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The Nykaa Pink Friday Sale will be rolling out fresh deals on luxury beauty, free gifts on orders, and top offers on makeup, skincare, hair care and fragrances. The platform is also offering surprise coupons, flash sales and large giveaways. The sale will run from November 21 to November 30.
short by Roshan Gupta / 10:00 am on 22 Nov
Waste picker Anju Mane found a bag while working in Pune's Sadashiv Peth on Thursday. Expecting medicines, she opened it to find cash worth ₹10 lakh. Knowing the locality well, she helped locate the owner and returned the bag untouched. She was honoured with a saree and some cash, with residents praising her honesty.
short by / 08:42 pm on 21 Nov
Cardi B turns umbilical cord into gold pendant
short by / on 22 Nov 2025,Saturday
Cardi B celebrated the birth of her fourth child with a unique keepsake, a gold-coated necklace made from her newborn's umbilical cord. The heart-shaped pendant honors the first bond between mother and baby. She also preserved her placenta as prints and capsules. Welcoming her first child with Stefon Diggs, Cardi says motherhood continues to inspire her growth and love.
short by / 01:30 pm on 22 Nov
A group of customers created a ruckus outside a shop in UP's Saharanpur on Saturday after over 100 phones bought from the same shop suddenly turned off, reports said. Some of them alleged that the shopkeeper sold old or refurbished iPhones as new and demanded more money after they complained. Police are investigating whether the phones were, in fact, iPhones.
short by Ankit Tiwari / 03:01 pm on 23 Nov
An ordinary two-second selfie video by Indian X user Priyanga has gone unexpectedly viral, crossing 92 million views in three weeks and sparking memes and global attention. Posted with the caption "Makeup ate today," the clip shows 'Bandana girl' in an auto-rickshaw. While many speculate she could earn big from X's monetization, experts say payouts depend on overall verified engagement.
short by / 03:21 pm on 22 Nov
Donald Trump Jr's visit to Anant Ambani's Vantara wildlife centre drew praise from him but sharp backlash online. Netizens and animal activists resurfaced old videos of his big-game hunting, calling it ironic that he is now endorsing animal conservation. The viral posts revived past controversies, including scrutiny over an alleged illegal duck hunt in Italy.
short by / 04:26 pm on 22 Nov
Miss Universe Bangladesh 2025, Tangia Zaman Methila, sparked controversy with her national costume "The Queen of Bengal." While she credited the white Jamdani saree to Mughal heritage, critics argued that the lotus pose, jewellery, and visuals strongly resembled Hindu goddess Saraswati. Social-media users accused her of ignoring Hindu-Bengali cultural roots and artisans, leading to backlash.
short by / 04:38 pm on 21 Nov
Car blocks ambulance carrying critical patient in UP, driver fined
short by Saurav Joshi / on 22 Nov 2025,Saturday
A car driver was fined ₹10,000 after a purported video showed him blocking the way of a government ambulance carrying a critically ill woman in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur. Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi said the car kept driving ahead of the ambulance for nearly six kilometres, ignoring its siren and delaying its movement by nearly 25 minutes.
short by Saurav Joshi / 05:09 pm on 22 Nov
The Karnal police have arrested two persons, including Youth Congress district president Rajat Lather and his associate Ashok Kumar for allegedly spraying black paint on the poster of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. However, a district court granted them bail on Saturday.
short by / 06:07 pm on 22 Nov
The police have arrested eight gang members who allegedly kidnapped four manager-level employees of a BPO firm in Bengaluru while posing as police officials. The accused had sought a ransom of ₹18.9 lakh, extorted money from another employee and even demanded cash from the victims, as per reports. Two vehicles which were used in the incident were also seized.
short by Medhaa Gupta / 12:27 pm on 23 Nov
The Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti, along with other Hindu groups, called off their protest today after their demands were reportedly met. These included sealing the controversial Sanjauli mosque, quashing the FIR against their members, and disconnecting the mosque's electricity and drinking-water supply.
short by / 06:06 pm on 21 Nov
Smriti Mandhana celebrated her Haldi ceremony with a spirited yellow-themed dance alongside her Indian cricket teammates, turning the occasion into a joyful reunion. The event followed her fun engagement reveal to Palash Muchhal, shared through a Instagram video. Palash's romantic proposal at DY Patil Stadium added a magical touch, as the couple gears up for their November 23 wedding.
short by / 05:48 pm on 21 Nov
Among the many forgotten icons recently rediscovered by historians, Bibi Raghbir Kaur stood out at the Mela Ghadri Babeyan Da. One of the first women in the Punjab Legislative Assembly under British rule, she championed workers' and women's rights and was cherished by the Ghadarites. She was celebrated in a new book launched at the mela.
short by / 10:17 am on 22 Nov
Chennai-based space startup Agnikul Cosmos raised ₹150 crore in Series C funding to develop small satellite launch vehicles. The round attracted new investors, reflecting growing interest in India’s commercial space sector. With deeptech momentum and increasing capital in space ventures, Agnikul’s progress toward orbital launch milestones will be closely monitored by industry observers.
short by / 08:36 pm on 21 Nov
Why do people talk in sleep?
short by Arshiya Chopra / on 22 Nov 2025,Saturday
Talking in sleep is a kind of parasomnia or disruptive sleep-related disorder. "Since most parasomnias are thought to be mixed state between wakefulness and sleep, sleep talking may be more likely to happen when sleep patterns are disrupted or disturbed," Dr Michelle Drerup said. It can be triggered by jet lag, sleep deprivation, anxiety and stress or alcohol/substance misuse.
short by Arshiya Chopra / 07:00 am on 22 Nov
National Geographic has listed the best places in the world to visit in 2026, with The Dolomites in Italy's Milan topping the list. It also includes, Canada's Quebec, China's Beijing, Dominica, Morocco's Rabat, England's Hull, US' North Dakota Badlands, Philippines' Manila, Turkiye's Black Sea Coast and Uzbekistan's Khiva. National Geographic also listed 15 other destinations.
short by Ankush Verma / 09:23 am on 22 Nov
A video has gone viral showing a Maharashtrian woman cooking Maggi noodles inside a train using electric kettle. The video has sparked widespread criticism with many people calling out the safety hazards of using kettle in train. Reacting to the video, Indian Railways issued a warning and wrote, "Action is being initiated against...the person...It's unsafe, illegal and a punishable offence."
short by Bhawana Chaudhary / 04:48 pm on 21 Nov
Maruti Suzuki buys stake in mobility startup Ravity
short by / on 22 Nov 2025,Saturday
Maruti Suzuki has purchased a 7.84% stake in mobility startup Ravity for nearly ₹2 crore. This investment, made through the Maruti Suzuki Innovation Fund, aims to boost connected vehicle technologies and improve customer experience using data insights. Ravity has been working with the company since 2019, and this funding strengthens their long-term partnership.
short by / 01:37 pm on 22 Nov
Is ocean carbon removal safe?
short by / on 21 Nov 2025,Friday
A new EU-commissioned report warns that ocean-based carbon removal technologies are too risky and unproven to rely on for climate solutions. Although oceans naturally absorb CO2, experts say there's insufficient evidence that engineered methods are safe, effective, or scalable. The report emphasizes that rapid emissions cuts remain the most reliable path to limiting global warming.
short by / 12:13 pm on 21 Nov
A Reddit user claimed their dog fell sick due to Delhi's air pollution, which has reached record levels. The user posted a picture of their dog using a nebuliser after it was diagnosed with bronchitis, adding, "Air so s**t even my dog's sick...Whole family is sick." Several users echoed the user's statement that people are falling ill due to pollution.
short by Bhawana Chaudhary / 04:38 pm on 21 Nov
Pilot, tourist rescued after hours in Himachal
short by / on 21 Nov 2025,Friday
A local pilot and woman tourist from Telangana, who were left dangling from high-tension power lines at the Indrunag paragliding site, Himachal, were safely rescued after a four-hour ordeal on Thursday evening.The rescue mission, which involved police, fire brigade teams, power department officials, and trained mountaineering experts, was executed with extreme caution due to high-risk situation.
short by / 09:16 pm on 21 Nov
To safeguard artisans and preserve heritage, authentic Kolhapuri chappals will now carry digital identifiers including NFC chips and blockchain tags. These smart labels provide complete product history and verify originality, tackling the increasing influx of cheap duplicates. The initiative offers consumers full transparency while ensuring artisans receive due credit and income.
short by / 01:14 pm on 23 Nov
Villagers in Maha wear spiked collars for protection from leopard
short by Aradhana / on 22 Nov 2025,Saturday
Several people in Pune's Pimparkhed village are wearing belts or collars fitted with sharp nails around their necks while working in fields to protect themselves from leopard attacks. Apart from collars, people have installed electric fences around their homes as a precaution. A villager said they spot a leopard everyday and his mother fell prey to one a month ago.
short by Aradhana / 11:14 am on 22 Nov
Girl swims 17 km from Atal Setu to Gateway of India on 10th B'day
short by Saurav Joshi / on 22 Nov 2025,Saturday
A 10-year-old girl named Aanvi Shailesh Suvarna completed an open-water sea swim of 17 km from Atal Setu to the Gateway of India in Maharashtra's Mumbai. She achieved the feat on her 10th birthday, placing her among the youngest swimmers in India to accomplish such a long-distance sea route. Aanvi completed the open-sea route in 2 hours and 44 minutes.
short by Saurav Joshi / 01:41 pm on 22 Nov
Couple marries in hospital after bride gets injured in accident
short by Saurav Joshi / on 22 Nov 2025,Saturday
A couple got married inside a hospital in Kerala on Friday after the bride suffered a spinal injury when she lost control of her car and crashed into a tree just hours before wedding. Groom and his family rushed to hospital after learning about her condition. Later, both families expressed their wish to go ahead with the ceremony despite circumstances.
short by Saurav Joshi / 09:31 am on 22 Nov
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