Polyworking is a growing trend of managing multiple jobs/side hustles rather than relying on single source of income. The trend has gained popularity amidst rising inflation and the fear of layoffs. "I don’t want to just do the same thing every day," said a 29-year-old who is a visual merchandiser for Patagonia and also works for a German shoe brand.

Indian teenagers are increasingly glued to fast digital content, leading to what experts describe as 'Popcorn Brain', a condition where constant online stimulation disrupts focus and calm thinking. Doctors reported rising cases of restlessness, reduced attention span, sleep issues and difficulty enjoying offline activities.

Shefali Shah, despite a 30-year award-winning acting career, battles imposter syndrome and low self-esteem. Known for expressive performances in films like 'Delhi Crime' and 'Dil Dhadakne Do', she says she often feels "not good enough" before every project. Imposter syndrome causes high achievers to doubt their skills, struggle with praise, and fear being exposed as a fraud, leading to anxiety.

Former Canadian Member of Parliament Ruby Dhalla was honoured with the prestigious 'Dhee Punjab Di' Award during a special ceremony held in Phagwara. The award was presented by the Punjabi Kala and Sahit Centre and Sangeet Darpan in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the promotion of Punjabi language, culture and global representation of the Punjabi community.

In a significant strike against trans-border drug trafficking, the Counter Intelligence (CI) Wing of Punjab's Amritsar has busted a major narcotics smuggling module. The module was being operated from Pakistan. The agency arrested one operative of the racket and recovered 5 kg of heroin during a swift and intelligence-led operation.

The Centre on Monday formally acknowledged that wastewater has been flowing into Chandigarh's N-Choe, the seasonal stream that cuts through the heart of the city, in response to a starred question raised by Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari. He also sought details on accountability for recurring violations and whether any rejuvenation proposal had ever been undertaken.

A man allegedly murdered his wife in a women's hostel in Coimbatore, where she was staying, and later took a selfie with her corpse. "The payment for betrayal is death," he reportedly captioned the picture as he uploaded it on social media. The man, who shared three children with the deceased, suspected that she had an extramarital affair.

Elections for electing members of Zila Parishad Mohali and Panchayat Samiti Mohali have been adjourned by the State Election Commission. These elections were due on December 14. The decision to adjourn the elections was taken by the Commission on the recommendation of the Department of Rural Development and Panchayats, said State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhari.

Oxford University Press declared 'rage bait' as the Word of the Year 2025, noting that its usage saw a threefold increase in a year. This increase shows that more people are now aware of the negative effects of online life, it stated. The compound word refers to online content that is deliberately designed to elicit outrage to increase engagement.

In Haryana, a major accident was averted on Sunday afternoon at Panipat railway station. A woman passenger, who slipped while trying to board a moving train, was saved just in time by a Government Railway Police (GRP) constable. The CCTV footage of the incident also went viral across social media. The incident occurred at around 3.30 pm.

An Italian man who visited a zoo in Karnataka said he ended up feeling like an exotic animal as several Indian men clicked pictures with him. He shared a clip showing one man holding his hand tightly. "I get asked for pictures more in India than anywhere else," the host of 'Junk or Jackpot?', Bobby Berk, commented on the post.

A long-lost painting depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ sold for $2.7 million (around ₹24.17 crore) at an auction in France's Versailles on Sunday. The artwork, created by Flemish Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens, was reportedly lost in the early 1600s and was found recently in a private townhouse in Paris. The scene was depicted by Rubens only once.

A woman dislocated her jaw while eating golgappas in Uttar Pradesh’s Auraiya, leaving her mouth stuck open. "As soon as she opened her mouth, half of the golgappa remained inside her mouth, and half of it came outside, and her mouth stayed wide open," one doctor said. Doctors were unable to fix her jaw and referred her to another hospital.

A sweet viral video shows Nita Ambani celebrating her staff member's birthday with a small cake-cutting moment. Dressed in a peach-printed co-ord set, she sang the birthday song and even fed the staff cake. The clip, shared by the employee with a heartfelt message, drew warm reactions online, with users calling her "so down to earth" and "kind."

A focused interaction at J&K Bank’s Jehangir Chowk branch brought Kashmiri founders face-to-face with bankers and mentors, offering rare clarity on loans, schemes, and financial readiness. Organised by Startup Kashmir, the session helped entrepreneurs understand documentation, eligibility, and funding pathways, marking a meaningful step in bridging Kashmir’s startups with formal finance.

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Following court proceedings concerning Kanchanpreet Kaur, wife of Canada-based gangster Amritpal Singh Bath, the Punjab Police on Sunday firmly reiterated that her arrest was based on concrete evidence. The police have mentioned about her active involvement in the criminal syndicate run by her husband, and said there is sufficient evidence in the investigation for appeal as per law.

After a 20-year-old man was beaten, shot, and was crushed with a stone by his lover's family over a difference in their castes, his girlfriend "married" his body in Maharashtra's Nanded. At Saksham's funeral, Aanchal applied vermillion on her forehead and vowed to live in his house as daughter-in-law. "Our love won, even in Saksham's death," she said.

A Muslim woman in Maharashtra has filed a complaint alleging that her husband gave her "Triple Talaq" by sending a note via courier from Canada. She was allegedly abused, assaulted, and tortured for failing to bring money from her parents to start a new business. Police have booked her husband, mother-in-law, and father-in-law. Triple Talaq has been abolished in India.

A woman staff member at a hospital owned by BJP MLA Dr Anil Goyal was seen on CCTV stealing jewellery from the body of an elderly deceased woman in Delhi. The deceased woman's family alleged that the earrings and gold chain were missing from her body and accused the police of not taking any action on their complaint.