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'Given a chance...': Techie unhappy with Rs 1.5 cr salary due to high taxes, moves to Dubai for Rs 1.4 cr package

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'Given a chance...': Techie unhappy with Rs 1.5 cr salary due to high taxes, moves to Dubai for Rs 1.4 cr package

An IIT graduate earning a Rs 1.5 crore package in India decided to move to Dubai after realising his in hand salary dropped significantly due to high taxes and rising living costs.

Who is Kajal Meena, IIT graduate and 2024 RAS topper arrested in bribery case?

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Who is Kajal Meena, IIT graduate and 2024 RAS topper arrested in bribery case?

Rajasthan SDM Kajal Meena, a 2024 RAS topper and IIT Mandi graduate, was arrested by the ACB in Karauli along with two staff members for allegedly accepting a Rs 60,000 bribe in a land dispute case.

'This is ridiculous': Family buries Mercedes-Benz as funeral offering, triggers backlash

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'This is ridiculous': Family buries Mercedes-Benz as funeral offering, triggers backlash

A video of a Mercedes-Benz went viral after it was buried as a funerary offering during a village funeral, sparking outrage over environmental damage and legal concerns.

'Be careful who...': Woman throws Rs 1.5 crore cash from high-rise apartment, residents rush to collect

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'Be careful who...': Woman throws Rs 1.5 crore cash from high-rise apartment, residents rush to collect

A video of a woman has gone viral on social media showing her throwing large amounts of cash from a high-rise building, which led to chaos as people rushed to collect the money.

'I learned to negotiate': Ex Microsoft techie from NIT shares how he grew from Rs 12 LPA to Rs 1.25 crore salary

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'I learned to negotiate': Ex Microsoft techie from NIT shares how he grew from Rs 12 LPA to Rs 1.25 crore salary

A techie’s post is going viral, highlighting how choosing roles that offered strong experience, switching jobs only when learning slowed and working with better peers helped drive faster career growth.

'Art of trolling': Iran mocks Donald Trump’s 'Strait of Iran' comment in viral post

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'Art of trolling': Iran mocks Donald Trump’s 'Strait of Iran' comment in viral post

On April 17, Iran’s foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open for commercial ships, raising hopes that tensions in the Middle East may ease

'If this happens...': Student shares WhatsApp chat claiming teacher invited him for movie

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'If this happens...': Student shares WhatsApp chat claiming teacher invited him for movie

A student’s Reddit post about his teacher asking him out for a movie triggered strong reactions. He declined the invitation firmly, and users flooded the platform with their opinions.

Viral video shows elephant staring at its own phone on caretaker's phone: 'Such a beautiful moment'

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Viral video shows elephant staring at its own phone on caretaker's phone: 'Such a beautiful moment'

A video of an elephant looking at its own photo on a caretaker’s phone went viral, with viewers amazed by its curious reaction.

'This stuff is good': Donald Trump claims soda can kill cancer cells, sparks online debate

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'This stuff is good': Donald Trump claims soda can kill cancer cells, sparks online debate

US President Donald Trump sparked controversy after claiming soda could kill cancer cells, a remark shared by Mehmet Oz on a podcast.

'Family depends on me': Man shares how ADHD led to his layoff, calls out workplace pressure

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'Family depends on me': Man shares how ADHD led to his layoff, calls out workplace pressure

A product manager shared a candid Reddit post about being laid off, linking it to long standing struggles with ADHD that affected focus, consistency, and task completion.

'Just fire him': Gen Z employee suspended over dress code refuses early return to office

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'Just fire him': Gen Z employee suspended over dress code refuses early return to office

A Gen Z employee’s dispute with HR went viral after he was suspended for violating the company’s dress code by wearing casual attire like jeans and open shoes.

'Lunch in 15 mins': IIT Delhi graduate quits Rs 17 LPA banking job due to toxic work culture, extreme pressure

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'Lunch in 15 mins': IIT Delhi graduate quits Rs 17 LPA banking job due to toxic work culture, extreme pressure

A 24 year old IIT Delhi graduate left his Rs 17 lakh per annum banking job, citing a toxic work environment, long working hours, and extreme sales pressure.

'World meme war-1': Iran Consulate calls Indian memes 'GOAT' in viral post on Strait of Hormuz tension

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'World meme war-1': Iran Consulate calls Indian memes 'GOAT' in viral post on Strait of Hormuz tension

The Iranian Consulate in Mumbai sparked viral attention after posting a Bollywood meme related to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, calling “Indian memes are GOAT.”

'Do not allow them...': Massive protests erupt in Japan over mosque construction plan. Watch video

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'Do not allow them...': Massive protests erupt in Japan over mosque construction plan. Watch video

A controversy in Fujisawa, Japan, has sparked debate after residents reportedly opposed plans for the city’s first mosque. Videos of protests and public meetings have gone viral on social media.

'I’m going to embrace...': Man loses jobs twice, leaves corporate, now makes Rs 1.3 crore monthly

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'I’m going to embrace...': Man loses jobs twice, leaves corporate, now makes Rs 1.3 crore monthly

A 34 year old former product manager turned job losses into a successful food business. After being laid off twice, he launched his restaurant with $70,000 in savings, blending Pakistani and American flavours.

'Why would you...': 18-year-old left paralysed after accepting drink at nightclub, video goes viral

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'Why would you...': 18-year-old left paralysed after accepting drink at nightclub, video goes viral

A video of 18-year-old-has gone viral, showing her condition after she was allegedly drugged during her first nightclub visit in the UK.

‘Who would pay this?’ Bengaluru resident reacts to Rs 1.6 crore 3BHK in Avalahalli

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‘Who would pay this?’ Bengaluru resident reacts to Rs 1.6 crore 3BHK in Avalahalli

A Reddit post by a Bengaluru resident triggered a debate on rising real estate prices after they criticised a Rs 1.6 crore 3BHK purchase in Avalahalli.

'Gyaan bhi aur swag bhi': Iran Consulate praises India as X post on Israel-Palestine goes viral

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'Gyaan bhi aur swag bhi': Iran Consulate praises India as X post on Israel-Palestine goes viral

The Consulate General of the I.R Iran in Mumbai reposted a politically charged post from X discussing the Israel Palestine conflict and added a message praising India’s cultural and intellectual heritage.

'Good wine needs no bush': Restaurant owner rejects popularity, urges people not to come

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'Good wine needs no bush': Restaurant owner rejects popularity, urges people not to come

A restaurant owner went viral for not wanting fame or promotion. Even though many people came to his diner, he asked them not to visit and told vloggers not to promote it.

Will the universe end sooner than expected? Scientists share prediction

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Will the universe end sooner than expected? Scientists share prediction

A new study suggests the universe may end much sooner than earlier estimates, revising its possible lifespan using Hawking radiation theory, while still placing its end in an extremely distant future.

‘Why are they not in jail?’: Passengers turn train coach into temple, NCIB responds to viral video

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‘Why are they not in jail?’: Passengers turn train coach into temple, NCIB responds to viral video

A viral video of passengers performing arti on a Bharat Gaurav train has sparked debate, with some praising the faith and others raising concerns over disruption, safety, and passenger comfort.

Donald Trump shares AI-generated image of himself as angel, draws mixed reactions: 'Very anti-Christ'

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Donald Trump shares AI-generated image of himself as angel, draws mixed reactions: 'Very anti-Christ'

Donald Trump shared a stylised image of himself as a healer and angel, which quickly went viral and sparked mixed reactions online.

‘Nobody will tolerate this’: Employee unhappy with pay sleeps at work for hours, boss threatens to fire her

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‘Nobody will tolerate this’: Employee unhappy with pay sleeps at work for hours, boss threatens to fire her

A woman has gone viral after taking a five hour nap at work and posting a tearful complaint online, but most social media users criticised her actions.

'He is an exception': Techie requests schedule change for baby care, manager’s response wins hearts online

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'He is an exception': Techie requests schedule change for baby care, manager’s response wins hearts online

A post by software engineer went viral after he shared how his Canadian manager responded with kindness when he informed him about adjusting his work schedule for childcare.

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