The harsh truth about Dharavi remains that even today, countless parents shield their children from judgments rooted in the stigma associated with their address. This Children's Day, NMDPL honors that silent sacrifice as Dharavi begins its redevelopment journey. This film highlights the quiet hope that the next generation will take pride in calling Dharavi home.

Sarabjit Kaur, an Indian Sikh pilgrim who went missing in Pakistan during Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrations, has appeared in a viral video allegedly accepting Nikah with a Pakistani man, Nasir Hussain. A copy of the Nikahnama also surfaced online. Sikh groups are demanding a clear and fair investigation into the incident.

Polka Pop founder Gaurav Khemka says an IRCTC snack box on a 4.5-hour journey contained 46g of sugar, nearly double the WHO’s daily limit. Having been off sugar for a year, he called the combo alarming, especially in a country with over 100 million diabetics. Khemka urged IRCTC to offer healthier, low-sugar defaults for passengers.

Akasa Air's announcement of its maiden operations from the new Navi Mumbai International Airport sparked mixed reactions online. While the airline revealed initial routes to Ahmedabad, Delhi, Goa and Kochi, one user questioned why a key metro city had been left out. Akasa Air responded, saying its network is expanding, and the suggestion would be shared with its planning team.

Pictures showing masked men from Kinnaur's Raulane festival have gone viral on social media. The festival honours spirits and fairy-like beings that come down from their celestial spaces to protect people during cold season. The words 'Raula' and 'Raulane' are used to refer to the couple (both men) who dance to perform rituals. Both of them wear masks and gloves.

The 'two-minute' rule is a productivity and habit-building technique that involves scaling down one's goals to a version that can be completed in two minutes or less. It makes it easier to start and overcome procrastination. For example, if the goal is to run five kilometres, the 2-minute habit would be to just put on shoes and step outside.

Tabu captivated audiences as the showstopper for Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla at Art Mumbai, proving style has no age. Dressed in an all-black ensemble with silver crystal embroidery, the actor exuded power and elegance with her bold makeup and sleek bun. Designers praised her look inspired by "A Thousand and One Nights," while fans hailed her beauty & grace.

Zayn Malik has resurfaced in One Direction's official company documents, sparking excitement among Directioners. Though his role update is linked to business structure and brand ownership rather than music, the timing - alongside his renewed bond with former members and a Netflix project with Louis Tomlinson-has fans hopeful. It's not a reunion yet, but a promising step forward.

Police have arrested a 30-year-old man from Noida for allegedly killing a woman and dumping her naked, headless body in a drain. "The woman, originally from West Bengal, was separated from her husband and had lived in Noida since 2023," police said, adding that she was pressuring the man to leave his wife and marry her.

Police arrested 2 individuals after busting an inter-state fake currency module and recovered ₹9.95 crore in fake, demonetised notes. A naka was laid near PWD Rest House, Ghaggar Bridge on the Old Ambala-Kalka Highway and the suspects were intercepted, leading to the recovery. The further probe is going on.

A picture of a man free falling in front of the Sun, captured by photographer Andrew McCarthy, has gone viral. "A surreal moment, captured despite the insane challenges. We call this photo 'The Fall of Icarus,'" McCarthy said, while sharing a video showing how the picture was captured. "Absolutely insane," a social media user wrote while reacting to the picture.

In a shocking case of identity theft and GST fraud, a labourer from Bohna Chowk, Moga, Punjab received a notice of ₹35 crore from the GST Department, leaving his family stunned and terrified. Ajmer Singh, who earns his livelihood through daily-wage labour, said he had "no idea how such a huge amount" could be linked to him.

With air quality getting severe in Delhi-NCR with AQI ranging between 400 and 500, Indian Express suggested states people can travel to in order to escape the air pollution. The states include Sikkim, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Mizoram, with all the states having AQI less than 100. The states are also predicted to have clear weather over the week.

In January 2023, Prakash Udagati replaced sugarcane with moringa over 4 acres in Belagavi due to its low market rates and high irrigation costs. He made a profit that same year by selling moringa pods, called drumsticks. His income has now increased over 10 times as he harvests around 60 tonnes of drumsticks annually, earning ₹7 lakh an acre.

A man in China whose late wife became the country's first person to undergo cryogenic preservation has drawn public scrutiny after forming a new relationship, SCMP reported. Gui Junmin, 57, decided in 2017 to have his wife cryogenically preserved after she was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. He emphasised the relationship didn't alter his feelings for his wife.

Nyayanidhi has raised $2 million in a seed round led by 3one4 Capital to strengthen its AI-powered litigation platform. The Bengaluru startup aims to speed up documentation, translations, and filings, expand its advocate network, and deepen collaborations with courts and government bodies, building a more predictable, efficient digital infrastructure for India’s litigation ecosystem.

A Delhi-based manager rejected work from home request of an employee feeling unwell due to pollution in the city. Moreover, the manager advised the employee to take a leave but still complete their assigned tasks. "Everyone is suffering from the pollution. We all have constant pain and headache. We have to live with this," chat showed the manager as saying.

The Abohar Municipal Corporation sealed several properties for unpaid property tax, including the Lala Lajpat Rai Mahila Hostel run by the Servants of the People Society. Acting on the Commissioner-cum-Deputy Commissioner's orders, officials launched a drive after repeated notices were ignored. The hostel, founded by Lala Lajpat Rai’s organisation, reportedly owed about ₹2.25 lakh.

An Asian tech worker has sparked a debate around hiring bias after he claimed that he got three interview calls after switching to an American name. He had been applying for jobs for months but only received "automated 'unfortunately’ rejection emails". After changing the name, three companies that earlier rejected him immediately reached out with interview requests, he further claimed.

According to Glassdoor, the 'forever layoff' trend is likely to take over workplaces in 2026. It refers to small layoffs, concerning fewer than 50 employees. It's predicted that companies will engage in smaller but regular layoffs instead of large infrequent cuts. This trend creates anxiety and insecurity among employees while ensuring that companies going through layoffs get less media attention.

A Chinese automaker's attempt to drive up the famed "Heaven’s Staircase" at Tianmen Mountain ended in failure on Wednesday, causing damage to the historic structure. A video shows the vehicle attempting to climb the 999-step 'Sky Ladder', but the steep, narrow steps caused it to slip backwards, crashing into and breaking parts of the monument's barrier.

Four women in Jodhpur trampled their 16-day-old nephew to death with their feet in what seems to be a ritualistic murder. They believed that it'd help them get married. A video showing one of them sitting with an infant in her lap while chanting something has surfaced online. "I want the murderers to get the harshest punishment," infant's father said.

A new dating trend called 'zip coding' involves choosing partners based on geographic proximity, often within one's own neighbourhood. Psychologist Rasshi Gurnani said, "Geographical proximity often enhances emotional intimacy because it allows for shared routines, and a sense of safety derived from familiarity." However, she added that this comfort can also limit personal growth.

A video showed a leopard climbing onto the safari bus and pawing through the window in an attempt to attack a passenger at Karnataka's Bannerghatta National Park. The leopard managed to reach its paw through a small gap in the mesh of bus, injuring a 56-year-old woman, hailing from Chennai. She was shifted to a hospital after receiving first aid.

On an episode of Figuring Out With Raj Shamani, celebrity nutritionist Pooja Makhija reveals that Shahid Kapoor is the most disciplined actor when it comes to diet. She says he can eat the same meal every single day without getting bored. Pooja adds that Deepika Padukone also ranks among the most diligent and consistent with her food routine.