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Kunal Kamra’s controversial jabs at Anand Mahindra and Indian biz sparks backlash

Kunal Kamra mocked Anand Mahindra’s social media activity, poking fun at his habit of tweeting about everything from marine biology to thermodynamics but avoiding discussions about his company’s own shortcomings.

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has found himself in hot water after mocking industrialist Anand Mahindra and Indian businesses in his latest performance. His remarks, which have ignited a firestorm of criticism, were compounded by police action and vandalism at the venue.

Kunal Kamra row: Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis slams comedian over “gaddar” jibe at Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has called for an apology after stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra branded Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde a "gaddar" during a live performance in Mumbai.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis responded strongly to Kamra’s comments, emphasizing that while the right to comedy is protected, it should not cross the line into defamation.

Mumbai’s Indie Habitat center shuts down after Kunal Kamra row

The case stems from a performance earlier this year, where Kamra allegedly mocked Shinde by altering a popular Hindi song from the film Dil To Pagal Hai, using the term "gaddar" in reference to the Maharashtra leader.

The controversial video involving comedian Kunal Kamra and his jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has led to violence at the Habitat Studio, resulting in a temporary closure.

Finland is the world’s happiest country once again! Here are the top 10 on the list

Finland secured an average score of 7.74 on a scale where 10 represents the best possible life. (Image: Visit Finland)

The report, which evaluates how residents across 140+ countries perceive their quality of life, found that Finland scored an average of 7.74 out of 10, reaffirming its long-standing dominance in global happiness rankings.

Brands celebrate Sunita Williams’ heroic return with witty and heartfelt tributes

Sunita Williams was aboard Boeing’s Starliner, a spacecraft meant to showcase Boeing’s entry into human spaceflight.

From tech giants to FMCG brands, many took to social media to share witty quips, space-themed visuals, and heartfelt messages honouring Sunita Williams’ perseverance and resilience.

Srikanth Bolla joins Shark Tank India as newest ‘shark’ in season 4

Born in 1992 in the village of Seetharamapuram, Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, Srikanth Bolla has inspired millions with his journey.

Featured on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, he established Bollant Industries in 2012, a Hyderabad-based company that manufactures environmentally friendly disposable paper and packaging products.

Zomato’s ‘Food Rescue’ initiative saves 150,000 meals monthly: CEO Deepinder Goyal

The confidentiality ring, introduced in 2022, allows access to sensitive information between involved parties to ensure a fair defence.

The feature, launched in November 2024, enables users to purchase canceled orders at discounted rates, cutting down on food wastage.

India’s 2025 salary increase: 9.2% projected, compared to 9.3% in 2024, says Aon study

The study also reveals that overall attrition rates declined to 17.7 percent in 2024 from a high of 18.7 percent in 2023 and 21.4 percent in 2022, indicating the availability of a larger talent pool post the Great Resignation.

Salary increments are also projected to vary across industries with engineering design services and auto/vehicle manufacturing budgeting for the highest salary increases followed by nonbanking financial companies, retail, global capability centres and life sciences.

10 times YouTube found itself in hot water over controversial content

This update builds on YouTube’s existing policy prohibiting links to external sites that violate its rules, including unapproved gambling websites.

From celebrity roast disasters to algorithmic blunders, YouTube has repeatedly found itself at the center of global controversies. Here’s a roundup of the moments when the video-sharing giant faced intense public and regulatory backlash.