dark patterns' were an error, says all practices have been reversed: 'Feedback was valid'
The 23-year-old founder said plainly that the changes had been mistaken and confirmed that they had since been reversed. Allegations against the quick-commerce platform had covered a wide list of concerns, including concealed charges, selective pricing, manipulated MRPs, unclear discounting, and other issues. The discontent had grown to the point that a Reddit community had formed dedicated to documenting complaints about the app.
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Narayana Murthy revisits his 72-hour workweek remark, cites China's '9-9-6' regimen
The '9-9-6' approach amounted to a 72-hour week and had been associated for years with segments of China’s technology and internet sector. Although the routine had gained attention for driving growth and delivering rapid output, it also attracted strong criticism for the strain it placed on workers’ health, family time, and overall wellbeing.
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Chinese biotech firm says new anti-ageing pill could push human lifespan towards 150 years
The firm said its work centred on a capsule developed to counter senescent cells — ageing cells that no longer divide yet continue to accumulate in tissues, contributing to chronic inflammation and several conditions associated with advancing age. According to the company, the formulation relied on Procyanidin C1 (PCC1), a compound sourced from grape seeds.
