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- 'Ghar wapsi': Dressed in saffron scarves, Muslim family converts to Hinduism in Mathura; says decision voluntaryIn Mathura, eight members of a Muslim family converted to Hinduism. The ceremony took place at an ashram in Vrindavan. Zakir, now Jagdish, led his family in the ritual. They believe their ancestors were originally Hindu. The Hindu Yuva Vahini facilitated the event. The family members received new Hindu names. Officials confirmed the conversion was voluntary and peaceful.
- Manager calls employee 'just a number' and mocks him as replaceable. Techie quits and costs company Rs 2.5 crore loss. How?A viral post by a software professional has struck a chord online, highlighting a growing frustration among workers who feel undervalued despite going above and beyond. After being denied a raise despite handling double the workload and receiving praise from a top client, the employee was told by his manager that he was "just a number." He soon secured a new job with a 40% salary increase and better benefits, and after his departure, the client he managed followed him to his new company—causing a ₹2.5 crore loss for his former employer.
- Gold price forecast 2025: 5 key reasons why gold dropped from $3,500 to $3,211 — will it fall below $3,200 next week or bounce back stronger?Gold prices drop after trade talk hopes and strong US jobs data have pulled investors away from the safe-haven metal. After hitting a record $3,500.05/oz, gold slipped to a two-week low on Thursday as China’s holiday paused demand and positive US job numbers eased economic fears. Still, experts say gold’s long-term support remains firm. From easing tariffs to strong labor data, multiple factors are shaping gold's short-term corrections.
- IRCTC bans waiting list passengers from Sleeper and AC travel starting May 1, 2025IRCTC New Rules: Indian Railways will implement new rules from May 1, 2025. Waiting list ticket holders cannot travel in sleeper or AC coaches. They can only travel in general coaches.
- Nita Ambani showcases India’s cultural soft power at WAVES 2025At the WAVES 2025 summit, Nita Ambani championed India's growing cultural influence, highlighting its art, music, and philosophy as global connectors. She emphasized India's soft power and the importance of blending ancient wisdom with modern technology. Ambani also showcased platforms like NMACC for promoting Indian heritage internationally, advocating for a value-driven, inclusive world.
- After shooting an iconic song with Amitabh Bachchan, Smita Patil locked herself and broke downSmita Patil, known for serious roles, entered mainstream Bollywood with 'Namak Halaal'. She was initially cast in 'Silsila' but replaced. 'Namak Halaal' became a hit, but she felt uneasy. A particular song made her uncomfortable, clashing with her values. Patil struggled with the film's contrast to her previous work. She expressed embarrassment when recognized solely for this commercial role.
- Bengaluru man books Uber at airport, gets cab scammed at 3 AM. Netizens point out where he went wrongA Reddit user shared how he was scammed by a fake Uber driver at Bengaluru airport after straying from the designated pickup zone around 3 AM. Tricked into paying ₹1,000, he later realized the ride wasn't booked through the app. Netizens responded sharply, pointing out his mistakes and emphasizing the importance of verifying driver and vehicle details.
- HDFC Bank revises lounge access policy for these credit card users effective from June 10, 2025HDFC Bank is revising its lounge access policy for Tata Neu Infinity and Plus credit cardholders, effective June 10, 2025. Domestic lounge access will now be milestone-based, requiring a spend of Rs 50,000 per quarter to earn vouchers.
- Pakistan’s warfighting capabilities limited to 4 days; struggling with shortage of artillery ammunitionPakistan's military is facing a critical shortage of artillery ammunition, severely limiting its warfighting capabilities to just four days. The shortage is attributed to the country's recent arms deals with Ukraine which have drained its war reserves.
- US stocks climb higher on tariff, jobs data optimism; Dow Jones, S&P up 1% eachUS stock indexes opened higher on Friday, as signs of a de-escalation in the trade war with China and a stronger-than-expected jobs report calmed concerns around the economic toll of tariffs.