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"Imagine The Smell" Comment At Hackathon Goes Viral, Draws Massive Backlash
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
An American tech executive's "imagine the smell" remark on an xAI Hackathon photo sparked massive backlash on social media, with many accusing it of being racist.
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Dhurandhar Plot Leaked Online, Film Based On Kandahar Hijack, Post-Credit Scene Teases Part 2
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by Tanisha Bhattacharya
Dhurandhar stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi alongside Ranveer Singh
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Web Content Watchdog Soon? Top Court Says 'Somebody Has To Be Accountable'
- Thursday November 27, 2025
- India News | Reported by Nupur Dogra, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose
Somebody has to be accountable for content uploaded on social media, the Supreme Court said today, as it brainstormed solutions to the issues that emerged during India's Got Latent case that brought several YouTubers under the spotlight
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"Out Of Context": Ex-Chief Justice BR Gavai Clarifies Deity Remark After Row
- Thursday November 27, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Thursday addressed the controversy surrounding his remarks in the Khajuraho temple case and the criticism he received online, stating that comments on social media are often presented "out of context."
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Steak ‘n Shake Expands to El Salvador as Bitcoin Strategy Gains Momentum
- Monday November 17, 2025
- Written by Rahul Dhingra, Edited by David Delima
Steak ‘n Shake is preparing to enter El Salvador after reporting improved sales tied to its adoption of Bitcoin payments in the US. The company’s visit to the country, which recognises Bitcoin as legal tender, aligns with its long-term goal of enabling cryptocurrency use across global outlets. The move follows an online controversy over an Ethe...
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Abu Malik Breaks Silence On Udit Narayan Kissing Row: "It's Desperation"
- Wednesday November 12, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by Tanisha Bhattacharya
Earlier this year, Udit Narayan faced massive backlash online after several videos surfaced showing him kissing a female fan during a live performance
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Proud Ra**i: The Controversial R-Word Revolution Dividing The Internet
- Tuesday November 11, 2025
- Lifestyle | Written by Dristi Sharma
"I am a Proud Ra**i. Ra**i supremacy," declared a therapist and content creator in a viral video that has sparked a "Ra**i revolution" online
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Accused In Mahadev Betting Case, Arrested In Dubai In 2023, Now 'Missing'
- Wednesday November 5, 2025
- World News | Reported by Mukesh Singh Sengar
In December 2023 Dubai authorities arrested Ravi Uppal, one of two main accused in the multi-crore Mahadev online betting app case, with the expectation he would be deported to India. He is now 'missing' and his extradition has been put 'on hold'.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Yunus' Gift To Pak General Has Sparked A Row Online
- Tuesday October 28, 2025
- World News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta
A gift from Bangladesh's Chief Advisor to the interim government to Pakistan's General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, has stirred a row.
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www.ndtv.com
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"I Love Hitler": What Leaked Group Chats Reveal About US Politics Today
- Friday October 24, 2025
- World News | Reuters
Three separate controversies involving leaked text messages from private online group chats have rocked US political circles this month, revealing racist, antisemitic and violent statements from figures across the ideological spectrum.
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www.ndtv.com
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MrBeast Responds To Backlash Over $500,000 Burning Building Stunt: "We Take Safety..."
- Tuesday September 30, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
MrBeast has sparked controversy with a viral video showing a stuntman escaping a burning building for $500,000.
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www.ndtv.com
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Joe Rogan Falls For Fake AI Video Of Governor Tim Walz, Internet Roasts Him
- Wednesday September 10, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Joe Rogan was mocked online after mistakenly believing an AI-generated video of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was real.
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www.ndtv.com
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Vivek Agnihotri On Calling Maharashtrian Food "Gareebo Ka Khaana": "Don't Drag Me In A Controversy"
- Friday August 22, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
After backlash online, Vivek has now clarified that his comments were made in jest
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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LinkedIn User's Fake Harvard MBA Stunt Sparks Debate, Lawyer Sets Record Straight
- Thursday August 21, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The post sparked controversy, with some users calling it career-damaging and foolish, while others highlighted the importance of background checks in hiring processes.
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www.ndtv.com
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Shah Rukh Khan, Jawan And ChatGPT: How A Social Media Spat Turned Into An AI Showdown
- Saturday August 2, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A social media debate about Shah Rukh Khan's National Film Award sparked a controversy when a counterargument was revealed to be generated by ChatGPT.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Imagine The Smell" Comment At Hackathon Goes Viral, Draws Massive Backlash
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
An American tech executive's "imagine the smell" remark on an xAI Hackathon photo sparked massive backlash on social media, with many accusing it of being racist.
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www.ndtv.com
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Dhurandhar Plot Leaked Online, Film Based On Kandahar Hijack, Post-Credit Scene Teases Part 2
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by Tanisha Bhattacharya
Dhurandhar stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi alongside Ranveer Singh
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Web Content Watchdog Soon? Top Court Says 'Somebody Has To Be Accountable'
- Thursday November 27, 2025
- India News | Reported by Nupur Dogra, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose
Somebody has to be accountable for content uploaded on social media, the Supreme Court said today, as it brainstormed solutions to the issues that emerged during India's Got Latent case that brought several YouTubers under the spotlight
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www.ndtv.com
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"Out Of Context": Ex-Chief Justice BR Gavai Clarifies Deity Remark After Row
- Thursday November 27, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Thursday addressed the controversy surrounding his remarks in the Khajuraho temple case and the criticism he received online, stating that comments on social media are often presented "out of context."
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www.ndtv.com
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Steak ‘n Shake Expands to El Salvador as Bitcoin Strategy Gains Momentum
- Monday November 17, 2025
- Written by Rahul Dhingra, Edited by David Delima
Steak ‘n Shake is preparing to enter El Salvador after reporting improved sales tied to its adoption of Bitcoin payments in the US. The company’s visit to the country, which recognises Bitcoin as legal tender, aligns with its long-term goal of enabling cryptocurrency use across global outlets. The move follows an online controversy over an Ethe...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Abu Malik Breaks Silence On Udit Narayan Kissing Row: "It's Desperation"
- Wednesday November 12, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by Tanisha Bhattacharya
Earlier this year, Udit Narayan faced massive backlash online after several videos surfaced showing him kissing a female fan during a live performance
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Proud Ra**i: The Controversial R-Word Revolution Dividing The Internet
- Tuesday November 11, 2025
- Lifestyle | Written by Dristi Sharma
"I am a Proud Ra**i. Ra**i supremacy," declared a therapist and content creator in a viral video that has sparked a "Ra**i revolution" online
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Accused In Mahadev Betting Case, Arrested In Dubai In 2023, Now 'Missing'
- Wednesday November 5, 2025
- World News | Reported by Mukesh Singh Sengar
In December 2023 Dubai authorities arrested Ravi Uppal, one of two main accused in the multi-crore Mahadev online betting app case, with the expectation he would be deported to India. He is now 'missing' and his extradition has been put 'on hold'.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Yunus' Gift To Pak General Has Sparked A Row Online
- Tuesday October 28, 2025
- World News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta
A gift from Bangladesh's Chief Advisor to the interim government to Pakistan's General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, has stirred a row.
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www.ndtv.com
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"I Love Hitler": What Leaked Group Chats Reveal About US Politics Today
- Friday October 24, 2025
- World News | Reuters
Three separate controversies involving leaked text messages from private online group chats have rocked US political circles this month, revealing racist, antisemitic and violent statements from figures across the ideological spectrum.
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www.ndtv.com
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MrBeast Responds To Backlash Over $500,000 Burning Building Stunt: "We Take Safety..."
- Tuesday September 30, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
MrBeast has sparked controversy with a viral video showing a stuntman escaping a burning building for $500,000.
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www.ndtv.com
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Joe Rogan Falls For Fake AI Video Of Governor Tim Walz, Internet Roasts Him
- Wednesday September 10, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Joe Rogan was mocked online after mistakenly believing an AI-generated video of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was real.
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www.ndtv.com
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Vivek Agnihotri On Calling Maharashtrian Food "Gareebo Ka Khaana": "Don't Drag Me In A Controversy"
- Friday August 22, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
After backlash online, Vivek has now clarified that his comments were made in jest
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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LinkedIn User's Fake Harvard MBA Stunt Sparks Debate, Lawyer Sets Record Straight
- Thursday August 21, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The post sparked controversy, with some users calling it career-damaging and foolish, while others highlighted the importance of background checks in hiring processes.
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www.ndtv.com
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Shah Rukh Khan, Jawan And ChatGPT: How A Social Media Spat Turned Into An AI Showdown
- Saturday August 2, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A social media debate about Shah Rukh Khan's National Film Award sparked a controversy when a counterargument was revealed to be generated by ChatGPT.
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www.ndtv.com