More expensive than a supercar: Andhra man pays Rs 2.08 crore for India’s costliest number plate
An Andhra Pradesh buyer has rewritten India’s record books by purchasing the vintage number plate ‘DDC 001’ for Rs 2.08 crore. The price, higher than many supercars, highlights the growing craze for rare registration numbers as luxury collectibles in the country.
‘Greed can land you bad’: Rs 10L gold bet on credit card backfires as prices fall, advisor warns investors
A financial advisor’s viral X post has sparked debate after revealing how an investor bought gold and silver worth Rs 10 lakh using a credit card, chasing quick gains. A price correction left him burdened with debt
Man extracts 191 grams of gold from discarded SIM cards, social media calls him ‘Alchemist’
A viral video from China shows a man extracting 191 grams of gold from SIM cards, triggering an online frenzy and fresh warnings about hazardous chemical reactions.
Man tries to sneak into Deepinder Goyal’s home as fake Zomato delivery partner, video sparks outrage
A Gurugram-based man sparked backlash after attempting to enter former Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal’s luxury residence by posing as a food delivery partner. The failed stunt, shared on Instagram, drew sharp criticism online.
Man reveals how he turned Rs 27 lakh debt into Rs 27 crore before 30: 'Invested in gold, silver'
A Reddit user has gone viral after sharing his journey from bankruptcy at 23 to building multi-million-dollar wealth by 29.
Epstein files reveal Norway Crown Princess Mette-Marit discussed son in controversial emails: 'Is it inappropriate'
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit had extensive contact with Jeffrey Epstein over several years. The emails reveal that she even discussed matters concerning her 15-year-old son with the convicted financier.
IAS officer in UP sends 3-year-old daughter to government Anganwadi school: 'Parents should not hesitate'
Pulkit Garg, District Magistrate of Chitrakoot, enrolled his three-year-old daughter in a government anganwadi. He wants parents to trust public schools, saying children get learning, nutrition, safety and values.
Temple officials use JCB to mix prasad, video raises hygiene concerns: ‘Faith doesn’t excuse filth’
While temple organisers in Rajasthan defended the use of earthmovers as a logistical necessity due to the scale of the offering, social media reactions were sharply critical.
Elon Musk says he still works on weekends: Left the Tesla lab a few hours ago
The latest remark revives a debate that Elon Musk himself helped ignite last year. In February 2025, the richest person in the world had described weekend work as a 'superpower,' arguing that it allows teams to outpace slower bureaucratic systems that largely shut down for two days a week.
Indian-origin entrepreneur shares how one cold email to Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff changed his life
Back in 2005, Mehul Nariyawala, then an MBA student, sent a cold email to Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. Benioff replied within an hour. Years later, the exchange resurfaced when Nariyawala, now co-founder of Matic Robots, received congratulations from Benioff on his company’s $60 million funding.
‘Ideal time to quit smoking’: Netizens react as cigarette, pan masala prices jump with 40% GST
From February 1, cigarettes, tobacco products, and pan masala became significantly more expensive after the government raised GST to 40% and added excise duties and a Health and National Security Cess. The sudden hike has shocked consumers and sparked a wave of memes and reactions across social media platforms.
‘Only the taxi fare missing’: Dubai cab driver’s honesty stuns Indian trader
A viral X post by an Indian trader recounting how a lost wallet in a Dubai cab was returned within an hour has sparked widespread discussion online, drawing praise for the city’s honesty.
'Holy moly!': Bengaluru CEO after Sitharaman changes income tax rule on Sovereign Gold Bonds
Under current understanding, capital gains on SGBs held until maturity are exempt from tax, a feature that made the government-backed gold instrument attractive for long-term investors. The proposed amendment narrows that exemption strictly to original subscribers
‘No job is worth that’: Chinese techie dies after intense workload, gets office text hours after death
A Chinese techie’s wife has blamed long working hours for her husband’s sudden death at 32. The case gained attention after his phone received an office message hours later, sparking debate on overwork, labour laws and the pressure faced by employees in China’s fast-paced tech industry.
Budget 2026 triggers 'middle class', STT meme fest, leaves business leaders divided
From middle-class angst over higher taxes to sharp critiques and cautious optimism, the Union Budget 2026 sparked both humour and serious debate across India’s business and social media circles.
'Humara naam nahi hai': Memes flood internet as middle class looks for relief in Budget 2026
Social media erupted with memes as Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2026 speech passed without major personal tax updates.
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath's tip to stock traders on risk management: Only use money you can...
'As a broker, there are rare days when risk management simply doesn't work, when markets move so violently that traders lose more than their entire initial margin,' Nithin Kamath said. 'When this happens, both the trader and the broker are sitting ducks with no way out.'
Shark Tank India's Ashneer Grover slams Union Budget 2026 as ‘time waste'
Ashneer Grover’s remarks coincided with a sharp downturn in equity markets. The Sensex and Nifty, which had surged ahead of the Budget speech, reversed course dramatically by midday.
‘Working only to pay STT’: Traders flood internet with memes after tax hike proposal in Union Budget 2026
The sharp hike in Securities Transaction Tax on futures and options sparked a meme frenzy online, as traders responded with sarcasm and humour. As markets dipped on Budget Day, social media filled with jokes.
Budget 2026 makes a decisive investment in India’s health, innovation: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Union Budget 2026 allocates Rs 10,000 crore to the Biopharma SHAKTI programme, aiming to make India a global hub for biologics and biosimilars. Kiran Mazumdar‑Shaw welcomes the move, highlighting its role in boosting healthcare innovation in the country.
Who is Amelia, the British AI girl going viral for wrong reasons?
A fictional British AI girl named Amelia has gone viral on social media after being picked up by far-right groups. Originally created for an anti-extremism project, the character is now being used in memes and videos online.
Union Budget 2026: Internet predicts Nirmala Sitharaman’s saree choice and gets it right
Even before the numbers were unveiled, Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget Day saree grabbed attention online. Predictions about her attire including a Kanjeevaram weave went viral and some turned out to be accurate.
‘Corporate toxicity is true’: New mom works at 1.30 am in viral video, husband slams ‘global’ work culture
A Gurgaon man has shared a video of his wife, a new mother, working on her laptop at 1.30 am. He criticises her office for excessive demands and calls out the so-called ‘global’ work culture, highlighting the pressure faced by women returning to work after childbirth.
Haridwar viral video shows men drinking on Ganga banks, woman calls out river pollution
A viral video from Haridwar has sparked outrage after a woman confronted a group of men for drinking alcohol and throwing plastic waste into the river Ganga. The clip has renewed calls for stricter enforcement and action against those polluting the holy river.
Union Budget 2026: Five interesting facts ahead of Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth Budget speech
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2026, India’s Budget history once again comes into focus.
