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‘Imagine Your Card Declines At Matha Take’: Gurdwara In UK Installs Card Machine, Sparks Fun Reactions

When we visit places of worship, be it a temple, church, mosque or gurdwara, it is common to make offerings or donations. Usually, people carry some cash for this purpose. But in today’s digital world, that is not always the case. Many of us have found ourselves reaching into our wallets only to realise we don’t have any money. Now, a Gurdwara in the UK seems to have solved that problem in a truly modern way. They have installed a card payment machine, letting devotees make donations with just a tap. Yes, you read that right, a contactless way to give your offering. Clip Shows Card Machine Inside Gurdwara In a short video posted on Instagram, the camera captures a peaceful scene inside a Gurdwara in England. You can hear the sacred hymns being read in the background while the camera slowly pans toward the front of the shrine. Sitting right there, on a shiny golden surface, is a card payment machine. The video then zooms in, clearly showing the device placed neatly at the front. On-screen text reads, “Gurdwara in England too advanced man.” Another line below adds a funny twist: “Imagine your card declines at matha take,” followed by a laughing emoji. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amandeep Singh (@punjabimemeshq) Internet Reacts To The Modern Donation Setup Shared on August 29, the video has received over six lakh views and hundreds of comments from amused and impressed users. A user wrote, “Good initiative.” Another said, “This is so good! So many times you go to the Gurdwara and are looking for cash. They’ve had this at the Martindale Gurdwara in Hounslow, UK since 2019.” A person joked, “Great idea. Goes straight into the account, imagine having to carry sacksssss of coins to the bank lol.” Someone else added, “To be honest, it makes sense. Saves time going to the bank. That’s if you can even find a local branch open these days.” And one user couldn’t help but laugh, saying, “Just hope your card doesn’t decline.” A curious user asked, “Do people get to choose how much they want it to be?” while another wondered, “They take bitcoin?”

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‘Bhaiya, Kya Kar Rahe Ho’: Bengaluru Woman Accuses Rapido Driver of Harassment Mid-Ride | Video

A woman in Bengaluru has alleged that a Rapido bike rider harassed her during a ride in the city’s central area. The incident reportedly took place on November 6 and came to light after she shared her experience on Instagram. Her post soon drew attention from the Bengaluru City Police and the ride-hailing company. The woman said she had booked a Rapido ride from Church Street to her paying guest accommodation when the driver allegedly tried to touch her inappropriately during the journey. She wrote that the incident happened so suddenly that she was unable to react or record it. “He Tried To Grab My Legs While Riding” In her post, the woman shared, “Trigger warning: Harassment – Today, 06.11.2025, in Bengaluru, I faced something I never thought I would. While returning to my PG from Church Street on a Rapido ride, the captain tried to grab my legs while riding. It happened so suddenly that I couldn’t even process it, let alone record it. When he did it again, I told him, “Bhaiya, kya kar rahe ho, mat karo,” but he didn’t stop.” She said she confronted the driver, telling him to stop, but he continued. “I was terrified. I couldn’t ask him to stop the bike because I’m new to this place and didn’t know where I was. By the time we reached my destination, I was shivering and in tears,” she wrote. Bystander Steps In After Spotting Distress According to her, a man nearby noticed that she was visibly upset and came to help. “A kind man asked what happened. When I told him, he confronted the captain. The captain apologised and said he wouldn’t do it again, but as he left, he pointed his finger at me in a way that made me feel even more unsafe,” she said. The woman added that she decided to speak up so others wouldn’t face the same situation. “No woman should have to go through something like this – not in a cab, not on a bike, not anywhere. This is not the first time something similar has happened to me, but today I just couldn’t stay silent because of how unsafe I felt,” she wrote. Check her post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by @s4dhnaa Bengaluru Police and Rapido Respond After her post started gaining traction, the Bengaluru City Police reportedly replied, asking her to share details of the incident and her contact information for further investigation. Meanwhile, Rapido also reportedly issued a public statement on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “We are concerned to learn about the captain’s inappropriate conduct during your recent ride. Your safety and comfort remain our top priorities. Kindly allow us some time to investigate the matter in detail.”

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Singapore Woman Is In Love With Indian Weddings Traditions Video

Indian weddings are full-blown celebrations, known for their deep-rooted traditions, grand celebrations, variety of foods, and, of course, lots of fun. Known worldwide for their energy and spirit, these celebrations continue to mesmerise not just Indians but also people across the globe. Don’t believe us? A video of a Singapore-based vlogger has now gone viral for capturing her heartfelt reaction to attending an Indian wedding for the first time. The clip opens to show the vlogger wiping away tears as she watches the rituals unfold, overwhelmed by the beauty and emotion of the ceremony. “Crying because you guys are so beautiful,” she says in the clip while sharing glimpses of the bride, groom, and the exuberant festivities. In her caption, she expressed admiration for India’s cultural unity and traditions. “I love how they keep the old traditions alive and how the family and the whole town celebrate the wedding together wholeheartedly. Congratulations again, my wifie @shradha626,” she wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by .???? ݁ ˖ Minju Jo (조민주) (@minjujo) How Are Social Media Users Responding? As soon as the post garnered attention, the internet community thronged the comments section of the post to share a wave of reactions. While a majority of social media users explained that Indians love to preserve their culture, religion, festivals and history, others suggested her to attend different parts of India to witness how people follow traditional roots to the core. A user wrote, “Indians love their family traditions.” “The wedding is lit,” read a comment. An individual stated, “We just try to preserve our tradition and culture… It’s because of family values and joint family culture. Grandchildren learn from grandparents about culture, religion, festivals and history… As an Indian, we just love our family more than anything… love and respect from India.” An account posted, “It is the tradition of India that keeps India united.” “Indian Traditions are indeed beautiful. Different parts of India, different traditional dress. Now attend a North Indian wedding!!” said a user. Another user suggested, “Try to visit the South Indian wedding where they follow traditional roots to the core …” American Vlogger’s Take On Indian Wedding This isn’t the first time a travel vlogger has been captivated by India’s wedding culture. Earlier in March 2025, American travel vlogger Jack Rosenthal went viral after sharing a video of himself enjoying traditional wedding festivities to the fullest. Jack Rosenthal, dressed for the occasion in a yellow kurta-pajama with a multi-coloured floral design, always wanted to witness an Indian wedding, and he got the chance in an unexpected way through his tuk-tuk driver in Delhi. The clip showed him dancing with the groom’s family and immersing himself in the celebrations. He even sported mehendi on his hands. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jack Rosenthal (@jackrosen6) In the post’s caption, Rosenthal explained how he got the opportunity to attend the wedding ceremony. While travelling in Delhi, he casually mentioned to his auto rickshaw driver that he always wanted to attend an Indian wedding. Hearing this, the driver invited him to join his cousin’s wedding, who was getting married the next week. Without hesitation, Rosenthal adjusted his travel plans to attend the wedding.