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Rapido driver sends 'I love you' to rider in private message: LinkedIn post sparks outrage

A LinkedIn post revealed a disturbing harassment case involving a Rapido delivery rider messaging a woman inappropriately.

2 min read6 Sep 2026
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ā€˜I starve every day’: McDonald's India's official X account gets compromised, ā€˜unpaid’ employee posts on social media

On 6 September, McDonald's India's X account was hijacked and used to post allegations from an unpaid intern about salary issues. The bizarre incident gained attention with memes.

2 min read6 Sep 2026
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How did actress Carla Jeffery die? Here's what we know about the death of the ā€˜Zombies’ star at 33

Carla Jeffery, the 33-year-old actress who rose to prominence for portraying Bree, a cheerleader in Disney’s ā€œZombiesā€ franchise, died on Tuesday, her management agency confirmed in an Instagram post. Several social media users have since paid tribute to the actress.

2 min read3 Sep 2026
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ā€˜The beast in your life should be you’: Ankur Warikoo says the ā€˜strongest investments’ cannot be taken away

Ankur Warikoo emphasises personal growth and resilience in his LinkedIn post, highlighting that real skills and mindset are crucial during setbacks.

2 min read2 Sep 2026
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ā€˜Hitting rock bottom’: 7 hungry days gave this startup founder the courage to fail; LinkedIn reacts

Abhishek Agarwal reflects on his experience of being broke at 18, stating it taught him resilience and strength. He believes everyone should experience hitting rock bottom.

2 min read2 Sep 2026
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ā€˜I was foolish to believe…’: Retired IAS officer Divya Mittal writes about serving rural India; social media reacts

Divya Mittal, an IAS officer who resigned after 13 years, expressed that her debt to India had grown. Her experiences, such as implementing a water project in Mirzapur, profoundly shaped her sense of duty and identity.

2 min read1 Sep 2026
Industry

India’s micro creator base is growing, but payment delays remain a pain point

Independent creators in India face payment delays and inconsistent income despite high engagement. A 2025 report reveals that nano and micro creators represent over 80% of the non-metro creator base, highlighting the need for clearer payment processes and financial stability within the industry.

4 min read1 Sep 2026
Technology

Meta removes scam ads after India flags explicit-content bait luring users to download phishing apps

Meta removed fraudulent ads from Facebook and Instagram after India flagged scams with baits of explicit content while promoting malicious apps. The apps could steal users’ credentials, OTPs and bank PINs. Cyber fraud losses in India reached $2.4 billion in 2025.

2 min read1 Sep 2026
Sports

Lionel Messi retires from international football, pens emotional farewell letter, ā€˜Now, I become one of you’

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football. He believes it's the right time although the decision is painful. The world will no longer see him in the Argentina jersey.

2 min read31 Aug 2026
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ā€˜Stop ChatGPT’: 14-year-old Twitter post goes viral, sparks memes and conspiracy theories about time travel

An old Twitter post from 2012 warns against ChatGPT, despite the AI's 2022 launch. It has gone viral, sparking theories of time travel.

2 min read31 Aug 2026