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A viral video has left social media amused and divided after a man gifted his friend and his wife a sketch on their special day, before revealing he had tattooed the same portrait on his chest. While some called the gesture heartfelt and extraordinary, others found it awkward, particularly because the friend's wife was included in the tattoo.

As India prepares to celebrate Raksha Bandhan on August 28, a little girl has warmed hearts by tying rakhis to security guards in her housing society. Her mother said she insisted that her 'security bhaiyas' receive the same rakhis as her own brothers. The sweet gesture won praise, with many calling it a beautiful lesson in respect and gratitude.

In Ahmedabad, Lucky Restaurant offers diners an experience unlike most others: tables placed around old graves. Operating since 1950s near Lal Darwaja, the restaurant serves its famous chai and bun maska while preserving and decorating the graves daily. The unusual setting has made it a landmark, drawing curious visitors, locals and food lovers.

Delhi has reported 1,777 H1N1 cases in 2026, with the virus emerging as dominant subtype among 2,392 Influenza A infections. ICMR says no new strain has been detected and most cases are self-limiting. Authorities are reviewing hospital preparedness.

Imagine spotting a polar bear peacefully sleeping in the Arctic. You might expect everyone nearby to keep their distance. But one person decided to do something very different — and the seemingly bizarre choice ended up costing thousands of dollars

A Rajdhani Express was slowed in Assam after a herd of elephants was spotted crossing railway tracks in the Habipur section. Forest staff from the Lanka Range, the train’s loco-pilot and Lumding control room worked together to prevent a possible collision. The viral video drew praise online, while users also called for dedicated wildlife crossings.

From a centuries-old temple in Tamil Nadu to a colourful waste plant in Osaka, 8 buildings show how architects have used colour to transform architecture. Featured in Chromatic Architecture, the structures use vivid pigments, ceramics and mosaics.

A viral video showing a boy’s reddened back after alleged birthday bumps has sparked debate among parents. His mother condemned the practice of hitting children during birthday celebrations, calling it a harmful trend. Many supported her warning, renewing questions about consent, safety and peer pressure online.

A heartwarming video shows a mother patiently teaching her visually impaired daughter to walk independently with a cane. The little girl carefully climbs down and up stairs, listens to her mother's instructions and even notices a police car outside by its sound. After briefly stumbling, she regains balance and apologises, drawing widespread praise.

Jalebi may feel unmistakably Indian, but its earliest recorded relatives can be traced to West Asia, where sweets called zalabiya appeared in medieval Arabic cookbooks. Bengal's jilipi to Indore's jaleba show how a sweet became a part of our culture.