'Can't get more ironic': Memes abuzz as Zoom calls employees back to officeZoom is asking employees who live within 50 miles of its offices to work on site for two days a week, rolling out the new policy from August and September. The company is taking a hybrid approach as it's most effective. The move is a turnaround for the video conferencing platform, which saw explosive growth during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. CEO Eric Yuan fielded questions from unhapppy employees during a Zoom meeting. Many companies are following the hybrid working model as it became popular due to the pandemic.- Engineer earns more by driving cab than his corporate job, woman's revelation shocks internetA story of an Indian engineer who left his corporate job to become a cab driver, earning more in the process, has gone viral on social media. The woman who first tweeted the story was surprised to find out during a cab ride that the driver was an engineer previously employed at Qualcomm. While some have questioned the authenticity of the story, it highlights the challenge of maintaining a comfortable lifestyle through traditional corporate jobs and how alternative income sources are becoming increasingly popular.
- 'When IPL is your priority': Memes abuzz as Indian team goes down 0-2 against West IndiesIndia face a must-win situation in the third T20 International against West Indies after suffering their second successive loss. The series has highlighted the lack of batting firepower in India's lower-order, with the lengthy tail of their batting lineup exposed again. Analysts have criticized India's decision to pick specialist bowlers instead of all-rounders, leaving them with four number 11 batters in both matches. The Indian side, led by skipper Hardik Pandya, sans several frontline players, will need to bat with fearlessness required in the shortest format to stay afloat in the series.
- ‘Lappu si team hai’: Fans mock Indian team and Pandya's captaincy for losing against WIThe West Indies defeated India by four runs to win the opening T20I. The tourists fell short of a modest 150-run target, with the Windies' fast bowlers taking six wickets to claim a tense victory. Despite a strong start with debutant Tilak Varma top-scoring with 39 runs and 21 runs from Suryakumar Yadav, India lost six wickets for 68 runs. This result has led to social media users mocking Team India and Captain Pandya for their casual approach.
- 'Jhingoor sa ladka': Memes erupt over woman's viral rant on Seema Haider and SachinThe video of Seema Haider's neighbor berating her couple and questioning her choice of an "ordinary man" Sachin Meena has triggered a memefest on social media. Her odd monologue has become a subject of amusing gags and memes on various platforms since it got viral. Seema, who entered India illegally from Pakistan with her four children to marry Meena, whom she met through PUBG mobile game, has been the talk of social media ever since. The incident happened in Rabupura area of Greater Noida, India.
- 'Dekho woh aa gaya': Bumrah's comeback for T20 series against Ireland sparks memefestJasprit Bumrah is all set to lead India's squad in the three-match T20I series against Ireland, as he recovers from his back injury. The 29-year-old right-arm seamer has not played international cricket since last September due to his injury and underwent back surgery in March. He missed the T20 World Cup in Australia and the Indian Premier League. Bumrah's comeback has triggered a memefest on social media. The cricket matches will be played in Malahide on August 18, 20, and 23.
- ‘Powerful’: WWF uses Twitter logo overhaul to share moving note on wildlife extinctionWWF Germany and McCann Germany have created a striking graphic portrayal of Twitter's evolution logo to emphasize the critical need for wildlife protection. The graphic representation displays the transformation of Twitter's logo, from a blue bird in 2006 to a black 'X' logo in 2023, representing the near-extinction of the species. The campaign went viral, with British scholar Julia Hobsbawm getting involved and emphasizing the message about the need for conservation. The initiative has sparked conversations about the importance of conservation to protect the endangered species.
- Memes abuzz as panic-stricken netizens rush to file ITR before July 31The government has requested taxpayers in India to file their income tax returns before July 31 to avoid the last-minute rush, with no possibility of an extension owing to the absence of a notice from the tax department. The assessment year is 2023-24, and almost four crore ITRs have already been filed, according to the Income Tax Department. The tax department has urged taxpayers to file their returns as soon as feasible. In the face of the rush to file returns, some netizens shared their sentiments via memes on social media.
- Whistleblower claims US govt hiding 'UFOs', Twitter bursts into memesDuring a congressional hearing, retired US Air Force Intelligence Officer Major David Grusch claimed that the US government has been concealing a program dedicated to handling documents related to extraterrestrial flying objects and has been hiding classified materials. Grusch reveals that the government has been hiding classified materials since the 1930s and has a longstanding program that investigates and conceals information about unidentified flying objects (UFOs). However, the Pentagon has denied the claims of a cover-up and stated that they have not discovered any verifiable information to substantiate Grusch's allegations.
- ‘Kala chashma jachda hai’: Conjunctivitis memes take over as netizens keep their spirits up amid rising casesIndia is witnessing a surge in highly contagious eye infections causing conjunctivitis this monsoon season. Major government and private hospitals have reported 15-20 cases daily, three times higher than the average. Experts are emphasizing the importance of seeking proper medical advice instead of over-the-counter drugs to avoid worsening the highly virulent condition. While conjunctivitis is largely self-resolvable in up to 7 days, it could disrupt daily life and pose a public health risk, especially as the infection spreads easily through eye secretions and contaminated surfaces.
- ‘Chuna laga diya’: Possible preponement of India-Pakistan World Cup match triggers memefestThe India-Pakistan clash during the ODI World Cup scheduled on October 15 could be preponed by a day due to Navratri festivities in Ahmedabad. The scheduling predicament could create logistical nightmares for fans, who have already paid sky-high rates to book hotels and tickets. Discussions on the match date could take place during a meeting between the Board of Control for Cricket in India officials and members of state associations on Jul 27 in Delhi. The possible change could also impact the overall schedule with Oct 14 already slated as a double-header day.
- 'Paisa laya?': Memes explode as last date of ITR filing comes nearMore than 4 crore Income Tax Returns (ITR) have been filed in the 2022-23 financial year with about 7% of them filed by first-time filers, according to the Chairperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Nitin Gupta. The filing deadline for ITRs for different categories of taxpayers is July 31. Over 50% of the ITRs have been processed leading to 80 lakh refunds to date, Gupta said. The direct tax collection has also been increasing with the department collecting over ₹16.61 lakh crore during the 2022-23 fiscal year.
- 'Sorry WiFi, I doubted you': Usual memes resurface as Instagram faces brief global outageInstagram faced a global outage on Tuesday which lasted for a few hours. The app crashed and went blank for some users. While launching the app, it would crash, leaving feeds blank, and messages vanished, according to some users. The website outage tracking portal DownDetector also reported more than 59,000 users faced the outage issue. Instagram has faced similar outages three times in the past month, leading to frustration for users, and no official statement from the company yet. #Instagramdown also started to trend on Twitter.
- 'Waking up for zoom call': Rohit Sharma's disoriented dressing-room look goes viral, memes eruptIndia secured its fifth consecutive series triumph in the West Indies when the second and final Test ended in a draw, with no play possible on the final day due to persistent rain in Port of Spain. India's paceman Mohammed Siraj was named Man of the Match, while Ravichandran Ashwin took series honours. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma praised Ishan Kishan and Virat Kohli for their excellent performances, but rain prevented them from wrapping up the series 2-0. The teams face off in three one-day internationals and five Twenty20 matches next.
- 'Twitter main hun, mark idha hai': Twitter's rebranding as X sparks memefestTwitter has unveiled its new logo, a white X on a black background, as part of its rebranding as a company focused on payments, banking, and commerce. Founder Elon Musk announced the rebranding and new logo on Sunday, replacing the social media giant's traditional blue bird branding. While the desktop version of Twitter has already begun using the new logo, the app still gives prominence to the bird icon. Twitter, which was founded in 2006, has used avian branding since its early days, having purchased a symbol of a light blue bird for $15.
- 'Pure bliss': Anand Mahindra's video on 'Temple of Tea Service' in Amritsar evokes myriad emotionsAnand Mahindra, an Indian business magnate, shared a video of the "Temple of Tea Service" located in Amritsar, Punjab. The video tells the story of tea seller Ajit Singh, also known as Baba, who has been offering free tea to all visitors and passers-by for almost four decades. Baba's utensils are frequently stolen, but he never complains and continues to work from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. Social media users showed interest in visiting the tea stall after Mahindra's tweet.
- 'IPL over country': Shubman Gill mocked for scoring only on flat tracksShubman Gill, who asked to be moved to number three slot, suffered his second consecutive failure in the position, scoring only 10 runs before being caught behind to Kemar Roach. India test team's batting coach Vikram Rathour said that Gill was the "future" of the Indian cricket team and has their support while he adjusts to the new role. However, the back-to-back failures have led to social media memes and calls for him to be replaced.
- Indian fans troll Pakistan for comparing test win against Lanka with India’s epic Gabba winPakistan won their first-ever red-ball format victory against any opponent with a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq's unbeaten half-century saw Pakistan through before lunch on day five. However, Indian fans mocked the team and supporters for over-celebrating beating a lowly-ranked Sri Lankan side. Furthermore, an embarrassing gaffe occurred in the post-match presentation ceremony, as netizens noted Pakistan skipper Babar Azam’s $5000 match winner cheque had 'US Dollars Two Thousand Only' written on it.
- ‘RCB’s record of 49 is still intact’: Fans mocks RCB after LAKR gets bowled out for 50MI New York scored a resounding victory over Los Angeles Knight Riders by 105 runs in the sixth match of Major League Cricket in Dallas on Sunday. MI New York scored 155/8 and bundled out LA Knight Riders for 50 runs. The Knight Riders lost their first three wickets for just two runs and never appeared to be in the game. Five bowlers of the New York bowling attack each took two wickets. The team's innings reminded fans of the IPL game in 2017 when RCB was bowled out for a record low score of 49.
- World Emoji Day: Do you know the 10 most popular emoticons in the world?World Emoji Day, which is celebrated on July 17th each year, recognizes the ever-popular and universal language of emojis that are an integral part of digital communication. Emojis are employed to express emotions, convey information and add humor to our daily conversation. On this day, individuals share their favorite emojis on social media and participate in emoji-related events and activities. Some of the widely employed emojis are the face with tears of joy, red heart, and smiling face with heart-eyes, amongst others.
- ‘Tamatar nahi, Tamatar ji’: With tomato prices refusing to go down, memes continue to go viralThe steep rise of tomato prices in India has become burdensome for common citizens. The increasing prices have caused concern among households nationwide, making them probe for more economical options. NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd) and NCCF (National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India Ltd) have been announced as the official procurers of tomatoes from growing states. However, Kashmiri farmers have benefited from the situation, with tomato prices skyrocketing to INR 150 a kilogramme. The government attributes the increase to monsoon season and related distribution and transit losses.
- Memes erupt with India in driver's seat against West Indies in first TestIndia took a 162-run lead against West Indies on day two of their first test match. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 143 not out in his first innings, while Rohit Sharma hit his 10th test century before being dismissed for 103. The Indian team finished day two with a total of 312-2. With the Indian team dominating, fans expressed their joy through memes on social media. West Indies will look to avoid an innings defeat against India who are in firm control of the game.
- 'Boiling ice cream': Visuals go viral as Iceland witnesses volcanic eruption near capitalThe Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland experienced a volcanic eruption following heightened earthquake activity, the country's Meteorological Office (IMO) reported. The eruption took place in an uninhabited area near the Litli-Hrútur mountain, southwest of Reykjavik. A three-mile radius around the area has been declared a no-fly zone, apart from flights carrying scientists and emergency responders. Iceland's sparsely populated island nation is known for its large quantity of volcanic features, with major eruptions significantly disrupting travel in Europe in the past.
- Shah Rukh Khan’s bald look in Jawan inspires hilarious memesShah Rukh Khan reveals his new look in the teaser for the upcoming film 'Jawan' by Atlee. A fierce, bald look and tattoo in Hindi inked above his left ear stunned fans, and social media flooded with memes. The actor seated at a metro station platform, removing the bandages off his face before entering the train, was the highlight of the teaser. The film is much anticipated by fans worldwide.
- Twitter bursts with memes as McDonald's drops tomatoes from India offerings amid price surgeSocial media users are sharing pictures of burgers without tomatoes. Some of them also shared the notices put out by some of McDonald's stores informing the walk-in customer about the temporary unavailability of tomatoes. Infact, the skyrocketing prices of tomatoes have made the culinary staple so valuable that it has lured thieves into stealing them.
- Meta's launch of Threads to rival Twitter ignites memefestMeta's Mark Zuckerberg delivered a blow to Elon Musk on Wednesday night, as the tech billionaires' rivalry went live with the launch of Instagram's much-anticipated Threads platform, a clone of Twitter. Threads is billed as a text-based version of Meta's photo-sharing app Instagram that the company says provides "a new, separate space for real-time updates and public conversations."
- ‘Not my king’: King Charles’ coronation in Scotland met with protests, videos viralOur Republic, which campaigns for an elected head of state in Scotland, staged a protest outside the Scottish parliament, and shouts of “Not our king” were picked up by microphones as Charles left the cathedral. Protesters brandishing black-and-yellow signs that said “Not my King” were conspicuously visible along the parade route in Edinburgh. That was in stark contrast to coronation day in May in London, when the police rounded up members of an anti-monarchy group before they could assemble near Trafalgar Square.
- ‘Pure man’: Ratan Tata's compassionate appeal about sheltering stray animals wins heartsNow that the monsoons are here, a lot of stray cats and dogs take shelter under our cars. It is important to check under our car before we turn it on and accelerate to avoid injuries to stray animals taking shelter. They can be seriously injured, handicapped and even killed if we are unaware of their presence under our vehicles. It would be heartwarming if we could all offer them temporary shelter when it is pouring this season.
- Memes erupt as Elon Musk tweets about imposing daily limits on reading postsMusk elaborated on the limits Saturday, saying unverified accounts will temporarily be restricted to reading 600 posts per day, while verified accounts will be able to scroll through up to 6,000. After facing backlash, he tweeted that the thresholds would be raised to 800 posts for unverified accounts and 8,000 for verified accounts before later settling on 1,000 and 10,000 tweets, respectively.
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