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Explained: Why people eat 12 grapes before midnight on New Year's Eve

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- Many people around the world welcome the New Year with champagne, parties or warm hugs. In Spain, however, the countdown to midnight follows a very different tradition - eating 1... Read More


US visa interviews: 'Last-minute digital clean-ups' can be red flag, consistency is a key | What to follow and avoid

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- As the United States has introduced stricter immigration checks - particularly social media vetting rules that require visa applicants to make social media accounts public for vi... Read More


Japanese tourists wearing Santa caps, swimwear made to apologise on Christmas at Varanasi ghat: 'This is our Holy river'

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- A video showing local residents allegedly mistreating Japanese tourists in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi has triggered a debate on social media. The incident took place on December 25... Read More


Mumbai firm only hires candidates with permanent homes, netizens ask: 'How is this constitutionally valid?'

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- A Mumbai-based company has sparked online outrage after barring jobseekers who live in rented homes or paying guest (PG) accommodations from applying for jobs. The company's job ... Read More


How ChatGPT became turning point for ex-Google employees earning over $2 million a year

New Delhi, Dec. 28 -- Former Google employees, both aged 33, took a calculated risk by moving beyond their profitable business - which was earning them over $2 million a year - because of artificial i... Read More


Who is Pranjal Dahiya? Haryanvi singer's video schooling 'tau' during live show goes viral - 'I am your daughter's age'

New Delhi, Dec. 28 -- Haryanvi singer and performer Pranjal Dahiya's recent show did not go as smoothly as intended, as she stopped midway to school some audience members for their unruly behaviour. A... Read More


Man says parents cancelled Christmas party as they were 'embarrassed by him': 'I don't have a high-paying job'

New Delhi, Dec. 28 -- A 28-year-old man from Singapore has expressed frustration over the ridicule he faced as an average student among his intellectually accomplished cousins, saying, "My family is e... Read More


Harvard graduate says US has more 'money, more freedom', but she prefers living in India; lists reasons

New Delhi, Dec. 28 -- A Harvard-educated Indian professional has shared why she prefers living in India instead of the United States, saying the decision goes beyond money and infrastructure. Charmie ... Read More


Delhi AQI crosses 400 in several areas days after anti-pollution curbs lifted; dense fog warning issued

New Delhi, Dec. 27 -- Days after the Rekha Gupta-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dispensation revoked stringent anti-pollution GRAP-4 measures in Delhi and neighbouring areas, air quality in the nati... Read More


SIR in Assam: 10.56 lakh names deleted as EC releases draft electoral rolls - How to check if your name is missing

New Delhi, Dec. 27 -- More than 10.56 lakh names have been removed from Assam's electoral rolls after a Special Revision exercise, just months ahead of the state Assembly elections. Assam is expected ... Read More