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Bengaluru landlord slaps, chokes & assaults woman, allegedly threatens to kill her

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Bengaluru landlord slaps, chokes & assaults woman, allegedly threatens to kill her

The woman detailed in her tweets that the landlord attacked her when she refused to engage with him, slapping her, pulling her hair, and choking her.

'Tandoori a**': Woman's racist tirade against Indian-American family lands her on no-fly list. Video

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'Tandoori a**': Woman's racist tirade against Indian-American family lands her on no-fly list. Video

United Airlines staff intervened after the Indian-American man insisted the woman, who he claimed appeared intoxicated, be removed from the bus.

Bill Gates says India is a 'laboratory to try things', sparks outrage on social media. Viral video

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Bill Gates says India is a 'laboratory to try things', sparks outrage on social media. Viral video

Bill Gates also described India as a vibrant, yet challenging environment. 'If you go there and you have never been, you would think this is a chaotic place.'

Karnataka IPS officer, 26, on his way to first job posting, dies in car accident

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Karnataka IPS officer, 26, on his way to first job posting, dies in car accident

Harsh Bardhan was en route to report for duty as the probationary Assistant Superintendent of Police in Holenarasipur when the accident unfolded.

Bengaluru 'engineer', educated in Germany, seen 'begging' on streets, talks about Einstein. Video

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Bengaluru 'engineer', educated in Germany, seen 'begging' on streets, talks about Einstein. Video

The videos show the man dishevelled, wearing a red T-shirt, and speaking incoherently about topics ranging from meditation to philosophical concepts, Einstein’s theories, and brain structures.

'No sick days, no exceptions': Company imposes leave blackout on vacation period. Viral

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'No sick days, no exceptions': Company imposes leave blackout on vacation period. Viral

The Reddit user sarcastically captioned their frustration, saying, 'Why does corporate think this is ok? God forbid I get sick. Company doesn’t give a s--t.'

Elon Musk responds to TIME Magazine's 'to-do list' for him that includes flying to Mars

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Elon Musk responds to TIME Magazine's 'to-do list' for him that includes flying to Mars

TIME magazine's cover featured Elon Musk with a provocative headline, 'Citizen Musk: What’s Next on His To-Do List?' accompanied by a checklist of supposed accomplishments and ambitions.

21-year-old labourer, earning Rs 300 a day, cracks NEET with big score. PhysicsWallah's Alakh Pandey steps in

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21-year-old labourer, earning Rs 300 a day, cracks NEET with big score. PhysicsWallah's Alakh Pandey steps in

Sarfaraz's first attempt saw him join a dental college, but the lack of hostel facilities forced him to drop out. Refusing to give up, he tried again in 2024.

Company refuses to pay for travelling employee's flight back home after resignation. Viral post

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Company refuses to pay for travelling employee's flight back home after resignation. Viral post

The employee revealed that they are travelling for the job almost all the time and would get sent home every four months 'for a short stay of remote work from home.'

Salman Khan calls out Ashneer Grover's 'doglapan' for podcast comments: 'Didn't even know your name'. Viral video

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Salman Khan calls out Ashneer Grover's 'doglapan' for podcast comments: 'Didn't even know your name'. Viral video

Salman Khan addressed Ashneer Grover directly on Bigg Boss stage, pointing out discrepancies in the remarks the latter made about him during a podcast about his stint as Bharat Pe's brand ambassador.

CEO fires 99 employees on Slack for not attending meeting: 'Get the f*** out of my business'

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CEO fires 99 employees on Slack for not attending meeting: 'Get the f*** out of my business'

The CEO claimed that the absence of employees reflected a lack of seriousness about the opportunities provided by the company. Out of 110 people, 11 were present for the meeting.

Toxic smog engulfs Delhi as critics and residents ring alarm bells, share disturbing stats, pics

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Toxic smog engulfs Delhi as critics and residents ring alarm bells, share disturbing stats, pics

The situation in Delhi has been exacerbated by stagnant cold air, calm winds, and a relentless influx of smoke from illegal stubble burning in neighbouring states.

Redditor says almost got 'scammed' by Noida start-up: 'no salary, graveyard shift, cold-calling'

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Redditor says almost got 'scammed' by Noida start-up: 'no salary, graveyard shift, cold-calling'

The Redditor concluded that the startup’s model supposedly revolved around exploiting new hires by demanding excessive work, pressuring them into quitting, and subsequently avoiding salary payouts.

Bengaluru man flags 'biggest scam' when it comes to rental security deposit: 'happened every time'

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Bengaluru man flags 'biggest scam' when it comes to rental security deposit: 'happened every time'

The Bengaluru man's frustrations resonated widely, with 1.1 million views, with other renters chiming in to describe similar experiences across Indian cities, highlighting a larger pattern of alleged unfair deposit retention.

'If Bengaluru is your home now, you should learn Kannada': Zoho's Sridhar Vembu

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'If Bengaluru is your home now, you should learn Kannada': Zoho's Sridhar Vembu

Sridhar Vembu said that he encourages his Chennai employees from other states to learn Tamil as a way to respect their surroundings and foster community integration.

Bengaluru man who quit Rs 54 LPA job is now teaching 'how to sell'. His business is in profit & he runs no ads

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Bengaluru man who quit Rs 54 LPA job is now teaching 'how to sell'. His business is in profit & he runs no ads

Parantap Chowdhury's LinkedIn post where he mentioned he quit his Rs 54 lakh job – three months after he quit – quickly went viral and resonated with many facing burnout or uncertainty in their careers.

How to become Karnataka CM, asks Class 7 student. DK Shivakumar has a straight answer

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How to become Karnataka CM, asks Class 7 student. DK Shivakumar has a straight answer

The Children's Day interaction saw students directly address Karnataka leaders, with one class seven student asking DK Shivakumar what he should study to become the chief minister of the state.

Nithin Kamath shares hilarious Bank Nifty weekly 'obituary': 'Wednesdays will never be the same'

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Nithin Kamath shares hilarious Bank Nifty weekly 'obituary': 'Wednesdays will never be the same'

Nithin Kamath has noted that Zerodha’s futures and options (F&O) trading could see a 60% volume reduction after Bank Nifty weekly contracts see last trading day.

Indian-origin CEO wants employees to work 14 hours a day, 6 days a week and 'sometimes' Sundays at startup

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Indian-origin CEO wants employees to work 14 hours a day, 6 days a week and 'sometimes' Sundays at startup

Typical workdays at Greptile start at 9 am and end at 11 pm, often later, and the company works on Saturdays, sometimes also Sundays, CEO Daksh Gupta says.

All about the 'wedding invitation' scam on WhatsApp that can get your phone hacked

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All about the 'wedding invitation' scam on WhatsApp that can get your phone hacked

Cyber experts and police officials caution that these messages arrive from unknown numbers, appearing as innocent wedding invitations but concealing dangerous software.

Woman tweets 'so tired' after Bengaluru landlord wants Rs 5 lakh deposit, Rs 40,000 rent for flat

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Woman tweets 'so tired' after Bengaluru landlord wants Rs 5 lakh deposit, Rs 40,000 rent for flat

Bengaluru’s rental deposits typically range from 6 to 10 months’ rent in stark contrast to Mumbai, where deposits generally hover around 3 to 6 months’ rent, and Delhi where it is 1 or 2 months.

US women stock up on contraceptives, abortion pills as Donald Trump's 2nd presidency looms

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US women stock up on contraceptives, abortion pills as Donald Trump's 2nd presidency looms

During his last administration, Donald Trump paved the way for the overturn of Roe with strategic Supreme Court appointments. Now, thousands of women are bracing for what many call a 'reproductive apocalypse.'

Russian billionaire Pavel Durov, father to a 100 children, is offering his sperm and IVF treatment for free

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Russian billionaire Pavel Durov, father to a 100 children, is offering his sperm and IVF treatment for free

Pavel Durov’s latest announcement adds to his already extensive history as a sperm donor, with the billionaire reportedly fathering over 100 children through IVF.

No talking to colleagues 'even for a second', no phone calls: Employee says jail is better than his workplace

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No talking to colleagues 'even for a second', no phone calls: Employee says jail is better than his workplace

Frequent restroom breaks are discouraged to avoid 'time consumption,' in the office, according to the Reddit post and even basic communication with coworkers is restricted to Microsoft Teams.

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