An Indian professional working in Paris criticized toxic workplace behavior among Indian colleagues abroad in a viral video. He claims Indians focus on minor mistakes like five-minute delays escalating them to managers while ignoring their own work. He described "gossip, backbiting and complaints" as daily occurrences, stating he feels fortunate being the only Indian on his project to avoid drama. He noted local workers don't engage in office politics, but Indians "pull each other down," creating uncomfortable workspaces. The video sparked debate, with commenters sharing similar experiences in the US and other countries, including allegations of wage theft by Indian managers and deliberate workplace sabotage.

A nuclear-powered listening device lost in the Himalayas 60 years ago may threaten the Ganga River. In 1965, the CIA and India's Intelligence Bureau placed a plutonium-fueled radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) atop Nanda Devi to monitor China's nuclear program during the Cold War. Caught in a blizzard, the team cached the device; it vanished by the next season, likely buried by avalanche. A 1978 survey found no contamination but couldn't locate the RTG. The concern: Nanda Devi's glaciers feed the Ganga, serving hundreds of millions downstream. Experts fear accelerating glacier melt could eventually expose the device, potentially releasing radioactive material into the sacred river system.(PC: India Today)

John Cena, the wrestling icon famous for his "You Can't See Me" catchphrase, has officially retired from professional wrestling after completing his final match in a 16-bout retirement tournament in Washington on Saturday night. The 48-year-old's departure concludes an illustrious 24-year career that established him as one of wrestling's biggest and most recognizable stars. Cena announced his retirement in July 2024, citing physical toll, saying his "body hurts" and is "screaming to close the chapter." Despite retiring from in-ring competition, he will remain connected to WWE after signing a five-year ambassador deal. Fans honored him with a standing ovation and thunderous applause. (PC: 10News.com)

India clinched its maiden squash World Cup title with a commanding 3-0 victory over top-seeded Hong Kong at Chennai's Express Avenue Mall on Sunday. The historic triumph marks India's best-ever performance in the competition, surpassing its previous bronze medal finish in 2023. Playing before a vociferous home crowd, the Indian team delivered a clinical display to overwhelm their opponents in the first-ever final meeting between the two nations. Hong Kong also achieved their best finish at the event, improving from an eighth-place finish two years ago. The packed venue witnessed India's emphatic performance that showcased the host nation's growing dominance in international squash. (PC: X)

An NRI professional who returned to India with a Rs 100 crore ($12 million) net worth shared his post-retirement reflections on Reddit, describing early financial freedom as "bliss and a curse." Starting from a middle-class background, he worked in tech services before moving to the US, where strategic investments grew his portfolio significantly. Now living in a gated community, his daily routine includes three hours of sports and gym, reading, family time, and occasional boredom. Despite comfortable access to cooks, maids, and coaches, he admits feeling empty at times but refuses to return to corporate grinding. His post sparked debate about early retirement's psychological impact.

Lionel Messi's Delhi tour finale sparked a meme fest as the capital's dense smog and near-zero visibility greeted the football icon on Monday. With AQI hitting severe levels and temperatures dropping to 8.2°C, social media erupted with humorous takes. One viral meme read: "Your left leg is insured for $900 million, what about your lungs?" Another joked: "Messi has 896 career goals. Tomorrow Delhi's AQI will beat that." Fans shared blank images captioned as photos of Messi and Virat Kohli, implying they'd be invisible in pollution. The Delhi visit contrasts sharply with Mumbai's smooth December 14 event at Wankhede Stadium.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar extended India's deepest condolences to Australia following the Bondi Beach terror attack, speaking with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong to offer full support and assistance. One gunman, identified as 50-year-old Naveed Akram, called his mother hours before the attack, saying he'd been swimming at Jervis Bay with his 24-year-old son Sajid. The father was killed at the scene; his son remains hospitalized in critical condition. Jewish community members gathered at Bondi Beach, lighting candles at a large menorah among floral tributes, singing traditional songs and the Australian national anthem. Forty people remain hospitalized, with victims aged 10 to 87.

Delhi's toxic smog caused major travel disruptions on Monday, with 100 flights cancelled and over 300 delayed at Delhi Airport as visibility plummeted. The Air Quality Index hit 456 at 6 AM, the season's second-worst after Sunday's 461. Over 90 trains were delayed six to seven hours due to low visibility. The IMD issued an orange alert for dense fog, while areas like Akshardham recorded AQI of 493. Airlines urged passengers to allow extra travel time due to slower road traffic. CAQM invoked Stage IV GRAP measures, banning construction activities and mandating 50% work-from-home in offices, with schools conducting hybrid classes.

India and the European Union are finalizing their Free Trade Agreement, scheduled for signing on January 27 during an India-EU summit coinciding with Republic Day celebrations. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa will attend as chief guests on January 26. Of 23 negotiating chapters, 11 are closed, with ongoing discussions on car and steel market access, services, investment, and technical trade barriers. India's bilateral goods trade with the EU stands at $136 billion, making it Delhi's third-largest trading partner. Originally launched in 2007 and stalled in 2013, negotiations resumed in June 2022 with strong political commitment from both sides.(PC: Epthinktank)

Ranveer Singh's spy thriller Dhurandhar has crossed ₹500 crore worldwide in just 10 days, becoming the fourth-highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film earned ₹59 crore net on its second Sunday, closing the weekend at ₹144.50 crore, a 40% increase from its opening weekend. With ₹351.75 crore net domestically and over $12 million overseas, its global haul stands at ₹530 crore. The film has surpassed lifetime collections of Coolie (₹518 crore), Dunki (₹470 crore), War (₹449 crore), and Pushpa: The Rise (₹365 crore). Co-starring Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal, it's poised for the ₹600-crore mark.(PC: IMDb)