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Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal sparks buzz with mystery device on temple. What is it?
Two days later, he addressed the speculation in a detailed post, clarifying that the item seen near his temple was a device created for experimental measurement of brain blood flow. The explanation followed closely after he publicly advanced what he called the 'Gravity Aging Hypothesis,' in which he argued that reduced blood flow to the brain due to gravitational effects contributes to ageing.
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Man who preserved late wife through cryogenic programme faces backlash after forming new relationship
According to details shared in Chinese media, 57-year-old Gui Junmin arranged for his wife, Zhan Wenlian, to be preserved shortly after she died from lung cancer in 2017. At the time, medical specialists had warned that she was unlikely to live beyond a few months.
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Kerala-born wins UAE's 'Outstanding Workforce' award, takes home Rs 24 lakh, gold coin, Apple watch
Anas Kadiyarakam, who serves as Human Resources Manager at LLH Hospital under Burjeel Holdings, received the distinction in the ‘Management and Executives’ division of the skilled workers subcategory. He shared the recognition with Abdullah Albriki, Head of Cybersecurity at Emsteel.
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Gurgaon man seriously injured in Rishikesh bungee jump, plunges 180 feet as cord snaps: 'Pure negligence'
The victim, identified as Sonu Kumar, was rushed to AIIMS Rishikesh in a critical condition, having sustained severe fractures to his chest and left arm. According to police, he fell roughly 180 feet onto a tin shed roof below after the rope snapped.
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'No contract, no coffee': Zohran Mamdani backs 1,000 Starbucks baristas on strike, urges public not to buy
The strike began on Red Cup Day, Starbucks’ annual holiday promotion when customers receive free reusable red cups—a day the union has dubbed part of its 'Red Cup Rebellion'.
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After move to India, French designer says neighbours are 'more than people living next door'. Her viral post
She explained that, for much of her life, neighbours were simply individuals encountered in passing. 'For most of my life, I never knew my neighbours' names. My parents didn't either,' she wrote, adding that in Europe 'neighbours are just people who exist in the background,' with interactions generally limited to brief greetings in shared spaces.
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Founder fires 2 employees after finding out they were cheating on their partners: 'Can't have cheaters'
According to Natalie Dawson, the termination was 'an instant decision': as soon as she discovered the affair, she let go of both individuals. She told host Steven Bartlett that she 'can’t have cheaters' in her organisation, arguing that someone who cheats in their personal life might also be unfaithful in business.
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Woman injured after leopard claws her hand through bus window during safari at Bengaluru park. Video
The incident occurred at approximately 1 pm during a non-air-conditioned safari vehicle’s tour of the leopard enclosure. Footage shared online showed the leopard climbing onto the bus and extending its paw through the opening, making contact with the passenger seated near the window.
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Pakistan’s oldest English daily criticised for publishing unedited ChatGPT prompt: 'Slop fest'
The issue emerged on November 12, when readers noticed an unusual line at the end of a report in the business section. A screenshot of the item circulated on social media shortly afterwards, showing an unedited instruction evidently produced by an AI writing tool.
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'If I go to jail...': Divija Bhasin responds to backlash over viral 'Proud R' movement after outrage, FIRs
The influencer, who is also known by her handle @awkwardgoat3, said that while she once found the word disturbing, repeated online targeting had desensitised her to it. 'It used to make me cringe, but now it makes me feel nothing,' she stated. 'Earlier it referred to a sex worker and became an insult, which is ridiculous, because the insult is on the man who is sleeping with the sex worker and not the workers themselves.'
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Sudha Murty, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw dance together at latter's nephew's wedding. Watch: 'Heartwarming'
The clip, shared by entrepreneur and politician Anil Shetty on Instagram, showed the two well-known figures, both in their seventies, dancing to the beats of the dhol during a wedding procession. Their cheerful persona was widely praised, with viewers calling the moment 'refreshing' and 'heartwarming.'
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Woman seeks IVF payment from ex-boyfriend after 10-year relationship, says he 'stole' her childbearing years
Writing to The Telegraph’s Moral Money column, the woman described how her boyfriend, aged 38, ended their relationship after a decade together, leaving her single and emotionally shattered. She claimed the breakup had derailed the future she had been preparing for, both emotionally and practically.
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'You don’t even need a drill': Noida man hammers wooden pencil through Rs 1.5 crore flat wall
The clip, posted by Instagram user @kabeer.unfiltered, showed the man using a hammer to push an ordinary school pencil into the wall of his flat. The pencil pierced the surface easily, prompting him to demonstrate it further for viewers.
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Becoming nannies for the ultra-rich is Gen Z's new career move: 'Pays better than corporate jobs'
Cassidy O’Hagan said she plans to establish her own agency to help others pursue careers in private service. 'Peers of mine in corporate roles often ask how I got here,' she said. Her brother has since joined the industry, working as an assistant to a celebrity aesthetician in Beverly Hills.
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Apple introduces Rs 20,000 'iPhone pocket', gets trolled on X: 'A fancy sock'
According to Apple, the product’s form relied on a singular 3D-knitted construction that adapts to fit various iPhone models. The company stated that the iPhone Pocket was 'born from the idea of creating an additional pocket' and that its design 'fully encloses iPhone, expanding to fit more of a user’s everyday items.'
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'No real family culture here': Indian man in US after 80-year-old neighbour passes away in isolation
Sachin Sindhu also told viewers that he had offered to take responsibility for his neighbour’s final rites if no one came forward. 'I have already told the police that if no one comes for him by tomorrow, I will take care of his funeral myself,' he said.
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Bryan Johnson tries magic mushroom for longevity trial, says the trip 'changed him': 'Life feels fresh'
Bryan Johnson, who leads the anti-ageing initiative Blueprint, revealed that he had consumed a five-gram portion of the psychedelic substance and described the experience as transformative. Sharing details of the event on X (formerly Twitter), he said the session had left him feeling deeply content and more connected to life.
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'Money doesn’t fill void': UK entrepreneur who sold his business for Rs 4,656 crore plans to return to work
Although he became a multimillionaire through the sale, Tom Grogan said he had avoided unnecessary spending and continued to rent his home. He noted that he and his co-founders, Herman Sahota and Saul Lewin, were taking their time deciding what to pursue next.
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Blinkit delivery agent offers chocolate to woman after asking her for help to charge EV: 'How generous'
Social media user Neha Moolchandani took to X (formerly Twitter) to recount her experience with a Blinkit delivery agent whose electric scooter broke down mid-route. Despite the setback, his courtesy left her deeply moved.
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Delhi blast: Hours before explosion, Reddit user flagged heavy police presence at Red Fort
The post, titled 'Is something going on in Delhi?', was shared around 4 pm—roughly three hours before the blast, which occurred shortly before 7 pm on the busy Old Delhi stretch. In the message, the user, identifying themselves as a Class 12 student, mentioned spotting an unusually high number of police and army personnel while travelling through the area earlier that day.
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'Invisible development': Stuck in gridlock, Bengaluru motorists use muddy railway path as shortcut. Watch
A video circulating on social media showed multiple bikers navigating through slush and uneven terrain as they attempted to bypass a long queue of vehicles on the primary road. Some riders were seen crossing muddy patches and riding through makeshift channels created by water run-off, while others followed narrow paths used by villagers.
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Bengaluru woman claims Rapido driver tried to grab her legs, says she was left 'shivering'. FIR filed
The woman also shared a short video showing the moment the driver placed his hand on her legs as the bike stopped. Along with the footage, she uploaded a screenshot displaying the rider’s profile information and a message from another woman who said she had seen the incident but initially assumed the man was a friend.
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Starbucks apologises after limited-edition 'Bearista' cup shortage triggers brawl among customers, chaos
Videos shared on social media showed customers clashing inside Starbucks stores after supplies of the cup ran out within minutes. In some cities, customers reportedly queued outside at dawn in hopes of securing one.
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'Cannot defeat 1.5 billion Indians': YouTuber drops Karnataka cow dung festival's documentary amid backlash
Tyler Oliveira’s initial video, shared last month under the title 'I Survived India’s Poop-Throwing Festival', showed him dressed in a hazmat suit while taking part in the traditional celebration. The teaser quickly went viral, drawing millions of views, but also triggered a wave of anger from Indian viewers who accused him of portraying their culture in a demeaning way.
