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'I hope I can offer...': Woman coughs blood on train, gets Rs 3.74 crore in donations after video goes viral

A sick woman in China cleaned her own blood on a train despite her condition, and her act of responsibility moved people online, leading to large donations.

Techie says manager asked him to work during paternity leave: ‘My baby is in NICU’

The employee said he had informed both human resources and his manager as early as December that he would be availing paternity leave in April. The company, described as a major insurance firm’s global capability centre in Hyderabad, offers two weeks of paternity leave.

Jesus Christ’s burial cloth ‘Shroud of Turin’ may have Indian origins, finds DNA analysis

Researchers cautioned against drawing direct conclusions about Jesus Christ or the shroud’s authenticity. Instead, they pointed to ancient trade networks linking the Indus Valley with the Mediterranean world as a plausible explanation for the presence of Indian genetic material.

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.

'I didn't want anybody...': US-based burger chain CEO rewards staff with Rs 15 crore bonus after heavy workload

Five Guys rewarded employees with nearly $1.5 million (Rs 15 Crore) in bonuses after a promotional campaign overwhelmed its outlets. The move drew attention as the company acknowledged staff efforts following the operational chaos.

Iran shares pic of fake WhatsApp chat to troll Trump's 'good and productive talks'

The trolling came amid whiplash-inducing policy signals from Donald Trump on the Iran conflict. In recent days, the US President has alternated between threatening major military escalation and suggesting diplomacy is making progress — statements that have repeatedly jolted global markets and oil prices.

'Was he hired?': Man goes for job interview, accidentally appears on live TV as expert. Internet reacts

A man went for a BBC job interview in 2006 but was mistaken for an IT expert and ended up on live TV. His confused appearance went viral and, 20 years later, the clip is still widely shared online.

'Work on Saturday or lose 3 days' salary': Company's rule for AI hackathon triggers debate

The employee who shared the notice on Reddit sought advice on how to skip attending the hackathon without facing consequences. 'It’s being called upskilling, but feels more like forced weekend work,' they said.

'Intentional acts': Rs 1 lakh bill drops to Rs 57,000 after patient flags errors, finds fake surgery charge

A patient saved nearly Rs 44,000 after reviewing an itemised bill and spotting charges for a surgery they never underwent.

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.

Trump keeps gifting staff Rs 13,000 shoes and 'everyone’s afraid not to wear them'

Reports indicate that US President Donald Trump has been routinely handing out the shoes, often guessing recipients’ shoe sizes on the spot and ordering pairs without their input. In fact, social media users were quick to spot that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was photographed wearing the alleged shoes despite them being too large.

‘Job interviews on weekends, at night and before 9 am’: Founder slammed for ‘terrible’ hiring process

Clarifying her stand, Warrant founder and CEO Austin Carroll said, 'I don't think demanding and toxic are the same thing. High-pressure environments exist across medicine, finance, manufacturing, hospitality, and entertainment... What matters is whether people feel ownership, respect, and meaning in what they're doing.'

Freelancer confronts CEO on Google Meet over pending payment, gets abused. Video

The freelancer shared a video of the group call which shows that as soon as he began to speak, the CEO abruptly exited the meeting. Immediately after, a Honey Veda employee abused him before leaving the call as well.

Dogs tied to poles, healthy cats euthanised: Dubai expats abandon pets as they flee war

'Some vets have even confirmed that owners are coming in to euthanise healthy pets because they don’t want to deal with relocation costs or paperwork,' a volunteer shared.

Indian-origin founder counters German's 'Claude AI wiped our database' claim: You prompted it

Several developers online agreed with the Indian-origin founder. Some called the incident 'embarrassing,' while others noted that issuing a destroy command would predictably lead to infrastructure deletion.

Indians, Pakistanis share what they respect about each other in viral post: Food, music, SRK & Kohli

The responses formed a rare, unfiltered snapshot of mutual respect — and a reminder that behind geopolitical narratives, ordinary Indians and Pakistanis often see each other with far more nuance than politics suggest.

Trishna calls Vijay ‘her home’ in an old video, receives backlash now as fans call her homewrecker

Amid rumours swirling about Tamil superstar Vijay and his personal life after reports of a separation from his wife, a **viral old video and social media posts featuring Trisha Krishnan describing her warm bond with him have sparked renewed backlash online.

Iran agreed to 'never ever' build a bomb, then US bombed it: Viral satire sparks debate

Security researcher Peter Girnus’s first‑person 'aide' monologue, based on 'public reporting', depicts diplomacy inching toward a breakthrough before US‑Israel strikes in Iran derailed the negotiations.

A rare “twinned” rainbow dazzled Florida Sky! Five arcs spotted at sunrise in this multi-rainbow event

Rare “twinned” rainbows appeared over Pensacola, Florida, with up to five arcs visible. Scientists explain how unique droplet sizes created the stunning display.

Ashwini Vaishnaw says Cabinet to take decisions in interest of 140 crore people, gets trolled

The announcement quickly went viral and drew a wave of sarcastic responses. Users questioned the timing of the pledge, asking what the government had been doing 'till today' if not working in the public interest.

Mumbai ex-Microsoft techie's 'SaaS- Stray as a Service' idea is viral: 'Monetising real estate on dogs'

While some netizens saw potential in the idea, the overwhelming sentiment leaned toward animal welfare concerns and ethical responsibility. Many argued that any attempt to use strays for commercial branding must come with corporate accountability.

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'.

Gurgaon techie from Galgotias: 'Won't mention university in resume or acknowledge it at work'

'If someone asks me which university I am from, I would first try to avoid answering it, or I will just not mention the name or maybe lie. This is such an embarrassment!' the techie, who graduated from Galgotias University in 2019, said.

Techies spot ex-Meta chief AI scientist at Impact Summit. ‘No one here in India recognised him’

A Delhi AI Impact Summit attendee's viral post on seeing Yann LeCun in the security queue also triggered discussions on celebrity treatment, event management and India’s tech culture.

Bengaluru founder says devices stolen from AI summit have been recovered: ‘Truly grateful’

Bengaluru-based AI startup NeoSapien's co-founder and CEO Dhananjay Yadav claims Delhi Police traced missing AI wearables after his complaint triggered scrutiny of the India AI Impact Summit’s security protocols.