From heartwarming tales of resilience to bizarre encounters, each week, there are stories that go crazy viral and leave people with thoughts. So, what kept netizens busy this week? We have a list of five stories that created a buzz. From nurses protecting newborn babies during the Taiwan earthquake to a 111-year-old revealing the secret of his longevity to a thief disguised as a garbage bag, these stories will leave you intrigued, too.
Here are five stories that went viral:
1. Nurses protecting newborns:
ICYMI: The image (L) shows a thief dressed in a garbage bag, and the picture (R) shows nurses protecting newborns during the Taiwan earthquake. (X/@Least_ordinary, Screengrab)
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A 7.4 magnitude earthquake sent tremors across Taiwan on April 3. Following the incident, several videos made their way onto social media, including one that has tugged at people’s heartstrings. The clip shows nurses at Ma Cherie Maternity Centre in Taipei rushing to protect newborns in cribs.
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2. Thief disguised as a garbage bag
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In an absolutely hilarious incident, a thief was captured donning an unusual disguise to steal a package. A video shows the thief wrapped up in a garbage bag from head to toe.
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In an absolutely hilarious incident, a thief was captured donning an unusual disguise to steal a package. A video shows the thief wrapped up in a garbage bag from head to toe.
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3. Men engage in a heated argument on the road
A video of an officer's car driving on the wrong side of the road went viral. Two men engaged in a heated argument after one of them stopped the car driving on the wrong side.
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4. SBI shares bought in 1994
A man found SBI shares his grandparents bought back in 1994 worth ₹500. The one-forgotten shares are now worth lakhs of rupees.
5. World’s oldest man: 111-year-old Briton
A man was given the title of the world’s oldest man at the age of 111. While sharing the secret behind his longevity, John Alfred Tinniswood from England simply said it’s “pure luck”.
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These are some of the stories that went viral this week. What are your thoughts on these incidents?
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience.
Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.
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