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Reddit faced a fresh outage as hundreds of users reported that the website and app were not loading. Downdetector showed rising complaints across regions, while Reddit’s status page showed no issues. Here is what happened and how users reacted.

'I'm done with mediocre, lazy...': Indian boss's 10pm text to staffer is viral. 'Don't respond,' say netizens

The viral post has reignited conversations on social media about India’s demanding corporate culture, where late-night texts and unrealistic expectations are often normalised.

Bengaluru man with Rs 7 crore net worth believes buying a house 'makes zero sense'

The post triggered strong reactions online, with many users questioning the practicality of moving abroad and others agreeing that Bengaluru’s real estate market is overheated.

Delhi man injures leg in accident, boss asks for photo proof: 'But things got worse...'

The former five-star hotel employee said that during the three days of leave he requested, the managers allegedly withheld his salary and removed him from the roster. 'They acted like I was the irresponsible one for prioritising my health,' he said.

47-year-old mother of two donates kidney to boss, gets fired later. 2012 story is viral now

'I didn’t do it for job security. I didn’t do it to get a raise. I did it because it’s who I am. I didn’t want her to die,' Debbie Stevens had said, referring to her boss.

Indian boss's reply to staffer asking for sick leave is viral: 'Trying to be the manager I never had'

The manager shared screenshots of his interaction with a freelance web designer who fell ill shortly after starting a project.

‘I sometimes cry at work’: Pregnant banker says 'toxic' manager harasses her, denies leaves

The woman alleged that the harassment intensified after she discreetly reported her manager’s 'shady' loan sanctioning practices to higher authorities, which led to an inquiry against him.

China's 40cm 'mini-end' living units with tiny bed, TV and Rs 90 rent go viral: 'Coffin has more room'

In the viral video, the narrator demonstrates that the space is so tight that a person must enter sideways. 'The biggest flaw? If you want to hang yourself, it’s not tall enough,' she jokes darkly.

Employee claims boss fired her over 3 sick leaves, insulted her on WhatsApp group

Screenshots uploaded by the employee show the team leader writing: 'I can’t imagine how shameless and selfish people I have in my team… pathetic.' He also accused her of 'ghosting' for missing his call after midnight.

Reddit sues Perplexity for allegedly stealing user data to train its AI ‘answer engine’

Reddit argues that its content, generated across millions of “subreddits,” is one of the most valuable and frequently referenced sources for generative AI models.

Reddit’s AI tool sparks outrage after promoting illegal drugs as pain treatments

Reddit’s new AI tool sparked outrage after suggesting heroin and kratom for pain relief, spreading dangerous medical misinformation.

Gurgaon vs Bengaluru: Viral Reddit debate gives reality check… 

A viral Reddit post has compared Gurgaon and Bengaluru on infrastructure, safety and cleanliness. While Gurgaon was criticised for poor roads, waste management and safety concerns, Bengaluru was seen as more liveable despite traffic issues.

Reddit restricts Internet Archive access over data scraping concerns

Reddit is limiting the Internet Archive’s ability to index its content after AI companies scraped data from the Wayback Machine, restricting archival access to only the homepage. 

Reddit CEO warns Google: 'Just about anybody using Google will end up on Reddit'

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman claims the platform is already a go-to search engine for millions, with users increasingly turning to Reddit for authentic answers. He also highlighted the rising tension with Google as it integrates AI into its core search product.

Reddit to unify its search experience in a bid to become a 'go-to search engine'

Reddit is sharpening its focus on improving its core product and expanding into international markets. At the same time, the social platform is deprioritizing several 'user economy' initiatives.

Reddit user lets ChatGPT pick option trades, doubles Rs 34,000 in 10 days. Check his prompt

The Reddit user had also roped in Grok to trade for him, but according to him, ChatGPT fared better. 'ChatGPT has nailed 13, Grok has hit 5, and neither has let me down yet!' he said.

Reddit eyes cricket's billion fans with Sachin Tendulkar as global brand ambassador

Reddit’s move comes amid rising engagement in cricket-focused communities on the platform, which is helping drive user adoption

Man finds father's JSW Steel shares bought for Rs 1 lakh in 1990, it's worth Rs 80 crore now

An unexpected find of decades-old JSW Steel certificates highlights the creation of generational wealth, showcasing the power of long-term holdings.

Reddit sues Anthropic over alleged data misuse in AI training

Reddit, which went public in 2024 and now holds a market cap of $22 billion, is seeking damages and a jury trial to enforce its content usage terms.

I4C asks social media platforms to join Sahyog portal, appoint officers to report child sexual abuse material

India’s cybercrime agency has formally asked social media platforms to appoint nodal officers and integrate with the Sahyog Portal, even as US tech firms have raised legal concerns over conflict in their reporting obligations.

Reddit rolls out AI-powered Answers feature to India, UK, Australia, others

Reddit Answers uses generative AI to answer user questions with curated summaries of relevant conversations across the platform

TCS, Wipro, Infosys blacklisted by US recruiter, reveals Reddit's leaked memo

TCS, Wipro, Infosys blacklisted by US recruiter, reveals Reddit's leaked memo

Reddit now helps you pick the right subreddit and avoid post deletions

One of the biggest changes is Rules Check, which helps users avoid breaking subreddit rules before they even hit “post.” There’s a little wand icon in the post editor—click it, and Reddit will highlight anything in your post that might not follow the rules.

Reddit to open an office in Bengaluru, hire local teams amid India push

Sources said that Reddit is building out a team that can help deliver culturally relevant local experiences in the country, similar to a few other markets.

Reddit's Alexis Ohanian regrets not developing this soft skill: 'Would've been 10 times more productive’

'When I was in my 20s, I was perpetually in ‘CEO Mode’ and could never find a healthy work-life balance,' Alexis Ohanian said.