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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.

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.

Malaysian man bought AI.com domain in 1993 for Rs 300, sells it for Rs 634 crore to ‘Crypto’ firm

The tech entrepreneur reportedly received offers as high as $100 million when the domain was listed in 2025, but eventually finalised the $70 million deal, advising others not to 'over‑negotiate with a billionaire'.

Pune man creates viral 'arranged marriage' Excel sheet to track matches: 'Did it for my parents'

When asked if the viral reel has improved his prospects in the marriage market, the 28-year-old laughed and said, 'Maybe... Now, I have women DMing me.'

UK patient flies to China, gets Rs 6 lakh procedure done for Rs 36,000, others follow: 'So efficient'

According to China’s National Health Commission, international departments at major hospitals recorded 1.28 million foreign patient visits in 2025, a 73.6 per cent rise from three years earlier.

Cop jailed for 30 years over Rs 20 bribe dies a day after being acquitted

'The stigma has been removed from my life. Even if god takes me away, I will have no sorrow,' Babubhai Prajapati had said after he was cleared of all charges on February 4.

Delhi man collapses on road, passersby steal phone, leave him to die. 'Heartless,' say netizens

The incident triggered widespread outrage on social media, with users on X describing the episode as a grim reflection of societal collapse.

US women inject fat from dead bodies to get hourglass figure: 'It’s like we’re recycling'

The procedure is also in demand among people who’ve recently shed a lot of weight from using popular weight-loss supplements like Ozempic and Mounjaro.

‘Give Rs 10, take blessings’: Kid’s business strategy impresses netizens. Viral video

Social media users found the kid enterprising. Some even called him a 'baba' in the making for being able to understand 'the crux of society' and do business accordingly.

47-year-old makes Rs 31.5 crore teaching women how to flirt: 'Godmother of sexual intelligence’

Although Zhou Yuan, 47, has received backlash with critics accusing her of teaching women to 'pander to men' at the expense of their dignity, she insists that her lessons are designed to empower women.

Temple officials use JCB to mix prasad, video raises hygiene concerns: ‘Faith doesn’t excuse filth’

While temple organisers in Rajasthan defended the use of earthmovers as a logistical necessity due to the scale of the offering, social media reactions were sharply critical.

Donor earns over Rs 3 lakh selling poop: ‘Parents are supportive, friends find it funny’

The poop donations are used in the life-saving procedure of FMT in which stool from a healthy donor is inserted into the colon of a patient suffering from Clostridioides difficile infections, which cause watery diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, and nausea. So far, the donor's contributions helped cure more than 400 patients.