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Video of 'diaper tree' outside Varanasi house triggers debate on civic sense: 'This really sucks'

The recording opened with a view of a two-storey house where, according to the narration, a family with a young child lived. The camera then shifted to the tree standing in front of the property, its branches visibly holding a large number of soiled diapers. Shweta Kataria alleged that instead of discarding them responsibly, members of the household had been throwing the diapers from their balcony onto the tree.

'Kick Trump's a**. Twice': Indian-origin woman's rant at US immigrants' meet is viral. Watch

In her address, the unidentified woman urged members not to panic over political rhetoric, and asked them to have faith in their collective strength. 'The fact is that the President is not god, the President is not making the laws in the country though he thinks he makes the laws,' she said.

Widow of gay man files case against his lover, in-laws over his inheritance

The woman's mother-in-law has now filed an appeal seeking to declare the marriage as invalid.

Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez donate $102.5 million to combat homelessness: 'It brought tears to...'

'This is just the beginning. It’s a $2 billion commitment… and we’re going to continue doing it,' Lauren Sanchez said.

'I'm done with mediocre, lazy...': Indian boss's 10pm text to staffer is viral. 'Don't respond,' say netizens

The viral post has reignited conversations on social media about India’s demanding corporate culture, where late-night texts and unrealistic expectations are often normalised.

Anoushka Shankar calls out Air India for damaging her sitar, shares video: 'Devastated and truly disturbed'

In the video, Anoushka Shankar said she initially assumed the instrument was simply 'out of tune', only later noticing the crack when preparing to play. She said: 'First I was looking at the top of my sitar and thought it was really out of tune. After I tuned it, I picked it up to play and that’s when I realised.'

US investment banker quits JPMorgan job, takes 50% pay cut to join MrBeast: 'Was working 100 hours each week'

Bart Dziedzic studied at Fordham University before joining JPMorgan Chase. He said the job routinely required 80 to 100 hours of work each week and that the pace of life in New York had gradually taken a toll.

Sundar Pichai says AI could take over his job as Google CEO: 'Will need to adapt'

Contrary to the belief that only entry-level positions are at risk due to AI, Google CEO Sundar Pichai stressed that all professions will feel the impact.

College student goes missing near Dracula’s Castle during solo hike in Romania

The Bucegi Mountains, where Castle Dracula is located, are notorious for avalanches, hidden cliffs, and icy trails that disorient hikers. Moreover, heavy snow, plunging temperatures, and sudden weather changes have hampered rescue efforts.

Thief 'eats' Rs 17 lakh gold pendant inspired by James Bond movie. Police wait for him to defecate

Crafted from gold and painted with green enamel, the pendant is encrusted with 183 diamonds and two sapphires. It has an 18-carat yellow gold octopus adorned with white diamond suckers and black diamond eyes.

From $300 to $1100: Italian uncle turns 'Joota Chori' ritual into live auction at Indian wedding in US; watch viral video here

A viral video from an Indian–US wedding shows an Italian uncle transforming the traditional Joota Chori ritual into a hilarious live auction, pushing the groom’s $300 shoes to $1100. Watch the viral moment here.

Bengaluru tenant claims he was fined Rs 5,000 after 2 girls stayed overnight: 'Unfair treatment of bachelors'

In his post, he explained that the society had a rule prohibiting bachelors from accommodating guests overnight, while families faced no such restrictions. He wrote, 'Basically our society has a rule that bachelors are not allowed to have guests overnight but no restriction for family. We pay the same maintenance and everything.'

'They take me for granted': Anand Mahindra says he is on 'lowest priority' for own company's new EV

The model in question was the XEV 9S, the all-electric, three-row SUV revealed a month earlier with prices beginning at Rs 19.95 lakh. The company had positioned the launch as a substantial step towards what it described as a fully electric future.

'Her puzzle piece fits mine': Bryan Johnson reveals he has a girlfriend in lengthy post

Bryan Johnson said he had spent much of his adult life looking for a partnership that mirrored the emotional and intellectual bond he had admired in his early twenties while reading the biography of John Adams. The historical relationship between Adams and his wife Abigail, which he described as “one of the great partnerships in American history,” had become his reference point for the type of companionship he sought.

UP woman dislocates jaw while trying to eat golgappa. Video

As soon as the woman tried to eat a particularly large golgappa, her lower jawbone slipped out of its normal position, leaving her mouth stuck open.

Instagram CEO asks staff to work from office, urges them to cancel unnecessary meetings

'To create a winning culture, we need to shake up our routines,' Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri said. He also outlined sweeping changes aimed at breaking away from 'business as usual' and reducing meeting fatigue.

Chef Vikas Khanna serves hot chai to people waiting outside his NYC restaurant; internet can’t stop praising him

A viral video shows Chef Vikas Khanna serving hot mint chai to diners waiting outside his NYC restaurant Bungalow, winning hearts online. Here’s what happened.

Bengaluru flyer misses flight despite reaching airport 2.5 hours early, blames procedural delays

In the viral video, the airline staffer is seen shouting at the passenger, prompting other staff to try and pacify him and de-escalate the situation.

Chinese brand makes staff change surname to ‘rat’, call customers ‘master’

In November, a customer shared that an employee handling returns was labelled as 'Return Rat'. The company later clarified that the names were not meant to insult customers.

Bengaluru man with Rs 7 crore net worth believes buying a house 'makes zero sense'

The post triggered strong reactions online, with many users questioning the practicality of moving abroad and others agreeing that Bengaluru’s real estate market is overheated.

‘Dubai is the only place where Indians follow law’, says Andrew Tate. Netizens recall his criminal cases

The incident comes hours after the British-American 'influencer' faced fresh criticism for his racist comments on the video of an Indian woman shopping. 'I have all flavours of children from 11 women except Indian. Chinese Tate does kung fu, Russian Tate never cries... Don’t need curry Tate,' he said.

UP Tech Next Summit: Malini Awasthi wins hearts, dedicates song to UP CM's adviser on their wedding anniversary | Watch

Any marriage requires a lot of understanding and companionship where you surrender your ego....Do get married and have children as fast as possible, says the singer.

15-year-old gets PhD in physics, wants to help humans live longer. Meet Laurent Simons

The teenager has already declined offers from billionaires. 'The money can maybe be used to build a lab,' he said, laughing off concerns about wealth. 'I’m still a minor. My parents need to make these decisions.'

Hyderabad man builds 17-foot bike using tractor wheels. Watch

Kanyaboyina Sudhakar’s creativity doesn’t stop at the 17-foot bike. In another video, he unveils a suitcase car — a fully functional vehicle that folds into a travel case.