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Viral social media stories, offbeat news and trending topics curated by India TV News Trending team.
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Nanhe Miyan, who flew with tin shed during Bareilly storm, now shares what happened
offbeat | May 14, 2026, 03:21 PM ISTA man identified as Nanhe Miyan, who was seen flying in the air with a tin shed during a powerful storm in Bareilly, has now spoken about the terrifying incident. The viral video showed him being lifted several feet into the air before falling into a maize field.
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Uber CEO takes Delhi Metro instead of cab, internet jokes capital’s traffic ‘humbled’ him
Trending | May 14, 2026, 01:08 PM ISTUber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi went viral after sharing videos of himself travelling by Delhi Metro during his India visit. Calling the metro “fast, affordable and reliable”, he sparked amused reactions online, with many joking that even Uber’s CEO prefers the metro during Delhi traffic.
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Pune woman claims restaurant employee used QR menu details to send her late-night texts
Trending | May 14, 2026, 11:50 AM ISTA Pune woman has alleged that a restaurant employee accessed her number through a QR-code menu system and later sent her late-night messages. The viral incident triggered wider discussions online around customer privacy, digital safety and misuse of personal information.
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Delhi man opens Maggi stall in mountains for a day, claims he was getting ‘non-stop cash’ by evening
offbeat | May 14, 2026, 09:23 AM ISTA Delhi-based content creator went viral after claiming he earned Rs 24,000 in a single day by selling Maggi at a scenic mountain spot. The video showed him setting up a temporary stall, serving tourists and even using stream water for cooking, which later sparked debate online.
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Is Rs 25,000 enough to live in Mumbai? Woman’s viral budget video gets people talking
Trending | May 13, 2026, 03:06 PM ISTAn Instagram creator has gone viral after sharing how she manages her entire month in Mumbai within a budget of ₹25,000. From shared accommodation and public transport to home-cooked meals, her expense breakdown triggered mixed reactions online over whether such a lifestyle is truly practical.
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Caught on camera: TTE allegedly offers Rs 700 Vande Bharat ticket for Rs 380, Railways takes action
Trending | May 13, 2026, 12:15 PM ISTA TTE has been suspended after a viral video allegedly showed him offering a Vande Bharat Express ticket worth around Rs 700 for Rs 380. The clip sparked debate online, with railway authorities including Railway Seva and DRM Danapur later responding publicly to the incident.
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Viral CCTV video shows Noida pizza outlet owner allegedly spitting on dough, taken into custody
Trending | May 12, 2026, 12:27 PM ISTA Noida-based pizza shop owner was taken into custody after a viral CCTV clip allegedly showed him spitting on pizza dough while preparing food. The accused later denied intentionally doing so during police questioning.
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Viral video shows teacher allegedly beating student, internet unconvinced after duo call it a ‘skit’
Trending | May 12, 2026, 10:54 AM ISTA viral video showing a teacher allegedly beating a student inside a tuition classroom sparked outrage online. While the teacher, student and the student’s father later claimed it was only a skit, many internet users remain unconvinced.
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‘Hiring humans or robots?’: Woman rejects remote job over webcam tracking and 10-minute screenshots
Trending | May 09, 2026, 03:51 PM ISTA woman’s interview experience has sparked debate online after she revealed that a work-from-home role allegedly involved webcam surveillance and screenshots every 10 minutes to monitor employees.
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Indian woman talks about Dutch work culture
Trending | May 08, 2026, 08:11 PM ISTAn Indian professional living in the Netherlands has sparked discussion online after describing how Dutch work culture encourages strict boundaries between work and personal life.
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‘Is it sustainable?’: American woman in Bengaluru reacts after landlord hikes rent by 33%
Trending | May 08, 2026, 05:41 PM ISTAn American woman living in Bengaluru has sparked debate online after revealing that her landlord wants to raise her rent by 33%. She questioned whether the city’s rapidly rising rents are sustainable in the long run.
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‘My final mail is ready’: 35-year-old walks away from corporate job after years of reflection
Trending | May 07, 2026, 07:42 AM ISTA 35-year-old man’s emotional farewell to corporate life is striking a chord online after he opened up about burnout, purpose and walking away from long-term stability in search of fulfilment.
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Viral ‘rainbow cloud’ over Indonesia leaves social media stunned | Watch video
offbeat | May 06, 2026, 01:20 PM ISTVideos of rare rainbow-like clouds over parts of Indonesia went viral last week, leaving social media users stunned and confused. Officials later confirmed the colourful display was a natural atmospheric phenomenon known as cloud iridescence.
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Rapido rider sends inappropriate messages to woman, company apologises as chat goes viral
Trending | Apr 21, 2026, 08:12 AM ISTA woman in Ghaziabad alleged that a Rapido rider sent her inappropriate messages after a trip. She shared screenshots on Instagram, after which the company issued a public apology. The incident has raised concerns about rider safety and misuse of personal data.
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That viral ‘war lockdown notice’ isn’t what you think. Here’s the truth
Trending | Apr 01, 2026, 08:50 PM ISTA viral “war lockdown notice” sparked panic online before being exposed as an April Fool’s prank. The incident highlights how easily misleading messages can spread and why verifying sources matters.
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New research suggests Jesus Christ’s burial cloth, the Shroud of Turin, may have links to India
Trending | Apr 01, 2026, 04:00 PM ISTFresh DNA analysis of the Shroud of Turin reveals traces linked to South Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Plant and human genetic markers hint the cloth may have travelled widely, possibly even originating in India, adding a new layer to the long-running authenticity debate.
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Tried typing ‘Punch The Monkey’ on Google? Get ready for a surprisingly sweet surprise
Trending | Feb 26, 2026, 03:10 PM ISTThe viral “Punch The Monkey” trend triggered a surprise Google Easter egg, flooding search screens with floating hearts. Here’s the story behind Punch, the baby Japanese macaque whose emotional rescue journey captured global attention.
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Sarla Maheshwari dies at 71: When a lizard in the studio nearly made her jump on air
Trending | Feb 12, 2026, 02:30 PM ISTAfter Sarla Maheshwari’s passing, old newsroom memories resurfaced, including her fear of lizards and an on-air blooper she once laughed about. Tributes from colleagues and organisations continue to honour the Doordarshan veteran.
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When hunger meets horror: Woman calls delivery agent into a graveyard, internet reacts | Watch
Trending | Feb 04, 2026, 01:22 PM ISTA video showing a woman asking a delivery agent to bring food inside a graveyard has gone viral, with social media users calling it a prank and debating whether it crossed a line.
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'Came to watch Dhurandhar': Netizens amazed after dolphins spotted at Worli Sea Face in Mumbai
Trending | Dec 19, 2025, 12:58 PM ISTThe video, which showed the dolphins playing and enjoying in the sea that left the onlookers and bystanders amazed, was shared on Instagram two days ago by one, Savin Chauhan.