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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.
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.
Social media erupted with memes as Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2026 speech passed without major personal tax updates.
'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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2026, India’s Budget history once again comes into focus.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman marked the Union Budget 2026 with a subtle cultural statement, wearing a handwoven Kanjeevaram silk saree from Tamil Nadu. The choice continued her tradition of spotlighting India’s handloom heritage through Budget Day attire.
In a 2020 submission, a woman accused Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of sexual abuse, alleging that she was trafficked to Epstein and suffered repeated abuse in multiple countries, including the UK, the United States, and France.
A New York-based software engineer defended Indian professionals after an anonymous X post labelled them as incompetent, saying his Indian colleagues are sharp, friendly, and do not fit the stereotypes being circulated online.
An Indian traveller spent Rs 2 lakh at a UK villa but found basic services like room cleaning and towels missing. Sharing his experience online, he contrasted it with Indian hotels, praising the attentive service and hospitality standards that ensure guests are looked after at every step.
In the post, Captain Sumit Kapoor’s daughter shares her grief after the Baramati plane crash, remembering her father as the best dad and a skilled pilot. She reflects on their bond and expresses her heartbreak, giving a personal view of the loss behind the tragic accident that claimed five lives.
A passenger was filmed drinking alcohol on a train in front of kids. His mother‑in‑law defended him, but the clip sparked online backlash, with many users pointing out that drinking on trains is illegal and inappropriate in public spaces.
Indian billionaire Nikhil Kamath sparked debate after a young tech founder told him he has an AI girlfriend. The candid discussion explored loneliness, dating anxiety and how AI companions are increasingly filling emotional gaps.
The woman explained that two late-night Uber rides made her feel unsafe, with one driver going off the mapped route and another following her into a mall. Her viral post has sparked fresh debate about women’s safety and the need for stronger safeguards in app-based transport services.
Indian ultra-distance runner Sufiya Sufi has entered the Guinness World Records after completing the gruelling Manali–Leh high-altitude run in under 100 hours. Covering nearly 480 km across five Himalayan passes, she is the only woman to achieve the feat in such time.
An X post from a young Microsoft employee has gone viral for highlighting the role of consistency in building a career.
Many high-paying job offers promise large salaries, but the reality can be very different. Sahil Thakur, founder of BlockseBlock, explains how bonuses, retention pay, and ESOPs can make headline CTC figures misleading.
A video of Pakistani firefighters using buckets to control a fire has gone viral, triggering outrage. Social media users criticised the lack of basic equipment and questioned the preparedness of emergency services.
A Silicon Valley investor’s career advice has triggered debate online as layoffs continue across the tech sector. Gokul Rajaram urged young professionals to avoid frequent job switching, saying staying longer at one company helps build impact, networks and credibility.
