Laid off from Amazon after 11 years, Indian-origin techie says daughter helped him cope: 'She inspired me'
For 11 and a half years, the Washington-based senior software development manager said the company had shaped his daily life — from meetings and product discussions to managing teams. The message informing him of his dismissal arrived in the middle of the night.
'You can’t pay with UPI': India AI Summit accepts only 'cash' at food counters. Sparks criticism
Despite being a flagship Digital India event, the India AI Impact Summit surprised attendees as food stalls accepted only cash, with no option to pay via cards or homegrown UPI, prompting criticism and ironic reactions on social media.
‘Willing to settle for 3 LPA’: Man turns down 7 LPA offer, now saddled with Rs 40 lakh loan
A viral X post claims that a man rejected a 7 LPA campus placement to pursue a Master’s degree in the US, only to end up with Rs 40 lakh in education debt.
AI Impact Summit 2026: Startup founder claims AI wearables stolen inside high-security venue. 'Deeply disappointing'
Chaos marked the opening day of the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi after a startup founder alleged that his AI wearables went missing from a high-security zone at Bharat Mandapam.
Why cricket is banned in this Italian town? Inside Monfalcone’s immigration and culture clash
Cricket has become an unlikely flashpoint in the Italian town of Monfalcone, where a mayor’s crackdown on public play has exposed deeper tensions over immigration, religion and identity.
Bryan Johnson completes 40-hour social media ‘fast’, shares surprising results: 'I was unaware of how...'
Anti-ageing entrepreneur Bryan Johnson said a 40-hour break from social media led to immediate and measurable improvements in his mental and physical well-being.
From Tai Chi to tracksuits: What is 'Chinamaxxing' and why is it trending online?
Participants post videos documenting changes to their daily routines. These include drinking hot or warm apple-infused water in the morning, practising tai chi exercises at home, wearing indoor slippers, refining chopstick techniques and adopting Adidas tracksuits styled to resemble elderly men commonly seen in Beijing.
Bengaluru: 4-year-old child left sleeping in cab reunites with family within an hour
The incident took place on February 14 at approximately 8.26pm under the limits of the Hennur Police Station. The child had earlier accompanied his mother and five relatives to the ISKCON Temple. During the return journey, he fell asleep in the rear seat of the cab that had been booked by his mother.
'Rs 1 lakh SIP without fail': Techie shares Rs 3 lakh salary breakdown, spends Rs 2.12 lakh monthly
A Bengaluru-based data engineer went viral after revealing how she manages her Rs 3 lakh monthly salary. She spends about Rs 2.12 lakh on regular expenses and invests Rs 1 lakh in SIPs, while also budgeting for travel and future big-ticket expenses.
Woman leaves teaching job to sell coffins to Europe, earns $6 million annually
A 29-year-old woman quit her teaching job in July 2023 after feeling exhausted and hoarse. She switched careers to the coffin business, focusing on the European market, especially Italy, and now her factory generates around $6 million in annual revenue.
IITian Bengaluru AI firm founder says he ‘couldn’t access my own booth’ at India AI Summit
According to an official advisory issued on February 15, entry to the India AI Impact Summit 2026 would have had some restrictions on the first day of the event, and the expo being organised along with it will open for all from February 17.
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.
Bill Gates tastes Andhra snack punugulu during visit to Vijayawada, meets local farmers
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates sampled Andhra Pradesh’s popular snack punugulu during his visit to Undavalli near Vijayawada, where he interacted with women farmers and witnessed modern agricultural practices.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says he never had depression in ‘at least’ 20 years. Viral video
Pavel Durov's comments on motivation and mental health spark debate after Lex Fridman podcast clips go viral.
Sridhar Vembu shares 5-step framework to prevent AI from taking white collar jobs: 'I'm in stage 1 and 2'
The Zoho co‑founder's response was prompted by a professor from the London School of Economics who argued for cautious, conviction‑based decision‑making especially at workplaces affected by AI.
'No hate against...': Locals teach Haryanvi bikers lesson for causing noise disturbance in hills
A video shared on X shows Haryanvi bikers riding through the mountains with loud silencers, disturbing the peace.
‘Blind faith or innocence?’: Viral video shows devotees treating leaked water as divine
A viral video from a busy pilgrimage site shows devotees performing pooja and using water leaking from a pipe as sacred, sparking a wider debate online.
I saw no evidence’: Barack Obama clarifies aliens, Area 51 remarks after video goes viral
Former US President Barack Obama clarified his recent remarks about extraterrestrial life and Area 51 after a video of him saying aliens are “real” went viral.
Bihar shocker: Mother forces schoolgirl to carry bricks, abusive video goes viral
A disturbing video from Bihar’s Muzaffarpur showing a woman forcing her school-going daughter to carry bricks and slapping her in public has sparked widespread outrage online.
'This is abuse': Pakistani YouTuber smashes cake on sister's face after T20 loss to India
A viral video shows a frustrated Pakistani YouTuber smashing a cake on his sister’s face after Team Pakistan suffered a heavy T20 World Cup 2026 loss to India.
New Delhi hotel charges Rs 2.2 lakh per night amid AI summit, viral post fuels online debate
A viral social media post showing a luxury hotel room in New Delhi priced at ₹2.2 lakh per night has triggered a heated online debate.
'Want apology': Man ‘wins’ iPhone 17 Pro Max at office event, discovers tiles instead
A man in China was left shocked after the iPhone he won at his company’s year-end party turned out to be a prank.
Trump to mediate again? Internet trolls Pakistan after India tops Group A in T20 World Cup
India’s win over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup triggered a meme storm online, with users joking that Donald Trump would now “mediate” after USA finished between the rivals in Group A.
‘Wrong side par U-turn...': Delhi Police’s dig after India’s T20 win over Pakistan
India registered their highest total in an India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match with 175/7, asking Pakistan to chase 176.
Bengaluru bank staffer steals 2.7 kg gold worth Rs 4 crore to finance gambling: 'Finance companies are...'
Bengaluru police arrested a bank assistant manager for allegedly stealing 2.7 kg of gold worth Rs 4 crore from customer lockers.
