Thursday 4 April 2024

"No Stop For ATM": Chennai Auto Driver's Rules Go Viral, Internet Reacts https://ift.tt/ONaW0w8 The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), used for immediate money transfers through mobile devices, has become the fastest-growing payment mode in the country. Since its launch, the volume of digital transactions in India has increased exponentially. Many people don't carry cash and rely on digital payments. Even though many have adopted the facility, several auto drivers and vendors have not started using it. This was recently shared by a woman who was travelling in Chennai. She shared a picture of the rules of the auto driver and they have instantly become viral on social media.  A user, who goes by the handle No Context Suvee, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a picture of the auto which had a message displayed inside, "Gpay not available. No stop for ATM withdrawal". She wrote in the caption, "It was nice knowing y'all"  It was nice knowing y'all pic.twitter.com/7up162bUkq — No context suvee (@burnt_roti) April 2, 2024 In the comments section, she said that she had booked the ride through an application and she was unaware that the driver would not take payments via UPI. She added that she wasn't told anything about this by the driver before they got to the pickup spot. Since being shared, the post has amassed over two lakh views and seven thousand likes on the microblogging platform. A person said, "my worst nightmare" "Uncle must have put this outside the auto instead of inside," commented a person. "Bro has had some horrible past experiences ig," added a user. "Tell auto anna to stop for filling fuel and you pay the fare at petrol pump," said another person. "Just ask them before sitting? Its not that hard to inform them," wrote a person. An X user added, "Working in corparate Bangalore areas you'll have the opposite experience. None of the drivers prefer cash." "Autos outside mumbai have gpays?? No gpay in autos is common in mumbai. Understandable why that's the case but sucks regardless," commented a person. https://ift.tt/cjFHNTi April 04, 2024 at 12:11PM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com

"No Stop For ATM": Chennai Auto Driver's Rules Go Viral, Internet Reacts https://ift.tt/ONaW0w8

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), used for immediate money transfers through mobile devices, has become the fastest-growing payment mode in the country. Since its launch, the volume of digital transactions in India has increased exponentially. Many people don't carry cash and rely on digital payments. Even though many have adopted the facility, several auto drivers and vendors have not started using it. This was recently shared by a woman who was travelling in Chennai. She shared a picture of the rules of the auto driver and they have instantly become viral on social media. 

A user, who goes by the handle No Context Suvee, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a picture of the auto which had a message displayed inside, "Gpay not available. No stop for ATM withdrawal". She wrote in the caption, "It was nice knowing y'all" 

In the comments section, she said that she had booked the ride through an application and she was unaware that the driver would not take payments via UPI. She added that she wasn't told anything about this by the driver before they got to the pickup spot.

Since being shared, the post has amassed over two lakh views and seven thousand likes on the microblogging platform.

A person said, "my worst nightmare"

"Uncle must have put this outside the auto instead of inside," commented a person.

"Bro has had some horrible past experiences ig," added a user.

"Tell auto anna to stop for filling fuel and you pay the fare at petrol pump," said another person.

"Just ask them before sitting? Its not that hard to inform them," wrote a person.

An X user added, "Working in corparate Bangalore areas you'll have the opposite experience. None of the drivers prefer cash."

"Autos outside mumbai have gpays?? No gpay in autos is common in mumbai. Understandable why that's the case but sucks regardless," commented a person.

https://ift.tt/cjFHNTi April 04, 2024 at 12:11PM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com

Crookie: The French Pastry Craze That Took Over TikTok https://ift.tt/MdkgGNQ A bemused Paris bakery owner has been besieged by smartphone-wielding youngsters over the past year, keen to snap themselves with the latest pastry craze: the crookie.  A croissant filled with cookie dough might sound like a fistful of heart attack, but everyone knows it's going to be tasty, even when all they've seen is a viral TikTok video. The crookie was invented by Parisian pastry chef Stephane Louvard in 2022.  It was "just something for regulars", he said, until a video by Instagram account "The Ultimate Guide", which specialises in Paris restaurants, drove sales up to 150-200 per day.  Then in early 2023, TikTok influencer Johan Papz filmed himself taking a satisfying bite into one of Louvard's crookies, and things went crazy.  "We had hundreds of people coming, most of them young women between 18- and 25-years-old, smartphones in hand to take photos with them," Louvard told AFP in his kitchen as workers rushed to spread cookie dough into croissants. In the weeks that followed, the queue never seemed to diminish in front of the bakery. Production is now between 1,000 and 1,600 crookies per day and Louvard has had to hire two extra workers.  He is pleased, but somewhat bemused, over the craze.  "I mean, it's a bit insane," he said. "At some point you have to stop. It's just some cookie in a croissant, it's not some revolutionary invention." Thanks to TikTok, Maison Louvard now has imitators around the world, with crookies spotted in Brussels, New York, Tel Aviv and Singapore.  Louvard has no interest in filing a patent, however.  "What for? To find myself in court with half the planet?" he said. It is not the first pastry craze to tickle the world's taste buds.  In 2013, New Yorkers slept on the pavement outside Dominique Ansel's bakery after he invented the cronut -- half-croissant, half-donut.  In 2022, the New York Roll, a mixture of croissant and bombolone (an Italian pastry) turned into a frenzy, with videos featuring the cake accumulating hundreds of millions of views on TikTok, driving a hunt for more baked crazes. (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) https://ift.tt/F1Wz8wl April 04, 2024 at 11:22AM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com

Crookie: The French Pastry Craze That Took Over TikTok https://ift.tt/MdkgGNQ

A bemused Paris bakery owner has been besieged by smartphone-wielding youngsters over the past year, keen to snap themselves with the latest pastry craze: the crookie. 

A croissant filled with cookie dough might sound like a fistful of heart attack, but everyone knows it's going to be tasty, even when all they've seen is a viral TikTok video.

The crookie was invented by Parisian pastry chef Stephane Louvard in 2022. 

It was "just something for regulars", he said, until a video by Instagram account "The Ultimate Guide", which specialises in Paris restaurants, drove sales up to 150-200 per day. 

Then in early 2023, TikTok influencer Johan Papz filmed himself taking a satisfying bite into one of Louvard's crookies, and things went crazy. 

"We had hundreds of people coming, most of them young women between 18- and 25-years-old, smartphones in hand to take photos with them," Louvard told AFP in his kitchen as workers rushed to spread cookie dough into croissants.

In the weeks that followed, the queue never seemed to diminish in front of the bakery. Production is now between 1,000 and 1,600 crookies per day and Louvard has had to hire two extra workers. 

He is pleased, but somewhat bemused, over the craze. 

"I mean, it's a bit insane," he said.

"At some point you have to stop. It's just some cookie in a croissant, it's not some revolutionary invention."

Thanks to TikTok, Maison Louvard now has imitators around the world, with crookies spotted in Brussels, New York, Tel Aviv and Singapore. 

Louvard has no interest in filing a patent, however. 

"What for? To find myself in court with half the planet?" he said.

It is not the first pastry craze to tickle the world's taste buds. 

In 2013, New Yorkers slept on the pavement outside Dominique Ansel's bakery after he invented the cronut -- half-croissant, half-donut. 

In 2022, the New York Roll, a mixture of croissant and bombolone (an Italian pastry) turned into a frenzy, with videos featuring the cake accumulating hundreds of millions of views on TikTok, driving a hunt for more baked crazes.

(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

https://ift.tt/F1Wz8wl April 04, 2024 at 11:22AM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com

Man Was Stopped For US Visa Interview Over Smart Ring, This Happened Next https://ift.tt/QTWurfK An X user who was stopped for a US visa interview over a smart ring recently shared how he did something that his grandfather did with his gold during the India-Pakistan partition. "I did what my grandfather did with his gold while leaving Pakistan," Deepak Abbot, the co-founder of Indiagold, said after he went with his sleep-tracking ring for a US visa interview. In his post, Mr Abbot joked about the situation saying that the only difference between him and his grandfather was that "he took his ring back". He also advised his followers not to carry any electronics to a US visa interview.  Sharing about the incident, Mr Abbot wrote, "I had my US visa appointment yday at the consulate. I didn't carry my phone and bag as it isn't allowed inside. I forgot that I was wearing @UltrahumanHQ ring and they refused to let me in. I came out and realized there is no one I could hand that over. Confused what to do next".  "I did what my grandfather did with his gold while leaving Pakistan - I went little further, dug a hole, kept my ring inside and kept a stone on top of it. Only difference - I went back and took it back. Lesson: Do not carry any electronics to US visa interview," he added.  Take a look below:  I did what my grandfather did with his gold while leaving Pakistan ??? - I went little further, dug a hole, kept my ring inside and kept a stone on top of it. Only difference - I went back and took it back?. Lesson: Do not carry any electronics to US visa interview — Deepak Abbot (@deepakabbot) April 3, 2024 Mr Abbot shared about the incident just a few hours back and since then his post has accumulated more than 40,000 views and hundreds of likes. Internet users shared their reactions in the comments sections.  "Desi jugaad>Videshi guidelines," wrote one user. "Quite a similar method I used for my phone during my entrance exam. Glad I'm not alone," said another.  "Interesting. They allowed mine last year and I demonstrated the ring electronics to the Visa interview office. Jokes aside, happy to help in any way," shared a third user. "At least that was a smart ring. I wasn't allowed my car key! I guess modern tech could allow for anything inside them. Need more convenient ways to store things at/near the consulate thought," commented another.  Also Read | Apple Adds iPhone 6 Plus And iPad Mini 4 To Vintage, Obsolete Product List. Here's What It Means "I was about to respond with similar. Alternatively, I would have just left it with autowala standing outside and told him that I would be taking him back home," said a user.  "How come they don't have any facility to store? I doubt people would be just leaving their phones outside randomly." asked a fifth user. "The security person was very clear that it isn't their problem. No storage provided inside," Mr Abbot replied.  https://ift.tt/2gPJ7CS April 03, 2024 at 11:49PM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com

Man Was Stopped For US Visa Interview Over Smart Ring, This Happened Next https://ift.tt/QTWurfK

An X user who was stopped for a US visa interview over a smart ring recently shared how he did something that his grandfather did with his gold during the India-Pakistan partition. "I did what my grandfather did with his gold while leaving Pakistan," Deepak Abbot, the co-founder of Indiagold, said after he went with his sleep-tracking ring for a US visa interview. In his post, Mr Abbot joked about the situation saying that the only difference between him and his grandfather was that "he took his ring back". He also advised his followers not to carry any electronics to a US visa interview. 

Sharing about the incident, Mr Abbot wrote, "I had my US visa appointment yday at the consulate. I didn't carry my phone and bag as it isn't allowed inside. I forgot that I was wearing @UltrahumanHQ ring and they refused to let me in. I came out and realized there is no one I could hand that over. Confused what to do next". 

"I did what my grandfather did with his gold while leaving Pakistan - I went little further, dug a hole, kept my ring inside and kept a stone on top of it. Only difference - I went back and took it back. Lesson: Do not carry any electronics to US visa interview," he added. 

Take a look below: 

Mr Abbot shared about the incident just a few hours back and since then his post has accumulated more than 40,000 views and hundreds of likes. Internet users shared their reactions in the comments sections. 

"Desi jugaad>Videshi guidelines," wrote one user. "Quite a similar method I used for my phone during my entrance exam. Glad I'm not alone," said another. 

"Interesting. They allowed mine last year and I demonstrated the ring electronics to the Visa interview office. Jokes aside, happy to help in any way," shared a third user. "At least that was a smart ring. I wasn't allowed my car key! I guess modern tech could allow for anything inside them. Need more convenient ways to store things at/near the consulate thought," commented another. 

Also Read | Apple Adds iPhone 6 Plus And iPad Mini 4 To Vintage, Obsolete Product List. Here's What It Means

"I was about to respond with similar. Alternatively, I would have just left it with autowala standing outside and told him that I would be taking him back home," said a user. 

"How come they don't have any facility to store? I doubt people would be just leaving their phones outside randomly." asked a fifth user. "The security person was very clear that it isn't their problem. No storage provided inside," Mr Abbot replied. 

https://ift.tt/2gPJ7CS April 03, 2024 at 11:49PM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com

Wednesday 3 April 2024

Netizens React To Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 Ka Pehla Dose, Says, 'A Dose Of Pure Cinematic Brilliance'

Netizens React To Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 Ka Pehla Dose, Says, 'A Dose Of Pure Cinematic Brilliance' https://ift.tt/N4Qp2ju Zee News The video launched has left the netizens gushing about it, as this is something that no one has thought of coming.  https://ift.tt/hLbNHg9 April 02, 2024 at 08:29PM Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2pDEBeH

Gujarat Man Went To Drop Wife At Station, Got Locked In Moving Train https://ift.tt/4toSILQ A Gujarati man's act of helping his wife board the Vande Bharat Express turned into a surprising adventure. He simply wanted to assist with her luggage, but the automatic doors shut unexpectedly, leaving him trapped on the moving train!  In a post on X, his daughter, Kosha, shared this story of her parents' unplanned "premium journey" on April 2.  Kosha even included a funny detail in her post - a screenshot of their WhatsApp chat where her dad sent a selfie of him and his wife together on the train! Her father captioned the picture in Gujarati, "Experiencing both Vande Bharat and Shatabdi in a single day" labelling it a 'premium journey'" Kosha explained how her mom was embarking on her first-ever Vande Bharat trip from Vadodara to Mumbai on Tuesday. To ensure her comfort, Kosha's father took charge of her two large bags, carefully stowing them near their seats.  As Kosha's parents were boarding, the automatic door of the train began beeping. Before her father could react, he found himself trapped inside as the train commenced its journey. When he approached the ticket collector to stop the train, he was informed that it was already too late, and the train had picked up speed. As a result, both of Kosha's parents found themselves on an unplanned journey together. While the father travelled to the next station, Surat, his wife continued to Mumbai, leaving their car parked miles away at the Vadodara railway station. See the post here: ? pic.twitter.com/fPqw5etmS0 — Kosha (@imkosha) April 2, 2024 The post soon went viral and triggered an array of hilarious reactions from internet users.  A user wrote, "Being 50yr+ and still has adventures in life is what I want!!" "Your dad must have been looking forward to his bachelor life and he got this," another user commented.  "Must be a good time as a couple with laughter and little frustration," the third user wrote.  The fourth user wrote, "How romantic!" The fifth user commented, "This is exactly the piece of news I want to come across from when I open Twitter while I have my coffee in the morning!"   https://ift.tt/DkNCWzS April 02, 2024 at 11:38PM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com

Gujarat Man Went To Drop Wife At Station, Got Locked In Moving Train https://ift.tt/4toSILQ

A Gujarati man's act of helping his wife board the Vande Bharat Express turned into a surprising adventure. He simply wanted to assist with her luggage, but the automatic doors shut unexpectedly, leaving him trapped on the moving train!  In a post on X, his daughter, Kosha, shared this story of her parents' unplanned "premium journey" on April 2. 

Kosha even included a funny detail in her post - a screenshot of their WhatsApp chat where her dad sent a selfie of him and his wife together on the train! Her father captioned the picture in Gujarati, "Experiencing both Vande Bharat and Shatabdi in a single day" labelling it a 'premium journey'"

Kosha explained how her mom was embarking on her first-ever Vande Bharat trip from Vadodara to Mumbai on Tuesday. To ensure her comfort, Kosha's father took charge of her two large bags, carefully stowing them near their seats. 

As Kosha's parents were boarding, the automatic door of the train began beeping. Before her father could react, he found himself trapped inside as the train commenced its journey. When he approached the ticket collector to stop the train, he was informed that it was already too late, and the train had picked up speed.

As a result, both of Kosha's parents found themselves on an unplanned journey together. While the father travelled to the next station, Surat, his wife continued to Mumbai, leaving their car parked miles away at the Vadodara railway station.

See the post here:

The post soon went viral and triggered an array of hilarious reactions from internet users. 

A user wrote, "Being 50yr+ and still has adventures in life is what I want!!"

"Your dad must have been looking forward to his bachelor life and he got this," another user commented. 

"Must be a good time as a couple with laughter and little frustration," the third user wrote. 

The fourth user wrote, "How romantic!"

The fifth user commented, "This is exactly the piece of news I want to come across from when I open Twitter while I have my coffee in the morning!"
 

https://ift.tt/DkNCWzS April 02, 2024 at 11:38PM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com

Tuesday 2 April 2024

Kartik Aaryan Wished His Sister Kritika In A Quirky Manner

Kartik Aaryan Wished His Sister Kritika In A Quirky Manner https://ift.tt/uot3qVm Zee News  Kartik dropped a selfie with his sister who he fondly calls Kiki in the early hours of Tuesday. https://ift.tt/0PBfonm April 02, 2024 at 10:04AM Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/ZhEUdXM

Aparshakti Khurana Turns His Latest Heartbreaker 'Barbaad' Into A Choley Bhaturey Craving Anthem

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Kareena Kapoor Khan And Ekta Kapoor Score A Hat-Trick With 'Crew'

Kareena Kapoor Khan And Ekta Kapoor Score A Hat-Trick With 'Crew' https://ift.tt/gyx9OAV Zee News From the gritty drama of 'Udta Punjab' to the bold and refreshing narrative of 'Veere Di Wedding,' and now the exhilarating ride of ‘Crew,’ the collaboration between Balaji Motion Pictures and Kareena have always proved lucky at the box office.  https://ift.tt/0PBfonm April 01, 2024 at 08:23PM Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/ZhEUdXM

Urvashi Rautela Wears Ultra-Luxurious And Swanky Jewellery Worth Crores At Iftaar Party, Video Goes Viral

Urvashi Rautela Wears Ultra-Luxurious And Swanky Jewellery Worth Crores At Iftaar Party, Video Goes Viral https://ift.tt/SksYTFz Zee News From her multiple Miss Universe conquests to guiding and grooming people as a judge and frontline B-town superstar, Urvashi has truly grown from strength to strength as an artiste.  https://ift.tt/0PBfonm April 01, 2024 at 08:12PM Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/ZhEUdXM

Monday 1 April 2024

Anand Mahindra Impressed With Colourful Makeover Of Mumbai's Sassoon Docks https://ift.tt/jiBMgE5 Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, known for his influential presence on the internet, never ceases to amaze us with his social media posts. The X handle of the Mahindra Group Chairman is full of inspiring and witty tweets, along with important life lessons for his 11 million followers. Recently, Mr Mahindra was left impressed with the beautiful transformation of Sassoon Docks in Mumbai into ''one, big creative canvas.'' He thanked the organisers of the Mumbai Urban Art Festival for giving a much-needed and artistic makeover to South Mumbai's oldest dock. The industrialist also shared pictures from his visit to the area and described the experience of meandering through the lanes of Sassoon Docks as "sheer delight". ''Thanks to the Mumbai Urban Art Festival, the Sassoon Docks in Mumbai are now one big, creative canvas! It's a sheer delight to meander through the lanes there…I got lucky with my last shot and captured an Egret just as it took flight from another form of ‘transport!'' Mr Mahindra wrote while sharing the pictures. One pic featured an Egret taking flight against the backdrop of the transformed dock area. See the post: Thanks to the Mumbai Urban Art Festival, the Sassoon Docks in Mumbai are now one big, creative canvas! It's a sheer delight to meander through the lanes there… I got lucky with my last shot and captured an Egret just as it took flight from another form of ‘transport!' ? pic.twitter.com/RssuCdUhbg — anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) March 30, 2024 Reacting to the pictures, one user wrote, ''Just looking like a Wow. Thanks for sharing sir.'' Another commented, ''Thanks for sharing sir, used to work for a shipping firm nearby! Brings nostalgia for a time gone by...true sir, the artworks are amazing! The angle of the first pic is unique, looks like an entrance to a maze. Nice glimpse of natural day-to-day life, and egret taking flight...wow!'' A third added, ''Excellent. Art is route to the soul of culture.'' Notably, 30 artists from around the world gave the bustling 142-year-old Sassoon Dock, home to Mumbai's traditional Koli fishing community, a colourful makeover as part of the St+art Urban Art Festival in 2017. The Sassoon Dock project aims to make art accessible to everyone by transforming a public space. Sassoon Dock was built in 1875 and is home to one of Mumbai's largest fish markets. It is situated in the district of Colaba, in the southern tip of India's financial capital.  https://ift.tt/17IhzdY April 01, 2024 at 08:34AM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com

Anand Mahindra Impressed With Colourful Makeover Of Mumbai's Sassoon Docks https://ift.tt/jiBMgE5

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, known for his influential presence on the internet, never ceases to amaze us with his social media posts. The X handle of the Mahindra Group Chairman is full of inspiring and witty tweets, along with important life lessons for his 11 million followers.

Recently, Mr Mahindra was left impressed with the beautiful transformation of Sassoon Docks in Mumbai into ''one, big creative canvas.'' He thanked the organisers of the Mumbai Urban Art Festival for giving a much-needed and artistic makeover to South Mumbai's oldest dock. The industrialist also shared pictures from his visit to the area and described the experience of meandering through the lanes of Sassoon Docks as "sheer delight".

''Thanks to the Mumbai Urban Art Festival, the Sassoon Docks in Mumbai are now one big, creative canvas! It's a sheer delight to meander through the lanes there…I got lucky with my last shot and captured an Egret just as it took flight from another form of ‘transport!'' Mr Mahindra wrote while sharing the pictures. One pic featured an Egret taking flight against the backdrop of the transformed dock area.

See the post:

Reacting to the pictures, one user wrote, ''Just looking like a Wow. Thanks for sharing sir.''

Another commented, ''Thanks for sharing sir, used to work for a shipping firm nearby! Brings nostalgia for a time gone by...true sir, the artworks are amazing! The angle of the first pic is unique, looks like an entrance to a maze. Nice glimpse of natural day-to-day life, and egret taking flight...wow!'' A third added, ''Excellent. Art is route to the soul of culture.''

Notably, 30 artists from around the world gave the bustling 142-year-old Sassoon Dock, home to Mumbai's traditional Koli fishing community, a colourful makeover as part of the St+art Urban Art Festival in 2017. The Sassoon Dock project aims to make art accessible to everyone by transforming a public space.

Sassoon Dock was built in 1875 and is home to one of Mumbai's largest fish markets. It is situated in the district of Colaba, in the southern tip of India's financial capital. 

https://ift.tt/17IhzdY April 01, 2024 at 08:34AM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com

Disha Patani Is Missing Her Beach Vacay, Teases With Throwback Pic Donning A Bikini Top- See Pics

Disha Patani Is Missing Her Beach Vacay, Teases With Throwback Pic Donning A Bikini Top- See Pics https://ift.tt/jDbHdrL Zee News Wearing a brown floral bikini top, Disha Patani looked simply daw-droppingly gorgeous in pics with her pet dog. See pics here. https://ift.tt/vj2QC8M March 31, 2024 at 08:34PM Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/BqePYAv

5 Hacks To Get Rid Of Pigmentation From Lips And Knuckles

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