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market participants to gauge the sentiments around the stock market, social media, of late, has become a breeding ground for such discourse and analysis. Sometimes, this can provide valuable insights into market sentiment, investor behaviour, and emerging trends. A causal analysis of the comments over the past few days on social media platforms like X and Reddit suggest that the market sentiments are bleak among various users and for that matter, even experts. Market veteran Shankar Sharma recently commented that the current downturn in Indian equities is completely local and that India needs to find its own solutions. Other commentators like Nithin Kamath, Samir Arora have all acknowledged that current markets are bearish in nature.

The woman, posting under the Reddit username «IllustratorFresh4423,» recounted that the event took place in Brookfield, Bengaluru. According to her, a resident in the vicinity became agitated, asserting that their festivities were disrupting his peace and leaving the sidewalk outside his home messy. She argued that since the pavement was public property, they had every right to play Holi there. In her detailed account, she described how the disagreement escalated. She stated that she and her friends were enthusiastically taking part in the celebrations when the neighbor suddenly confronted them, instructing them to refrain from playing on the road. When they refused to comply, he returned and, according to her, aggressively demanded that they vacate the area.

The Reddit post quickly gained traction, with users overwhelmingly criticizing the couple’s decision. «Yikes! That’s super tacky. Welcome dinners should be paid for by the hosts. This is not common,» wrote one user. Another added, «It’s not normal to charge guests for ANY part of a wedding, destination or not. This is weird.»

Recollecting a video conversation with his friend, the Reddit user detailed, “He was standing in an orderly manner at a supermarket checkout, patiently explaining the self-service process and the systematic way people respect traffic regulations. This is the very same person who, back in India, had a habit of cutting in line at bus stops and treating traffic signals as optional. The amusing part? I was always the one trying to stop him from doing so!” The post resonated with numerous readers, sparking discussions on human adaptability. One response noted, “People conform to their surroundings. If you are in an environment where everyone adheres to protocols, you will likely do the same. However, if you find yourself in a setting where people constantly push forward without order, you either join them or risk being left behind.”

IIM graduate who reportedly quit his job just 10 days after joining due to a misunderstanding about his role. According to the Reddit user, who previously worked as an inside sales representative, he was asked to train a newly hired account executive—an IIM graduate who had secured a lucrative package of Rs 21 lakh per annum, along with a Rs 2 lakh joining bonus. However, despite the attractive salary, the new recruit resigned in less than two weeks. The reason? He believed he was hired for a marketing position but was instead assigned to sales for the first year. Feeling misled, he decided to leave. The Reddit user recounted a conversation where the graduate expressed frustration, saying he hadn’t expected to handle sales accounts. When reassured that this was common in the industry, the IIM graduate firmly stated that he didn’t want to continue. Despite having a student loan, the graduate later accepted a role in operations and supply chain management with a lower salary of Rs 16 lakh per annum.

Driving all day on a hard seat might be the reason why an auto-rickshaw driver resorted to getting it replaced with something absolutely fancy, a luxurious chair seat, making the internet believe that the driver must be a “local gamer”. A picture of this quirky modification quickly went viral on social media, grabbing everyone's attention. Originally shared on X, the image later made its way to Reddit, where it sparked even more buzz. The caption? “Pakka Local Auto Gamer” – and netizens couldn’t get enough of it!

The anonymous drone operator shared the jaw-dropping footage on Reddit with a simple caption: «Drone pics of North Korea, I was in China, my drone flew across the border.» The images quickly went viral, sparking fascination, speculation, and even concern among viewers who questioned just how risky this stunt really was.

When he asked the newcomer why he decided to quit, the latter replied that he was under the impression that he would be working in the marketing division and was told to do sales for a year. Unhappy with that prospect, he decided to leave. “When I asked him, bhai kya hua, he said, “Yaar mai socha woh marketing mei hire kiye mujhe, and now I’m told to do sales for one year. Kya chutiye accounts diye bhai mujhe. Aisa rehta hei kya market?”. I was so shocked at first but then replied to him, “Haa apna saare accounts, tho aise hee hei”. He immediately said, “Mai nehi karna bhai ye bakchodi wali khel hei,” he wrote.

high school academic performance, a demand that left him bewildered. His frustration led him to share the experience on the subreddit r/recruitinghell, highlighting what he saw as an outdated and irrelevant hiring practice. Reddit user u/iamdesertpaul posted a screenshot of the application form, which contained two specific questions: «How did you perform in mathematics during high school?» and «How did you perform in your native language during high school?» Both queries required candidates to select an answer from a pre-defined drop-down menu. Beyond merely requesting this information, the application also required applicants to justify their responses. It instructed them to reference standardized evaluations, such as regional or national grading systems, rankings, academic distinctions, or results from competitive college entrance exams like the SAT, ACT, JAMB, International Baccalaureate (IB), or matriculation assessments.

uBlock Origin and others as it is moving Chrome into its new Manifest V3 extension. Users have taken to Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) to share that Chrome had automatically disabled the older extensions. They reported that a notification popped up stating that it was “no longer supported”. Media reports stated that the update is building on the drawn-out process of Google trying to totally abandon Manifest V2. The server had lost support officially in October 2023. Accordingly, any extension which has not been upgraded to Manifest V3 is being disabled or removed from the Chrome web store.

Reddit to share his experience. According to him, the Founder and CEO of the company asked him to fill out a form and submit an assignment within «half a day» as part of the selection process. The unrealistic expectation left him unimpressed, prompting him to post a screenshot of the email exchange along with his response. In his Reddit post, the candidate expressed his disbelief at the demands placed on him for such a senior position.

Alia Bhatt just remove all pictures of her daughter Raha from Instagram? Fans were disappointed when they failed to find any pictures of the adorable little munchkin on Instagram. This development was noticed by eagle-eyed fans on social media such as X and Reddit. Some fans on the popular subreddit BollyBlindsGossip speculated that Alia and Ranbir may have requested photographers to refrain from capturing images of Raha altogether—similar to Kareena Kapoor Khan’s recent decision regarding her sons, Taimur and Jehangir Ali Khan. While the reason behind this choice remains unclear, many netizens have expressed their support for the couple’s decision. Several users on social media applauded the move, emphasizing the importance of protecting a child’s privacy. One user shared, “I’m not usually an Alia fan and often critique her, but I completely back this decision. The internet is full of creepy individuals, and as a parent, she has every right to take protective measures.” Another commenter added, “This is the right choice. I hope the paparazzi respect their wishes and stop following them around. Let’s give the child and her parents the space they deserve.”

Gurugram-based startup. The post, originally shared on Reddit, has left many baffled by the employer’s behaviour.

Reddit is once again at the center of an intense workplace debate after a bizarre email from a company’s HR department went viral. A Reddit user, Dysuww, shared a screenshot of the email, where the company announced a «work-life balance» initiative. The twist? It involved reducing the employee's salary.

Swiggy delivery executive after college hours. This plucky lad is pursuing a triple honours degree and paying for his education from his pocket. A 20-year-old student’s tale of perseverance has Redditors awed.