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A viral video shows a dramatic robbery near Kokhraj police station in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, where two miscreants snatched money bags from a trader on a bus. During their escape, one bag fell onto the highway, scattering cash and triggering a chaotic scramble among passersby and dhaba visitors to grab the loose notes. (The bags contained several lakhs of rupees, but only Rs 4–5 lakh could be recovered after the mob looted the scattered cash. (X/@moliticsindia) The incident took place around 9:30 pm when a luxury bus travelling from Varanasi to Delhi made a brief stop at Jaiswal Dhaba. Bhavesh, a cumin trader from Gujarat’s Patan district, was targeted by the...

A well-respected family in the UK was recently awarded compensation of $100,000 by a restaurant that had publicly accused them of leaving without settling the bill. In July of last year, Peter and Ann McGirr, along with their children Peter Jr and Carol, visited The Horse & Jockey Inn in the Peak District, England. It was a pretty uneventful affair; the family ordered ribeye and gammon steaks and washed them down with ales and lagers before leaving for their home in Omagh, Northern Ireland. Only shortly after their departure, The Horse & Jockey Facebook page posted a video of the McGirrs’ allegedly leaving the establishment without paying the £150 ($200) bill. The...

Lauren Sanchez has given fans a rare glimpse at her writing center inside her and Jeff Bezos' $165 million Los Angeles abode. The 55-year-old former journalist took to Instagram to show off where her "words come to life" following the release of her children's book, "The Fly Who Flew," which hit shelves in 2024. Her writing nook, which includes a white desk with a pink countertop and light pink chair, sat in front of an expansive window that looked out onto the lush landscaping. Lauren—who is set to tie the knot to Bezos, 61, in June in Venice, Italy—captioned the clip, "A little peek into the space where my words come to life. Everyone’s writing process is unique ......

The concept of markets has existed for centuries. From the barter system to exchanging currency, markets have always been an important part of human civilisation. You’ve likely heard of fruit markets, vegetable markets, clothing markets, stationery streets, and electronics markets. But these days, one unusual market is grabbing attention for a very different reason. There are also unique places known as groom-bride markets, where people come in search of a life partner. People come and collect bags full of notes. But why is there a need to buy currency in this region? Somaliland broke away from Somalia but has yet to gain international recognition as an independent country. Its...

Chinese billionaire Zhou Qunfei, nicknamed the “touchscreen queen” for founding cover glass producer Lens Technology, began as a migrant factory worker from a tiny village and rose to build a US$13.3 billion fortune, becoming one of the world’s richest self-made women. Zhou holds a 62% stake in the China-based manufacturer, which accounts for most of her fortune. She shares this stake with her husband, Bloomberg reported, citing the firm’s 2024 interim report. Lens Technology, which produces a wide range of lens and cover glass products, including touchscreens for Apple and Samsung devices, is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange with a market cap of around 104.3...

မြောက်အိုင်ယာလန်နိုင်ငံမှာရှိတဲ့ ဒီကြိုးတံတားကတော့ မြင်ရုံနဲ့တင် ကြောက်ဒူးတုန်ချင်စရာပါပဲ။ လွန်းကြိုးများနဲ့ ချည်တန်းယှက်နွယ်ကာ တည်ဆောက်ထားတဲ့ ၂၀ မီတာအရှည်ရှိတဲ့ Carrick a Rede တံတားဟာ ပုံမှာမြင်တဲ့အတိုင်း...

The rise of China’s so-called Dairy Godfather, from being an abandoned baby to becoming the head of a three-billion-yuan (US$410 million) ice cream empire, is a story of true resilience and vision. Niu Gensheng, 67, is the founder of the corporate giant Mengniu Dairy, and the creator of Aice, an ice cream brand popular across Southeast Asia. Born into poverty in Inner Mongolia, a northern region of China known for its vast grasslands and deserts, Niu’s parents struggled to make ends meet. Unable to care for him, they sold him to a cattle farmer for 50 yuan (US$7) shortly after he was born, and the farmer adopted him. At the age of eight, Niu’s adoptive father lost his...

In Wyandotte, a young man busy with work still made the time to return a wallet full of personal information and cash he found in the middle of the street to a grateful family who appreciated the kind gesture. When Michelle Johnson looked through her surveillance video Monday and saw a stranger standing on her porch, she didn’t know who it was or what they wanted. "And he had held up a wallet into our camera," Johnson said. (Donnie Hanson returning the wallet. Michelle Johnson) Johnson then later went onto her porch to find a wallet hidden behind some decor, so no one else would take it. She quickly realized 26-year-old Donnie Hanson was returning her son’s missing wallet....

In a shocking incident, three German children living in Spain were rescued from a Covid lockdown ‘house of horrors’ after being forced for years by their parents to stay there even after pandemic restrictions were relaxed. Yes! You read that right. As per The New York Post, citing a local outlet El Comercio, the siblings—8-year-old twins and a 10-year-old—were eventually evacuated from the home in Oviedo, Spain’s northwest, on Monday by the officials after being locked inside since 2021. (Two children are led out of the home after being locked inside for years.)   (Inside the home where the children were kept for years.) The official said,...

Taste is not the only consideration when dining out, as nowadays people also seek unique experiences. While some expect excellent hospitality and others demand VIP treatment, one restaurant offers something entirely different—it allows diners to experience what it feels like to be in jail. This restaurant in Bangalore, aptly named Central Jail Restaurant, immerses guests in a jail-like atmosphere. Upon arrival, you’ll quickly realise you haven’t just walked into any regular restaurant. A Strong Start The experience begins the moment you approach the entrance. Instead of the usual large door typical of most restaurants, you are greeted by a massive jail door, through...