A new social media trend known as the August Dating Theory is going viral, claiming that August is the ultimate make-or-break month for relationships.

According to the trend, carefree summer romances either become serious commitments or quietly come to an end as people return to their everyday routines. The theory also suggests that ex-partners often reappear during this period, seeking familiarity and emotional comfort before autumn begins.

Following the viral June Dating Theory, which predicted unexpected romantic twists, the August theory shifts the focus to reality checks, emotional stability, and long-term relationship decisions.

August Dating Theory Goes Viral | Why Relationships Face a Make-or-Break Moment

Experts are sounding alarms over a viral new digital habit blending entertainment and stress relief in highly unexpected ways. Millions of Gen Z users are actively engaging with mock e-commerce and simulated takeaway interfaces purely for the quick emotional stimulation of adding items to a cart.

Why is Gen Z Ordering Fake Food? 

A new study suggests one wellness trend long hyped online may actually have measurable weight-loss benefits: regular cold exposure. All you need to know.

Research finds doing THIS 'cool' thing for two hours a day could help you lose weight (without changing your diet)

<p>Advertisements not only sell products but sometimes deliver a powerful societal message. Bollywood actor Gajraj Rao is winning hearts on the internet for featuring in a powerful advertisement which is titled <i>Band Baaja Bitiya. </i>While the ad is for Goel TMT, its messaging is moving people to tears.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The advert mirrors are inspired by real-life incidents in which fathers brought home their divorced daughters with a band in tow. The ad was released a few days back and has gone viral ever since, with people tearing up at its brilliant and poignant messaging.</p><h2>Gajaj Rao’s moving new advert</h2><p>The advertisement shows Gajraj in two timelines – one, when he’s heading somewhere with a wedding band in tow, and another when he receives a heartbreaking call. “Phir se? (Again?)” he asks, as his daughter informs him of her domestic abuse. He is then shown contemplating as everyone, fom his wife to his son and relatives tell him his daughter must learn to ‘adjust’ and ‘accept her fate’. However, he seems determined as he walks with a band in tow to the daughter’s in-laws home.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He tells her husband and in-laws he’s there to take her home and adds, “Ye na koi parai hai, nahi dhan (She is not a stranger to me, and she is nobody’s wealth).” The ad ends with the caption: “Countless women suffer in silence because their families don’t stand by them.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sitting alone at 6 am w/ my coffee and crying at this. As a young girl, married at 25, having moved to the US, I struggled with depression (long story). One such night, I called my parents at 4am ist. Bawled. My dad told me to come back home. <a href="https://t.co/Kyg7OvbKkG">https://t.co/Kyg7OvbKkG</a></p>&mdash; nandiniv (@nandiniv) <a href="https://twitter.com/nandiniv/status/2026459276567527894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>The ad on Goel TMT's YouTube channel has garnered over 3 million views in the last seven days. The advert has been directed by Prosit Roy, who in the past has made films like<i> Pari</i> and the first season of<i> Pataal Lok.&nbsp;</i></p><h2>The inspiration behind the ad</h2><p>In 2023, many would recall, a man from Ranchi had brought home his daughter with a band playing to celebrate her divorce after an alleged abusive marriage. Similarly, in 2024, a man from Kanpur, UP, brought his daughter back home in a similar fashion after she allegedly faced domestic abuse for years at her in-laws' place.</p><h2>Internet reacts</h2><p>The advertisement has received immense love ever since it dropped online a few days back. Numerous Instagram pages and X accounts have been re-sharing the ad and lauding the thought behind the ad.</p><p>“Log kya kahenge? (What will people say?) A father answered with band baaja,” reads a post. “Sooooo good. Was in tears at the end of the ad,” read another.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A father commented, “About a month back. Had this conversation with my daughter. This house is always yours. If you face any difficulty, I am always there.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">About a month back. Had this conversation with my daughter. This house is always yours. If you face any difficulty, I am always there</p>&mdash; Harish (@h_boob1) <a href="https://twitter.com/h_boob1/status/2026235018704826651?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>“One of those amazing human moments, when real life - inspires reel. @raogajraj you made me teary-eyed in the end,” wrote one X user.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Ek hi dil warna thousand like aur kardeta (I would like it a thousand times if I could),” commented one person, while another wrote, “Pura din ban gaya ye dekh ke (My day is made after watching this).”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I'm still emotional just thinking about it. My heart goes out to those still going through it. My dad's strength saved me - he came, saw, and took me away from the darkness. Alhamdollilah, I'm who I am today because of his unwavering support. Meray piyaray Abbu. (My dear father),” wrote an Instagram user, sharing her personal experience.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The ad was shared by Rao on his social media handles on February 18. He shared the video along with note that read, “There are stories that insist on being told because society needs to hear them. Perhaps that’s why, when I first heard #BandBaajaBitiya, it felt like more than just a film… it felt like a responsibility.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you, Goel TMT and Sandeep Goel ji, for championing this subject and for making me a part of it. This is a story about support. If it moves you, please share it. Support it. #SupportIsStrength.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">कुछ कहानियाँ ऐसी होती हैं जिन्हें बताना और समाज तक पहुंचाना बहुत ज़रूरी होता है. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BandBaajaBitiya?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BandBaajaBitiya</a> उन में से एक है. शायद इसलिए, जब कहानी सुनी तो लगा यह सिर्फ एक फ़िल्म नहीं…ज़िम्मेदारी है. <br>धन्यवाद <a href="https://twitter.com/goeltmt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@goeltmt</a> और <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sandeepgoel?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sandeepgoel</a> का इस विषय को उठाने के लिए. और मुझे इसका हिस्सा बनाने के… <a href="https://t.co/RAHlUq4NDx">pic.twitter.com/RAHlUq4NDx</a></p>&mdash; Gajraj Rao (@raogajraj) <a href="https://twitter.com/raogajraj/status/2024041894234489050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Gajraj Rao was last seen in<i> Jolly LLB 3 </i>and <i>Dupahiya</i> in 2025.</p>

Bollywood actor and adman Gajraj Rao features in a poignant advertisement that showcases a father bringing his daughter back from her abusive marital home with a band in tow. The advert has gone viral, with people tearing up at its powerful messaging. 

Advertisements not only sell products but sometimes deliver a powerful societal message. Bollywood actor Gajraj Rao is winning hearts on the internet for featuring in a powerful advertisement which is titled Band Baaja Bitiya. While the ad is for Goel TMT, its messaging is moving people to tears. The advert mirrors are inspired by real-life incidents in which fathers brought home their divorced daughters with a band in tow. The ad was released a few days back and has gone viral ever since, with people tearing up at its brilliant and poignant messaging. Gajaj Rao’s moving new advert The advertisement shows Gajraj in two timelines – one, when he’s heading somewhere with a wedding band in tow, and another when he receives a heartbreaking call. “Phir se? (Again?)” he asks, as his daughter informs him of her domestic abuse. He is then shown contemplating as everyone, fom his wife to his son and relatives tell him his daughter must learn to ‘adjust’ and ‘accept her fate’. However, he seems determined as he walks with a band in tow to the daughter’s in-laws home. He tells her husband and in-laws he’s there to take her home and adds, “Ye na koi parai hai, nahi dhan (She is not a stranger to me, and she is nobody’s wealth).” The ad ends with the caption: “Countless women suffer in silence because their families don’t stand by them.”

<p>Bollywood actor and adman Gajraj Rao features in a poignant advertisement that showcases a father bringing his daughter back from her abusive marital home with a band in tow. The advert has gone viral, with people tearing up at its powerful messaging.&nbsp;</p>

Gajraj Rao’s heartwarming new advertisement is making everyone cry; here's why

Is 2026 starting to feel like 2016 all over again? From fashion throwbacks to viral pop culture moments, celebrities are embracing a wave of 2016 nostalgia that’s taking over social media and entertainment.

2026 is the New 2016: Celebrities Join the 2016 Nostalgia Wave 

<p>Temple workers in Thailand got the fright of their lives when a woman they believed was dead started moving inside her coffin. The staff at Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, a Buddhist temple in Nonthaburi just outside Bangkok, were preparing for the cremation of an unnamed woman when the supposedly deceased person came back from the dead. Here's what happened.</p><h2><strong>Back from the dead</strong></h2><p>According to a SCMP report citing Pairat Soodthoop, the general and financial affairs manager of Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, the temple staff had prepared for a routine cremation when the shocking incident happened. A video on the temple's Facebook page shows a 65-year-old woman who looked pale and still in a plain white coffin. Her family had already said their goodbyes. Nothing seemed unusual. Then the coffin moved.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/home-the-deadliest-place-shocking-un-report-shows-every-10-mins-a-woman-is-murdered-by-family-or-partners-femicide-1764045604135"><strong>Home the deadliest place? Shocking UN report shows every 10 mins, a woman is murdered by family or partners</strong></a></p><p>Soodthoop, said the first sign was a soft knock from inside the box. At first, he thought he had imagined it. But then it came again. He told the family to open the coffin, just to be sure. “I was a bit surprised, so I asked them to open the coffin, and everyone was startled,” he recalled. “I saw her opening her eyes slightly and knocking on the side of the coffin. She must have been knocking for quite some time.” The moment the lid was lifted, it became clear that she had been trying to get attention for a while, trapped in the darkness and silence.</p><h2><strong>How did the family assume she was dead?</strong></h2><p>Her brother, who had driven more than 500 kilometres from Phitsanulok province, explained that she had been bedridden for two years. Her condition had recently worsened until she stopped responding altogether. After she appeared to stop breathing for two days, the family assumed the worst.</p><p>He had planned to take her body to a hospital in Bangkok, because she once said she wanted to donate her organs. But without a death certificate, the hospital refused to accept her. The brother then turned to the temple, which offers free cremations for those who cannot afford them. Again, he was told that the proper paperwork was needed.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chinese-man-with-pakistan-travel-history-caught-filming-sensitive-sites-after-sneaking-into-india-from-nepal-1764036527773"><strong>Chinese man with Pakistan travel history caught filming sensitive sites after sneaking into India from Nepal</strong></a></p><p>While Pairat was explaining the process of getting an official confirmation of death, the knock that changed everything sounded from inside the coffin. Temple staff rushed the woman to a nearby hospital. The abbot later said the temple would cover her medical expenses.</p>

A Thai temple was preparing to cremate a 65-year-old woman believed dead when she suddenly knocked from inside her coffin. Scroll for full story.

Temple workers in Thailand got the fright of their lives when a woman they believed was dead started moving inside her coffin. The staff at Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, a Buddhist temple in Nonthaburi just outside Bangkok, were preparing for the cremation of an unnamed woman when the supposedly deceased person came back from the dead. Here's what happened. Back from the dead According to a SCMP report citing Pairat Soodthoop, the general and financial affairs manager of Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, the temple staff had prepared for a routine cremation when the shocking incident happened. A video on the temple's Facebook page shows a 65-year-old woman who looked pale and still in a plain white coffin. Her family had already said their goodbyes. Nothing seemed unusual. Then the coffin moved. Also read | Home the deadliest place? Shocking UN report shows every 10 mins, a woman is murdered by family or partners Soodthoop, said the first sign was a soft knock from inside the box. At first, he thought he had imagined it. But then it came again. He told the family to open the coffin, just to be sure. “I was a bit surprised, so I asked them to open the coffin, and everyone was startled,” he recalled. “I saw her opening her eyes slightly and knocking on the side of the coffin. She must have been knocking for quite some time.” The moment the lid was lifted, it became clear that she had been trying to get attention for a while, trapped in the darkness and silence. How did the family assume she was dead? Her brother, who had driven more than 500 kilometres from Phitsanulok province, explained that she had been bedridden for two years. Her condition had recently worsened until she stopped responding altogether. After she appeared to stop breathing for two days, the family assumed the worst. He had planned to take her body to a hospital in Bangkok, because she once said she wanted to donate her organs. But without a death certificate, the hospital refused to accept her. The brother then turned to the temple, which offers free cremations for those who cannot afford them. Again, he was told that the proper paperwork was needed. Also read | Chinese man with Pakistan travel history caught filming sensitive sites after sneaking into India from Nepal While Pairat was explaining the process of getting an official confirmation of death, the knock that changed everything sounded from inside the coffin. Temple staff rushed the woman to a nearby hospital. The abbot later said the temple would cover her medical expenses.

<p>A Thai temple was preparing to cremate a 65-year-old woman believed dead when she suddenly knocked from inside her coffin. Scroll for full story.</p>

Back from the dead! Thai woman wakes up knocking inside her coffin on way to cremation

A group of foreigners in Gurugram, Haryana, sparked nationwide outrage after videos surfaced of them cleaning roads and drains while holding placards promoting civic responsibility. The viral footage has triggered criticism of poor waste management and civic apathy. Many netizens called the incident “shameful,” arguing that Indian citizens and authorities should be leading such efforts. The act has reignited debates over cleanliness, accountability, and urban civic sense in India.


Viral: Gurugram's 'cone of shame' | Foreigners clean dirty roads, hold placards with messages

The Indian tricolour that fills every Indian's heart with pride is the result of multiple flags that evolved into the modern flag. These are the stories of the forgotten flags of India.

Independence Day 2025: Forgotten flags of India — Stories behind the many Indian flags before 1947

Cameroon leader Paul Biya has been ruling since 1975. At the age of 92, he is the world's oldest leader, and is seeking an eighth term. He is not the only non-royal leader with continuous or near-continuous tenures. Here's the top five 

Who is ruling the most years? As world's oldest leader seeks another term at age 92 after 50 years, here's list of those longest in power

<p>Italy has given the final go-ahead to the €13.5 billion ($15.6 billion) Messina Bridge project connecting Sicily to Calabria, which would be the world’s longest suspension bridge when finished. The bridge, spanning 3.3 km will be supported by two 400-metre towers. It will feature two railway lines and three traffic lanes in each direction.</p><h2>World's longest suspension bridge, 50 years in making</h2><p>The suspension bridge project has been 50 years in the making. It faced repeated delays and cancellations due to cost, environmental concerns, safety fears, and potential mafia involvement.</p><p>Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the bridge 'an investment in Italy’s present and future' adding, “We enjoy difficult challenges when they make sense.”&nbsp;<br>Transport Minister Matteo Salvini claimed the project would be completed between 2032 and 2033.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/germanys-efficiency-reputation-takes-a-hit-5000-bridges-need-urgent-repair-8962070/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/germanys-efficiency-reputation-takes-a-hit-5000-bridges-need-urgent-repair-8962070/embed</a></p><h2>Italy's Messina Bridge to be counted as defence spending</h2><p>Italy will count the the bridge as a military expenditure, as part of NATO’s 5 per cent GDP defence spending target for the military alliance's members.</p><p>The Italian government expects the bridge to create 120,000 jobs annually, and help stimulate economic growth in Sicily and Calabria.</p><h2>Several hurdles remain for the world's longest suspension bridge</h2><p>The project still needs approval from Italian Court of Auditors, as well as national and European Union environmental agencies. Legal challenges involving local residents who will have to part with their properties will also ensue.</p><h2>Controversial and divisive: Opposition continues for world's longest suspension bridge project</h2><p>Italian Senator Nicola Irto called the project 'controversial and divisive,' allegeing the government is diverting funding from essential public services.</p><p>Giusy Caminiti, mayor of Villa San Giovanni, said her town would be negatively impacted by the bridge.</p><p>A local group "No to the Bridge" dismissed the latest approval as a political stunt, criticising the lack of thorough technical assessment.</p><h2>What is Strait of Messina Bridge?</h2><p>The proposed Strait of Messina suspension bridge will will connect Sicily in Torre Faro to mainland Italy at Villa San Giovanni, directly linking the island with the peninsula. The brige will improve transport infrastructure as part of the Berlin–Palermo railway axis of the Trans-European Transport Networks or TEN-T.</p><h2>Bridging Messina Strait to mainland was an ancient idea</h2><p>Connecting the Strait of Messina with the mainland was an idea explored since ancient times. Roman, Charlemagne, and medieval rulers made plans which never came true. It's a technical challenges amid strong sea currents.</p><h2>A century of studies</h2><p>Modern engineering studies began in the 20th century. designs including tunnels and floating bridges were proposed. The current suspence bridge design was developed in the 1990s. In 2006, a plan was approved, containing four traffic lanes, two rail tracks, and pedestrian paths.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Italy will count the the bridge as a military expenditure, as part of NATO’s 5 per cent GDP defence spending target for the military alliance's members.

Italy has given the final go-ahead to the €13.5 billion ($15.6 billion) Messina Bridge project connecting Sicily to Calabria, which would be the world’s longest suspension bridge when finished. The bridge, spanning 3.3 km will be supported by two 400-metre towers. It will feature two railway lines and three traffic lanes in each direction. World's longest suspension bridge, 50 years in making The suspension bridge project has been 50 years in the making. It faced repeated delays and cancellations due to cost, environmental concerns, safety fears, and potential mafia involvement. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the bridge 'an investment in Italy’s present and future' adding, “We enjoy difficult challenges when they make sense.” Transport Minister Matteo Salvini claimed the project would be completed between 2032 and 2033. https://www.wionews.com/videos/germanys-efficiency-reputation-takes-a-hit-5000-bridges-need-urgent-repair-8962070/embed Italy's Messina Bridge to be counted as defence spending Italy will count the the bridge as a military expenditure, as part of NATO’s 5 per cent GDP defence spending target for the military alliance's members. The Italian government expects the bridge to create 120,000 jobs annually, and help stimulate economic growth in Sicily and Calabria. Several hurdles remain for the world's longest suspension bridge The project still needs approval from Italian Court of Auditors, as well as national and European Union environmental agencies. Legal challenges involving local residents who will have to part with their properties will also ensue. Controversial and divisive: Opposition continues for world's longest suspension bridge project Italian Senator Nicola Irto called the project 'controversial and divisive,' allegeing the government is diverting funding from essential public services. Giusy Caminiti, mayor of Villa San Giovanni, said her town would be negatively impacted by the bridge. A local group "No to the Bridge" dismissed the latest approval as a political stunt, criticising the lack of thorough technical assessment. What is Strait of Messina Bridge? The proposed Strait of Messina suspension bridge will will connect Sicily in Torre Faro to mainland Italy at Villa San Giovanni, directly linking the island with the peninsula. The brige will improve transport infrastructure as part of the Berlin–Palermo railway axis of the Trans-European Transport Networks or TEN-T. Bridging Messina Strait to mainland was an ancient idea Connecting the Strait of Messina with the mainland was an idea explored since ancient times. Roman, Charlemagne, and medieval rulers made plans which never came true. It's a technical challenges amid strong sea currents. A century of studies Modern engineering studies began in the 20th century. designs including tunnels and floating bridges were proposed. The current suspence bridge design was developed in the 1990s. In 2006, a plan was approved, containing four traffic lanes, two rail tracks, and pedestrian paths.

<p>Italy will count the the bridge as a military expenditure, as part of NATO’s 5 per cent GDP defence spending target for the military alliance's members.</p>

An ancient idea: World's longest suspension bridge will come up in Italy, spanning over 3.3 km, but it's still a bridge too far

<p>US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Jul 26) posted a meme comparing former President Barack Obama to OJ Simpson but ended up making fun of his Vice President JD Vance. The meme is a photoshopped version of the iconic picture of OJ Simpson driving his white Bronco while being chased by a squad of police. In it, Simpson has been replaced by Obama and Trump himself, along with Vance, featured as the drivers of the two police squad cars immediately behind Obama's car. However, the internet's attention has been captured by Vance and his unusual appearance.</p><h2><strong>What's wrong with JD Vance's face?</strong></h2><p>A closer inspection of the meme posted by Trump shows that the image of JD Vance used is, in fact, a meme itself. The image, which shows Vance with a wider, moon-like face and long curly hair, was used to make fun of him a few months back.</p>

<p>The reaction to the meme was immediate; social media users quickly pointed out Vance's meme within the Obama as OJ Simpson meme, "LMAO! President Trump just posted a photo of him and JD Vance chasing down Obama in police cars...look closer at JD's face. No way".</p><p>Replying to a post on X, JD Vance himself responded with a laugh emoji, supposedly taking it in good humour. However, netizens were quick to poke fun at Vance's response, commenting, "You all know Vance is crying inside." Others told the US VP to "Zoom in you dummy".</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You all know Vance is crying inside.</p>&mdash; Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) <a href="https://twitter.com/briantylercohen/status/1949182732610994568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Trump “covering up for paedophiles?”</strong></h2><p>Others were not so kind. Multiple users used the opportunity to slam Vance and Trump over the Epstein files. “Is the joke that you’re covering up for paedophiles?” asked one user, while another commented, "Imagine believing this hoax is anything more than a cover up for the presidents pedophile ring?".</p><p>"So, someone got problems because of posting this photo of you, and now you're laughing when the pedo posts it??? Disgusting!," said one user referring to the January 2025 incident where a 21-year-old Norwegian tourist called Mads Mikkelsen was detained by the US Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) at Newark Airport for five hours allegedly for having a doctored photo of Vance, featuring an egg-shaped bald head. At the time USCBP said, " "Fact Check: FALSE," they posted, “Mads Mikkelsen was not denied entry for any memes or political reasons, it was for his admitted drug use.”</p>

A closer inspection of the meme posted by Donald Trump shows that the image of JD Vance used is, in fact, a meme itself. Here's all you need to know:

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Jul 26) posted a meme comparing former President Barack Obama to OJ Simpson but ended up making fun of his Vice President JD Vance. The meme is a photoshopped version of the iconic picture of OJ Simpson driving his white Bronco while being chased by a squad of police. In it, Simpson has been replaced by Obama and Trump himself, along with Vance, featured as the drivers of the two police squad cars immediately behind Obama's car. However, the internet's attention has been captured by Vance and his unusual appearance. What's wrong with JD Vance's face? A closer inspection of the meme posted by Trump shows that the image of JD Vance used is, in fact, a meme itself. The image, which shows Vance with a wider, moon-like face and long curly hair, was used to make fun of him a few months back.

<p>A closer inspection of the meme posted by Donald Trump shows that the image of JD Vance used is, in fact, a meme itself. Here's all you need to know:</p>

'Zoom in on JD Vance!': Trump just compared Obama to OJ Simpson—but his VP's face stole the show

<p>In the deepest and most toxic corners of the Earth, where nothing dares to survive, a bizarre microbe lives which poops gold. Cupriavidus metallidurans- a microscopic metal-loving survivor found in soils enriched with heavy metals. This strange little organism eats them up and excretes tiny nuggets of 24-karat gold.&nbsp;</p><p>The team behind the discovery from Australia and Germany uncovered how the bacteria uses its natural defence system to deal with toxic heavy metals like gold and copper, and in the process, it triggers a chemical that results in solid gold forming on its surface. Thus, turning what should kill it into pure, shining metal. Like the gem of an alchemist of nature, a gold factory in its physiological form.</p>

Cupriavidus metallidurans

<h2>The metabolism of the gold pooping bacteria</h2><p>Cupriavidus metallidurans has a highly specified metabolism, that allows it to survive in a toxic environment. It has evolved complex metal-resistance pathways and detoxification mechanisms embedded in its genetic makeup. When exposed to soluble gold ions which are usually lethal it excretes enzymes like CopA and CupA which are part of its metal efflux system. This enzymes help pump neutralise the toxic compound by reducing them in their inert form. In the case of gold the ions are reduced and precipitated as nanoparticulates which are excreted outside the cell.</p><h2>What are the real life implications?</h2><p>The gold conjuring ability of the Cupriavidus metallidurans could inspire a revolutionary leap in biomimetic mining, offering a sustainable innovative method compared to the gold extraction, that are often toxic and energy intensive. By mimicking the the bacteria's physiology scientists and engineers could develop bio-reactors or engineered microbes capable of extracting gold from e-waste, mine tailings, or low-grade ores. Thus not only reducing the environmental damage capacity, could also kickstart a bio-extracting industry, where microscopic organism literally convert waste into wealth in sustainable manner.</p>

Cupriavidus metallidurans is a bacterium that lives in the soil enriched with heavy metal waste and converts them into pure gold under its physiological process. This tiny microbe could be the key to creating wealth in a sustainable way.

In the deepest and most toxic corners of the Earth, where nothing dares to survive, a bizarre microbe lives which poops gold. Cupriavidus metallidurans- a microscopic metal-loving survivor found in soils enriched with heavy metals. This strange little organism eats them up and excretes tiny nuggets of 24-karat gold. The team behind the discovery from Australia and Germany uncovered how the bacteria uses its natural defence system to deal with toxic heavy metals like gold and copper, and in the process, it triggers a chemical that results in solid gold forming on its surface. Thus, turning what should kill it into pure, shining metal. Like the gem of an alchemist of nature, a gold factory in its physiological form.

<p>Cupriavidus metallidurans is a bacterium that lives in the soil enriched with heavy metal waste and converts them into pure gold under its physiological process. This tiny microbe could be the key to creating wealth in a sustainable way.</p>

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<p>In a daredevilry, an army officer performed a successful delivery of a woman using a hair clip and a pocket knife. Yes, you heard that right. A pregnant woman travelling on the Panvel-Gorakhpur Express experienced severe labour pain and had to be deboarded at Jhansi station on Saturday afternoon.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The moment she was deboarded, a female ticket-checking staff member and an army officer rushed to check on the woman who was in severe labour pain. The army officer had no other means but to use a hair clip and a pocket knife to perform the delivery which came out successful, leaving the people around surprised, said the North Central Railway Jhansi Division Public Relations Officer Manoj Kumar Singh.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The army officer, Major Dr Rohit Bachwala (31) works as a medical officer with the Army Medical Corps.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking about performing the delivery in such a situation, Major Bachwala said, “With no access to a proper operation theatre, I had to rely on tools I had on me.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"To clamp the umbilical cord, I used a hair clip. A pocket knife helped me cut it after ensuring the baby was stable. The mother and child were in a precarious condition, and every second mattered," he further said to news agency PTI.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The woman had collapsed due to intense labour pain when Major Bachwala saw her and decided to deliver the baby.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"There was no time to waste. We created a makeshift delivery area and ensured basic hygiene with the help of available supplies. It was divine intervention that I was present at that moment," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Post-delivery, both mother and baby were taken to a local hospital by the railway staff, where they were confirmed to be stable.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Incredibly, Major Bachwala after performing the delivery boarded his train to Hyderabad on time.<br>&nbsp;</p>

The army officer had no other means but to use a hair clip and a pocket knife to perform the delivery which came out successful, leaving the people around surprised.

In a daredevilry, an army officer performed a successful delivery of a woman using a hair clip and a pocket knife. Yes, you heard that right. A pregnant woman travelling on the Panvel-Gorakhpur Express experienced severe labour pain and had to be deboarded at Jhansi station on Saturday afternoon. The moment she was deboarded, a female ticket-checking staff member and an army officer rushed to check on the woman who was in severe labour pain. The army officer had no other means but to use a hair clip and a pocket knife to perform the delivery which came out successful, leaving the people around surprised, said the North Central Railway Jhansi Division Public Relations Officer Manoj Kumar Singh. The army officer, Major Dr Rohit Bachwala (31) works as a medical officer with the Army Medical Corps. Speaking about performing the delivery in such a situation, Major Bachwala said, “With no access to a proper operation theatre, I had to rely on tools I had on me.” "To clamp the umbilical cord, I used a hair clip. A pocket knife helped me cut it after ensuring the baby was stable. The mother and child were in a precarious condition, and every second mattered," he further said to news agency PTI. The woman had collapsed due to intense labour pain when Major Bachwala saw her and decided to deliver the baby. "There was no time to waste. We created a makeshift delivery area and ensured basic hygiene with the help of available supplies. It was divine intervention that I was present at that moment," he said. Post-delivery, both mother and baby were taken to a local hospital by the railway staff, where they were confirmed to be stable. Incredibly, Major Bachwala after performing the delivery boarded his train to Hyderabad on time.

<p>The army officer had no other means but to use a hair clip and a pocket knife to perform the delivery which came out successful, leaving the people around surprised.</p>

Army officer uses hair clip, pocket knife to help woman deliver baby at railway platform

<p>In a shocking incident, a doctor at a private hospital in Assam’s Cachar district allegedly removed the genitals of a 28-year-old man, who had come for treatment of infection, while carrying out his biopsy, without the patient’s consent. The patient had come to the hospital initially with complaints of genital infection, reported NDTV. The man, identified as Atikur Rahman, a resident of Manipur’s Jiribam district, had visited a private hospital in Silchar for treatment of an infection but found after the biopsy that his genitals had been removed without his consent, said the NDTV report.<br>Rahman lodged a police complaint, accusing the doctor of the private hospital of performing unauthorised surgery to remove his genitals during a routine biopsy procedure.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Lodges police complaint against doctor</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the police complaint, he has alleged that a doctor at the private hospital surgically removed his genitals during what was supposed to be a routine biopsy without his consent.</p><p>The authorities of the hospital were not available for any reaction to the incident, and the doctor who performed the surgery is also missing and not responding to calls or messages, the NDTV report added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In his complaint, Atikur Rahman alleged, “On June 19, I went to a private hospital in Silchar after an infection in my genitals. The doctor advised me to go for a biopsy test. During my biopsy test, they surgically removed my genitals without my consent. When I woke up after the surgery, I found my genitals had been removed. When I asked the doctor, he didn’t give a satisfactory answer.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Appeals to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rahman has appealed to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to intervene promptly and ensure accountability in the alleged unauthorised removal of his genitals.</p><p>“Now, I am helpless and don’t know what to do. My life is finished. I tried to contact the doctor several times, but he didn’t respond to my calls. I am in mental distress and have a problem due to the surgery,” he added.</p>

In the police complaint, the 28-year-old man has alleged that a doctor at the private hospital surgically removed his genitals during what was supposed to be a routine biopsy without his consent. The authorities of the hospital were not available for reaction.

In a shocking incident, a doctor at a private hospital in Assam’s Cachar district allegedly removed the genitals of a 28-year-old man, who had come for treatment of infection, while carrying out his biopsy, without the patient’s consent. The patient had come to the hospital initially with complaints of genital infection, reported NDTV. The man, identified as Atikur Rahman, a resident of Manipur’s Jiribam district, had visited a private hospital in Silchar for treatment of an infection but found after the biopsy that his genitals had been removed without his consent, said the NDTV report. Rahman lodged a police complaint, accusing the doctor of the private hospital of performing unauthorised surgery to remove his genitals during a routine biopsy procedure. Lodges police complaint against doctor In the police complaint, he has alleged that a doctor at the private hospital surgically removed his genitals during what was supposed to be a routine biopsy without his consent. The authorities of the hospital were not available for any reaction to the incident, and the doctor who performed the surgery is also missing and not responding to calls or messages, the NDTV report added. In his complaint, Atikur Rahman alleged, “On June 19, I went to a private hospital in Silchar after an infection in my genitals. The doctor advised me to go for a biopsy test. During my biopsy test, they surgically removed my genitals without my consent. When I woke up after the surgery, I found my genitals had been removed. When I asked the doctor, he didn’t give a satisfactory answer.” Appeals to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Rahman has appealed to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to intervene promptly and ensure accountability in the alleged unauthorised removal of his genitals. “Now, I am helpless and don’t know what to do. My life is finished. I tried to contact the doctor several times, but he didn’t respond to my calls. I am in mental distress and have a problem due to the surgery,” he added.

<p>In the police complaint, the 28-year-old man has alleged that a doctor at the private hospital surgically removed his genitals during what was supposed to be a routine biopsy without his consent. The authorities of the hospital were not available for reaction.</p>

Man with infection goes to hospital for treatment, doctor removes his genitals

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<p>Miss Indonesia 2025 contestant, Merince Kogoya, representing Highland Papua, was disqualified after a two-year-old video showing her endorsing support for Israel went viral on social media. After the video surfaced on the internet, following the backlash from the netizens, she was removed from the pageant during the quarantine phase.</p><p>The video, which was posted on the official Instagram ID of Kogoya, shows her dancing while waving an Israeli flag, which was reportedly recorded while she was studying at an overseas college. “Diligent for Sion, loyal to Jerusalem, standing for Israel,” the translated caption of the video read in English.</p>

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<h3>Who is Merince Kogoya?</h3><p>A finalist in the Miss Indonesia 2025 pageant, representing the Papua Pegunungan (Highlands) region. Originally from Wamena, she studied at Jayapura High School and later at Cendrawasih University, known for her participation in provincial science contests and local sports like basketball.</p><p>Merince gained national recognition in her career when she was selected as a finalist for Miss Indonesia 2025, representing Papua Pegunungan. She was seen as a symbol of fresh energy from Eastern Indonesia and a source of pride for the Papuan community, which has historically had limited representation in national pageants.</p><h3>What do netizens say about Kogoya's viral video?</h3><p>Reacting to the post on X (formerly known as Twitter), a user said, "I'm actually more curious why Christians nowadays seem to strongly defend Jews, even though before the 20th century, Jews often faced discrimination and violence from Christians in Europe (Gua sebenernya lebih penasaran kenapa orang kristen di era sekarang kyk ngebela Yahudi banget, padahal sebelum abad 20 orang Yahudi sering dapet diskriminasi dan kekerasan dari orang Kristen di Eropa).</p><p>“What kind of competition is this? A competition to be supporters of the TERRORIST Hamas? So dumb, ” another wrote, showing support for Kogoya.</p><p>The next user mocked, "Does he realize that arriving in Israel, he'd be treated as sub-human, just like how Israeli Zionists treat blue-collar migrants from Africa? He should have empathy for Palestine since they're both oppressed, but instead, he supports the colonizers. If it's about religion, there are Christians in Palestine too."</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

After the video went viral online and drew backlash from netizens, she was disqualified from the pageant during the quarantine stage.


Miss Indonesia 2025 contestant, Merince Kogoya, representing Highland Papua, was disqualified after a two-year-old video showing her endorsing support for Israel went viral on social media. After the video surfaced on the internet, following the backlash from the netizens, she was removed from the pageant during the quarantine phase. The video, which was posted on the official Instagram ID of Kogoya, shows her dancing while waving an Israeli flag, which was reportedly recorded while she was studying at an overseas college. “Diligent for Sion, loyal to Jerusalem, standing for Israel,” the translated caption of the video read in English.

<p>After the video went viral online and drew backlash from netizens, she was disqualified from the pageant during the quarantine stage.</p>

Merince Kogoya, Miss Indonesia 2025 finalist disqualified over viral pro-Israel video: Who is she?

<p>Starting today, Tuesday (Jul 1), fuelling up your older vehicle in Delhi just got a lot harder. If your petrol car is over 15 years old, or your diesel car is over 10 years old, prepare to be turned away at the pump. Unfortunately, for many of us, this isn't just a suggestion – it's a strict new rule from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to tackle Delhi's pollution. And it's going to affect thousands of drivers. Are you one of them? Here's all you need to know.</p><h2><strong>Here's how Delhi's old car ban will affect you</strong></h2><p><i>No fuel for your old ride:</i> If your vehicle has exceeded its "end-of-life" (15 years for petrol/CNG, 10 years for diesel), you won't be able to buy fuel. To enforce this, as per reports, one traffic police officer would be stationed at each of Delhi's 350 identified petrol pumps - &nbsp;specifically to stop older vehicles from refuelling. At some petrol pumps, officers of the Transport Department would be mobilised. To achieve this, a detailed deployment plan for the officers has been drawn up by the transport department, along with Delhi Police, Traffic Police and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).</p><h2><strong>What if you get caught trying to fuel your old car?</strong></h2><p>The traffic police would have the power to issue a challan (fine) or even impound the End of Life (EoL) vehicles. to help them maintain law and order during the enforcement drive, an additional two police personnel would also be deployed.</p><p>How will the police or the petrol pump know my car is old?</p><p>On June 17, the Delhi government issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for forcing the ban on refuelling old (EoL) vehicles. Under this, petrol pumps have to display "No Fuel" signs that read: "Fuel will not be dispensed to End of Life Vehicles — i.e. 15 years old Petrol and CNG and 10-year-old Diesel 01.07.2025."</p><p>Furthermore, they would have to maintain logs, manual or digital, of all fuel transactions. In addition, Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras are being set up at petrol pumps. These will instantly flag your vehicle's age and registration details in real time.</p><p>While some of us may think that establishing personal relations with petrol pump staff could help us buy fuel in such cases, the petrol pumps would also face penalties for selling to EoL vehicle owners. To be specific, fuel station operators will be penalised under Section 192 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.</p><h2><strong>Why is this happening (again)?</strong></h2><p>Some of you may remember that this isn't a new idea. In 2018, the Supreme Court banned older diesel and petrol vehicles in Delhi. Under the National Green Tribunal (NGT) rules, since 2014, parking vehicles over 15 years old in public places is prohibited. It's just that, now, the authorities are taking a significant step to enforce these rules directly at the point of sale of fuel.</p>

To enforce the old vehicle ban, as per reports, one traffic police officer would be stationed at each of Delhi's 350 identified petrol pumps – specifically to stop older vehicles from refuelling.

Starting today, Tuesday (Jul 1), fuelling up your older vehicle in Delhi just got a lot harder. If your petrol car is over 15 years old, or your diesel car is over 10 years old, prepare to be turned away at the pump. Unfortunately, for many of us, this isn't just a suggestion – it's a strict new rule from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to tackle Delhi's pollution. And it's going to affect thousands of drivers. Are you one of them? Here's all you need to know. Here's how Delhi's old car ban will affect you No fuel for your old ride: If your vehicle has exceeded its "end-of-life" (15 years for petrol/CNG, 10 years for diesel), you won't be able to buy fuel. To enforce this, as per reports, one traffic police officer would be stationed at each of Delhi's 350 identified petrol pumps - specifically to stop older vehicles from refuelling. At some petrol pumps, officers of the Transport Department would be mobilised. To achieve this, a detailed deployment plan for the officers has been drawn up by the transport department, along with Delhi Police, Traffic Police and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). What if you get caught trying to fuel your old car? The traffic police would have the power to issue a challan (fine) or even impound the End of Life (EoL) vehicles. to help them maintain law and order during the enforcement drive, an additional two police personnel would also be deployed. How will the police or the petrol pump know my car is old? On June 17, the Delhi government issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for forcing the ban on refuelling old (EoL) vehicles. Under this, petrol pumps have to display "No Fuel" signs that read: "Fuel will not be dispensed to End of Life Vehicles — i.e. 15 years old Petrol and CNG and 10-year-old Diesel 01.07.2025." Furthermore, they would have to maintain logs, manual or digital, of all fuel transactions. In addition, Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras are being set up at petrol pumps. These will instantly flag your vehicle's age and registration details in real time. While some of us may think that establishing personal relations with petrol pump staff could help us buy fuel in such cases, the petrol pumps would also face penalties for selling to EoL vehicle owners. To be specific, fuel station operators will be penalised under Section 192 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Why is this happening (again)? Some of you may remember that this isn't a new idea. In 2018, the Supreme Court banned older diesel and petrol vehicles in Delhi. Under the National Green Tribunal (NGT) rules, since 2014, parking vehicles over 15 years old in public places is prohibited. It's just that, now, the authorities are taking a significant step to enforce these rules directly at the point of sale of fuel.

<p>To enforce the old vehicle ban, as per reports, one traffic police officer would be stationed at each of Delhi's 350 identified petrol pumps – specifically to stop older vehicles from refuelling.</p>

STOP! Your old petrol and diesel car might be BANNED from Delhi fuel pumps. All you need to know

<p>Japan’s remote Tokara Islands has been shaken by hundreds of earthquakes in the last few days. A dormant volcano Kyushu has also erupted, renewing public anxiety in the predictions made by a manga artist. Ryo Tatsuki, a self-proclaimed clairvoyant had foretold a 2011 disaster and speculated another major calamity striking Japan in early July.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In her comic book The Future I Saw, Tatsuki claims that Japan will witness a massive disaster on July 5, 2025. The book, originally published in 1999 says that &nbsp;cities will sink into the sea and a mega-tsunami, stronger than the one in the 2011 Tohoku earthquake will hit the country.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This seems to have created fear among people as the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) confirmed that more than 330 tremors &nbsp;had been recorded in the area in the past five days.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Though they were not very strong, two of them recorded on Sunday and Tuesday had a magnitude of 5.1 on the Richter scale. These were enough to instill fear among people who saw ceiling fans and hanging lamps swing inside their houses.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Asking people to take precaution, the Japenese meteorological department said, “This region has seen long periods of earthquake activity in the past. Please be careful."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, officials have asked people to shun fears and speculations and remain calm. The governor of Miyagi, Yoshihiro Murai, said there is no official warning and advised people not to change their plans based on rumours.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Seismologists, too have dismissed any link between the recent activity and the prediction, highlighting that there is no scientific way to predict an earthquake and its magnitude.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tokara Islands lies between the southern tip of Kyushu and the Okinawa islands, in a seismically active stretch of southwestern Japan, small frequent earthquakes are nothing new for the region.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Since the prediction, Tatsuki has gained immense popularity. His comic book The Future I Saw, has sold over 900,000 copies including printed editions in Chinese, according to the book’s publisher.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Seismologists have said that there is no scientific way to predict an earthquake, its magnitude and timing.

Japan’s remote Tokara Islands has been shaken by hundreds of earthquakes in the last few days. A dormant volcano Kyushu has also erupted, renewing public anxiety in the predictions made by a manga artist. Ryo Tatsuki, a self-proclaimed clairvoyant had foretold a 2011 disaster and speculated another major calamity striking Japan in early July. In her comic book The Future I Saw, Tatsuki claims that Japan will witness a massive disaster on July 5, 2025. The book, originally published in 1999 says that cities will sink into the sea and a mega-tsunami, stronger than the one in the 2011 Tohoku earthquake will hit the country. This seems to have created fear among people as the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) confirmed that more than 330 tremors had been recorded in the area in the past five days. Though they were not very strong, two of them recorded on Sunday and Tuesday had a magnitude of 5.1 on the Richter scale. These were enough to instill fear among people who saw ceiling fans and hanging lamps swing inside their houses. Asking people to take precaution, the Japenese meteorological department said, “This region has seen long periods of earthquake activity in the past. Please be careful." However, officials have asked people to shun fears and speculations and remain calm. The governor of Miyagi, Yoshihiro Murai, said there is no official warning and advised people not to change their plans based on rumours. Seismologists, too have dismissed any link between the recent activity and the prediction, highlighting that there is no scientific way to predict an earthquake and its magnitude. Tokara Islands lies between the southern tip of Kyushu and the Okinawa islands, in a seismically active stretch of southwestern Japan, small frequent earthquakes are nothing new for the region. Since the prediction, Tatsuki has gained immense popularity. His comic book The Future I Saw, has sold over 900,000 copies including printed editions in Chinese, according to the book’s publisher.

<p>Seismologists have said that there is no scientific way to predict an earthquake, its magnitude and timing.</p>

Japan fears viral manga prediction as hundreds of earthquakes rattle Tokara Islands

<p>A recent social media post by the HR of a Noida-based company has once again sparked a debate on work ethics and the organisational environment. The post, which was made on LinkedIn, was shared by HR Khushie Chaurasiya, &nbsp;in which she recounted her experience of hiring a new candidate who left the company on the conclusion of Day 1. The post went viral and has sparked a new debate among netizens and professionals alike. The post gives a mixed bag of emotions, crossing over 500 reactions and 100 comments in less than a week, actively seeking support and criticism from both sides.</p><p>According to Chaurasiya, all the details regarding the role were shared at the time of the interview. Despite this, the candidate left without giving a proper explanation.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2><p>In her post, she shared, the recently joined candidate messaged her at the end of their Day 1, saying, "Mujhe kam pasand nhi aya" ( I didn't like the work).</p><p>Taking to her post, Chaurasiya questioned, "What changed overnight?" No company can prove to you everything in 24 hours. And no role will ever feel comfortable until you give your time, energy and mindset. You have to be patient and learn from your discomfort, she added.&nbsp;<br>She acknowledged that the sales role may be challenging, but it doesn't demand silence and immediate resignation. &nbsp;She urged the candidates to communicate and clear doubts (if any), and most importantly, to be patient in their learning.&nbsp;<br>She said, "Growth doesn't come from perfect jobs- it comes from patience, clarity and learning from discomfort." She also shared screenshots of the conversations she had with the candidate on her LinkedIn post.</p><h2><strong>The work-life balance debate</strong></h2><p>The post stimulated the debate on work culture and professionalism. Some are in support of the candidate while some are criticising her unprofessional behaviour.&nbsp;<br>“Sometimes you instantly feel a place isn’t right for you,” a user said. Others pointed to the harsh realities of sales jobs. “Sales work often feels highly demanding and underpaid. The pressure is intense, and there’s often a lack of respect from managers,” another user said.<br>Several others took to the comment section, responding, “The supervisor should have given the joinee a sense of belonging through proper mentoring. Maybe unreasonable expectations were set on Day 1.”</p><p>However, a few others supported the HR's opinion of being professional and patient in career growth.</p>

According to the HR, all the details regarding the role were shared at the time of the interview. Despite this, the candidate left without giving a proper explanation. 

A recent social media post by the HR of a Noida-based company has once again sparked a debate on work ethics and the organisational environment. The post, which was made on LinkedIn, was shared by HR Khushie Chaurasiya, in which she recounted her experience of hiring a new candidate who left the company on the conclusion of Day 1. The post went viral and has sparked a new debate among netizens and professionals alike. The post gives a mixed bag of emotions, crossing over 500 reactions and 100 comments in less than a week, actively seeking support and criticism from both sides. According to Chaurasiya, all the details regarding the role were shared at the time of the interview. Despite this, the candidate left without giving a proper explanation. What happened? In her post, she shared, the recently joined candidate messaged her at the end of their Day 1, saying, "Mujhe kam pasand nhi aya" ( I didn't like the work). Taking to her post, Chaurasiya questioned, "What changed overnight?" No company can prove to you everything in 24 hours. And no role will ever feel comfortable until you give your time, energy and mindset. You have to be patient and learn from your discomfort, she added. She acknowledged that the sales role may be challenging, but it doesn't demand silence and immediate resignation. She urged the candidates to communicate and clear doubts (if any), and most importantly, to be patient in their learning. She said, "Growth doesn't come from perfect jobs- it comes from patience, clarity and learning from discomfort." She also shared screenshots of the conversations she had with the candidate on her LinkedIn post. The work-life balance debate The post stimulated the debate on work culture and professionalism. Some are in support of the candidate while some are criticising her unprofessional behaviour. “Sometimes you instantly feel a place isn’t right for you,” a user said. Others pointed to the harsh realities of sales jobs. “Sales work often feels highly demanding and underpaid. The pressure is intense, and there’s often a lack of respect from managers,” another user said. Several others took to the comment section, responding, “The supervisor should have given the joinee a sense of belonging through proper mentoring. Maybe unreasonable expectations were set on Day 1.” However, a few others supported the HR's opinion of being professional and patient in career growth.

<p>According to the HR, all the details regarding the role were shared at the time of the interview. Despite this, the candidate left without giving a proper explanation.&nbsp;</p>

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Pink Salt And Rock Salt? What's The Difference


Do you often get confused about what type of salt to pick? Don't worry here we have curated few details on these two types of salts. 

Himalayan pink salt is known for its pink hue and is mined at the Khewra Salt Mine in the Punjab province of Pakistan.

Rock salt, also known as Sendha Namak in India and halite, is a naturally occurring mineral made of sodium chloride. 

Pink salt is rich in minerals, including iron, calcium, and potassium, among others. Meanwhile, Rock salt is entirely made of a mineral composed of sodium chloride, NaCl.

Pink salt has a milder and sweeter flavour with a finer texture due to its mineral content. Rock salt has much similar taste to table salt.

Choose based on your needs. If your focus is mineral content, choose pink salt. Rock salt is commonly used in culinary dishes like soups, stews, and pasta water.

Pink Salt And Rock Salt? What's The Difference

<p>Miguel Uribe Turbay, a right-leaning Colombian politician and a candidate for the 2026 presidential elections, was shot during a campaign rally in Bogotá on Saturday. The attack reportedly occurred in the city’s Modelia neighbourhood at approximately 5 p.m. local time, where Uribe was struck in the back by unidentified armed assailants while he was addressing supporters on stage.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to local media, multiple shots were fired, hitting Uribe and he sustained two gunshot wounds to the head and one to the knee. Uribe collapsed immediately and was later transported to a nearby clinic in critical condition. A video, going viral on social media, shortly after the incident captured the moment gunfire interrupted his speech.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Who was Miguel Uribe Turbay?</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Uribe, currently aged 39, was born in Bogota and is a senator representing the opposition Democratic Centre party, founded by former President Álvaro Uribe (no relation). He is widely known to be an outspoken critic of President Gustavo Petro’s leftist policies. Uribe was elected to the Senate in 2022. Miguel's mother, journalist Diana Turbay, was killed in 1991 during a failed rescue operation after being kidnapped by Pablo Escobar’s Medellín cartel.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Uribe's political lineage is as significant as his ideology, since he is the grandson of former Colombian President Julio César Turbay Ayala. His father, a businessman was also a union leader with ties to the Liberal Party. Uribe holds degrees from Universidad de los Andes and Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Uribe is married to Maria Claudia Tarazona and has a son, his political career began at the age of 26 when he was elected to Bogotá’s City Council. After this, he served as the city’s Secretary of Government and ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 2019. Turbay announced his candidacy for the 2026 Presidential elections in March 2025, with his campaign emphasising on restoring order and combating the resurgence of violence in Colombia.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Political Reactions</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The attack already shocked the world, with several comparisons being drawn to Colombia’s violent political history. President Gustavo Petro condemned the incident as an assault on democracy. The Colombian government has also pledged enhanced security for political candidates ahead of the 2026 elections. As of now, Uribe Turbay has been taken to the Santa Fe Foundation hospital for emergency neurosurgery, but his situation is critical.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Uribe, currently aged 39, was born in Bogota and is a senator representing the opposition Democratic Centre party, founded by former President Álvaro Uribe.

Miguel Uribe Turbay, a right-leaning Colombian politician and a candidate for the 2026 presidential elections, was shot during a campaign rally in Bogotá on Saturday. The attack reportedly occurred in the city’s Modelia neighbourhood at approximately 5 p.m. local time, where Uribe was struck in the back by unidentified armed assailants while he was addressing supporters on stage. According to local media, multiple shots were fired, hitting Uribe and he sustained two gunshot wounds to the head and one to the knee. Uribe collapsed immediately and was later transported to a nearby clinic in critical condition. A video, going viral on social media, shortly after the incident captured the moment gunfire interrupted his speech. Who was Miguel Uribe Turbay? Uribe, currently aged 39, was born in Bogota and is a senator representing the opposition Democratic Centre party, founded by former President Álvaro Uribe (no relation). He is widely known to be an outspoken critic of President Gustavo Petro’s leftist policies. Uribe was elected to the Senate in 2022. Miguel's mother, journalist Diana Turbay, was killed in 1991 during a failed rescue operation after being kidnapped by Pablo Escobar’s Medellín cartel. Uribe's political lineage is as significant as his ideology, since he is the grandson of former Colombian President Julio César Turbay Ayala. His father, a businessman was also a union leader with ties to the Liberal Party. Uribe holds degrees from Universidad de los Andes and Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Uribe is married to Maria Claudia Tarazona and has a son, his political career began at the age of 26 when he was elected to Bogotá’s City Council. After this, he served as the city’s Secretary of Government and ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 2019. Turbay announced his candidacy for the 2026 Presidential elections in March 2025, with his campaign emphasising on restoring order and combating the resurgence of violence in Colombia. Political Reactions The attack already shocked the world, with several comparisons being drawn to Colombia’s violent political history. President Gustavo Petro condemned the incident as an assault on democracy. The Colombian government has also pledged enhanced security for political candidates ahead of the 2026 elections. As of now, Uribe Turbay has been taken to the Santa Fe Foundation hospital for emergency neurosurgery, but his situation is critical.

<p>Uribe, currently aged 39, was born in Bogota and is a senator representing the opposition Democratic Centre party, founded by former President Álvaro Uribe.</p>

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