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India Today
4 hours ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Video of elderly couple's bike ride on scenic road goes viral with 35 million views
A delightful video of an elderly couple enjoying a peaceful ride on their vintage Royal Enfield has gone viral on social media with over 35 million an Instagram user, shared the video with the caption: 'Spotted this adorable elderly couple cruising on their beautiful vintage Royal Enfield! The uncle's smile after the compliment was absolutely priceless.'In the video, the couple is seen riding down a picturesque road, making the most of the moment. The man's beaming smile, caught on camera after Kamalakshi complimented them, is the highlight of the viral Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kamalakshi (@the_green_bonneville)Social media users flooded the comments section with heart emoticons and called the couple an the comments here: advertisement Heartwarming indeed!
San Francisco Chronicle
a day ago
- Politics
- San Francisco Chronicle
Letters: There's a way around Great Highway closure traffic jam
Regarding 'Has the Great Highway closure led to a traffic nightmare? This is the most complete data yet' (Projects, June 16): I lived on 40th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond for over 20 years before relocating last year. I always found complaints about traffic on Chain of Lakes Drive in Golden Gate Park to be overblown. Many drivers seem to have forgotten or never experienced the same congestion during periodic Great Highway closures (usually for sand) before the COVID pandemic. When I saw cars backed up to Lincoln or Fulton on Chain of Lakes, I had a simple solution: go around the west side of the park on the Great Highway — the portion that remains open after the recent closure. At the height of rush hour, this detour never took me more than about five minutes. John Cumming, West Sacramento Stop gestapo tactics Regarding 'Deport the worst' (Letters to the Editor, June 15): I suspect most people would not argue much with letter writer Peter Behr's call to deport criminals. The problem with President Donald Trump's policies, encouraged by adviser Stephen Miller, is that to meet their high deportation goals, they are taking law-abiding immigrants and, in some cases, citizens, and putting them into their dragnet. People are showing up for immigration court hearings like they are supposed to do, and being detained and deported. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are going into farms, restaurants and other workplaces and just taking people away, especially in Democratic cities and states. There's no legal process. ICE seems to be turning into the gestapo — fear and intimidation. What is next? Notice how Trump sent in the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles, and Homeland Security Secretary Noem saying that they are there to 'liberate California'? Please wake up, Mr. Behr. Republicans, especially those in Congress, need to take steps to control Trump before it is too late. Mike Elgie, San Rafael Tariffs are taxes President Donald Trump says that consumers don't pay tariffs; foreigners do. That couldn't be further from the truth, and I should know — I just paid it. I recently ordered a piece of equipment used in an obscure martial art from Japan. It's a craft item that will never be made in the United States. The cost was $525, but on delivery, UPS required an additional $180. When I asked what it was for, the answer was tariffs on steel and aluminum. That $180 paid to the federal government won't contribute to the creation of any jobs in the U.S. It won't make us richer or more competitive. It did take money out of my pocket and out of the real economy that could have been spent in our community. Make no mistake, tariffs are a tax, pure and simple. They are a tax on all of us. Support new teachers Regarding 'Legislature rejects 'draconian' cuts to UC and CSU, keeps TK-12 funding intact' (California, June 12): I applaud the California Legislature's work balancing the budget; however, one area needs more attention and fiscal support: paying a stipend for aspiring teachers. Many teachers spend hundreds of hours learning in classrooms, with no salary but high debt. This barrier is one of the leading causes of a declining teacher workforce, particularly in California. In Dublin, where I live, advanced and honors classes suffer from ill-trained substitute teachers, while there are hardly any new teachers on campus. This worsens education and hurts student outcomes. With one of the largest educational budgets across the nation, California can lead by example: In this next budget cycle, by creating this new program — with the proposed $600 million price tag — it can start incentivizing aspiring teachers to enter the workforce. Aayush Gandhi, Dublin
Fashion Network
a day ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Flipkart achieves 100-hour beauty live commerce marathon with 140 brands
Flipkart, India's homegrown e-commerce marketplace claims to have completed a 100-hour uninterrupted beauty live commerce marathon bringing together over 140 beauty brands. The event saw participation by over 40 guest influencers with100K viewers engaging during Flipkart's flagship event, Glam Up Fest 2025. Celebrities and influencers like Tamannaah Bhatia, Ankush Bhaguna and Aoora featured during the live stream on the Flipkart app. Commenting on the live stream, Neha Agrahari, senior director of video commerce at Flipkart in a statement said, 'Built on the core insight that beauty discovery is deeply personal, our 100-hour livestream redefined online beauty retail. This initiative wasn't merely about transactions; it was a strategic approach to cultivate a vibrant, creator-powered ecosystem where brands could convey their stories transparently and build direct engagement with shoppers.' 'Through interactive formats like 'Spin the Regime' and high-profile celebrity engagements with figures such as Tamannaah Bhatia, Ankush Bhaguna, and Aoora, we generated an electric, real-time user experience. The overwhelming response unequivocally demonstrates live commerce's transformative potential in shaping the future of shopping on Flipkart,' she added. Flipkart claims that throughout the Live Stream marathon, engagement spiked 2.5 times compared to the business-as-usual period.
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Thousands expected for march to support refugees in Glasgow
Thousands of people are expected to join the event through the city centre. It has been organised by the Stand up to Racism campaign and backed by organisations including Scottish Refugee Council, Positive Action on Housing and STUC. READ NEXT: Police complain Sheku Bayoh sign at Kelvingrove Museum is 'biased' A march will start at Barrowlands Park in the East End and follow Moir Street, London Road, Trongate, Glassford Street, Ingram Street, South Fredrick Street, George Square, St. Vincent Place, St. Vincent Street, Renfield Street, Union Street, Argyle Street, Queen Street, Ingram Street, Candleriggs and end at The Old Fruit Market. At the Old Fruitmarket, a rally will take place with speakers and music. Around 2000 people are anticipated to join the march to coincide with World Refugee Day. Refugee Festival Scotland urged people to take part and show solidarity with refuges in Glasgow and around the world. READ NEXT:ABC owners brand Mack rebuild a 'pastiche' as war of words deepens It said: 'Join us for a procession through Glasgow city centre in solidarity with people seeking safety, followed by a carnival hosted by Love Music Hate Racism in the Old Fruitmarket. 'Refugees are an integral part of our communities, workplaces and families. Join us to demand safe passage and support the 'Lift the Ban' campaign to grant asylum seekers the right to work.' The march and rally is the culmination of the Refugee Festival Scotland, taking place this month, which has seen music, culture, art, education and sporting events in Glasgow and across the country. Refugee Festival Scotland said: 'In these tough times, bringing people from different backgrounds together to build friendship, solidarity and a sense of shared community is more important than ever. 'By uniting against racist violence and calling out hostile UK government policies, we're showing that a better way is possible. 'Let's celebrate the music, dance, food, art, language and ideas that people bring with them when they settle in Scotland.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Packers CB Jaire Alexander Predicted To Sign $16M Deal With NFC Contender
Former Packers CB Jaire Alexander Predicted To Sign $16M Deal With NFC Contender originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Green Bay Packers fans can imagine a few destinations they would not be pleased with if former two-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler Jaire Alexander were to sign elsewhere. The most obvious rival is the Minnesota Vikings, who have a history of signing former Packers players after their time in Green Bay. Notable examples include Aaron Jones, Brett Favre, Dean Lowry, Za'Darius Smith, Robert Tonyan, and many others. Advertisement On the AFC side, the team that makes the most sense to go after Alexander is probably the Baltimore Ravens. They are a Super Bowl contender, and Lamar Jackson is good friends with him. According to Over the Cap, Baltimore has over $18.5 million in cap space, so they have the money to sign him. If that happens, Packers fans would see Alexander again in Week 17, when the Ravens come to Green Bay. Alexander should have a strong market, and there should be no rush for him to pick a new team. Among the options out there, the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles could be a strong suitor. CBS Sports' Cody Benjamin even predicts Alexander will sign a one-year, $16 million deal with Philly. Former Green Bay Packers CB Jaire Alexander (23) celebrates with CB Keisean Nixon (25) after a play during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images "All offseason, Alexander and the Green Bay Packers braced for a split over the two-time second-team All-Pro cornerback's contract, which once looked reasonable but quickly became concerning as the cover man missed more and more time due to injuries," Benjamin said. "The divorce finally occurred prior to minicamp, with the Packers outright releasing the veteran to free agency. Advertisement "Joining the rival Minnesota Vikings would be spicy and smart for both sides, while the Rams and Baltimore Ravens also make sense as playoff-contending suitors. The Philadelphia Eagles are due for a splash, though, and Alexander, who just happened to be born in Philly, would give them a higher-upside rental for their title-winning secondary. Prediction: Signs one-year, $16 million deal with Philadelphia Eagles." It would not bode well for Green Bay's chances of making a serious Super Bowl run if Alexander ended up in Philadelphia — especially if he managed to stay healthy. Howie Roseman is known as one of the most aggressive General Managers in the league, and it is entirely plausible to imagine him pairing the two-time All-Pro with Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell in an already stacked Eagles secondary. Green Bay and Philly went head-to-head twice last season — first in the NFL's first-ever regular season game in Brazil, then again in the NFC Wild Card round. The Eagles won both times. They are scheduled to meet again in Week 10 on Monday Night Football, and that game has the feel of a classic. If Alexander signs with the Eagles, it adds one more layer to an already loaded storyline. Related: Jaire Alexander's Father Has Strong Words After Packers Release This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
