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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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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