Trisha Sengupta is a journalist at Hindustan Times, adept at crafting compelling narratives spanning human interest, trending topics, science, viral news, and social media trends.
Articles by Trisha Sengupta
‘Harvard University’ brain teaser that ‘95% couldn’t’ solve baffles people
An X user shared a brain teaser claiming that Harvard University asked it during one of their interviews. Do you think you can solve it?
Published on Sep 07, 2024 07:45 PM IST
‘Creepy smiley face’ on Mars reveals the Red Planet’s secrets
ESA shared a picture of a “creepy smiley face” spotted on Mars. It could hold secrets about the Red Planet’s “potential for past life.”
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 05:47 PM IST
Indian student, 23, turns ballpoint pen into world’s smallest vacuum cleaner
The 22-year-old Indian student held the world’s smallest vacuum cleaner record in 2020. He has been trying to earn back the title and achieved it in 2024.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 06:08 PM IST
Man puts cobra’s head inside his mouth to record reel in Telangana, dies
Reportedly, the man who died while doing a stunt with a cobra in his mouth was recording the video to circulate it in WhatsApp groups.
Published on Sep 07, 2024 10:14 AM IST
‘Indians have amazing hospitality but…’: US man on visiting someone unannounced
An American man who is married to an Indian often shares videos showing the beauty of the country. His video on desi hospitality wowed people.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 09:06 AM IST
Eagle snatches prey from crocodile’s jaws, reptile chases bird to take it back
A video has surfaced on social media showing a scary moment in the animal world. It shows an eagle and a crocodile fighting over the same prey.
Published on Sep 07, 2024 08:15 AM IST
Drenched Zomato agent searches for customer who ordered while stuck in traffic
A video of a Zomato delivery agent trying to spot a customer in traffic amid rainfall has sparked outrage. The customer is accused of being “insensitive."
Published on Sep 07, 2024 07:00 AM IST
How does ‘Indian standard time’ work? Woman arrives late to party, then…
An Australian woman’s video about “Indian standard time” may trigger you, but in your heart, you’ll agree with her.
Published on Sep 07, 2024 05:30 AM IST
Drunk MP teacher punishes girl by chopping off her hair on Teacher's Day
A drunk Madhya Pradesh teacher who chopped off a girl's hair to punish her was suspended. Reportedly, a criminal case will be filed against him.
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 03:00 PM IST
Husband who ‘drugged wife’ allegedly invited HIV+ man to rape her over 6 times
Dominique Pelicot allegedly used a website to enlist men to rape his drugged wife, Gisele Pelicot. Reportedly, one of her alleged attackers was HIV+.
Published on Sep 06, 2024 12:03 PM IST
Drunk man tries entering cockpit at 30,000 feet, causes emergency landing
Reportedly, a few eyewitnesses claimed that the man was drunk before he boarded the flight. Later, he fought with others and tried to enter the cockpit.
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 11:07 AM IST
Man who ‘drugged wife, filmed her rapes’ accused her of cheating to cover crimes
In 10 years, Dominique Pelicot enlisted over 70 men of different age groups to visit his house and rape his drugged wife, Gisele Pelicot.
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 08:30 AM IST
55-year-old single mother drives auto till 1:30 am, shares her struggles
A woman who drives autos at night for a living moved social media users to tears with her story of struggle. A video of her ordeal went viral.
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 12:19 PM IST
53-year old kills wife, guides daughter to find her mother’s blood-covered body
In a victim impact statement, the daughter wrote how the man’s actions of killing his wife and her mother have left her “with scars that will never heal.”
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 07:40 AM IST
Dolly Chaiwala charges ₹5 lakh, stays in 5-star hotels: Kuwait vlogger claims
During a podcast with a content creator, a Kuwait vlogger claimed that he spoke with Dolly Chaiwala’s manager and learned about his “demands.”
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 12:41 PM IST
Man who drugged wife, invited men to rape her had daughter's nude pics on laptop
Dominique Pelicot's daughter wrote a book titled “And I Stopped Calling You Daddy” after he was accused of drugging his wife and inviting strangers to rape her.
Published on Sep 04, 2024 11:11 AM IST
Man accused of drugging wife gave ‘sick list of rules’ to her 72 rapists
Dominique Pelicot reportedly made the alleged attackers warm up their hands to ensure they didn't “jolt out” Gisele Pelicot off her sleep during the abuse.
Published on Sep 04, 2024 10:10 AM IST
Prison officer who was caught having sex with inmate shows off ankle tag
A 30-year-old woman was put under an electronically monitored curfew after she was caught having sex with an inmate.
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 08:56 AM IST
Woman intentionally starts wildfires to ‘watch firefighters’, ‘flirt with them’
Reportedly, the 44-year-old woman attempted to start multiple fires, two of which became wildfires - all these to flirt with the firefighters.
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 07:30 AM IST
‘Aloo tikki chaat, duck’: Custom menu for Sonam Kapoor, Anand Ahuja? Chef claims
“Planning was intense, especially with…,” a chef wrote while posting a video of a meal he claimed he prepared for a party by Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja.
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 01:47 PM IST
₹84 lakh robot dog throws flame at IShowSpeed after he asks it to ‘bark’
IShowSpeed, who is known for his unusual and often over-the-top videos, has shared a recent one involving a ₹84 lakh robot dog. The video has gone viral.
Published on Sep 03, 2024 12:17 PM IST
Driver looking at phone crashes lorry, narrowly misses hitting family
A 44-year-old driver pleaded guilty to dangerous driving following an incident where he nearly crashed his lorry into a family.
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 08:28 AM IST
Indonesia: Doctor’s death exposes ‘open secret’ of medical school bullying
A junior doctor in an anaesthesia specialist programme in Indonesia was found dead. This incident has put a spotlight on bullying medical schools.
Published on Sep 03, 2024 07:16 AM IST
Kuala Lumpur sinkhole victim’s family performs rituals at site of disappearance
Son, husband, and sister of the Indian woman who disappeared into a sinkhole visited the Kuala Lumpur site on September 1 to perform rituals.
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 11:33 AM IST
Man earning ₹12,000 pays ₹10,000 for son. ‘How will he live?’, asks judge
A video has surfaced on social media showing a judge’s surprised reaction to learning that a man earning ₹12,000 is paying ₹10,000 as childcare for his son.
Updated on Sep 01, 2024 08:21 AM IST
Video: Zomato agent braves knee-deep water to deliver food in Ahmedabad
People tagged Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal on the video and requested that he reward the delivery agent.
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 06:04 PM IST
Professor steals the show with her dance to Kala Chashma. Watch
A video of a professor showing amazing moves while dancing to the popular Bollywood track Kala Chashma has surprised people. Her video is now viral.
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 03:34 PM IST
Man steals gold jewellery worth ₹4.9 lakh as Pune couple stops to eat vada pav
A disturbing video of a man stealing jewellery reportedly worth ₹4.9 lakh from a Pune couple has left social media shocked.
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 01:37 PM IST
Plane violently shakes midair due to strong winds near Japan airport
A video which has surfaced on social media shows a plane wobbling due to Shanshan while trying to reach Fukuoka airport in Japan.
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 12:48 PM IST
Steve Jobs and Bill Gates’ resumes from when they were 18 resurface, go viral
“This is history,” wrote an X user while reacting to a post on the resumes of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. Others had similar reactions.
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 11:37 AM IST