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Old video of mother elephant struggling to accept calf’s death resurfaces
short by Dharini Mudgal / on Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
Indian Forest Services officer Parveen Kaswan has reshared an old video of a grief-stricken mother elephant with her dead calf in a forest. "Grief isn't uniquely human. Elephant Mother isn't able to comprehend the death of her calf. She keeps dragging...body for some time," Kaswan captioned the video. "They're so like us. Mourning, remembering, refusing to let go," he added.
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SolarSquare reports rooftop solar demand rise amid summer, global risks
short by Roshan Gupta / on Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
As peak summer drives electricity demand and global supply faces risks from choke points like Strait of Hormuz, rooftop solar is emerging as a reliable alternative. Ranked No.1 on PM Surya Ghar Portal, SolarSquare is enabling this shift with zero-investment plans, where subsidies cover upfront costs and bill savings fund EMIs, helping Indian families move from uncertainty to energy independence.
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Video of factory workers wearing head cameras sparks fears of AI learning from human labour
short by Daisy Mowke / on Tuesday, 14 April, 2026
A video of Indian factory workers doing their routine tasks while wearing head cameras has sparked concerns that these recordings could be used to train artificial intelligence systems. Each worker is seen wearing a small, head-mounted camera, capturing their movements from a first-person perspective. "The workers are training their own replacements in real time," an X user posted.
read more at Firstpost
Neighbours fight over kittens' 'custody' after male cat impregnates female cat in Bengaluru
short by Shalini ojha / on Tuesday, 14 April, 2026
A fight broke out between two neighbouring families in Bengaluru after a female cat in one family gave birth to four kittens. The owner of the female cat allegedly threw the kittens in front of their neighbour, who owns the male cat. The female cat's owner claimed that since he's the "father", they should be responsible for the kittens.
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Woman claims dead mouse in Starbucks can; Netizens call it 'stunt'
short by / on Tuesday, 14 April, 2026
A viral video shows a woman claiming she found a dead mouse inside a canned Starbucks drink after cutting it open. The clip triggered shock and safety concerns online, but many users questioned its authenticity, calling it a possible stunt. No official confirmation, investigation, or legal action has been reported so far.
read more at Free Press Journal
Amazon worker dies, staff told to keep working beside body
short by / on Tuesday, 14 April, 2026
An Amazon employee died after collapsing during a shift at a warehouse in Oregon, with reports claiming co-workers were told to continue working nearby. The company said staff were later sent home with pay and authorities found no workplace link. The incident has reignited concerns about safety and conditions in large fulfilment centres.
read more at Free Press Journal
Goa hotel staff says ‘Delhi wale nahi chahiye’, calls them ‘rude’
short by / on Tuesday, 14 April, 2026
A viral video from Goa shows a hotel staffer saying they prefer tourists from Mumbai and Bengaluru over Delhi visitors, calling the latter "rude". The clip, filmed during a casual chat, sparked online debate about travel etiquette. Many users said the video reflects how behaviour toward service workers shapes perceptions more than spending power.
read more at Free Press Journal
Video of women pouring alcohol into guests’ mouths sparks debate
short by / on Tuesday, 14 April, 2026
A viral video shows Russian women waking wedding guests by pouring alcohol directly into their mouths, sparking mixed reactions online. The clip captures guests lying down as women move around with bottles while others cheer and record the moment. Many social media users called the act unusual, while some viewed it as a quirky celebration ritual.
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This 30-year old earned ₹9.1 lakhs just for sleeping: Wakefit
short by Roshan Gupta / on Tuesday, 14 April, 2026
UPSC aspirant Pooja from Pune earned ₹9.1 lakhs for sleeping in Wakefit's Sleep Internship S4, the brand announced. Wakefit invites you to join the S5 Sleep League, where participants compete for the 'Sleep Champion' title. Interns get an assured ₹1 lakh, with a chance to earn up to ₹10 lakhs plus a vacation in the finale as a Sleep Intern.
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Over 260 experts demand release of bill texts before April 16 vote
short by / on Monday, 13 April, 2026
Over 260 academics, retired IAS officers, lawyers and activists have issued a statement demanding the text of the Women's Reservation, Delimitation and UT quota bills be published before Parliament votes on April 16. They cite violation of the government's own 2014 Pre-Legislative Consultation Policy, which mandates 30 days of public review before Cabinet approval of any legislation.
read more at The Probe
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