UK surgeon amputates his own legs to claim nearly Rs 6 crore in insurance payouts
The court heard that Hopper submitted two major insurance claims between June 3 and June 26, 2019. One claim, filed with the Arriva Group, was for 235,622 GBP, while the other, submitted to Old Mutual, totalled 231,031 GBP. Prosecutors stated that Hopper knowingly provided false information in both cases, concealing the true nature of how he lost his limbs in order to secure the payments.
'Always check...': Elon Musk reacts after Grok's medical suggestion beats doctor's advice
The incident has stirred wider conversations around the credibility, boundaries, and ethical implications of using AI tools like Grok in high-stakes scenarios. While some see such technology as a potential support system for both patients and physicians, critics warn that reliance on machine-generated suggestions—especially without understanding their underlying logic—can be risky.
Drunk on jackfruit? Kerala bus drivers fail breath test without a drop of alcohol. Here's how
The incident occurred last week during a routine morning check, which is mandatory before drivers begin their routes. To their surprise and confusion, the breathalyser indicated a blood alcohol level of 10 for all three drivers—well above the legally permissible limit.
Cyient Q1 FY26: Misses the mark again
Macro improves late in quarter, but recovery across segments remains uneven
Neuroscientist reveals the no.1 trait of highly intelligent people and 5 steps to develop it
According to Dr Joseph Jebelli, historically, both Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci had this trait.
Bengaluru journalists stage 'Skid' Game to highlight 'appalling infra' for pedestrians. Watch
The protest resonated strongly on social media, drawing a mix of appreciation and exasperation from citizens. Many users shared their own experiences and criticised the state of Bengaluru's infrastructure.
16-year-old eats only veggies, laxatives for 2 weeks to fit into birthday dress, hospitalised
Medical examinations revealed that the girl's blood potassium levels had plummeted to dangerously low levels, resulting in a serious case of hypokalemia.
Zepto slammed for dark pattern secretly charging users extra for COD orders: 'It's outright cheating'
After Sumukh Rao's post went viral, several Zepto customers came up with similar complaints. A few even shared screenshots of their bills which showed that they were charges extra as 'cash handling fees'. The additional charge was not mentioned before choosing the payment method, customers claimed.
Easemytrip co-founder 'confident of improving Bengaluru traffic by 25-30%' in a year, lists steps
Easemytrip co-founder Prashant Pitti has requested data from major mobility service providers like Google, Uber, Ola, and Rapido to enhance the predictive capabilities of Bengaluru's traffic simulators.
Chart of the Day | Low vacancies power investments in data centres
The recent surge in AI workload is likely to bring in transformational changes to demand contours
Astronomer’s new CEO reacts to Andy Byron-HR head's viral video: 'I would never have...'
Previously, in a statement, the company had announced the resignation of then CEO Andy Byron, whom Pete DeJoy replaced temporarily. The fate of HR head Kristin Cabot is still uncertain.
5 teens beat Google, OpenAI models at top international maths contest
Around 10 percent of human contestants won gold-level medals, and five received perfect scores of 42 points.
Hong Kong trans man wins challenge against public toilet law: 'The way people looked at me...'
'Many trans people choose not to use public conveniences at all, due to fear, the threat of harassment, and to avoid having their gender identity invalidated or undermined,' High Court judge Russell Coleman said.
Chinese hospital opens ‘Dislike Going to Work Clinic’ to treat anxiety, depression
The concept for the clinic emerged from parents who had previously sought help at the hospital's 'Dislike Going to School Clinic,' asking if a similar service existed for adults.
Chinese suit, rusty mandarin: How Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang won hearts in Beijing
Despite stumbling slightly, Jensen Huang began his speech in Mandarin and said, 'I am very happy to be here'. His easy-going charm and approachable demeanor deeply resonated with Chinese fans.
Digital creator 'Atheist Krishna,' who made PM Modi laugh, dies from pneumonia. Fans mourn loss
Krishna, originally from Odisha and later based in Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad, first rose to significant popularity after creating a spoof video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi dancing on stage before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, a video that the Prime Minister himself shared on X.
Children’s ‘cutest application’ to Congress MP over dirty playground wins hearts on Instagram
The handwritten appeal, penned by young residents of Masoodabad Colony in Aligarh, was brought to public attention by Imraan Masood’s nephew, Qazi Hamza Masood, who shared the letter on social media. Posting it on Instagram, Qazi described the appeal as the 'cutest application'.
Karnataka vendor gets Rs 29 lakh GST notice on Rs 1.63 crore UPI transactions, protests erupt
'I procure vegetables from the farmers and sell the produce at the small shop... The GST officials have served a tax demand of Rs 29 lakh. How can I pay such a huge amount?' vegetable vendor Shankargouda Hadimani said.
'Hellish version of adventure park': French expat slams Gurgaon infrastructure, calls it 'pig house'
The post, published on X (formerly Twitter), painted a grim picture of daily life in one of India’s most aspirational urban centres. 'What could have been a modern, peaceful city has turned into a massive landfill,' Mathilde wrote. 'Many of my expat friends are moving back to Delhi or leaving India for good. Abroad feels like a relief.'
Steve Jobs's daughter to marry Olympian Harry Charles. 5 things to know about Eve Jobs
Beyond being the daughter of a tech icon, Eve Jobs has forged her own path. She will also not be inheriting her father's billions. Here's what to know about the bride-to-be.
'Middle-class OS still runs deep': HealthKart CEO shares 5 values 'no textbook can teach', post strikes chord
An alumnus of IIT Delhi and Harvard Business School, Sameer Maheshwari began by expressing his enduring gratitude for his modest beginnings. 'We had no legacy, no advantage, no safety net,' he wrote. 'If we didn’t perform, there was no fallback option.' The stark reality of this statement resonated widely with readers who had faced similar circumstances growing up.
‘It got in my mouth’: Influencer unknowingly swims in 'raw sewage' on camera, video goes viral
Michelle Sky Hayward, 33, a former professional kitesurfer and content creator, was enjoying her usual morning dip at Bloubergstrand beach on 9 July when she noticed the water looked and felt different than usual. She recorded a video of her swim and later posted it on TikTok — only for her followers to reveal the disturbing truth.
'Salute to warrior': Anand Mahindra praises retired IPS officer, 88, cleaning Chandigarh streets. Watch
Inderjit Singh Sidhu, a 1964-batch IPS officer, has been personally leading a cleanliness mission in his Sector 49 locality in Chandigarh. With no government backing or fanfare, he begins each day at 6 am, collecting garbage and sweeping the streets with a cycle cart. His motivation was sparked by disappointment over Chandigarh’s ranking in the national Swachh Survekshan survey — a metric used to assess city-level cleanliness under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
Viral office dance to welcome foreign client sparks backlash: 'Cringe', 'embarrassing’, say netizens
The clip, which circulated widely on Reddit and X (formerly Twitter), captured staff members dancing in synchrony to the Telugu track 'Killi Killi'. One employee also performed solo to the Bollywood song 'Main Tera Boyfriend'. The foreign guest, initially watching with an amused smile, eventually joined in, attempting a few dance steps with the team.
