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Noida customer claims plastic glove found inside Zomato-delivered sandwich. Company, restaurant respond
The customer, identified as Satish Sarawagi (@SarawagiSatish), posted a photograph of the meal he claimed to have received from Salad Days, a delivery-only food brand widely known in the Delhi NCR region. The image appeared to show a plastic food-handling glove placed among the ingredients inside a sandwich.
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'Longevity comes from rhythm, not hacks': Cardiologist warns about 3 viral wellness trends
Dr Sanjay Bhojraj drew attention to the rapid spread of wellness trends and warned that popularity does not guarantee safety. 'Wellness trends spread fast,' he observed. 'But here’s the truth: not everything that goes viral is safe for your heart.'
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'I’ll miss Swiggy': US woman shares her last day in India, her heartfelt goodbye is viral
In the video, Danelle Tiberi said she had received her 'last Swiggy order' and described how she would miss the convenience of the platform. She went on to show how her last day in the country unfolded.
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Startup founder passes note to Nikhil Kamath during chance meeting at Mumbai cafe. What happened next
Yash Gawde, founder of the early-stage venture BeHooked, recounted on LinkedIn how he and a friend were at Subko Cafe in Bandra when Nikhil Kamath arrived with a group and entered a private room on the premises.
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'O laal pari, chalegi kya': Woman alleges harassment by 7-year-old boy in housing society. Video
The woman further alleged that when she raised the issue, the watchman attempted to dismiss the seriousness of the situation. According to her, the guard defended the boy by pointing to his 'good family background' and said the remark was 'just a joke' without any intention to offend. She said this explanation angered her even more, as it appeared to condone inappropriate behaviour simply because the offender was a child.
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'Angel of generosity': Anand Mahindra hails Pune doctor who waives delivery fees for baby girls
Dr Ganesh Rakh has been following this practice for more than a decade as part of his campaign to highlight gender equality. Since opening his maternity and multi-speciality facility in Hadapsar, Pune, in 2007, he has delivered more than a thousand baby girls without taking payment under his self-initiated programme titled 'Save the Girl Child'.
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Ankur Warikoo shares seven research-backed ways to rewire brain for lasting happiness
Entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo recently highlighted Lauren Santos’ work, presenting seven research-backed methods designed to 'rewire the brain' for greater joy. In a social media post, he outlined each of the strategies and revealed which one resonated with him most.
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Are your mood swings and restless nights tied to the moon phases? Here's what science says
Writers, physicians, and philosophers through the ages considered the moon a powerful force over the human mind and body. The English jurist William Blackstone once suggested that mental states varied with lunar phases. Civilisations of Greece and Rome also recorded observations that linked phases of the moon with changes in health and emotion.
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Hyderabad neurologist says even 2,500 to 4,000 steps a day lowers cardiovascular disease risk. Here's how
Doctors urged people not to feel discouraged if they were unable to reach the 10,000 mark. Instead, they highlighted the importance of steadily raising activity levels and adopting a brisk walking pace, particularly for those managing high blood pressure.
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Video of economist Sanjeev Sanyal’s joyful dance to Ram bhajans goes viral: 'What energy'
The clip, shared on X, showed Sanjeev Sanyal moving to bhajans during the Swarajya Conclave 2025, hosted by Sangam Talks in New Delhi. The gathering, which featured packed sessions and prominent speakers, witnessed the senior economist momentarily step away from his usual policy–focused image to reveal a more playful persona.
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Biohacker Bryan Johnson suggests he might try ketamine in anti-ageing quest: 'Might be worth...'
Bryan Johnson, who has championed a philosophy he refers to as 'Don’t Die;, also cited a pre-print research paper involving six ketamine infusions across two to three weeks. He claimed the study showed that the treatment reduced depression scores, metabolic and brain age, inflammation, and a range of additional biological measures.
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Japanese envoy welcomes Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari with matcha tea ceremony in Delhi
The residence was prepared in Japanese style, with the Deputy CM being received in a tatami-matted room that featured a vertical calligraphy scroll. Keiichi, dressed in traditional attire, also prepared and served freshly whisked matcha tea in line with the Japanese philosophy of Chado — the Way of Tea.
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American businessman claims India has 'no major accomplishments'. Indian entrepreneur schools him
Charles Haywood, an American businessman and blogger, questioned on X whether India had produced any major accomplishment in recent history. He wrote, 'Has a single (subcontinent) Indian ever accomplished anything of truly major note in the modern period, in any field? I can’t think of one. Nor can Grok. Seems odd, given there are 1.5 billion of them, and we’re told we need to accept endless waves of them for their 'talent''.
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Viral restaurant in Japan serves phirni, murukku and more in true Indian style, owner wears saree. Watch
The restaurant’s menu featured a variety of regional dishes, including phirni and murukku, as well as a selection of Bengali and South Indian meals. Diners were served on banana leaves in the style of traditional South Indian feasts, while the interiors were decorated with Indian musical instruments and artefacts. Sachiko was also seen wearing sarees as she attended to guests, adding to the cultural atmosphere.
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MobiKwik CEO says he had under Rs 1 crore savings at 40, warns young people against unrealistic money goals
Bipin Preet Singh, co-founder and CEO of MobiKwik and an alumnus of IIT Delhi, shared his own financial story. By the age of 40, Singh revealed his personal savings had been under Rs 1 crore, but assured that the outcome had turned out well.
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From networking to survival mode: Expert shares tips on how to get hired in today’s job market
Morgan Williams, founder and chief executive of the professional coaching firm PeakHR, told CNBC Make It that familiar job-hunting strategies were proving inadequate. 'You can’t rely on tactics that we’ve always done, because we’re in a market we’ve never been in before,' she said.
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Entrepreneur’s 12-point guide on why employees should leave office on time strikes a chord: 'Life is...'
Dan Murray, an entrepreneur who has co-founded several start-ups, argued in his post that employees should resist the pressure to stay late at the office and instead recognise the value of protecting their health, relationships and well-being.
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Is handwriting dying out? Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu's post stirs divided reactions
Sridhar Vembu, whose personal fortune has been estimated at close to Rs 50,000 crore, revealed on social media that he had recently received a handwritten message that he could not decipher. He also confessed that he himself struggled to write clearly, prompting him to wonder aloud if handwriting was on its way to becoming a 'lost art'.
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'Cannot work here': Delhi startup employee walks out during lunch on first day. Internet has a lot to say
Colleagues and managers attempted to reach him several times, but he initially avoided answering any of their calls. Later, when contacted by the firm’s human resources department, he responded briefly, explaining only that he could not continue in the role. He gave no further clarification.
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Tributes pour in for 'America's nicest judge' Frank Caprio after his death at 88. All about him
Frank Caprio became a household name through the Emmy-nominated television programme 'Caught in Providence', which aired between 2018 and 2020 and was filmed in his own courtroom at the Providence Municipal Court. His folksy charm, patience, and willingness to listen made the programme a viral success
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This Pune restaurant is charging Rs 20 penalty for wasting food. Internet divided
The post, uploaded by a user named Ronita (@rons1212), showed the whiteboard menu with the unusual warning. In her caption, she remarked: 'A hotel in Pune is charging Rs 20 extra if you waste food. Every restaurant should do the same, weddings and functions should start charging fines too!'
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Indian techie spends Rs 1 crore, completes London to Bhopal drive in 35 days to mark 79th Independence Day
Hukumchand Ratanchand Shah, originally from Solapur in Maharashtra and now based in London, embarked on the expedition to mark the 79th Independence Day with his family in Bhopal. He was joined on the road by his close friend and fellow engineer Abhijit Patil. Shah’s wife, Richa Shah, a banker in London, had travelled ahead to Bhopal with their children and in-laws.
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Marwari tradition guides chemist from empty shelves to thriving business. His 1,000 day rule
The chemist had opened his first medical shop in 2010. The odds were stacked against him. Customers were reluctant to trust a newcomer, his shelves were almost bare, and his inability to speak Marathi made matters worse. With no employees and little income, he often went hungry and used the shop floor as his bed. More than once, he considered shutting the business.
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Hike founder reveals why app shut down despite 100 million users, internet says it was 'ahead of its time'
Hike was launched in 2012 as an Indian alternative to WhatsApp, offering features such as regional-language stickers, hidden chats, offline SMS, news updates and more. It became one of India’s earliest 'unicorns' in 2016, valued at over $1 billion, and at its peak claimed more than 100 million users. However, by January 2021, the company announced that the service would be shut down altogether.
