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73-year-old 'dadi's' fearless paragliding video inpires internet
short by / on Sunday, 19 April, 2026
A 73-year-old woman's fearless paragliding experience at Bir Billing in Himachal Pradesh has gone viral online. The video shows her enjoying the flight with excitement and calmness, defying age stereotypes. Social media users praised her courage and spirit, calling her an inspiration and proof that adventure has no age limit.
read more at Free Press Journal
Elderly villager offers buttermilk to tourist, wins hearts online
short by / on Sunday, 19 April, 2026
A British traveller's video of an elderly Indian villager offering him buttermilk during a hot day has gone viral, drawing praise online. The man invited him home while he was cycling and served the refreshing drink. The clip, viewed over 11 million times, was widely hailed as a heartwarming example of India's traditional hospitality and kindness.
read more at Free Press Journal
'Ghost' waiter makes boy scream, cry at horror-themed eatery in UP, sparks criticism
short by Medhaa Gupta / on Sunday, 19 April, 2026
A horror-themed restaurant is facing criticism for sharing a video showing one of its waiters, who was dressed in a 'ghost' costume, causing a boy to scream and cry. The visibly distressed child can be heard saying, "Please, Papa no," in the video. "Not funny at all; kids are traumatised," one user said. "Seeing him crying...broke my heart," another said.
read more at Instagram
What do the colours of different milestones on Indian roads mean?
short by Medhaa Gupta / on Sunday, 19 April, 2026
In India, milestones on roads have different colours to signify the type of road a person is travelling on and where it leads. A yellow-topped white milestone means the road is a National Highway (NH), while a green-topped white milestone means a State Highway. Moreover, a black or blue-topped white milestones signify city or district roads.
read more at Firstpost
Up to 30% salaries of senior Himachal employees to be deferred
short by / on Sunday, 19 April, 2026
The Himachal Pradesh government on Sunday temporarily deferred up to 30 per cent salaries of senior government employees, effective from April. The salaries will be deferred for six months in a bid to tide over the financial distress in the state. Chief secretary, additional chief secretaries, principal secretaries, DGP, and top forest officials will see 30% deferment of salaries.
read more at The Tribune
Man drives tractor over cricket pitch mid-match in Maharashtra after not being invited, video viral
short by Anmol Sharma / on Sunday, 19 April, 2026
A man drove a tractor onto a cricket ground in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district and deliberately ploughed the pitch mid-match, with a video going viral on social media. According to reports, the man ploughed the pitch in anger over not being invited to the tournament. "Anything can happen over a chai & cricket in India," a social media user wrote.
read more at LatestLY
List shows city-wise puja muhurat on occasion of Akshaya Tritiya today
short by Ankit Tiwari / on Saturday, 18 April, 2026
Akshaya Tritiya's 'Puja muhurat' begins at 10:49 am today. In Pune, Delhi, Noida and Hyderabad, it lasts till 12:34 pm, 12:20 pm, 12:08 pm, and 12:15 pm, while in Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, it continues till 11:36 am, 12:38 pm, and 12:19 pm. Gold purchase muhurat is from 10:49 am today to 5:51 am on Monday, according to Drikpanchang.
read more at Drikpanchang
Family buries ₹1.5 crore Mercedes-Benz as funeral offering in China
short by Mansi Agarwal / on Saturday, 18 April, 2026
A family in China buried a Mercedes-Benz worth around ₹1.5 crore as a funerary offering, triggering outrage over possible legal violations and environmental concerns. According to SCMP, the deceased's love for luxury cars led his children to bury the vehicle. A video of the incident showed an excavator lifting the vehicle before placing it in a pit.
read more at Moneycontrol
Airbnb guests trash home, cite cleaning fee, spark fury
short by / on Saturday, 18 April, 2026
An Indian Airbnb host went viral after sharing a video of her property left in a filthy state by guests who justified it using cleaning fees. The incident sparked outrage online, with many criticising the entitlement and lack of civic sense, while others highlighted challenges hosts face and the need for responsible behaviour in shared spaces.
read more at Asianet Newsable
Mumbai woman’s ₹18,000 budget life sparks disbelief online
short by / on Saturday, 18 April, 2026
Shreya Gan went viral after claiming she lives alone in Mumbai on under ₹18,000 monthly. Her breakdown, including ₹11,500 rent for a 1RK, stunned viewers. While some praised her budgeting, many questioned the feasibility, sparking debate over real living costs and housing realities in one of India's most expensive cities.
read more at Asianet Newsable
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