'Invisible development': Stuck in gridlock, Bengaluru motorists use muddy railway path as shortcut. Watch
A video circulating on social media showed multiple bikers navigating through slush and uneven terrain as they attempted to bypass a long queue of vehicles on the primary road. Some riders were seen crossing muddy patches and riding through makeshift channels created by water run-off, while others followed narrow paths used by villagers.
Bengaluru woman claims Rapido driver tried to grab her legs, says she was left 'shivering'. FIR filed
The woman also shared a short video showing the moment the driver placed his hand on her legs as the bike stopped. Along with the footage, she uploaded a screenshot displaying the rider’s profile information and a message from another woman who said she had seen the incident but initially assumed the man was a friend.
Starbucks apologises after limited-edition 'Bearista' cup shortage triggers brawl among customers, chaos
Videos shared on social media showed customers clashing inside Starbucks stores after supplies of the cup ran out within minutes. In some cities, customers reportedly queued outside at dawn in hopes of securing one.
'Cannot defeat 1.5 billion Indians': YouTuber drops Karnataka cow dung festival's documentary amid backlash
Tyler Oliveira’s initial video, shared last month under the title 'I Survived India’s Poop-Throwing Festival', showed him dressed in a hazmat suit while taking part in the traditional celebration. The teaser quickly went viral, drawing millions of views, but also triggered a wave of anger from Indian viewers who accused him of portraying their culture in a demeaning way.
'Happiness is a state of mind': X user compares Japan’s 'perfect society' to India’s joy amid chaos
He shared that he had visited Tokyo earlier in the year and described it as having 'every luxury imaginable of a first-world country.' Yet, he said that he found an absence of joy among the people there. 'Trains are on time, food is cheap, countless parks, many forms of entertainment – but people are just working like machines,' he noted
Chinese woman develops 'snake skin' after using 'herbal' ointment for a decade
Tingting said her symptoms began a decade earlier, when red spots and itching appeared on her lower right leg. 'As I kept scratching, it started spreading all over my body,' she recalled. In search of relief, she turned to an ointment she found online, advertised as being made from 'pure traditional Chinese medicine'.
Rajasthan vegetable seller wins Rs 11 crore lottery after borrowing Rs 1,000 from friend
While his wife’s ticket brought a small return of Rs 1,000, the one he bought for himself in Bathinda for Rs 500 carried the jackpot number. The draw, conducted in Ludhiana, brought an unexpected transformation to Amit Sehra’s life and his family’s future.
Mock apologies go viral as Indian brands embrace global 'We’re sorry' trend. See posts
The campaign rapidly expanded across industries. Besides automotive and electronics brands, food chains, cinema operators, and grooming product labels joined the format. Participants also included Haldiram’s, Keventers, Banana Leaf, PVR-Inox, Cashify, and Garnier, among others.
'If you’re 25 and doing an MBA, you’re an idiot': Nikhil Kamath’s comment on Zerodha AMA draws criticism
The comment was made in an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session held to mark Zerodha’s 15th year, where Nikhil Kamath appeared alongside his brother Nithin Kamath and senior colleagues. While speaking about how education and content are evolving, he said his podcast 'WTF' was an effort to push more people towards entrepreneurship.
Rats hunting bats? New videos reveal a surprising predator–prey shift
Cameras captured brown rats catching and eating bats at hibernation sites in Germany, prompting concerns about possible virus spill-over. This stands as a potential warning sign of how changing wildlife behaviour in human-dominated landscapes could increase zoonotic risk.
Scientists may have found the universe’s first stars
Astronomers find a distant, metal-free halo where the earliest, brightest stars may have formed originally.
Indian creator says New York no longer feels safe, leaves US over racism
An Indian content creator says she fled the United States after months of harassment and threats, citing a hostile climate she no longer felt equipped to face. Her story raises broader concerns about safety, racism and the immigrant experience in urban America.
Why we stopped sleeping twice a night
Artificial lighting and fixed workdays compressed our nights into one stretch. As cities brightened and clocks ruled, “first sleep” and “second sleep” faded from daily life.
Maye Musk reveals Elon’s reply to her nephew requesting Tesla discount: 'Every owner is family'
Maye Musk also posted an image of her own Tesla, noting that it had been purchased for her by her son several years earlier. 'Throwback Thursday. Me, with my first Tesla that Elon Musk bought for me many years ago. He paid full price,' she said in her caption.
86-year-old behind Rs 15,000 crore business still drives Uber to sponsor education of 24 girls each year
Businessman Nav Shah, during a routine ride, began a casual conversation with his 86-year-old driver, asking how he managed his expenses at his age. The driver responded with calm assurance, explaining that he owned a company generating an annual turnover exceeding $175 million.
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik trolled over his sculpture to celebrate women’s World Cup win
While the Odisha-based artist's previous works have often gone viral for their scale and symbolism, the World Cup tribute appears to have missed the mark for many viewers.
'Catering mafia of Railways': Passenger beaten up for objecting to paying Rs 20 extra for meal
The North Central Railway issued a statement on X, claiming the video is not recent and is being circulated to mislead the public. 'This is an old video being posted in an attempt to mislead people,' it stated.
Not just his victory speech, Zohran Mamdani wanted to 'Dhoom Machale' even in 2021. See post
Zohran Mamdani’s campaign leaned heavily into pop culture references, especially Hindi cinema, to connect with New Yorkers across boroughs like Queens and Brooklyn.
'Karma is a queen': Rachel Gupta cryptic post for Miss Universe's Nawat Itsaragrisil is viral
Earlier this year, Nawat Itsaragrisil had accused former Miss Grand International Rachel Gupta of undergoing surgery -- a claim she has not addressed publicly -- and mocked her appearance.
Social media in splits after probe reveals password to Louvre's security system following heist: 'Can’t make this up'
France’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) discovered the vulnerability while probing the October 19 heist.
Miss Universe's Nawat Itsaragrisil had body-shamed India's Rachel Gupta, called Miss Iceland 'too fat'
In May, Rachel Gupta revealed that she was 'pinched, asked to lose weight, and body-shamed' during her tenure as Miss Grand International 2024. Days after her resignation, Instagram posts by Nawat Itsaragrisil surfaced in which he accused Gupta of undergoing surgery and mocked her appearance.
Miss Universe row: Thai businessman apologises in tears after calling Miss Mexico ‘dumbhead’
In a press conference, Miss Universe executive director Nawat Itsaragrisil denied calling Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch a 'dumbhead', claiming instead that he said she had caused 'damage'. But, video footage and eyewitness accounts contradict his version of events.
Chalo (from) Dilli: Delhi-NCR sees higher ‘smog break’ as air quality worsens
Travel bookings are not only higher but also faster, with average lead time now under 3 days from a week earlier. Delhiites are trading masks for mountains as well as for coastal retreats.
Micro-drama platforms chasing their Netflix moment through foray into reality shows
India’s micro-drama market is now at the same inflection point that China hit 5-6 years ago, and is set to grow to $1.1 billion in the next five years, according to a Bitkraft and Redseer report.
