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Dharavi embarks on transformational journey from stigma to pride: NMDPL
short by Roshan Gupta / on 15 Nov 2025,Saturday
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.
short by Roshan Gupta / 10:00 am on 15 Nov
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.
short by / 11:57 am on 15 Nov
Severe period pain isn’t normal: Expert
short by / on 13 Nov 2025,Thursday
Endometriosis expert Dr Sandip Sonara highlights how a woman lived with severe period pain for 14 years because her symptoms were dismissed as normal. He urges women to recognise that intense menstrual pain often signals endometriosis, a treatable condition. Sonara advises asking tougher questions, seeking early diagnosis, and prioritising menstrual health without hesitation.
short by / 09:59 pm on 13 Nov
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.
short by / 01:50 pm on 14 Nov
Is Zayn Malik re-joining One Direction band?
short by / on 14 Nov 2025,Friday
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.
short by / 03:38 pm on 14 Nov
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.
short by / 04:48 pm on 14 Nov
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.
short by Arshiya Chopra / 03:19 pm on 14 Nov
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.
short by / 06:07 pm on 14 Nov
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.
short by Ankit Tiwari / 10:56 pm on 14 Nov
Delhi man shows air purifier turning black in 2 weeks amid bad AQI
short by Jayant Singh / on 13 Nov 2025,Thursday
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."
short by Jayant Singh / 04:26 pm on 13 Nov
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.
short by Ashley Paul / 06:15 pm on 13 Nov
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.
short by Anmol Sharma / 06:36 pm on 13 Nov
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.
short by / 04:30 pm on 13 Nov
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.
short by Shalini ojha / 08:00 am on 15 Nov
Noida man held for killing woman, dumping headless body in drain
short by Ankit Tiwari / on 14 Nov 2025,Friday
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.
short by Ankit Tiwari / 08:46 pm on 14 Nov
Man falls from 180 ft as rope breaks in bungee jumping in U'khand
short by Jayant Singh / on 13 Nov 2025,Thursday
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.
short by Jayant Singh / 07:44 pm on 13 Nov
Which states can people travel to escape Delhi’s air pollution?
short by Arshiya Chopra / on 14 Nov 2025,Friday
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.
short by Arshiya Chopra / 10:17 pm on 14 Nov
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.
short by / 05:12 pm on 14 Nov
A Bengaluru software engineer, Sukruth Keshav, was arrested after deliberately ramming a couple and their child on a bike during a road rage incident. The attack, triggered by honking at a traffic signal, was caught on CCTV. The victims received medical treatment, and the police have registered an attempted murder case, warning of the dangers of uncontrolled anger while driving.
short by / 12:16 am on 14 Nov
The high-collared Nehru jacket, popularised by India's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru, was ranked among Time magazine's "top 10 global political fashion statements" in 2012. The Beatles popularised the jacket in West after wearing pale blue versions of it during their 1965 New York concert. Sean Connery and Joseph Wiseman also sported Nehru-style jackets in 1962 James Bond film 'Dr. No'.
short by Aradhana / 12:19 pm on 14 Nov
What is new dating trend called 'zip coding'?
short by Girish Kumar Anshul / on 15 Nov 2025,Saturday
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.
short by Girish Kumar Anshul / 08:30 am on 15 Nov
Japanese woman, 32, marries AI character she built on ChatGPT
short by Ishita Ranganath / on 13 Nov 2025,Thursday
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."
short by Ishita Ranganath / 04:47 pm on 13 Nov
How ₹1,885 cr Delhi budget for pollution control is being used?
short by Aradhana / on 13 Nov 2025,Thursday
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.
short by Aradhana / 06:46 pm on 13 Nov
Leopard attacks safari bus at national park, leaves woman injured
short by Saurav Joshi / on 15 Nov 2025,Saturday
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.
short by Saurav Joshi / 12:27 pm on 15 Nov
Chinese car slips, crashes during 'Heaven's Staircase' climb attempt
short by Girish Kumar Anshul / on 14 Nov 2025,Friday
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.
short by Girish Kumar Anshul / 07:56 pm on 14 Nov
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