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Woman says she hasn't smiled for 40 years to prevent wrinkles: 'Trained my facial muscles'

'I don’t smile because I don’t want wrinkles,' Tess Christian was quoted as saying in 2015, adding that the decision was cosmetic rather than emotional. She maintained that she could feel happiness internally without expressing it on her face.

Bengaluru techie quits Google to follow his dreams: ‘I was the perfect robot. Now, I’m free’

'My dad has told me that if you don’t start making money in one year, you will have to get a job again. So that is my ultimatum,' Harshit Sharma said.

Hyderabad man claims to wear gold worth Rs 1 crore. I-T dept exposes it’s Rs 3 lakh copper

Authorities also found that Surya Bhai had not filed income tax returns for six years except in 2022‑23, when he declared an income of Rs 4.9 lakh from running a gym, a chicken shop and working as a trainer.

Indian fitness brand launches 'world's first protein condom'. Netizens ask 'April Fool's?'

While the supplement brand, Beast Life, is yet to share further details, this isn't the first time a condom has made headlines for being 'futuristic'. In 2024, German condom company launched an app called Camdom, a 'digital condom' to prevent digital privacy violations during intimate encounters.

Zomato customer orders 2 dishes, gets food for 5 people, Rs 600 refund: ‘Restaurant is shocked’

'So I ended up with a refund, free food which I wasn't able to finish by myself and a raw mango salad that started this whole fiasco,' Delhi-based creative manager Shatakshee Kar said.

Maggots found in 'expired' Vande Bharat food. Passengers share video of half-eaten meal

After the video went viral, IRCTC stated that the matter has being investigated and that 'punitive action has been taken against the service provider concerned'.

Fortune Brands' Indian CEO to get $18 million salary. Officially, he didn't work even a day

The payout, described by the company as 'make‑whole' compensation, includes cash and accelerated equity meant to offset what Amit Banati forfeited by leaving his previous role.

Billionaire reveals how he avoids spoiling his 8 kids: No designer clothes, travel in economy

'If you go to Gucci and pay a thousand pounds, are the kids any happier? No, they’re not,' British billionaire John Caudwell said, arguing that expensive clothes breed entitlement rather than gratitude.

Gurgaon doctor admits to poisoning wife to death over dowry 4 months after love marriage

The couple was last seen arguing at the woman's family home. Shortly after, the wife was found unconscious, bleeding from the nose. Family members rushed her to the hospital, where doctors declared her dead.

Why a physicist made his cat 'co-author' his research papers and even 'sign' them

As the Siamese cat's story went viral, it triggered a deeper sense of déjà vu—reminding readers of Yuri Knorozov, the Soviet linguist who famously deciphered the Mayan script and regarded his Siamese cat, Asya, as his research assistant and intellectual equal.

Mumbai man says his plumber earns Rs 18 LPA, owns house, has a Hyundai Creta: 'Shocking'

'At this point of time I am contemplating my life choices,' the Mumbai man said, sharing his story on Reddit where users quickly pointed out that skilled blue-collar workers in cities like Mumbai are earning significantly more due to chronic labour shortage.

Woman lifts and throws 10 men in 37.44 seconds, creates Guinness World Record. Watch

Sina Ruppenthal already has the record for fastest strongwoman three obstacle medley. By achieving this feat, she wanted to show that women can achieve amazing things, and it's nice to be strong as a woman, Ruppenthal said.

For ships near Iran, US navy isn't the best protection–posing as ‘Chinese’ or ‘Muslim’ is

The tactic appears to exploit Iran’s dependence on China: half of China’s oil imports transit the Strait of Hormuz. A fuel tanker, Bogazici, which crossed the strait temporarily broadcasting 'Muslim Vsl Turkish'. This suggests that ships are experimenting with broader identity masking—beyond nationality—to deter Iranian hostility.

75-year-old actor plays teen girl in drama, kisses younger co-star, triggers 'grandma' debate

Supporters, however, defended the performance, calling her a pioneer who challenges deeply rooted age biases in the entertainment industry.

Man takes off pants to show piles surgery wound after boss refused leave. He still didn’t approve it

Railway workers and netizens have demanded strict action against the senior official. Loco staff association leader called the behaviour 'shameful,' noting that railway staff work round the clock to ensure trains run safely yet remain vulnerable to such treatment from the administration.

Woman with Rs 11 LPA job wanted Rs 1 crore pa groom. ‘We banned her,’ says matchmaker

'This is modern matchmaking in a nutshell: people want the top 1 percent outcome, but they don’t want to own their real requirements or do the self-awareness check that comes with them,' Oendrila Kapoor, founder of The Date Crew, said.

Mumbai flyer pays Rs 4,200 extra to carry Rs 5,000 biryani from Hyderabad: 'No regrets'

'My mum was like, you're insane for spending so much over bringing the biryani to Mumbai, but I was like if I threw away the food anyway, I would be losing Rs 5,000 anyway. So I think the emotion is more important than the price here and it was worth it,' Restaurant chef consultant Velton Saldanha said.

Employee returns from holiday, wins 10-day leave from lucky draw at work, heads back to hometown

The moment sparked wide discussion online, with users praising the company’s generosity and calling the gesture a model of employee-friendly culture.

Bengaluru techie uses 'AI roommate' to catch his cook stealing food, shirking work: 'Just fired her'

'Cooked for 47 minutes. Washed hands two times. Touched the dustbin lid, scratched her nose, then rolled your chapati with the same hands. Told you after you ate -- my bad,' read one of the AI bot's daily reports.

Woman develops third nipple in armpit during pregnancy. Apollo Hospitals doctor reacts

Reacting to the revealation, Dr Rooma Sinha, obstetrician and gynaecologist at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad, told Moneycontrol that the woman’s description is consistent with what is known as the axillary tail of the breast — a normal extension of breast glandular tissue that tapers into the underarm.

Woman loses 4 limbs, suffers 6 cardiac arrests after pet dog licks wound: 'Can happen to anybody'

'It's difficult to explain the experience,' Manjit Sangha, 56, said. 'Losing your limbs and your hands in a short time period is a very big thing. It's very serious and not to be taken lightly.'

Fact check: Hotel sues influencer for $1 million for washing underwear in coffee machine 'hack'

There are no publicly available legal filing, docket entry or official announcement showing that any hotel chain has taken legal action against Tara Woodcox's 'travel hack'.

Indian-origin founder in US wants to donate Rs 180 crore property to promote Catholic faith

Raj Peter Bhakta, 50, has described the opportunity as 'once in a century,' inviting organisations capable of advancing Catholic education and spiritual renewal to step forward.

Indian-origin tech exec hired friend 'to do nothing' in US firm for Rs 90 LPA, got Rs 45 LPA in kickbacks

Karan Gupta, 47, worked as a senior director of data analytics at Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, one of the largest healthcare providers in the US. He was fired for an unrelated scam in 2019, but the fraud related to his 'unqualified' friend came to light during the company’s internal review.

Bengaluru boy drowns during mother’s photoshoot. Netizens question social media obsession

Three‑year‑old Lakshveer slipped into a pond at a private studio while his mother was occupied with a maternity shoot.