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Arfa Javaid is a journalist working with the Hindustan Times' Delhi team. She covers trending topics, human interest stories, and viral content online.

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Brain Teaser: Can you deduce the missing number in this maths question?

The maths brain teaser was shared on X with the caption, “Find the missing number?”

Brain Teaser: Can you find the missing number in this question? (X/@ezdailyquiz)
Published on Mar 28, 2024 11:08 PM IST

How would Indian singers sound if they sang Ed Sheeran’s Perfect? Watch

The viral video shows an artist singing Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect” in the voices of various Indian singers, and it is a treat for the ears.

Sumit Shinde singing Ed Sheeran's
Published on Mar 28, 2024 08:08 PM IST

Netizens react as Chennai auto driver’s DIY fan to beat the heat goes viral

To beat the heat in Chennai, an auto driver came up with a unique solution - a DIY fan. His creativity prompted many to say, “India is not for beginners.”

Chennai: The DIY fan that the auto driver installed in the three-wheeler. (Instagram/@sangeeeramez)
Published on Mar 28, 2024 06:56 PM IST

Viral: Pilot captures ‘turquoise aerial fire’ of Aurora Borealis from cockpit

The picture of the Aurora Borealis taken from the cockpit by the Dutch pilot prompted many to say that it is ‘incredible’ and ‘mind-blowing’.

The image shows the Aurora Borealis captured by the Dutch pilot from the cockpit. (Instagram/@jpcvanheijst)
Published on Mar 28, 2024 05:23 PM IST

X user says ‘Bangalore is Bangaloring’ as man works on his laptop inside theatre

After a picture of a man working inside the theatre in Bengaluru gained significant traction online, many expressed their sadness about it.

Peak Bengaluru: Man working on his laptop inside the theatre. (X/@rishfishtish)
Published on Mar 28, 2024 03:33 PM IST

Who are Preeti and Vineeta? Noida women in viral Holi video facing legal action

Preeti hails from Uttarakhand, Vineeta resides in Noida, and Piyush is from Delhi. While Preeti lives alone, Vineeta and Piyush both live with their families.

Preeti and Vineeta applying colours to each other. (Instagram/@preeti.morya.7145)
Published on Mar 28, 2024 01:34 PM IST

Brain Teaser: Can you find the missing number in this puzzle?

Are you a maths whiz? If so, can you solve this brain teaser without using pen and paper or even a calculator?

Brain Teaser: Can you solve this using mental calculations?(X/@Rainmaker1973)
Published on Mar 26, 2024 08:01 PM IST

Demolition crew finds time capsule in South Carolina mall. Then...

The capsule was buried under the Richland Mall in South Carolina during its grand opening in 2000.

This time capsule was found by the demolition crew in United States' South Carolina. (X/@SOinForestAcres)
Published on Mar 26, 2024 03:55 PM IST

IITB graduate on aspirant’s schedule for JEE prep: ‘Never studied this hard’

“This schedule is highly exaggerated and misleading,” an IIT Bombay graduate reacted to an individual’s schedule for JEE preparation.

An IIT Bombay alumnus reacted to this schedule of a 17-year-old IIT-JEE aspirant. (X/@amangoeliitb)
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 04:13 PM IST

Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath reveals his first salary: ‘I was feeling really good’

Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath started earning at the age of 17. He expressed that he felt ‘really good about himself’ as he had a wage.

Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath.(Mint file)
Published on Mar 26, 2024 01:30 PM IST

Video of ‘gulab jamun chaat’ appals netizens, they say it is a ‘sin’

After watching the video of street vendor making ‘Gulab jamun chaat’, netizens termed the dish as ‘sin’ and asked him to ‘stop’.

Street vendor making ‘gulab jamun chaat’. (X/@MFuturewala)
Published on Mar 26, 2024 11:57 AM IST

This company used ‘mandatory remote work day’ to fire 400 employees on call

The company stated that the reason behind “mandatory remote work day” is an “important operational meeting that requires specific attention and participation”.

Stellantis fired 400 employees due to the “unprecedented uncertainties and heightened competitive pressures” it faces.(REUTERS)
Published on Mar 26, 2024 10:17 AM IST

IndiGo passenger receives damaged luggage, airline ‘regrets the inconvenience’

After an IndiGo passenger shared that she has received damaged luggage from the airline, many recounted similar experiences.

The picture shows an IndiGo passenger's damaged luggage. (X/@shrankhla3)
Published on Mar 26, 2024 08:29 AM IST

IRAS officer shares ‘once in a lifetime shot’ of tiger taking majestic leap

The video of the tiger taking a giant leap shared by the IRAS officer was taken in Sunderbans.

A screengrab from the video of the tiger shared by the IRAS officer. (X/@Ananth_IRAS)
Published on Mar 26, 2024 07:40 AM IST

Brain Teaser: Can you find three chocolate rabbits among bunnies in 5 seconds?

The brain teaser was shared on Facebook. It challenges people to find three chocolate rabbits hidden in plain sight among bunnies in 5 seconds or less.

Brain Teaser: How quickly can you find three chocolate rabbits in this picture? (Facebook/@thedudolf)
Published on Mar 26, 2024 07:02 AM IST

AI-generated pics show how Disney princesses in 1950s South Asia would look like

“If the Disney princesses were in 1950s South Asia,” wrote the artist while sharing a few pictures on Instagram that he created using an AI tool.

This picture of Cinderella fleeing from the stairs of a palace was generated using an AI tool. (Instagram/@hashimali90)
Published on Mar 25, 2024 08:01 PM IST

Sadhguru shares new video from hospital week after brain surgery. Watch

In the video, Sadhguru can be seen reading a newspaper while sitting on the hospital bed. He shared the video on Instagram.

Sadhguru reading a newspaper inside the hospital. (Instagram/@sadhguru)
Published on Mar 25, 2024 06:04 PM IST

Italian envoy reflects on his time in India, says the country ‘entered my heart’

The ambassador of Italy to India and Nepal says that India has entered his heart in terms of human relations, diversity, food, and culture.

The ambassador of Italy to India and Nepal with Italian content creator Giulia. (Instagram/@onlyonegiulia)
Published on Mar 25, 2024 05:50 PM IST

Man asks Leander Paes for tips to win an Olympic medal, he suggests, ‘start by…’

The 50-year-old tennis star shared a tip in the comments section that is leaving people laughing hard.

X user Saurabh Sharma shared this pic of himself when he asked Leander Paes to share tips. (X/@Saurabhsharrma)
Published on Mar 25, 2024 04:11 PM IST

Beggar in Assam’s Guwahati goes digital, uses QR code to ask for alms. Watch

The QR code was fastened around the neck of the visually impaired beggar who was seen asking for alms in Assam’s Guwahati.

Guwahati: Visually impaired beggar with PhonePe QR code. (X/@somanigaurav)
Published on Mar 25, 2024 03:10 PM IST

Coconut oil sale skyrocket on Holi eve, Blinkit CEO shares insights

Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa shared the company has hit its ‘highest ever’ orders per minute record. He also shared that coconut oil sale surged on Holi eve.

Coconut oil acts as a barrier against some harsh ingredients of some colours. (Unsplash)
Published on Mar 25, 2024 02:10 PM IST

Watch: How Washington, DC, embraces Holi spirit with stellar celebrations

The videos and photos shows people celebrating Holi at Dupont Circle in Washington, DC.

Dance group performing in Washington, DC, during Holi celebration. (X/@IndianEmbassyUS)
Published on Mar 25, 2024 12:36 PM IST

IIT Kanpur student shares struggle of ‘zero female interaction’. See post

The IIT Kanpur student shared that he is missing out on a significant aspect of ‘social interaction’ and is not sure how to initiate meaningful friendships.

The Reddit user shared that 'zero female interaction' is affecting his mental health. (REUTERS)
Published on Mar 25, 2024 11:29 AM IST

Japan’s ambassador to India celebrates Holi with his wife. Watch

An individual reacted to the video shared by Japan’s ambassador to India and wrote, “Happy Holi, Suzuki san and family. Have an amazing one.”

Japan envoy Hiroshi Suzuki (right) playing Holi with his wife Eiko Suzuki (left). (X/@HiroSuzukiAmbJP)
Published on Mar 25, 2024 10:04 AM IST

Brain Teaser: Can you correct this equation by removing just one matchstick?

This brain teaser that asks people to remove just one matchstick to make the given equation correct was shared on X (formerly Twitter).

Brain Teaser: Can you solve this in five seconds?(X/@ezdailyquiz)
Published on Mar 22, 2024 10:30 PM IST

‘Felt like Aamir Khan’: Japan’s envoy to India on his visit to Mumbai Film City

Japan’s ambassador to India, Hiroshi Suzuki, visited Film City in Mumbai with his wife, Eiko Suzuki.

Japan ambassador to India Hiroshi Suzuki (centre) sitting in bum chairs used in Aamir Khan's hit film with his wife Eiko Suzuki (left). (X/@HiroSuzukiAmbJP)
Published on Mar 22, 2024 06:49 PM IST

Blinkit delivers gujiya mould to Bengaluru man in just 3 minutes

The Bengaluru man’s “appreciation post” for Blinkit caught the attention of the company’s founder Albinder Dhindsa, who dropped a comment on the post.

The picture was taken by the Bengaluru man after Blinkit's speedy delivery. (X/@SinAyByCosAy)
Published on Mar 22, 2024 05:08 PM IST

‘Influenced by Lord Rama’, man gifts mother footwear made from his own skin

The history-sheeter from Madhya Pradesh recites Ramayana regularly and is deeply influenced by Lord Rama.

MP: Footwear that the man gifted to his mother. (X/@manishaasingh24)
Published on Mar 22, 2024 03:45 PM IST

Traffic marshal ran an ad agency, exchanged cards with man who was fined

After stopping a man for driving a vehicle without a PUC certificate, a traffic marshal who ran an advertising agency exchanged business cards with him.

The picture shows traffic congestion in Bengaluru. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 22, 2024 02:19 PM IST

Burglar disguises himself as Amazon worker, steals $35,000 in NYC robbery spree

The burglar stole cash and valuables worth $35,000 during his robbery spree in the New York City. He is on the loose and the police is searching for him.

The cat burglar who has been linked to nine apartment break-ins in New York City. (Screengrab)
Published on Mar 22, 2024 12:36 PM IST
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