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'"Delusional Love Disorder". It Is For Real.'

'The next time you feel that you are God's gift to the fairer gender, think about this story about Liu, a young man from China. Liu was convinced that every girl in his class was crushing on him. As time passes, his behavior gets even more awkward, with him pulling these bold, downright inappropriate moves. Poor Liu, from thinking he's a heartthrob to causing all sorts of drama among his classmates, he's been through all, just to be told that he has what is called "Delusional Love Disorder". One can't imagine the state of his mind when there was a cloudburst on. his parade.' Read more

'This Special No. Auctioned For....'

'You might want to pinch yourself to believe that it is true. Dubai had this auction for fancy phone numbers and car plates, all for a good cause. One number, 058-7777777, with seven '7s', went for an eye-popping AED 3.2 million! The whole event raised over AED 38 million, with numbers like 054-5555555 cashing in big time. Even the telecom giants Etisalat and du got in on the action, scoring big bucks.' Read more

'The Runaway Puppy'

'Mishka, the wanderer dog from California, pulled a disappearing act for nine months, only to resurface in Detroit, Michigan, 2000 miles away! Her owners looked all over and posted "Lost Dog" pics in San Diego. One day, the cops in Detroit stumble upon her and call the animal shelter. It then turns out, that Mishka's got a chip, leading to the most epic cross-country pet rescue. Can you imagine the look on her owner's face when they got the call? Owner and Mishka are now united and we hope they live happily ever after!' Read more

'A Snake From The Blue'

'A pet snake that went missing in the UK for over a year was found! And where! It was soaking in the sun on someone's rooftop, dropped there by a bird! The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals shared the news on Facebook. Rescuers arrived in Spennymoor, County Durham, and found the three-foot corn snake. And it wasn't even an April Fools' joke!' Read more

'600 Laid Off At Apple And This Might Be The Reason'

'Has the dreaded cash concern hit Apple also? It terminated over 600 California employees, concluding car and smartwatch display projects. Filings with the California Employment Development Department document the layoffs. Cupertino-based Apple filed eight WARN reports, revealing affected addresses. 87 worked at a secretive screen facility; others, on the car project. Project cancellations arose from indecision and cost concerns. The Main Santa Clara office released 371; some relocated.' Read more

'Byju's Networth Down To Zero'

'Byju Raveendran, founder of Byju's edtech company, saw his net worth plummet to zero on the latest Forbes Billionaire Index. A year ago, it stood at Rs 17,545 crore ($2.1 billion), but amidst various challenges facing the company, it has now vanished. Forbes notes that only four individuals from last year's list dropped off, including Raveendran, whose company faced crises leading to a significant valuation markdown.' Read more

'This Hotel Is Pure. It Is Plated in 24 Karat Gold!'

'It seems like the Vietnamese were the early birds at the Gold Rush! This swanky five-star hotel is all about the bling, with gold-plated tubs, sinks, and yes, even toilets. And get this: they've got a rooftop infinity pool decked out with 24-karat gold tiles. It's smack dab near Giang Vo Lake, just a quick 10-minute hop from Hanoi's downtown. Compared to the nearby Soviet-style buildings, it's a whole different universe. According to Nguyen Huu Duong, the big cheese at Hoa Binh Group, they've used about a ton of gold (1000 Kilos) all over the place.' Read more

'Swedish Woman In India To Look For Biological Mother'

'Patricia Eriksson, 41, hails from Sweden, seeking her birth mother in Nagpur, India, where she was born in 1983 and adopted a year later. Despite challenges, it's her second visit, driven by a longing to connect with her roots. Anjali Pawar supports her quest emotionally. Eriksson realized her adoption's impact in school, igniting her search. Photo Courtesy: ANI' Read more

'IIT Bombay Placement No.s. A Cause For Worry'

'Amidst a bleak job market, Indian youth, including students at prestigious institutions like the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), are facing a daunting reality. As the placement season draws to a close in May, a staggering 36 per cent of IIT Bombay students remain without job prospects. This paints a grim picture of the current employment landscape.' Read more

'Buy The Original Sherlock Holmes Script If You Have...'

'Did you always want to lay your hands on the original manuscript of a Sherlock Holmes novel? What if you could do that? All you need is a few million in your bank account. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's manuscript, featuring Sherlock Holmes in "The Sign of Four," is about to make some serious cash – we're talking $1.2 million! Sotheby’s New York is handling the auction sale. It's like uncovering literary gold, straight from the mastermind behind Sherlock.' Read more

'Reached Office Late Because...'

'Showing up to work on time is pretty crucial, isn't it? But let's face it, life throws some googlies sometimes, right? Take Pratik Rai's situation, for instance. His scooter suddenly decides it needs a software update just as he's about to leave for work. Talk about a brand new reason for being late! It's the e-Age!' Read more