'Duck' Alcaraz and 'Cow' Federer: China tennis fans delight in nicknames
Chinese fans often assign playful nicknames to popular players, using puns based on how their names sound in Chinese.
Malala Yousafzai relived Taliban’s assassination attempt in Pakistan after smoking bong at Oxford
The Nobel Prize laureate from Pakistan said that the bong unlocked memories she had long suppressed — the gunshot, the blood, and the chaos of being rushed to a hospital. 'I had never felt so close to the attack as then,' Malala Yousafzai said.
Caught ticketless in First AC, woman says ‘my brother is loco pilot’, then asks TTE’s caste
'Had you been from a different caste, you wouldn’t have created a scene,' the woman tells the TTE in the now-viral clip.
Man urinates on altar at Vatican City’s St. Peter’s Basilica during holy mass, 'shocks' Pope. Video
Videos captured by visitors showed the man exposing himself as he bent down to pull up his jeans after the act.
Millionaire says he struggled to make friends. 'Now, I can only connect with other rich people'
US-based investor Lane Kawaoka reveals why crossing the million-dollar mark left him feeling isolated.
Thai tycoon offers Rs 81,000 for hitting married son's mistress. 'You must slap her at least 10 times'
Arnon Rodthong, 65, said he would cover any police fines incurred and that the offer would remain valid until his son ended the affair. 'I made this post to protect my innocent daughter-in-law,' he said.
Couple adopts baby frozen for 30 years as embryo. They were toddlers when he was conceived
The embryo had been cryopreserved in May 1994, when its adoptive mother Lindsey Pierce was four and father was three. 'We didn’t care about the age or ethnicity of the embryo,' she said. 'We just wanted to give a baby a chance.'
Co-founder says she was replaced as CEO of her own firm because of her 'skin colour and gender'. Watch
In the clip, the entrepreneur claimed that the company’s board had replaced her with a white man, expressing that the decision reflected concerns over her identity and its perceived impact on investment prospects. 'In July 2024, the board picked a white man to replace me as a CEO in a company that I had co-founded and run for 10 years,' she said in the video.
85-year-old woman breaks down as peepal tree she planted 20 years ago gets axed, police books two
According to Khairagarh resident Narendra Kumar Soni, the woman, identified as Deola Bai, had planted a small sapling in her courtyard around twenty years ago and tended to it daily. 'She treated the tree as her own child,' Soni said, describing how she watered and protected it for years, Times of India reported.
Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma spotted travelling on Mumbai metro. Commuter shares encounter: 'So polite'
The post quickly drew attention, with many users commending Sharma’s unassuming behaviour despite his high-profile status. One user remarked, 'Always inspiring to see founders like @vijayshekhar stay grounded and curious. True leadership shows in humility.'
'This is why Tesla doesn’t need ads': Elon Musk reposts video of Rohit Sharma’s new model Y
Viewers quickly noticed the car’s registration number, MH01FB3015, visible during the recording. Some online users speculated that the number sequence might reference the cricketer’s children. Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh welcomed their daughter Samaira on December 30, 2018 and their son Ahaan on November 15, 2024.
GSK calls for urgent focus on adult vaccination as ageing populations face rising disease burden
Data presented at the event showed that RSV is responsible for nearly 200,000 deaths and 2 million hospitalisations among adults aged over 60 in India alone over a five-year period.
Retired IIT professor, 77, campaigns for Gaza daily despite regular harassment. Watch
From fasting at Rajghat in Delhi to walking Mumbai’s crowded lanes, 77-year-old VK Tripathi says silence in the face of violence is complicity.
Man dragged across floor as amusement ride breaks down at fair, riders yell in panic. Viral video
The incident has reignited debate over who ensures safety standards at temporary amusement setups. Many fairs across India are run by private contractors who move from one city to another with portable rides, but regular safety checks are often missing.
‘Take her, give me the cow': Man's shocking deal with wife's lover goes viral. Watch
The husband later explained that the decision was made to protect the honour of both families. The affair, he said, began only a few months after the couple’s wedding.
Indian-origin executive says Goldman Sachs hired him after 39 interviews. Then he quit
Sharran Srivatsaa’s hiring journey at the Wall Street giant involved an unusual 46-second interview that tested coachability over confidence.
Woman in her 60s dies following medical episode on Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion ride
The Haunted Mansion, one of Disneyland’s long-standing attractions since its debut in 1969, guides guests through a series of ghostly and theatrical scenes inside a mansion-themed setting. While the attraction features dim lighting and light scares, it is generally regarded as a family-friendly, low-intensity experience.
Bhagavad Gita for Everyday Living author Swami Mukundananda: 'AI handles information, and the Gita guides intention'
Swami Mukundananda on his new book 'Bhagavad Gita for Everyday Living: Selected Verses with Key Takeaways', what the Bhagavad Gita teaches us, and its relevance for modern living in the age of artificial intelligence and more scientific discoveries.
Rare sight: Mount Everest visible from Bihar’s Jainagar after rainfall clears air. Internet stunned
The video, originally shared on X by user Satyam Raj, showed the distant snow-covered peaks faintly visible against the horizon. 'View of the majestic Himalayas as seen from Jainagar, Madhubani, Bihar,' Satyam Raj wrote in his post, which has since gone viral.
Seoni collector receives grand farewell, staff carries her on golden palanquin. Watch
Footage shared on social media showed the officer seated on the decorated palanquin, holding a bouquet, with her two daughters beside her. Once she was comfortably seated, several staff members lifted and carried the palanquin amid claps and background music.
Dubai chocolate craze is no longer just a trend. 'It’s a whole new thing,' say business owners
Globally, Google searches for 'Dubai chocolate' shot up quickly at the start of the year before peaking in March. They’ve remained elevated since then, according to Google Trends.
Doctors recommend these micro habits to boost your mood, mental wellness in minutes
Mindfulness practices, even brief ones, help the nervous system reset, say psychiatrists.
Beauty parlour to pay Rs 5 lakh to Chennai woman who lost earlobes to acidic 'herbal mix'
Surgeons at Apollo Hospitals had to remove both earlobes to prevent further infection. The doctors confirmed that the mixture was not herbal but highly acidic in nature.
Caught on camera: Indian-origin motel manager Rakesh Ehagaban shot dead in Pittsburgh
CCTV footage shows 51-year-old Rakesh Ehagaban being shot at point-blank range after stepping out to check on a disturbance; accused in custody after gunfight with police.
