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(From left) Co-founder and CEO of Perplexity Aravind Srinivas, Princeton professor turned AI researcher Aravind Narayanan, Founder and CEO of Glean Aravind Jain and actor turned enterprenuer Aravind Swami.
Updated : Feb 7, 2026

From Silicon Valley to Kollywood: Meet the Aravinds powering the AI moment

From Silicon Valley boardrooms to AI research labs — and even India’s film industry — the Aravinds are shaping how AI is built, debated and consumed.  

BuffetGPT follows Tanwar’s earlier viral experiment that tackled a far more serious urban problem — Bengaluru’s notorious traffic violations.
Updated : Feb 7, 2026

'Always leave regretting...': Bengaluru techie builds BuffetGPT to fix wedding food FOMO

According to him, the system uses computer vision to detect every dish on display and then applies optimisation logic to decide what to eat, what to skip, and how much — factoring in what he jokingly refers to as “actual stomach volume physics.”

In the event of a confirmed boycott, Pakistan could face heavy financial sanctions.
Updated : Feb 7, 2026

T20 World Cup 2026: PCB seeks government advice on Sri Lanka's plea to reconsider India match boycott

The PCB has assured Sri Lanka Cricket that a decision will be made after further consultation with the government.

Amid the escalating row, lead actor Manoj Bajpayee broke his silence by sharing Neeraj Pandey’s statement on X (formerly Twitter).
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

Ghooskhor Pandat row: Centre orders Netflix to take down teaser amid title controversy

The film, which was recently announced as part of Netflix India’s 2026 content slate, has triggered a political and social backlash in Uttar Pradesh. Today, the state government ordered the registration of an FIR against the film’s director over the title.  

Musk added that such claims are frequently fabricated but strategically effective.
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

‘You’re killing baby pandas’: Musk says fraudsters use sympathy to block govt spending cuts

According to him, attempts to halt fraudulent payments often provoke immediate pushback from those affected — not through admissions of wrongdoing, but through emotionally charged narratives designed to preserve the flow of funds. 

The alternative, more dystopian scenario, Vembu warned, is one of centralised control — where the ownership of AI systems enables rent-seeking and concentration of power, potentially exacerbating inequality and social fragmentation.  
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

‘I include myself’: Why Sridhar Vembu warns coders should prepare for life after AI

“I don’t say this in panic, but with calm acceptance and embrace,” Vembu wrote on X, suggesting that the shift should be viewed as a structural change rather than a crisis. 

Following standard procedure, the delivery executive proceeded to the designated drop-off point.
Updated : Feb 5, 2026

'Just throw it, it’s all garbage': Woman uses Rapido to deliver trash, viral video triggers civic sense debate

In the clip, a Rapido porter service driver is seen arriving at a woman’s doorstep, ready for a routine pick-up. She hands over a neatly sealed cardboard box, which gives no hint of its contents.

The Kolkata Metro holds a unique place in India’s urban transport history.
Updated : Feb 5, 2026

'Clean, modern, not overcrowded': Foreigner’s Kolkata Metro praise goes viral, sparks debate on city’s public transport

The post quickly gained traction, drawing a mix of appreciation, scepticism and humour from users. Some questioned whether the experience reflected typical travel conditions.

Prachi said the experience made her feel that she could help her family even while being in another city.
Updated : Feb 5, 2026

'It was free and so easy': Mumbai influencer praises Blinkit ambulance service  during family emergency

The influencer explained that her family had tried booking a cab in Delhi, which was supposed to arrive within 15 minutes, but it never came.

Personal loans were taken, the home loan was increased, and trading continued in search of a comeback that never materialised.
Updated : Feb 5, 2026

'Buried under ₹70 lakh debt': How a family’s ‘success kid’ got trapped in F&O trading

In a detailed thread, Gupta wrote that his cousin was once the “success kid” of the family — a Tier-1 B.Tech and MBA graduate who landed a ₹12 lakh-a-year job in 2013, bought a house, and moved his parents in. “Everyone was proud,” he said. 

Why going out matters again: District by Zomato report charts India’s cultural reset
Updated : Feb 5, 2026

From screens to streets: How India is rewriting its going-out culture

Rather than rejecting technology, the shift reflects a recalibration of how people build identity, seek belonging and spend their most valuable resource: time

When Shubham asked Aman Gupta for his response, Aman said discussions and negotiations would take place later, after he made an offer.
Updated : Feb 4, 2026

‘First time in history’: Internet reacts to ‘humbled Aman’ moment on Shark Tank as Bonkers Corner founder picks Namita Thapar’s offer

The moment unfolded during Shubham Gupta’s pitch for Indian streetwear brand Bonkers Corner.

Startup founder seen giving Nexon EV keys to top performers in video (Instagram)
Updated : Feb 4, 2026

Founder gifts 4 Tata Nexon EVs to his star employees in viral video, wins praise online

In the video, the founder can be seen, apparently rewarding four employees with Tata Nexon EV car keys, a gesture that has drawn praise online

Himachal Pradesh joins world's top 10 welcoming regions as Bir leads India’s most welcoming cities
Updated : Feb 4, 2026

Himachal, Kerala, Goa lead India's welcoming regions list as Bir stays No.1 city for 2026: Report

In India, Himachal Pradesh was named the Most Welcoming Region for 2026, followed by Kerala and Goa

He added that it was after this that Bangladesh refused to travel to India, forcing Pakistan to put its foot down.
Updated : Feb 4, 2026

'If they released Mustafizur after World Cup...': Ex-cricketer blames BCCI for T20 fracas involving Bangladesh, Pakistan

The Pakistan government on Sunday announced that its team will not participate in the India vs Pakistan match on February 15. 

Explaining his reasoning, Mittal pointed out that the real impact of professional decisions often becomes visible only after several years.
Updated : Feb 3, 2026

'Switch jobs if you must': Shark Tank India's Anupam Mittal gives career advice to Gen Z

In a recent LinkedIn post, Mittal argued that frequent job changes at the start of one’s career should be viewed as exploration rather than instability.

Boss asks Gen Z employee to come to office for online meeting, their reply is viral
Updated : Feb 3, 2026

'PowerPoint abuse': GenZ employee reacts as boss demands offline office presence for virtual meet

The exchange was shared on X by user Lexis with the caption, “Gen Z employees. Not the heroes we deserved, but the heroes we needed”

Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny
Updated : Feb 3, 2026

Politics, pop, and power: Inside Grammy Awards 2026 winners

Bad Bunny made history by winning Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards 2026, as global music, political speeches, and landmark wins reshaped the night in Los Angeles.

Mittal noted that in global markets, founders stepping aside for professional leadership is widely accepted and even encouraged.
Updated : Feb 1, 2026

‘Not fired, not failed’: Anupam Mittal on why startup founders should exit the CEO role

Mittal pointed out that for years, Indian startups have operated under the assumption that a founder must also remain the CEO indefinitely. However, he believes this thinking no longer fits today’s fast-scaling startup environment. 

In a statement, Blue Origin confirmed it would “pause its New Shepard flights and shift resources to further accelerate development of the company’s human lunar capabilities.” 
Updated : Feb 1, 2026

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin halts space tourism flights, bets big on lunar future

First launched in April 2015, the 63-foot-tall New Shepard rocket has completed 38 suborbital missions from West Texas, carrying passengers and research payloads roughly 107 km above Earth — crossing the widely recognised boundary of space. 

The announcement follows weeks of uncertainty, with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi repeatedly threatening a boycott in solidarity with Bangladesh after the latter’s withdrawal from the tournament.
Updated : Feb 1, 2026

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan refuses to play against India on February 15

The controversy escalated after the ICC officially replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the 20-team tournament. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had refused to travel to India, citing security concerns, and requested that their matches be moved to Sri Lanka.

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