A nine-year-old boy from northwestern China who bravely confronted bullies during a class meeting has received praise online and apologies from his tormentors. According to the mainland media outlet, Shanshi News, the boy, Mao Shilin, is from Xian in Shaanxi province and is a primary school class monitor. His mother, surnamed Zhang, described him as…
French football legend Zinedine Zidane has delighted Chinese internet users by joining local residents in Shanghai to play shuttlecock in the street. Videos of Zidane, 53, a newcomer to the sport, played the game skilfully with some middle-aged Shanghai residents, most of whom were middle-aged women who are commonly referred to as “aunties” in mainland…
A viral video of primary school pupils in eastern China saluting teachers on cold mornings has sparked a storm of outrage online. The incident happened at Jianqiao Primary School in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, a century-old institution known for its status as a key local school and a model of civility. In the clip, four pupils…
A cybersecurity expert has shared five things she would do to everybody’s mobile phone to make them more secure in minutes – as hackers could use exploits to steal your data Hackers could have access to your data if your phone isn’t locked tight (stock photo)(Image: Getty Images) Your phone could be susceptible to hackers…
Published on: Nov 14, 2025 09:20 am IST Lauren Sánchez, in an Instagram post, discussed the years of dedication from Jeff Bezos and the Blue Origin team. Lauren Sánchez shared a series of pictures of a successful rocket launched by Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin. Amid those is a photo that captures the billionaire’s…
You’ve heard of career burnout, but what about dating burnout? Unfortunately, burnout of any sort is common in today’s world. With high expectations to be “always on” and “available” at all times of the day, whether for your boss, your mom, your friends, or your partner (or every single one of them), simply going about…
It’s not looking good for her Sydney Sweeney is back under fire after a bunch of chaotic interviews, and this time, some celebrities have been making it clear they don’t want to be associated with her at all. It all started with that weird Sydney Sweeney American Eagle ad Earlier this year, Sydney Sweeney did…
Published on: Nov 05, 2025 05:26 am IST The Indian-techie opened up about how different it is to work at Elon Musk’s Palo Alto xAI office. An Indian-origin techie recently tweeted about the office atmosphere at xAI, Elon Musk‘s artificial intelligence startup. This post immediately sparked a discussion on social media about the ideal work…
A restaurant in China which lets its staff play popular characters from a famed martial arts novel to interact with customers has trended on mainland social media. Xiangyang Courtyard in Xiangyang, Hubei province, central China, which opened in September, features martial arts performances, the Jimu News reported. It is decorated in the style of classic…
An 11-year-old boy who accidentally swallowed a 10-gram gold bean worth 10,000 yuan (US$1,400) by mistake was told by his mother not to relieve himself outside because it would be “too expensive”. The story has amused many people on mainland social media, where it quickly went viral. The incident unfolded in Kunshan, Jiangsu province, southeastern…