Bengaluru cops suspended after ex-CFO exposes bribery, harassment after daughter's death
‘I had money, I paid. What will the poor do?' Bharat Petroleum's retired CFO's LinkedIn post triggered a police inquiry into the incident. Sivakumar K had alleged that the police officers openly demanded cash for his daughter's post-mortem examination report.
Employee uses Rs 2,000 wellness budget to feed goats at the zoo, reveals boss. 'Double her allowance'
The story drew widespread appreciation online for its unconventional take on workplace well-being. Users praised both the employee’s choice and the company’s flexible approach to how staff could use their wellness funds.
Man shares post on Indian family packing food at no-takeaway buffet in Zurich. Debate follows
The user, identified as Sumit, shared the incident in a viral post, saying he witnessed the family fill empty containers with food items such as fruits, yoghurt and boiled eggs after finishing their meal. According to his account, the buffet area displayed a clear notice asking guests not to carry food out of the dining room.
US CEO rants against H-1B, urges businesses to ‘stop importing Indians’
James Fishback claimed that companies routinely avoid hiring Americans by manipulating job postings and interview processes. 'Companies that fire American workers and hire H-1Bs must be deprived of capital,' he said.
OPINION | Supreme Court’s Karur Judgement: Questions of jurisdiction, neutrality and federal trust
Two aspects of the interim order have triggered debate. One, the decision to transfer the case to CBI when jurisprudence has set a high bar to do so. Two, the decision to appoint two IPS officers to the supervisory committee who may be of Tamil Nadu cadre but not natives of the state
French techie funds his wedding by selling ad space on his suit, features logos from 26 startups
Dagobert Renouf had earlier announced, in July, that he planned to offset his wedding expenses by selling advertising slots on his tuxedo. True to his word, he collaborated with a tailor to redesign his suit jacket, which was eventually stitched with patches representing the startups that had purchased space.
‘67’ declared word of the year for 2025: What does it mean and why is everyone confused?
The website said that “67” had grown into a popular phrase across TikTok, memes and school conversations in the past year. The expression, now common among younger users, was said to have originated from the track 'Doot Doot (6 7)' by the artist Skrilla.
Shark Tank India’s Anupam Mittal questions 35% salary hike in new job: ‘Who set these standards?’
When an X user asked Anupam Mittal why candidates shouldn’t ask for higher increments just as founders seek higher equity, the Shark Tank India judge replied: 'They can ask for sure, but the market will determine what they get, no?'
Bangkok influencer gets 'hounded' in Delhi auto: ‘I can’t stand strangers touching me’
The content creator, who has more than 53,000 followers on Instagram, said the experience left her feeling 'stressed and drained'.
Bengaluru man says he had to bribe police, BBMP for daughter's death certificate. Chief responds
'Recently my only child passed away at age 34. The amount [of] open bribe being asked—by ambulance, police for FIR and post-mortem report, crematorium for giving receipt, BBMP office for death certificate—I paid,' retired Bharat Petroleum CFO Sivakumar K said.
Mamaearth’s Ghazal Alagh on the biggest threat to long-term growth: ‘Intense focus on…’
Ghazal Alagh says the biggest threat to long-term growth is letting past success dictate future product strategy.
'You lime soda without fizz': Liver Doc blasts Sridhar Vembu over post linking child vaccines to autism
Sridhar Vembu had earlier shared a paper claiming that vaccination was a 'dominant risk factor' for autism. Referring to the findings, he wrote, 'Parents should take this analysis seriously. I believe there is increasing evidence that we are administering too many vaccines to very young children. This trend is spreading in India too, and we are observing a rapid increase in autism cases.'
Virat Kohli converts Kishore Kumar's bungalow to eatery. Rice priced at Rs 318, roti for Rs 118
The menu includes plant-based, meat, and seafood options, with a dedicated section titled Virat Kohli’s favourites, featuring tofu steak, mushroom dumplings with truffle oil, and superfood salad.
Doctor in LA says Indian music 'took over my brain' after exam prep, has 140 songs on Spotify
The physician, who posted a video on Instagram, said his unexpected fascination began while preparing for his medical board exams. To help him concentrate in a noisy lounge, he sought instrumental background music but soon found himself exploring Hindi and Punjabi tracks. What started as a brief experiment turned into a lasting obsession.
Four sisters diagnosed with same rare brain condition, doctors call it extremely unusual
Dr Greenfield said roughly 10% of Chiari cases show a genetic link, typically between parent and child. He called the family’s situation highly unusual. Adalee’s surgery took place in March 2025 to release her tethered cord. Her brain condition did not require immediate intervention.
'Thoughtful inclusion': Woman praises Zomato for wheelchair-bound partner’s smooth delivery experience
In a detailed LinkedIn post, the customer recounted that after placing an order on the platform, she received an automated call explaining that her assigned delivery executive was a person with a disability. The system then asked if she was comfortable continuing with the order or preferred reassignment.
Extraordinary item from Titanic set to go under auction; may fetch a whopping ...
The collection once belonged to Frederick Sutton, a 61-year-old businessman from New Jersey who perished when the RMS Titanic sank on April 14, 1912.
‘Had a breakup, need a break’: CEO shares employee’s brutally honest leave request that won the internet
A Gurgaon-based CEO’s post about an employee taking leave after a breakup has gone viral. The honest leave request highlights Gen Z’s openness about mental health and changing workplace attitudes.
'Blows new employees away': This CEO eats lunch with staff, thanks employees with handwritten notes
The head of the billion-dollar restaurant group personally writes letters of appreciation each month to cooks and dishwashers marking long years of service — including milestones such as 10, 20, and 30 years with the company. With over 15,000 employees across the organisation, ChrisTomasso has written more than 500 such notes, believing the effort carried lasting value.
Nearly 4 in 10 Gen-Z adults across the world never touched alcohol, finds report
The study also spotlighted a new lifestyle practice emerging among young social drinkers, termed ‘Zebra Stripping’, where people alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at social events.
Bill Gates challenges 'doomsday view of climate change' on 70th birthday: 'It will not lead to...'
Bill Gates also defended his own climate record, noting that he offsets his carbon footprint and has invested billions in clean energy innovation.
Meta's billionaire co-founder says being CEO for 13 years was 'quite exhausting'
'I don’t like to manage teams, and it wasn’t my intention when we started,' Dustin Moskovitz said. 'I’d intended to be more of an independent or head of engineering or something again. Then one thing led to another, and I was CEO for 13 years.'
Why are Chernobyl’s dogs turning blue? The baffling mystery of the exclusion zone hounds
Several stray dogs near the Chernobyl nuclear plant have been found with bright blue fur, leaving experts scrambling to uncover whether chemicals or radiation are behind the bizarre phenomenon.
'Royal' buffalo priced at Rs 23 crore stuns visitors at Pushkar Mela: 'He eats desi ghee, dry fruits'
Pushkar Mela: Other notable animals this year include a horse reportedly worth Rs 7 crore and cows with unusually short statures, measuring just 16 inches.
