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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.
short by / 02:13 pm on 13 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
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
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.
short by / 01:55 pm on 13 Nov
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.
short by / 11:39 am 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
I see fire & bodies when I close my eyes: Red Fort blast survivor
short by Saurav Joshi / on 13 Nov 2025,Thursday
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.
short by Saurav Joshi / 09:13 am 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
Why do humans love spicy food even when it hurts to eat it?
short by Daisy Mowke / on 13 Nov 2025,Thursday
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.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:33 pm on 13 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
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
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
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
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
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
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."
short by Anmol Sharma / 10:35 pm on 12 Nov
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.
short by / 10:22 am on 13 Nov
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.
short by / 08:58 am on 13 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
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
Video shows woman threatening cab driver with machete over music in Russia
short by Girish Kumar Anshul / on 13 Nov 2025,Thursday
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.
short by Girish Kumar Anshul / 04:24 pm on 13 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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