Author: Saima Altaf
March 16: A viral video showing a Bengaluru influencer being confronted over her clothing choice has sparked a nationwide debate on moral policing and personal freedom in India. The influencer, identified as Shriyanshi, was reportedly filming content on a city street when an elderly woman approached her and criticised her outfit. The video quickly spread across social media, gaining more than 1.4 million views before Shriyanshi later deleted the post from her account. What Happened in the Viral Video According to reports, the incident took place during a street photoshoot in Bengaluru. Shriyanshi, a model who frequently travels between Delhi…
March 16: Popular Indian stand-up comedian Zakir Khan has been hospitalised in Mumbai, according to a viral video shared on social media. The video, posted by his brother Arbaz Khan, shows the comedian resting in a hospital ward at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre in Bandra West. The clip quickly spread across social media, prompting thousands of fans to send messages wishing him a speedy recovery. Viral Video From Hospital Sparks Concern The footage appeared in a Ramzan vlog shared by Arbaz Khan on Instagram. In the video, Zakir Khan can be seen lying on a hospital bed, wearing a…
DUBAI: More than five decades after iconic blockbuster Deewaar rewrote Bollywood history, the film found a full-circle moment when a die-hard fan and UAE gold business tycoon Anil Dhanak finally met Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan and walked away with a signed canvas of the movie’s iconic look. Anil Dhanak’s meeting with the Big B coincided with the 51st anniversary of Deewaar, the film that sealed Bachchan’s status as Bollywood’s original “angry young man” and put him up to fame and fortune, creating new milestones and changing the shape of Indian cinema. Anil Dhanak owns the world’s largest gold ring, which…
March 16: Rising LPG prices and supply issues are pushing many restaurant owners to rethink how their kitchens operate. One practical solution is the zero-gas kitchen strategy, which replaces traditional gas cooking with energy-efficient electric appliances. This approach may require an initial investment in equipment, but it can significantly reduce monthly operating costs. Many electric appliances work with up to 90% energy efficiency, compared to about 40% efficiency in gas cooking. That means less wasted heat, lower energy bills, and a cooler kitchen environment. Why Restaurants Are Moving Away From LPG Gas has been the standard fuel for commercial kitchens…
March 16, 2026: A mysterious “haunted house” video circulating on social media has sparked curiosity and fear among viewers. Many posts claim the eerie mansion shown in the clips is located somewhere in the Philippines, but fact-checking reveals a very different story. The short videos, widely shared on Facebook and TikTok, show a dark and abandoned Victorian-style mansion. Dramatic music and visual filters have made the footage appear even more unsettling. However, investigations suggest the viral claim about the house being in the Philippines is false. Viral Clips Spark Paranormal Speculation The trend started when several users uploaded short clips…
March 14, 2026: A quirky advertisement featuring Rajpal Yadav and influencer Tanya Mittal has gone viral on social media. The humorous video shows Yadav appearing as a character called “Chota Don”, rescuing Mittal in a dramatic scene that later turns into a hilarious twist. Fans online have praised the unexpected collaboration, calling it entertaining and refreshing. A Dream Sequence With a Comic Twist The short ad begins with Tanya Mittal being harassed by a group of goons. As she calls for help, the scene shifts to four men carrying what looks like a dead body toward a cremation ground. Suddenly,…
March 14, 2026: People around the world are celebrating Pi Day today, and social media is full of math jokes, memes, and creative posts. Platforms like X have seen the hashtag #PiDay trend globally as users share humorous takes on the famous mathematical constant Pi. From pizza jokes to clever graphics about infinite numbers, internet users are turning mathematics into entertainment. What Is Pi Day? Pi Day is celebrated every year on March 14 (3/14) because the date matches the first digits of Pi — 3.14. The tradition began in 1988 at the San Francisco Exploratorium, where math enthusiasts first…
On March 14, American treasure hunter Tommy Thompson was released from federal prison after spending nearly a decade behind bars. The 73-year-old scientist became famous for discovering the legendary shipwreck SS Central America, often called the “Ship of Gold.” The vessel sank in 1857 carrying tons of treasure from the California Gold Rush. Although the discovery was once celebrated as a major historical breakthrough, it eventually led to lawsuits, criminal charges, and a long legal dispute over missing gold coins. Discovery of the Legendary “Ship of Gold” In 1988, Thompson and his research team located the wreck of SS Central…
Former U.S. national security adviser John Bolton has criticized President Donald Trump over the handling of the ongoing conflict with Iran, saying the situation was miscalculated. The remarks came during an interview published this week as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise. The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered its second week, with military strikes and retaliatory attacks reported across the region. Bolton warned that comparing Iran to Venezuela was a serious mistake. Bolton Says Iran Cannot Be Compared to Venezuela Speaking about the war, Bolton said the U.S. leadership may have believed it…
A viral video featuring influencer Monika Kabir has sparked widespread debate on social media. The clip shows the model hitting an elderly man during a street shoot in Dhaka. The incident quickly spread online, with users sharing different opinions about what actually happened and whether the reaction was justified. What Happened in the Viral Video In the footage, Monika Kabir appears to be filming promotional content for a local brand on a busy street in Bangladesh. An elderly passerby walks close to her while she is recording. The video shows Kabir suddenly hitting the man several times with the bag…