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Udaipur is buzzing with excitement and curiosity as US President Donald Trump's son Donald Trump Jr has arrived in Rajasthan's Udaipur to attend a lavish wedding. As per reports from The Daily Guardian, NRI couple Vamsi Gadiraju and Netra Mantena are getting married in one of India's biggest destination weddings on November 21-22.
short by / 07:12 pm on 20 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
Udaipur is hosting one of India's grandest billionaire weddings as Netra Mantena, daughter of pharma tycoon Rama Raju Mantena, marries Vamsi Gadiraju on November 21-22. The invitation is presented in deep ruby-red premium box with couple’s names printed in elegant white script. Above their names sits a gold-embossed elephant motif.
short by / 10:10 pm on 20 Nov
The display screens at the Delhi metro stations show letters and corresponding percentages at the stop. The percentage denotes the capacity of individual coaches at which they are running, News18 reported. The higher the percentage, the higher the occupancy. For example, C5 displaying 100% means the fifth coach from the first car is running at its full capacity.
short by Dharini Mudgal / 02:59 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
With the arrest of two persons near Chahar Toll Plaza, Ludhiana Police foiled a major terror attack on Thursday evening. The two men were injured in the exchange of fire and were shifted to Civil Hospital Ludhiana for treatment. Two hand grenades, four pistols, and around 50 live cartridges were recovered from the possession of the arrested accused.
short by / 09:24 pm on 20 Nov
Why do people laugh when someone falls?
short by Ankush Verma / on 21 Nov 2025,Friday
According to a psychiatrist and laughter researcher who served at Stanford University, when people see someone stumble and fall, some of their own brain cells (mirror neurons) act as if they are stumbling too. The researcher said that this little "copying effect" gives our brain a tiny, unconscious tickle, which makes the moment feel funnier.
short by Ankush Verma / 07:00 am on 21 Nov
Why does a dog give a side-eye look?
short by Saurav Joshi / on 21 Nov 2025,Friday
Dogs may give a side-eye look when they’re unsure or suspicious of something or someone, Dr Udaya Kumar Shetty, Chief Veterinary Officer in Udupi, said. It can be a sign of anxiety or stress and may also be used to get their owner’s attention. Side-eye can also indicate playfulness or, at times, be a way for dogs to set boundaries.
short by Saurav Joshi / 12:29 pm on 21 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
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
Punjab's Moga police arrested three individuals and recovered 15,000 narcotic pills along with a car. The accused have been identified as Mohammad Arshad (25) and Amaan (24), residents of Gulawathi, Uttar Pradesh, and Ram Kumar Pandey (38), a resident of Chandigarh. Police said the three were apprehended following a tip-off.
short by / 04:03 pm on 20 Nov
Christie's suspended Paris auction of 'La Pascaline', one of the world's first calculating machines built by Blaise Pascal in 1642. The sale, set for November 19, was halted after a Paris court blocked its export. The rare piece, one of only nine original models, drew appeals from scientists to stop its export. It was valued at €3 million (₹30 crore).
short by Anmol Sharma / 08:06 pm on 20 Nov
List of 20 best chicken dishes in the world has been released by TasteAtlas. The top 5 dishes include, Turkiye's Pilic Topkapi, Morocco's Rfissa, South Korea's Chikin, Peru's Pollo A La Brasa and India's Butter Chicken. Tandoori Chicken has been ranked 14th on the list. Moreover, Chicken Tikka Masala has been named as a UK dish and ranked 18th.
short by Arshiya Chopra / 07:00 am on 21 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
An Indian-origin employee at a McDonald's outlet in Massachusetts was formally recognised by the franchise owner after completing four decades with the company. Balbir Singh, who began his career at the restaurant soon after emigrating from India, was presented with a cheque for $40,000 (over ₹35 lakh). He also arrived in a limousine and walked a red carpet.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:50 pm on 20 Nov
Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's self-portrait titled El sueño (La cama), or The Dream (The Bed),was sold for $54.7 million (nearly ₹485 crore) at a New York auction. This makes it the most valuable work by a female artist. "[It was] painted in 1940 during a pivotal decade in her career, marked by her turbulent relationship with Diego Rivera," Sotheby's stated.
short by Medhaa Gupta / 10:00 am on 21 Nov
Abu Dhabi Family Business Council held a private roundtable in Mumbai to strengthen UAE-India business ties, focusing on startup-driven collaborations. Leading Indian family businesses and emerging family offices met Abu Dhabi officials to explore joint investments in technology, clean energy, biotech and innovation. Abu Dhabi was highlighted as a strategic hub for scaling Indian startups.
short by / 10:50 am on 21 Nov
Ex-India opener Shikhar Dhawan has alleged that his ex-employee and CEO of a Gurugram-based firm impersonated his agents to renew an expired endorsement deal. Dhawan noticed unauthorised use of his images during Asia Cup 2025. The ₹40-lakh renewal payment was allegedly diverted using forged representation papers. Police have booked the accused for cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy.
short by Anmol Sharma / 06:40 pm on 20 Nov
A new report warns that record heatwaves are sharply increasing India's power demand, pushing the country toward greater fossil-fuel use. Rising temperatures have intensified cooling needs, adding major strain to the grid and increasing emissions. The study calls for urgent investment in energy storage, smarter grids and climate-resilient planning to break this "heat-power trap."
short by / 06:13 pm on 20 Nov
Haryana farmer Lalu began saving native vegetable seeds in 2019 after attending a seed festival where he learned about biodiversity conservation. He has travelled to 20 states, covering 1.70 lakh km, to collect seeds of 500 types of vegetables. They include gourds, brinjals, tomatoes, tubers and more. He shares them for free with farmers and takes nominal rates from others.
short by / 12:28 pm on 21 Nov
Madhavan's striking doppelgänger spotted in Mumbai local train
short by Ishita Ranganath / on 20 Nov 2025,Thursday
A social media user's post went viral featuring actor R Madhavan's lookalike, sending people into a frenzy at the uncanny resemblance. The clip, shot by a fellow commuter, shows a man looking at his phone, unaware that the internet is about to make him famous for looking like the actor. A user joked, "Farhan if 'Abba actually nahi maane'."
short by Ishita Ranganath / 08:27 pm on 20 Nov
GDi Partners to host National Level Policy Debate on Nov 23 in Delhi
short by Anmol Sharma / on 20 Nov 2025,Thursday
GDi Partners, along with Inshorts and Ganaa, is hosting The Dialogue, a National Level Policy Debate, bringing together some of India's brightest student debaters for high-energy policy discussions to be judged by experts. The live event will be held on November 23, 2025, at Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi, and is open for audiences to witness.
short by Anmol Sharma / 03:49 pm on 20 Nov
A man from Himachal Pradesh reunited with his family 45 years after regaining his memory. Rikhi, now Ravi Chaudhary, lost his memory in 1980 road accident at age 16. He went missing after that. After a recent head injury, a place called Sataun started appearing in his dreams. It led him to locate Sataun on Google and find his family.
short by Aradhana / 12:41 pm on 21 Nov
Video shows bus drivers swapping seats while driving in Rajasthan
short by Jayant Singh / on 20 Nov 2025,Thursday
A video showed two bus drivers swapping seats while driving on a highway in Rajasthan. The first driver was seen getting up from the driver’s seat while the bus was moving, after which another driver took control of the steering wheel. "Just cancel their licence...they don't deserve to drive on Indian roads," one person commented on the video.
short by Jayant Singh / 04:57 pm on 20 Nov
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