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Friday, March 13, 2026
TopicNew Years Eve

Topic: New Years Eve

Blinkit to Instamart—why people reach for grapes on New Year’s Eve

Each grape represents one month of the coming year. The grapes are eaten in 12 seconds, either when the clock strikes twelve or before; the internet remains divided, under a table.

9,400 people ordered khichdi on New Year’s Eve in India

Khichdi wasn’t the lone comfort dish. Over 4,200 people ordered upma, while 1,927 others in Bengaluru chose salads.

Bengaluru, known for moderate AQI, saw bigger PM2.5 spike than Delhi on New Year—study by start-up

Report by air quality start-up Airvoice said Bengaluru's air quality was 63% higher than average on 1 January 2025, between 12 and 3 am, with PM2.5 levels reaching 56.05 μg/m³.

Swiggy Instamart’s New Year ad is a total buzzkill. Even Himesh Reshammiya couldn’t save it

Over the past two years, Swiggy Instamart has established itself as a frontrunner in creative advertising, consistently delivering commercials that blend humour and sharp storytelling.

Grapes & condoms—what else did Indians order most on Swiggy & Blinkit on New Year’s Eve?

By 5:30 pm on 31 December, Swiggy Instamart had delivered 4,779 packs of condoms. Blinkit later revealed that it had shipped 1.2 lakh packs before the clock struck midnight.

Why ‘holiday burnout’ happens and what you can do to recover from it

Christmas and New Year can be stressful, which can lead to burnout in the long term. There's a way you can avoid that after the season is over.

Stay home for New Year’s eve, pretend you have Covid — UK tells public to curb spread

With a new Covid strain spreading and adding pressure on health services, ministers launched a publicity campaign saying everyone should take responsibility and stay home.

No crowded terrace parties, public places to shut at 11 — Delhi set for muted new year’s eve

The Delhi Police has also issued guidelines warning strict action against violators and challans for those playing loud music after 10 pm.

Manipuris in Mysore Taco Bell: Why English and philosophy are key to India’s jobs crisis

They are central to building a skilled India.

Vomit bags, sipper cups and SOS whistles: It’s time clubs made New Year’s Eve better

A guide for India's clubs to make New Year's Eve fun and safe for everyone. The ideal picture of a New Year’s Eve looks like...

On Camera

Period pain is real. Blanket menstrual leave policy isn’t a fix

The Supreme Court is right to point out the 'mindset of employers', who, because of this policy, may deduce that 'women are inferior.'

Red carpet for industry honchos as AAP kicks off Punjab investors summit. Rs 10,000 cr pledged on Day 1

At 2nd such summit in Punjab for top investors organised by AAP since it came to power in Punjab, Lakshmi Mittal announced his Bathinda refinery has increased production of LPG by 3,000 tonnes/day.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.