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Swipe right on status: All about ‘throning’, Gen Z's most shallow, clout-chasing dating trend
A study published in Science Advances notes that dating app users frequently aim to match with partners who are roughly '25 percent more desirable than themselves.'

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Couple marry over video call after groom's boss denies him leave for wedding
The groom's employer in Turkiye refused to grant him leave, forcing the couple and their families to consider alternative solutions, finally agreeing on a virtual wedding.

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16-year-old started a side hustle from her garage in 2020. She is set to make $3.1 million this year
A key factor in Evangelina Petrakis' growth has been her dedication to the craft, with workweeks sometimes stretching up to 80 hours. She has a small team that includes her mother and a couple of employees.

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Indian student offers to work '12 hours a day, 7 days a week' for free to stay in the UK: 'Fire me on the spot if...'
With just three months left on her Graduate Visa, the Indian student made a last-ditch appeal to potential employers, vowing to work long hours without compensation to prove her worth.

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Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty spotted at Third Wave Coffee in Bengaluru. Internet jokes 'working 70-hours at Infosys'
Rishi Sunak, dressed in a white shirt and black trousers, was accompanied by Akshata Murty, who opted for a pastel-colored kurta.

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Indian man asked Selena Gomez to chant 'Jai Shree Ram'. Watch what she did next in viral video
In the now-viral clip, Selena Gomez is seen posing with the man, who asks her to repeat the phrase 'Jai Shree Ram,' which translates to 'Victory to Lord Ram' in Hindi.

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Want to relax indoors but feel FOMO about going out? You may have ‘Sunshine Guilt’
Sunshine guilt: Experts also point out that it has become an expectation that people must go out when the weather is nice. Such stigmas can make people feel that they are missing out.

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Dreading a meeting or presentation? Try ‘Eat the Frog’ technique to jumpstart your day
Eat the Frog: By focusing on the day’s hardest task early, proponents of the technique argue that individuals are better able to maintain focus, reduce stress, and experience a motivating sense of accomplishment that fuels productivity.

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Woman finds hidden stash of demonetised Rs 500, Rs 1000 notes during Diwali cleaning. Viral video
In her viral video, the woman reveals the hidden cash from a plastic bag, which has been kept a secret for years. There were several Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes in obsolete currency.

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Man secretly hires surrogate to have 'grandchild' after daughter says she doesn't want kids
The man even went so far as to steal his wife's identity card to obtain the infant's birth certificate, listing himself as the father.

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Want Dior's luxury skincare range? You'll get three 30 ml products for Rs 2.69 lakh
Dior's limited-edition Prestige Edition L’Or de Vie La Creme jar, crafted from hand-blown Murano glass in collaboration with French artist Aristide Najean is available to be purchased by only five customers.

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What is 'sunset anxiety' and why do some people feel empty during twilight hours?
Factors contributing to this heightened anxiety include accumulated stress from a demanding workday, a lack of distractions, and the anxiety about falling asleep.

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Woman left with second degree burns, huge scar on face after microneedling session gone wrong
The woman had invested nearly $100 in a microneedling procedure, aimed at enhancing her complexion, only to find herself grappling with a severe chemical burn and the psychological toll of her experience.

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Rs 1.68 lakh investment to Rs 84 lakh revenue: How a woman turned her side hustle into a booming business
With her last $2,000, Anna-Marie Ortiz covered essential supplies, a website, and branding. She avoided online advertising costs by targeting neighbourhoods with flyers and business cards.

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Elon Musk’s 'epic' response to Donald Trump's MAGA garbage truck stunt to troll Joe Biden, Kamala Harris
Billionaire Elon Musk was thoroughly impressed with Donald Trump’s garbage collector stunt and posted a series of tweets praising him.

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Delhi man orders chicken biryani, delivery agent lectures him on eating non-veg before Diwali: 'Bohat galat...'
The Redditor described his reaction, saying he was caught off guard and felt a twinge of guilt despite his own dietary choices.

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College dropout makes over Rs 15 lakh a month from passive income: 'I work 4 hours a day'
In 2010, Amy Landino took the plunge and quit her stable job to focus entirely on her business. To build her brand, she tapped into her video editing skills, creating informative content about social media marketing.

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Nurse earns Rs 1.02 crore a year from this side hustle she started with Rs 3,300 investment
The woman's initial foray into plant-based art sparked a creative revolution, leading to more than $121,400 (Rs 1.02 crore) in Etsy sales last year alone.

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Pakistani influencer Minahil Malik trolled for allegedly releasing her intimate video with boyfriend. Controversy explained
Minahil Malik lodged a formal complaint with Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), asserting that the viral video is a hoax but the backlash from netizens continued unabated.

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Japan's 'tight men' don bodysuits & masks to mimic women, triggering safety concerns
The trend appears inspired by ‘Animegao Kigurumi’, a cosplay style rooted in Japanese anime culture, where enthusiasts wear bodysuits and anthropomorphic masks to mimic anime characters.

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'Alien' sea creature washes ashore in Australia. It turns out to be gourmet delicacy priced at Rs 21,000/kg
Experts quickly identified the so-called alien as a colony of goose barnacles, a crustacean species that clings to floating debris or marine infrastructure in clusters.

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Bengaluru's 'eyewash' demolition? BBMP deletes tweets as illegal building construction resumes
The BBMP, which has been functioning without an elected council since 2020, has seen similar instances of alleged mismanagement in recent years, with critics pointing to a pattern of lax oversight and superficial measures.

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Pregnant Odisha govt employee loses unborn baby after boss denies leave during severe pain
It was only after relatives intervened that the woman was taken to a private hospital, where an ultrasound confirmed the her foetus was no more.

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Artwork of banana duct-taped to wall to fetch $1.5 million at auction. The buyer will get...
The auction, set for November 20, won't deliver a banana from 2019 but a new, standard-issue fruit taped with fresh duct tape, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.