An old clip of Rahul Gandhi from his Bharat Jodo Yatra interview has gone viral again, where he recalls asking his mother, Sonia Gandhi, if he was good-looking - to which she replied, "You are perfectly average." The candid moment sparked laughter online, with netizens calling it "handsome" and praising Rahul for his humour.

The Infosys Prize 2025 honored six researchers under 40 for their extraordinary contributions to science in India. Winners, each receiving $100,000, tackled diverse fields, market design, DNA repair, sustainable chemicals, and computational algorithms. The award emphasises early career recognition for solving pressing global and complex theoretical challenges.

Suniel Shetty has shared a striking reflection on leadership and mentoring, urging seniors to replace polite silence with clear, honest feedback. He said delays make small issues bigger, and real support means telling people what’s working and what isn’t. His message reframed honesty as a form of care, essential for growth, teams, and long-term success.

A heartwarming video of Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar Shaw and author Sudha Murty dancing together at the wedding baraat of Shaw's nephew, Eric Mazumdar, has gone viral. Shared by Anil Shetty, the clip shows the two icons joyfully celebrating. The wedding reception in Bengaluru was attended by dignitaries, including Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.

A man who retired at 33 wrote on X, "I'm 40 now...Inspite of having more than 100x annual expenses, we stay on rent." "My last salary was in...2019...Only long term investing & SWP...Simple life!!!" he added. "Life is about...what we...choose not a race," a person commented. "Still a long way to go for writing such stories," another comment read.

A video showing man sleeping inside a hollow section of a flyover pillar in Bengaluru is going viral, with people asking how he managed to get up there. "If this is just a stunt then needs to be taught a lesson," a person reacted. Bengaluru police also commented on the video and directed Peenya station to look into the issue.

Rahul Kaushik, who was injured in the car blast near Delhi's Red Fort, said the sound of the explosion was so loud that he couldn’t hear anything and felt like he was flying. "Whenever I close my eyes, I see the bodies and fire...[and hear]...noise. I can’t forget it," Rahul added. At least 12 people were killed in the blast.

A man has sought divorce from his wife claiming she brings stray dogs into their apartment and forces him to sleep with them in the same bed. The man has moved Gujarat High Court, which will hear his plea on December 1. The couple met each other in 2001 and got married in 2006 in Ahmedabad.

A 24-year-old Gurugram man fell from a height of 180 feet after a rope broke while he was doing bungee jumping in Uttarakhand's Rishikesh. A video showed him falling on a tin shed after the rope broke and people were seen rushing to help him. The man has been hospitalised in AIIMS Rishikesh and is reportedly in critical condition.

A Chinese-led team of scientists has found a naturally occurring mineral containing rare earth elements in a fern for the first time in the world. The team discovered nanoscale monazite, a rare-earth phosphate mineral, in the living plant, opening new possibilities for the direct recovery of functional rare-earth element materials. The findings were published in Environmental Science & Technology.

As per The Guardian, chillies get their 'hotness' from a chemical called capsaicin. When a person eats something spicy, it sends initial alarm-like signal to TRPV1 receptor. With repeated exposure the peripheral response desensitises, and brain learns the cue is safe and under control. That shift is a large part of why the experience becomes tolerable – and then rewarding.

Entrepreneur Anil Shetty shared a video showing Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murthy dancing with billionaire Biocon Founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw at the latter's nephew Eric Mazumdar's wedding procession. The duo was seen dancing together to the tune of dhols. "Ignore my dance steps as I was so happy to see two 70+ years young with so much energy," Shetty wrote.

Farmers' organisations and trade unions have decided to join power employees' organisations in opposing the proposed privatisation of the power sector. A comprehensive struggle strategy will be announced at the Delhi meeting on December 14. They have agreed to join the power employees' organisations in opposing both the privatisation drive and the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025.

Pakistani newspaper Dawn accidentally published ChatGPT's editing prompt in an article titled, "Auto sales rev up in October". The screenshot of the article went viral, with social media users trolling it. One wrote, "My man had one job, must be looking for a new one now." Another comment read, "Kudos to them for painstakingly removing all the em dashes."

A Delhi man shared a video showing his air purifier turned completely black in just two weeks of continuous use amid worsening AQI in the Delhi-NCR. "Delhi is killing your lungs....Air purifier is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity," the man wrote alongside the video. Several people reacted to the video, with one person commenting, "Air purifier needed purification."

After 61 years, Lucknow will host the 19th National Jamboree of the Bharat Scouts and Guides from November 23-29, 2025 at the Defence Expo Ground in Vrindavan Yojana. Spread over 300 acres, the event will feature 32,000 Scouts, 2,000 international delegates, and cutting-edge innovations like drone shows, and AI hub. It symbolizes India's youth power, sustainability, and cultural unity.

A pharmacist has issued a stark warning on the potential dangers of mixing common medications with a particular fruit juice. According to Ian Budd, a UK-based prescribing pharmacist, statins, blood pressure tablets, and antidepressants could all be impacted by grapefruit juice. It can lead to extremely low BP, headache, dizziness, or flushing.

After over eight decades together, 107-year-old Eleanor and 108-year-old Lyle Gittens, from Miami, the world's longest-married couple, revealed their secret to lasting love which is patience, respect, and choosing each other daily. Their story of enduring companionship proves that true relationships thrive not on perfection but on kindness, forgiveness, and growing together through every season.

A 19-year-old Indian girl, Soumya Khanna, faced harassment in Goa after men mistook her for a foreign tourist. They made vulgar remarks, asking "how much" she charges. Soumya recorded the incident and shared it online, sparking outrage. In her post, she clarified she was fully covered, calling out the mindset behind such abuse.

A BMTC bus message in Bengaluru reading "Do Not Be a Guest Forever" has gone viral online. The note encouraged non-Kannada speakers to learn the local language and be part of the community. Social media users praised the message for its polite and inclusive tone, calling it a positive way to promote unity.

GDi Partners, one of India's leading social impact consulting start-ups, along with Inshorts, presents 'The Dialogue', a national-level policy debate where the youth question, challenge & shape India’s future. Scheduled for November 22 & 23 at Delhi University's Indraprastha College, the debate has a prize pool of ₹4,00,000. Winners also get direct entry to GDi’s recruitment process' final round.

Kano, a 32-year-old Japanese woman, married AI companion she created on ChatGPT - persona named 'Klaus'. Although marriage carried no legal status, Kano had a traditional wedding setup. She began conversing with ChatGPT after ending a long-term relationship. Soon, she fine-tuned the bot's replies, naming it 'Klaus'. She said, "The way Klaus listened to me and understood me changed everything."

The Vande Bharat sleeper trains will reportedly start offering hot water for bathing mainly for passengers travelling on long routes, such as from Delhi to Kashmir or towards southern destinations. The passengers in the first AC coach would be able to avail this service without any extra cost, as the service will be included in their ticket fares.

A video has surfaced online showing a woman threatening a taxi driver with a large machete after reportedly disliking the music playing in his cab. She demanded "chanson" songs instead. Before drawing the weapon, the woman was seen searching through her bag. As soon as she brandished the machete, the driver panicked and raised his hands in horror.

In its FY 2025-26 budget, the Delhi government earmarked around ₹1,885 crore for pollution control and environment initiatives. As per CNBCTV18.com's report, key allocations include ₹300 crore for rapid pollution-curbing measures, ₹506 crore for environmental monitoring and afforestation. Meanwhile, ₹500 crore has been allocated for Yamuna cleanup and ₹58.8 crore for anti-smog gun operations.