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'For 8 years, I got 8 cheques': Mindtree founder reflects on serving Odisha for Re 1 a year
Subroto Bagchi served the Odisha government for eight years, receiving a symbolic Re 1 salary for each year of service. He never sought compensation beyond that, choosing instead to dedicate his time and expertise to institution-building efforts in his home state. His final cheque — now framed and shared publicly — quickly went viral, drawing widespread admiration and praise.
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'Even on Rs 1.6 crore, it’s not lavish': Indian techie working at Google shares monthly expenses in New York
In the now-viral video, shot inside her New York apartment, Mangal said, 'My monthly budget is around $5,000.' Of that amount, a staggering $3,000 (approximately Rs 2.5 lakh) goes solely towards rent. The remaining $2,000 (Rs 1.7 lakh approx.) covers daily expenses, including eating out, groceries, and entertainment. Transportation costs her another $100 to $200 (Rs 8,500–Rs 17,000 approx.) per month.
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Waist-deep water, abandoned cars: Gurgaon crumbles under monsoon rain, residents and office-goers outraged
The downpour, which began shortly after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning at 7:21pm for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph across parts of Haryana, resulted in hours-long traffic jams that extended into the night. The IMD warning remained in effect until 11:45am on Thursday.
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Man bites, thrashes 12-year-old for closing lift door in Maharashtra housing society: 'He said he'd stab me'
The video shows the boy entering the lift, where a man—identified by the victim as the father of a friend—was already present. Without provocation, the man is seen repeatedly slapping the child in the presence of a woman, who attempts to intervene and restrain him.
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Union minister shares video of elephant giving birth on railway tracks, train stops for 2 hours
The heartwarming incident was captured on camera and has since gone viral, evoking widespread praise across social media and from government officials. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the video, applauding the act as an example of harmonious human-wildlife coexistence.
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‘My wardrobe door opened’: Netizens react to earthquake in Delhi with videos, memes
The tremors were felt across the Delhi-NCR region, including Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad. Several residents reported feeling their homes sway and objects rattle, with many sharing visuals on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to document the moment.
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Viral clip shows Polish tourists gagging at trash behind Taj Mahal: 'It stinks terribly'
The video was originally shared on Instagram by content creator @podroznikdowynajecia. It shows the group navigating through piles of rubbish and stagnant sewage near structures adjoining the Yamuna River, situated directly behind the Taj Mahal. In one clip, a female tourist is seen covering her nose and gagging at the overpowering stench.
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Rishi Sunak appointed senior adviser at Goldman Sachs, sparks meme fest over 70-hour workweek
According to a report in The Guardian, Rishi Sunak will not be drawing a salary for his new role. Instead, he will donate his earnings from Goldman Sachs to the Richmond Project, a charitable initiative he founded to promote numeracy and educational development in his constituency.
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Mattel launches Barbie with Type 1 diabetes, features insulin pump and medical bag
The company partnered with diabetes research and advocacy organisation Breakthrough T1D (formerly known as JDRF) to develop the new addition. The move has been widely praised by medical professionals, parents, and the diabetes community for its effort to normalise chronic health conditions and promote broader representation in toys.
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Deepinder Goyal responds personally after ex-Zomato employee flags poor customer support
Ravi Sutanjani, a growth and partnerships professional in the Indian startup ecosystem and a former Zomato employee from its early days, publicly criticised the food delivery platform’s customer service on X (formerly Twitter). In his post, he alleged that connecting with a customer support agent had become 'nearly impossible'.
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Moradabad-born Sabih Khan takes over as Apple COO after 30 years at the company. Who is he?
Khan joined Apple in 1995 and has served in various roles over the past three decades. In its official announcement, Apple noted that he had 'played an important role in delivering each of Apple’s innovative products to market.'
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IITian founder’s email to candidate who declined offer a day before joining is viral: 'The action...'
The post, which has garnered widespread attention, sparked a broader debate online around workplace etiquette, candidate behaviour, and the ethics of continuing a job hunt after accepting an offer.
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‘No CV, no college': Bengaluru AI startup founder offers Rs 1 crore full stack developer role. Viral post
Sudarshan Kamath, founder of the AI startup Smallest AI, took to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday to announce the opening, which offered a total cost to company (CTC) of Rs 1 crore. The package includes Rs 60 lakh in fixed annual pay and an additional Rs 40 lakh in company ownership benefits.
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Shashi Tharoor urges Kerala government to honour forest officer who rescued 18-foot king cobra: 'Amazing...'
GS Roshni, a member of the state’s Forest Department, was seen in a video capturing the highly venomous reptile using only a snake hook and a sack. The intense six-minute-long footage showed her wrestling with the snake before successfully placing it into the sack. The king cobra—reportedly 18 feet in length—is one of the most venomous snakes in the world.
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Chennai entrepreneur breaks down in front of traffic cop, shares emotional post about what triggered it
In a viral LinkedIn post, Janani Porkodi recounted the encounter that took place last week, describing how she was driving while feeling 'overwhelmed and stressed beyond words'. Detailing her state of mind, she wrote: “Last week, I broke down in front of a traffic cop.'
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SBI’s necktie theory: What RBI Governor’s fashion may reveal about rate decisions
To quantify these visual cues, SBI introduced a new metric – the Tie Volatility and Tilt Index (TVTI). The index measures how consistently each tie tone aligns with a specific policy direction and how strong that association is.
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French expat 'horrified' on Gurgaon’s garbage problem, post goes viral: 'Never seen so much filth'
The social media exchange reignited public frustration over Gurugram’s deteriorating civic conditions, which have long been the subject of local grievances. The timing of the backlash was also notable, coming days after the Haryana government announced discussions about establishing a Disneyland-style amusement park in the city’s vicinity.
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'Luxury doesn’t build character': YesMadam CEO explains why he'll never fly business class with kids again
Taking to LinkedIn, Arya recounted his recent travel experience with his children seated in business class for the first time. While the seats were more spacious, meals elevated, and boarding smooth, Arya said the experience lacked one essential element: connection.
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Harvard-trained expert shares 3 unusual hacks to boost brain health. You can do them all at once
Kevin Woods, Director of Science at Brain.fm, a music streaming service designed to influence brainwave activity, recommended three accessible strategies to complement traditional brain-boosting routines. 'No brainstorm required,' he said, suggesting that these practices are simple yet potentially powerful tools.
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Prada faces legal heat over ‘Kolhapuri-inspired’ sandals, PIL filed in Bombay High Court
The petition, filed on July 2 by Ganesh S Hingmire, an advocate specialising in Intellectual Property Rights, accuses Prada of cultural misappropriation, misrepresentation, and unauthorised commercial exploitation of the Kolhapuri chappal design. It specifically objects to the footwear featured during the Prada Men’s 2026 Fashion Show held in Milan on June 22.
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Thai twins, aged 4, wed in ceremonial ritual to 'break karmic cycle', ward off misfortune
The elaborate ceremony featured ornate decorations, guest seating arrangements, and the presence of Buddhist monks, who presided over and blessed the ritual. In a viral video circulating on social media, the girl is seen kissing her brother on the cheek before the two participate in customary wedding rituals.
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Japanese company under fire for circulating nude photos of underperforming workers as 'punishment'
The firm, which operates in the electricity and energy-saving equipment installation sector, was accused by five former employees in a lawsuit filed in March 2025. The employees are seeking 19 million yen (approximately USD 132,000) in damages for what they described as systemic bullying, physical assault, and unjust wage deductions.
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‘Trolls like you don’t decide who’s a doctor’: Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi, Liver Doc lock horns on X
The controversy began when Vidit Gujrathi shared a post to mark Doctor’s Day, expressing gratitude to his family members, whom he identified as medical professionals. 'My father is an Ayurvedic migraine specialist, my wife is an MD homoeopathy, my mom does cosmetology, and my sister is a physiotherapist,' he wrote.
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Leaping AI founder claims Soham Parekh used India-Pakistan conflict to 'guilt-trip' him. Viral post
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Arkadiy Telegin posted screenshots of a private conversation with Soham Parekh during the height of the military operation. In the messages, timestamped at 2:29 AM, Parekh wrote: 'Drone shot down 10 minutes away.' A visibly concerned Telegin responded by asking if he was safe, to which Parekh replied that 'a building near [his] home had been damaged.'
