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Rent, groceries, gym and more: Remote worker breaks down his monthly cost of living in Manali
offbeat | Jun 11, 2026, 11:13 PM ISTA remote worker living alone in Manali shared his monthly expenses, revealing that he spends around Rs 21,000 a month. His cost breakdown has sparked conversations about affordable mountain living, remote work and gentrification.
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4-year-old boy loses favourite teddy bear at airport; what airline staff did next goes viral | Watch
offbeat | Jun 11, 2026, 08:19 PM ISTA four-year-old boy from Texas was reunited with his favourite teddy bear after it was left behind at an airport. Instead of simply returning the toy, airline staff documented its "adventures" and even gave it a souvenir passport.
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Fast-food worker shows up early for his first shift, loses his job three hours later
offbeat | Jun 11, 2026, 07:15 PM ISTA fast-food worker says he was fired just three hours into his first shift after being told he was too slow and couldn't "learn on instinct". His Reddit post has sparked a wider debate about training expectations for new hires.
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UP bulldozer baraat goes viral after groom smokes and dances atop vehicle; challan follows | Watch
offbeat | Jun 11, 2026, 06:40 PM ISTA Moradabad groom's decision to arrive at his wedding on a bulldozer has landed him in trouble. After videos showing him smoking and dancing atop the machine went viral, police identified the vehicle and initiated action.
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'I still open LinkedIn': Bengaluru woman reflects on quitting her job after 11 years
offbeat | Jun 11, 2026, 06:19 AM ISTA Bengaluru-based former senior manager has gone viral after sharing the emotional reality of quitting her job after 11 years. In a candid Instagram post, she reflected on burnout, identity and the uncertainty of life beyond corporate work.
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Did Zomato really send this 'Rs 370 biryani' notification? Company responds
Trending | Jun 10, 2026, 10:57 PM ISTZomato has denied any connection to a viral screenshot that appeared to show a consent-related notification from its app. The clarification comes amid the ongoing Rs 370 biryani controversy that has sparked widespread debate online.
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Thane: Senior citizen brutally beaten after objecting to auto driver spitting on road | Watch video
Trending | Jun 10, 2026, 08:52 PM ISTA senior citizen in Thane allegedly suffered a fractured leg after confronting a auto driver over public spitting. The incident, captured on video, sparked outrage online and prompted Eknath Shinde to seek an attempt to murder charge.
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A 'bloodstain' spreading across a newspaper left readers puzzled. Here's what it really was
offbeat | Jun 10, 2026, 06:27 PM ISTWhat looked like a blood-like stain on the front page of a South African newspaper turned out to be a clever awareness campaign. The viral advertisement used a realistic visual illusion to spark conversations around menstrual health and period stigma.
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'Hum dhyaan nahi diye': Bihar tourist's response after being confronted for urinating in public
Trending | Jun 10, 2026, 04:21 PM ISTA tourist from Bihar was confronted in Darjeeling after he was caught urinating by the roadside despite a pay toilet being nearby. The video went viral after he explained that he had simply "not noticed" the facility.
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Left wife, married mother-in-law? Viral Kanpur Dehat story sparks social media frenzy
offbeat | Jun 09, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTA relationship controversy from Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur Dehat has gone viral after reports said a man married his mother-in-law after leaving his wife. The story gained traction online after a video showing the couple with a marriage certificate began circulating on social media.
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Developer lands remote role 6 weeks after layoff, shares job-hunting strategy that helped
offbeat | Jun 09, 2026, 09:37 PM ISTA software developer who was laid off during probation has shared how he landed a new remote role after weeks of unemployment. In a viral Reddit post, he revealed the job search strategies, networking efforts and interview lessons that helped him secure an offer.
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Who is Nithya Raman? The Indian-origin LA mayor contender compared to Zohran Mamdani
Trending | Jun 09, 2026, 07:38 PM ISTIndian-origin Democrat Nithya Raman has secured a place in the Los Angeles mayoral race after overtaking Republican television personality Spencer Pratt in the June 2 primary. She will now face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the November election.
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Man gifts girlfriend Rs 3.1 lakh gaming PC, says she broke up with him the next day
offbeat | Jun 09, 2026, 06:44 PM ISTA man's Reddit post has gone viral after he claimed his girlfriend ended their three-year relationship a day after receiving a gaming PC worth nearly Rs 3.1 lakh. He later alleged that she had planned the breakup for months and waited until after her birthday to go through with it.
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Gurugram web developer fired after controversial remark at Pranit More's stand-up show
Trending | Jun 09, 2026, 05:11 PM ISTA Gurugram-based web developer has been fired after remarks made during comedian Pranit More's stand-up show sparked widespread backlash online. The controversy has since fuelled a broader debate around dating, consent and entitlement.
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Food vlogger offers Rs 1.4 lakh reward for missing dog, discovers the pet was already sold and eaten
Trending | Jun 05, 2026, 05:31 PM ISTAn 8-year-old Border Collie with more than 1.5 million followers was allegedly stolen in China, sold to a restaurant for $26 and eaten. Owner Guo reportedly offered a large reward to get Chutou back, only to learn the beloved dog was already dead.
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US woman follows GPS instructions while driving SUV, ends up on railway track | Watch
offbeat | Jun 05, 2026, 03:42 PM ISTPassengers at a Seattle light rail station were surprised to see an SUV on the tracks after a woman reportedly followed GPS instructions onto the rail line. Authorities later removed the vehicle and resumed services after inspections.
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Woman feels 'extremely unsafe' after Zomato rider comments on her 11 pm order
Trending | Jun 05, 2026, 02:07 PM ISTAfter a late-night food delivery left her feeling uneasy, Aanya Wig took to LinkedIn to question customer safety and privacy on delivery platforms. The post drew strong reactions online, with many women sharing similar experiences and urging companies to strengthen safety measures.
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Gurgaon man earns Rs 40 lakh a year, drives a BMW and still feels poor. A doctor explains why
offbeat | Jun 05, 2026, 09:02 AM ISTA viral post by consultant oncologist Dr Sunny Garg has sparked discussion online after he shared the story of a Gurgaon professional earning Rs 40 LPA who still felt "poor". The doctor linked the man's anxiety and insomnia to constant comparison with wealthier entrepreneurs and startup founders.
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Ex-Amazon employee reflects on life after quitting corporate world
offbeat | Jun 04, 2026, 11:12 PM ISTInvestor and coach Vijay Kedia has gone viral after reflecting on his decision to leave Amazon and embrace a slower lifestyle. He said the hardest part was not giving up the salary, but letting go of the structure, identity and validation that came with corporate life.
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Drunk foreign tourist detained after creating chaos in Dharamshala market, video surfaces | Watch
Trending | Jun 04, 2026, 08:06 PM ISTA foreign tourist was taken into custody in Dharamshala after allegedly creating a disturbance in the busy Kotwali Bazaar area. Eyewitnesses claimed he threw vegetables from stalls, damaged a taxi and misbehaved with a traffic police officer before police intervened.