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Lawyer says Gen-Z intern refused 9 am court duty as it clashed with gym timings, sparks debate
short by Bhawana Chaudhary / on Monday, 17 August, 2026
A Delhi-based lawyer has sparked a debate after sharing that her Gen-Z intern refused to report to court at 9 am because it clashed with his gym schedule. "At this point, I'm not sure if I'm his senior [or] junior...Can't normalise this," the lawyer added. Several people supported her while others argued that setting boundaries around work hours was reasonable.
read more at Moneycontrol
Giraffe's head placed in sinkhole to highlight road issues in South Africa
short by Ankit Tiwari / on Monday, 17 August, 2026
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) party placed a giraffe's head in a pothole near Johannesburg to highlight the poor roads of the country. However, the stunt backfired after a team rushed to save the animal, only to discover it was a stuffed giraffe head. Rescuers said they had to abandon another mission and demanded the DA cover their fuel costs.
read more at Wion
Rajasthan farmer earns ₹1.5 cr annually growing dates
short by / on Monday, 17 August, 2026
Sarbjeet Singh Dhillon took a risk in 2014 by planting date palms, a new crop in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, at that time. Today, the plantation produces 250 kg of fruit per tree, generating ₹1.5 crore annually. After deducting costs, the profit per tree is ₹14,800. His fresh Barhi dates have buyers in West Bengal, Kerala, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Bangladesh.
read more at 30 Stades
Philips India announces Rocking Star Yash as its brand ambassador
short by Roshan Gupta / on Monday, 17 August, 2026
Earlier this year, fans spotted Rocking Star Yash using a Philips trimmer in a behind-the-scenes glimpse. Turning that discovery into an official collaboration, Philips India today announced Rocking Star Yash as its Men's Grooming Brand Ambassador, unveiling its new 'Trimmers Ka Baap' campaign and coming onboard with 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups’ as its Official Grooming Partner.
read more at Philips
Indian watchman wins ₹26 lakh lottery after 4 years of buying tickets in UAE
short by Daisy Mowke / on Sunday, 16 August, 2026
Saidalavi Kariodan Varichalil, a 44-year-old Kerala native working as a school watchman in the UAE, won Dh100,000 (around ₹26 lakh) in Big Ticket's Series 289 draw. He has been participating in the lottery with friends for the past 4 years. His ticket was randomly selected by a friend. Saidalavi plans to send the winnings to his family in India.
read more at Hindustan Times
Beco calls for greater transparency in household cleaner ingredients
short by Roshan Gupta / on Sunday, 16 August, 2026
Beco has launched a campaign to spark a nationwide conversation around ingredient transparency in household cleaning products. The initiative encourages consumers to look beyond marketing claims and question what goes into everyday cleaners. It urges you to ask why certain chemicals are used and whether safer alternatives exist, and to make more informed choices for your families and the planet.
read more at BECO
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