Senior official at Mumbai's mental health NGO denies employee's period leave request: 'So ironic'
According to the post, the employee said she had been experiencing intense pain since the previous day and requested that a colleague conduct the one-hour workshop scheduled for Sunday in her place. In response, the director allegedly wrote: 'Please don't cancel workshops every week. It reflects very bad on us.'
AI firm dismisses senior executive after racist remark triggers backlash: 'Imagine the smell'
The incident began when an X user known as “Taylor” shared an image showing a packed hall of participants at the xAI Hackathon, writing: 'A full audience of hardcore builders and engineers at the @xai hackathon!' The photo included a large number of people of Indian and South Asian origin. Under that post, Nik Pash replied with the comment: 'Imagine the smell.'
Data Story: Quick Commerce drives steady increase in online FMCG channel share
While Kantar data show traditional channels still hold over three-fourths of FMCG channel share, it is declining while that of online and supermarkets is increasing
New 'Garden Trail' and public gallery opened at Bengaluru Airport’s Terminal 2: 'Best in India'
Visuals of the new gallery and trail circulated on social media and other online platforms soon after the space opened. Users who viewed and shared images of the area responded positively to the design, with many highlighting the sense of tranquility and aesthetic appeal.
'Slop' named Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year amid rise of low-quality AI material
The announcement was made ahead of schedule, with Merriam-Webster president Greg Barlow discussing the decision in an interview with The Associated Press. He said the word captured how people were responding to the rapid spread of generative AI across digital platforms.
Employee asks for leave to spend time with girlfriend, honest email lauded by manager: 'Times are changing'
The post featured a screenshot of an email sent by an employee requesting leave for a personal reason. In the email, the employee asked for a day off on December 16, explaining that his girlfriend was scheduled to leave for her hometown in Uttarakhand the following day and would not return until early January.
'Messi is a non-smoker…Delhi will fix that': Internet explodes with AQI memes as GOAT arrives in the capital
Lionel Messi arrives in Delhi amid dense fog and hazardous AQI levels, triggering memes, pollution concerns and sharp contrasts with Mumbai’s smoother stop.
Techie quits Rs 30 LPA Oracle job to create travel content: ‘Most rewarding decision’
'It is scary. I don't know what the future holds, but what I know is that I can always get a job in another five years, but what I can't get back is this moment, the energy, the youth, and the fire in me to explore the world,' former Oracle developer and content creator Vanathi S said.
Scromitting: This marijuana-induced disorder makes people vomit ‘nonstop’ for a week
While the exact cause remains unclear, experts believe chronic use of THC, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana, overstimulates CB1 receptors in the brain and gut, disrupting the body’s natural control of nausea and vomiting.
Smelling your own farts can boost brain power, prevent Alzheimer’s, finds study
'The results showed that the behavioral outcomes of Alzheimer’s disease could be reversed by introducing hydrogen sulfide,' the research team noted. Hydrogen sulfide is typically characterised as smelling of rotten eggs. The human body naturally creates small amounts of hydrogen sulfide to help regulate functions.
Blinkit delivery man earns Rs 763 after delivering 28 orders in 15 hours. Watch
Elaborating more on the nature of his job and earnings, the delivery executive said, 'When there are orders available, it's easy to earn more.' But his viral video triggered a discussion on the 'flawed business model' and on who should pay more -- the company or the customers.
Russian influencer travelling in India rates Delhi -1/10 on safety: ‘Never felt relaxed here’
Kate said she felt safer while travelling in Kerala, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, igniting a north vs south debate. She rated Kerala the highest (9/10) and said she did not feel scared at all while exploring the state.
Bengali actor Shubhashree Ganguly trolled for Messi pics as fans miss a glimpse: ‘Disgrace’
Online commentators were quick to point out that the film actor, who is married to filmmaker and TMC politician Raj Chakraborty, had no connection to sports, let alone football, so flaunting her pictures with Messi showed how celebrities and people with influence gained access to the football star when real fans lost out.
Angry Messi fans carry carpet, flower pots away from Kolkata stadium: ‘Bought Rs 10,000 ticket’
As Messi continued with his Goat Tour 2025 and visited the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday, fans highlighted how well the second event was organised compared to the chaos in Kolkata.
Solo woman passenger forced to call Railway helpline after crowd blocks train toilet door in Bihar. Video
According to the account shared by the woman on X, the situation unfolded when the train made an unscheduled or routine stop at Katihar Junction. She said she had gone to use the washroom during the halt. As she was about to step out, a large group of men suddenly rushed into the coach, shouting loudly and pushing past one another.
Grammy winner Ricky Kej alleges theft by Zomato-linked delivery man, shares CCTV video: 'Quite bold...'
In his post, Ricky Kej claimed that the incident took place on Thursday at around 6 pm. He alleged that the delivery agent first visited the premises approximately 15 minutes before the theft, which he described as a reconnaissance visit, and later returned to enter the property and remove the sump-cover.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi to Smriti Mandhana: Google’s 2025 search list in India led entirely by cricketers
The most searched individual was Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricketer whose performances drew nationwide attention. The teenager attracted widespread interest following a series of milestones, including becoming the youngest player to score a century in the Indian Premier League.
Newlyweds in Kolkata delay honeymoon to see Lionel Messi as city erupts in frenzy for football star. Watch
The Argentine captain reached the city in the early hours as part of the opening leg of his GOAT India Tour 2025. His arrival generated widespread excitement among supporters, many of whom gathered hours in advance despite the cold.
Rs 9.95 lakh for a photo with Messi? X responds with memes, AI jokes: 'Will go to Argentina...'
While anticipation around the visit remained high, organisers later confirmed that a paid meet-and-greet session would take place in Hyderabad following the Kolkata event. According to details shared by the organisers of The GOAT India Tour, a single photograph with Lionel Messi has been priced at Rs 9.95 lakh, excluding GST.
Bengaluru passenger says auto driver’s simple message made her feel safe at midnight: 'I am a father...'
The recording showed the note close-up, with the woman pointing out that such gestures were uncommon but carried significant meaning when travelling alone at night. The text added to the post called it a 'Peak Bengaluru moment'.
Polish senator appears to yank off journalist's microphone pinned to her jacket: 'Please do not touch me'
The video was uploaded on X by the account NEXTA, prompting extensive commentary. Viewers criticised the senator for handling the journalist’s equipment and for approaching her physically during the exchange.
Meerut man hospitalised after dead lizard found in chicken curry ordered from Zomato
The customer, identified as Vijay, had ordered cooked chicken from the outlet. While eating the meal, he later realised that a dead lizard was present in the gravy. According to the account shared online, he had already consumed a portion of the dish before noticing the contamination.
China executes senior banker over Rs 1,404 crore corruption case, bribery offences
Authorities confirmed that the death sentence was carried out in Tianjin after the Supreme People’s Court upheld the earlier ruling. The case drew attention both within China and internationally because of the scale of the illicit money and the position Bai Tianhui once held in one of the country’s major financial groups.
Student who worked as Blinkit picker, all set to join Zomato’s design team. Deepinder Goyal shares message
Atharv Singh said that an advertisement on Instagram announcing openings at Blinkit had altered the situation for him. He joined the closest dark store and worked there for four months.
