OPINION | Early diet and nutrients balance can shape lifelong health outcomes
Research shows that diet timing and macronutrient balance impact reproductive health, aging, and disease susceptibility. Findings from a study on fruit flies support the broader evolutionary and health implications
‘I am deaf, I can’t listen and mute’: Delivery partner’s message to customer moves social media
The screenshot contained a system note alerting her that the delivery worker was both deaf and mute, asking customers to communicate with him using the app’s messaging feature. His own message read: 'Hello. I am deaf. I can’t listen and mute. I will message you, see please.'
Google marks 27 years: Bengaluru office celebrates birthday, employee shares post
Keerthana M, who joined Google six months ago as a project management apprentice, wrote about the event on LinkedIn. 'This year, Google turned 27 years old – that’s over 236,000 hours (and counting!) of shaping the way the world searches, connects, and innovates,' she said in her post.
In a first, three men in a relationship adopt 3-year-old girl in Quebec
The adoption was finalised following a comprehensive home study and court approval process. Two of the men have been officially listed as the child's legal parents, while the third is actively pursuing full legal recognition under Quebec's updated family laws, which now accommodate multi-parent families.
UP influencer appeals for birthday gift, seeks Re 1–2 donations to buy iPhone 17 Pro Max: 'Papa refused'
In a video that spread widely on social media platform X, Mahi Singh displayed a QR code and urged her followers to contribute small sums of money so that she could buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max. She explained that although her father had given her an iPhone 16 only a few months earlier, he had declined her request for the upgraded model.
Viral clip shows Australian tourist rescuing stranded cow in India: 'Thank you for being kind'
The clip captured his first attempt to lift the cow on his own. An on-screen note he added later explained: 'I wasn’t strong enough she was heavy 2 people should do the job.' Another man stepped in to help, and together they managed to pull the animal from the drain.
'Not always luck': Indian techie reveals how she landed dream job at Microsoft. Watch
In her post, Shivanjali Verma noted that she was often described as fortunate because of her current role, but said that such comments overlooked the years of work involved. 'People see the destination and think it’s luck. What they don’t see is the journey that built it.'
'As it flies into the sunset today': Ex-IAF officer’s tribute as MiG-21 takes final flight
The MiG-21, described for decades as the backbone of the Indian Air Force (IAF), flew its last official sortie on Friday, September 26, 2025, closing a chapter in India’s aviation history that spanned more than sixty years.
Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath shares first-ever salary. Ruchir Sharma’s early pay will stun you
Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath and investor Ruchir Sharma recalled their first salaries, sparking a conservation on ambition, privilege, and the meaning of wealth in today’s India.
IPL match days just got costlier; higher GST sparks concerns over gate revenue, attendance
While a rise in IPL ticket prices will dampen spectator sentiment, other leagues such as the PKL may also face a significant loss of revenue
Scientists decode DNA of world’s oldest woman to uncover clues to longevity. Here's what they found
Maria Branyas, who was born in the United States in 1907 and moved with her family to Catalonia in 1915, lived through both world wars, civil unrest, and multiple pandemics. She even survived Covid-19 at the age of 113. Before her death, she had asked doctors to study her DNA to identify factors that might explain her longevity and to share insights that could “help others” achieve long and healthy lives.
Sniffer dog leads Gorakhpur police to missing boy asleep in his own house after 4-hour search
The child, identified as Lakshya Pratap Singh, a pupil of Class 4, went out to play at around 5 pm on Wednesday but did not return home. His prolonged absence led his family to believe that he had been abducted, police confirmed.
Snake with fish in mouth swims through flooded Kolkata street. Video goes viral: 'Bro proved he's Bengali'
The clip was shared on Instagram by Atreyee Mitra, who wrote in the caption: 'Kolkata and its little perks, right before Durga Pujo.' The footage showed the snake moving steadily through floodwaters, holding its catch tightly, which viewers identified as a fish.
Gurgaon couple quit corporate jobs to travel full-time, go viral. 'Family called us stupid but...'
The couple charges collaborators anywhere between Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000 depending upon the deliverables, and said that they are experimenting with their storytelling to figure out what resonates with their over 28,000 followers.
3 rebel nuns in their 80s reclaim Austrian convent
Relations with Church officials, who insist the nuns had to be placed in a Catholic care home due to their ailing health, have nosedived in recent weeks. The trio's superior has even accused them of breaking their vows of obedience.
'Stay in your lane': Travellers react as Chennai Airport offers sattvic food tips. See post
Other users on social media also questioned the priorities of the airport authority. One person remarked, 'Focus on your responsibilities and work efficiently; there’s much to improve in your sector.' Another wrote, 'You should first start providing water at all terminals.'
Engineer calls Bay Area pizza 'trash'. Elon Musk answers with wood-fired oven at xAI
The engineer, Eric Jiang, tweeted that he had just eaten pizza at the xAI office. He posted a photograph in which he was holding a slice of pizza. Behind him, a wood fire oven was visible.
Stressed at work? This CEO reveals simple phrase that helps her ‘think clearer', ‘solve problems’
Experts from Harvard agree with Autonomic CEO Jamie Wood that redirecting anxious thoughts can be helpful, but long-term change may require deeper reflection.
From Coke bottles to Lay’s packets: The unlikely growth hack that powered Paytm’s journey
One of the most striking revelations was that in the midst of a financial crunch, Vijay Shekhar Sharma sold 40 per cent of Paytm for just $17,000 to settle a loan. That stake, Das noted, would later be worth over $100 million.
Sam Altman is selling his most expensive property for $49 million. It has 10 bathrooms
Sotheby’s agent Brian Axelrod, who is handling the sale, called it 'the most amazing property I’ve ever seen during my career'.
Pakistan-born influencer adopted by Chinese couple marries fan. He found her 'captivating'
Fan Zihe, abandoned as a baby in Pakistan, rose to fame in China before announci.ng wedding to early follower who now manages her social media
Florida woman labels Indian name 'Akshit' offensive, draws backlash on Threads: 'Get an education'
The post, shared a day earlier, quickly spread across the platform and provoked extensive debate. Many users accused her of ignorance and cultural insensitivity, noting that Akshit is a widely used Indian name with deep significance. In Hindi, the name means 'imperishable' or 'indestructible.'
Shashi Tharoor shares AI edit hugging his 22-year-old self in viral Gemini trend: 'I find myself torn...'
The 'Hug my younger self' phenomenon has gained traction across social media platforms thanks to Google’s Gemini AI tool, particularly its Nano Banana image module. Users generate images that depict their current selves embracing or interacting with younger versions of themselves, often in a nostalgic, polaroid-like style.
Kristin Cabot’s husband had his own date at Coldplay concert as she hugged boss on kiss-cam. Report
The footage circulated rapidly online, prompting memes, commentary, and recreations at other events. Within 24 hours, Astronomer announced Andy Byron’s resignation, citing a breach of corporate conduct standards. Kristin Cabot stepped down less than a week later.
