The modern temple run: Harsh Goenka questions VIP culture at temples, says people visit to display status rather than devotionHarsh Goenka has questioned the growing trend of high-profile temple visits, criticising VIP entry, photographers and public relations team...
01 Nov, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
- UP CEO's X handle apologises after controversial reply to AAP leader Sanjay Singh
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer's (CEO) office apologised after its official X handle posted a sarcastic response to AAP leader S...
31 Oct, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Chinese man invites internet strangers to his wedding. Hundreds show up; what happens next shocked the groomIn a remarkable gesture of community spirit, Xu Chenghong, a groom from Yiliang County, reached out to strangers for his wedding celebratio...
31 Oct, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
- Gurgaon man pays Rs 20,000 rent, takes bike trips to mountains, says Rs 30 lakhs a year is enough; blames people for spending too much
A LinkedIn post questioning whether Rs 30–50 lakh a year is enough to live in Gurgaon has sparked a debate. The author recalled paying Rs 2...
31 Oct, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Meta settles with teen during trial testing claims social media caused depression, eating disordersMeta Platforms has settled with a teen plaintiff who accused the company of designing Instagram and Facebook to be addictive, causing her m...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Halloween and giant skeletons: How America's towering decorations are escaping the spooky season to steal the spotlight at Christmas, Valentine's Day and other unexpected holidaysGiant skeleton decorations have become popular outside homes, extending their use beyond Halloween into other holidays. Homeowners are cust...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
What happened to a Michigan Red Baron worker targeted in a prank? How a fundraiser brought unexpected supportIn Michigan, a delivery worker named Walt Z faced off against a prankster who faked a money-taking scenario. The humorous confrontation was...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Barack Obama’s mic toss goes viral after Detroit rally, fans praise his ‘Impeccable Aura’-here's what the former president said in support of Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-SayedBarack Obama attended a campaign rally in Detroit to support Democratic candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson. His mic toss moment c...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Meta, Snap head to trial in another case about social media's harmsJury selection is expected to begin on Wednesday in Los Angeles for another landmark trial about the alleged harms of social media on young...
28 Oct, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro and family will get US visas after election loss, State Department saysThe US State Department has agreed to issue visas to Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro and his family following his election defeat to inc...
28 Oct, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
Kylian Mbappe apologises to China after Mao remarks cost him brand dealsKylian Mbappe faced backlash for his comments about Mao Zedong, referring to him as a dictator. Major Chinese companies ended their endorse...
27 Oct, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
What is maxxing? Meaning, history and why it beat unc and affordability to become 2026 Word of the YearFrom improving physical appearance to optimising sleep and AI use, “maxxing” has become shorthand for pursuing something to its fullest. Di...
27 Oct, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Mamata accuses BJP of using 'money, intimidation' to influence peopleFormer West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of using money and intimidation to influence people, alleging that police...
26 Oct, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
AI ad blitz distorts US midterms 2026AI-generated political advertisements are becoming more prevalent as the November elections approach, raising concerns among voters. Resear...
26 Oct, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
Elon Musk announces $1 tipping feature for X MoneyWhen users press and hold the Like button, they will be able to tip a creator or another user whose posts they appreciate and want to suppo...
25 Oct, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
‘Brands need to be loved by humans and read by agents’: BCG’s Lauren Wiener on AI’s impact on marketingThe growing influence of AI and LLMs on purchase decisions is significant across various consumer touchpoints. Brands are now required to o...
23 Oct, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Greece passes social media ban for children under 15In a significant move towards online safety, Greece's parliament has enacted a law banning social media usage for children under 15, set to...
23 Oct, 2026, 11.59 AM IST