86-year-old behind Rs 15,000 crore business still drives Uber to sponsor education of 24 girls each year
Businessman Nav Shah, during a routine ride, began a casual conversation with his 86-year-old driver, asking how he managed his expenses at his age. The driver responded with calm assurance, explaining that he owned a company generating an annual turnover exceeding $175 million.
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik trolled over his sculpture to celebrate women’s World Cup win
While the Odisha-based artist's previous works have often gone viral for their scale and symbolism, the World Cup tribute appears to have missed the mark for many viewers.
'Catering mafia of Railways': Passenger beaten up for objecting to paying Rs 20 extra for meal
The North Central Railway issued a statement on X, claiming the video is not recent and is being circulated to mislead the public. 'This is an old video being posted in an attempt to mislead people,' it stated.
Not just his victory speech, Zohran Mamdani wanted to 'Dhoom Machale' even in 2021. See post
Zohran Mamdani’s campaign leaned heavily into pop culture references, especially Hindi cinema, to connect with New Yorkers across boroughs like Queens and Brooklyn.
'Karma is a queen': Rachel Gupta cryptic post for Miss Universe's Nawat Itsaragrisil is viral
Earlier this year, Nawat Itsaragrisil had accused former Miss Grand International Rachel Gupta of undergoing surgery -- a claim she has not addressed publicly -- and mocked her appearance.
Social media in splits after probe reveals password to Louvre's security system following heist: 'Can’t make this up'
France’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) discovered the vulnerability while probing the October 19 heist.
Miss Universe's Nawat Itsaragrisil had body-shamed India's Rachel Gupta, called Miss Iceland 'too fat'
In May, Rachel Gupta revealed that she was 'pinched, asked to lose weight, and body-shamed' during her tenure as Miss Grand International 2024. Days after her resignation, Instagram posts by Nawat Itsaragrisil surfaced in which he accused Gupta of undergoing surgery and mocked her appearance.
Miss Universe row: Thai businessman apologises in tears after calling Miss Mexico ‘dumbhead’
In a press conference, Miss Universe executive director Nawat Itsaragrisil denied calling Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch a 'dumbhead', claiming instead that he said she had caused 'damage'. But, video footage and eyewitness accounts contradict his version of events.
Chalo (from) Dilli: Delhi-NCR sees higher ‘smog break’ as air quality worsens
Travel bookings are not only higher but also faster, with average lead time now under 3 days from a week earlier. Delhiites are trading masks for mountains as well as for coastal retreats.
Micro-drama platforms chasing their Netflix moment through foray into reality shows
India’s micro-drama market is now at the same inflection point that China hit 5-6 years ago, and is set to grow to $1.1 billion in the next five years, according to a Bitkraft and Redseer report.
Doctor’s post on why vacations feel tiring for many sparks debate: 'People on holiday return exhausted'
According to Dr Sunita Sayammagaru, they typically choose a single destination, occasionally visiting one or two nearby spots, but avoid trying to see everything. 'We know we can’t see everything, and that’s okay,' she wrote.
Zerodha investor alleges Rs 5 crore withdrawal cap on Rs 18 crore balance. Nikhil Kamath responds: 'Dr...'
Screenshot images posted by Dr Aniruddha Malpani included a message from the Zerodha app stating, 'A maximum of Rs 5 crores can be withdrawn per day. For instant withdrawals the request must be between Rs 100 and Rs 2,00,000 per day. The withdrawal limit is subject to the availability of withdrawable balance in the trading account.'
'I could barely see the sun': Foreigner travelling from Agra highlights Delhi’s hazardous air
His observation came at a moment when recent data confirms markedly poor air quality in the city. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 366 over the weekend — categorised as 'very poor'. On Monday, it stood at 324, still in the 'very poor' category.
'If I hadn’t left, I’d breathe this mess': Ex-IAS officer shares post on Delhi pollution after moving abroad
LV Nilesh, who served in the Indian Administrative Service before moving abroad and founding the technology platform CloudGenius.app, posted a comparison on X (formerly Twitter). Referring to Delhi’s North Block Secretariat, he wrote: 'If I hadn’t left India, I’d have to live and breathe in this mess otherwise known as the North Block Secretariat.'
'Her English is better than my 10 generations': Young fan goes viral for her message to Team India
The girl’s message echoed the sentiments of millions of Indian fans who had waited years for this moment. Her tribute to the players, coaches, and supporters at DY Patil Stadium resonated widely, with many calling it the 'voice of a generation'.
'Hum hai Team India’: Women in Blue reveal secret victory song after historic World Cup win. Watch
In a video shared by the BCCI, batter Jemimah Rodrigues revealed that the squad had composed the song four years ago.
Harmanpreet, Smriti script their ‘1983 moment’, World Cup win to double star players’ brand value
The women’s World Cup victory has given India a new generation of heroes and brands their new stars with marketers calling the win a tipping point for an endorsement boom.
Emirates staff’s rat chase turns runway into comedy scene; internet calls it ‘mousesaurus mayhem’
A viral video of Emirates Airlines staff chasing a rat on the runway sparks laughter and memes across social media. Watch the clip and reactions.
'Perfect script for a Chak De India sequel': Netizens see SRK's Kabir Khan in Amol Muzumdar
Social media celebrates coach who turned heartbreak into history. One X user summed it up: 'Amol Muzumdar never wore the India cap as a player. Today, he wears the crown as a coach.'
Harmanpreet Kaur touches Amol Muzumdar's feet, head coach hugs her. Viral moment
Amol Muzumdar, who took charge of the national team in 2023, praised his squad’s resilience and unity throughout the tournament.
Harmanpreet and Smriti's tricolour-wrapped celebration goes viral: 'Backbone of the team'
The viral moment comes after a turbulent campaign where India faced consecutive defeats and public criticism following a near-miss against England. Harmanpreet Kaur revealed that the heartbreak united the team.
‘Give back the Kohinoor’: Kerala woman schools British tourists, they reply, ‘we’ll talk to King Charles’
A Kerala woman’s fiery response to two British tourists over colonial loot, including the Kohinoor diamond, goes viral on Instagram, sparking fresh debates on Britain’s colonial past.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai says Team India 'will inspire a whole generation,' praises South Africa
Sundar Pichai said the 'nail-biting' match revived ‘memories of 1983 and 2011’ as India posted 298-7, the second-highest total in a World Cup final, before bowling out South Africa for 246.
'India bows to its daughters': Social media erupts in celebrations as Women in Blue lift World Cup
Celebrations filled the streets and social media as Harmanpreet Kaur’s team scripted history, defeating South Africa in the final. Verma was named Player of the Match; Sharma earned Player of the Tournament honours.
