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A Pune woman has sparked debate online after sharing a viral video about a bedsheet purchase. She claims she bought the item at a fair held near the Shree Morya Gosavi Ganpati Mandir in Chinchwad. The fair takes place monthly on Sankashti Chaturthi, attracting large numbers of devotees.The woman says she purchased two or three items at the fair, including the bedsheet in question. She did not notice anything unusual at the time of purchase.It was only after washing the bedsheet that she spotted a sticker attached to it. The sticker, she claims, read “Made in Pakistan”.In the video, she displays the sticker clearly for viewers to see. She expresses visible anger over the discovery. She points out that she lives close to the border, making the find feel more alarming to her personally.“Whom are we giving employment to? And first of all, how is this even coming here?” she asks in the viral video.The woman also raises a broader concern. She believes many other shoppers at the same fair may have unknowingly bought similar items. She says she searched online to understand how such goods could be available in India. Her search allegedly indicated that Pakistani goods are banned from import into the country.“When I searched on Google, it said Pakistani goods are banned in India. They cannot be imported here. If you search, you’ll see everything. It’s completely banned,” she says.“So please, be a little careful while buying things. I’m completely aware now. So, I’m telling you all. Open your eyes while buying products. We often buy things from roadside stalls, and unwanted things end up entering our homes,” she adds.The woman stops short of making any direct allegations against any individual or seller. However, she questions how banned goods could reach a roadside religious fair in the first place.Her primary message is one of consumer awareness. She urges people to check product labels carefully before buying from roadside stalls or temporary fair setups. She describes her own oversight as an eye-opener.The viral video is being circulated widely on social media. It has prompted reactions about the enforcement of import restrictions.Social Media ReactionsThe video got mixed reactions on social media. Many social media users, in fact, slammed her for making a significant issue out of it.“What if you yourself pasted it for publicity? Why did no one else notice it?” asked one user.“Why make a fuss out of this? Pakistani dresses, which are in fashion, are openly sold. The sellers from Pakistan sell it to Indians in Dubai. From there, it is brought to India,” commented another user.Another user sarcastically posted, “Just a suggestion. Make similar videos on ‘Made in China’ products.”“So what? Is it poking you while sleeping...?” quipped another user.“Oh man, can we focus on bigger things? Maybe it's an export surplus of cloth, so what ?! How paranoid we get!” reacted another user.“Did you ever check hospital equipment?” asked another user.Is It Illegal to Import Goods from Pakistan?Yes, it is illegal to import goods from Pakistan. In May 2025, the Government of India made it official.The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, notified that “import of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan to India” was banned.“This will prohibit import of goods from Pakistan directly or through any other trade route,” it added.The directive came into effect immediately after the notification on 2 May. A new paragraph, Para 2.20A, was inserted in India’s Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023.The ban remains effective “until further orders”.“This restriction is imposed in the interest of national security and public policy,” the notification said.About the AuthorSounak MukhopadhyaySounak Mukhopadhyay covers trending news, sports and entertainment for LiveMint. His reporting focuses on fast-moving stories, box office performance, digital culture and major cricket developments. He combines real-time updates with

Social media users compared riots following PSG’s Champions League win to scenes from Harry Potter films as violence across France left 219 injured, nearly 800 arrested and one person dead.PSG supporters drive their scooters past anti-riot police officers (Rear R) as they celebrate their team's win in the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal FC played in Budapest, at Place du Trocadero in Paris on May 30, 2026. (Photo by LOU BENOIST / AFP)(AFP)Celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory over Arsenal descended into widespread unrest across France over the weekend, leaving hundreds injured and prompting nearly 800 arrests, while social media users responded with a flood of memes comparing the scenes to the climactic battles depicted in the Harry Potter franchise.Voldemort in Paris: Social Media Reacts to PSG RiotsDespite the seriousness of the incidents, social media platforms quickly became flooded with humorous comparisons between the chaos in Paris and scenes from the Harry Potter films, particularly the Battle of Hogwarts sequence from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.One user wrote: “What the f--k is going on in France? Filming the new Harry Potter? (sic)”Another joked: “they were bored with regular riots so they decided to recreate the battle of the ministry of magic (sic)”.A third post read: “It's madness that the team from your city wins the Champions League and that same night you have the very Harry Potter himself out on the streets battling Voldemort for the soul of Hogwarts (sic).”View full ImageInternet reactions to Paris riots.Others continued the theme, with one person writing: “The battle of Hogwarts in Paris as we speak (sic)”.Another social media user commented: “I’m aware that I might attract some criticism, but this new Harry Potter series set in Paris doesn’t seem bad to me at all (sic).”A further post added: “So i guess the new harry potter is more accurate than we thought (sic)”.View full ImageInternet reactions to Paris riots.The jokes spread widely across X, Instagram and TikTok as footage of burning vehicles, fireworks and heavily policed streets circulated internationally. Many users specifically referenced scenes involving magical duels, explosions and large-scale battles from the Harry Potter film adaptations, drawing comparisons between the fictional destruction of Hogwarts and images emerging from Paris overnight.What is happening in Paris?Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League triumph over Arsenal on Saturday sparked celebrations across France, but scenes of jubilation in Paris quickly descended into unrest as clashes, vandalism and vehicle fires erupted across the capital following the club’s dramatic penalty-shootout victory in Budapest.What began with the Eiffel Tower illuminated in PSG’s blue and red colours ended in widespread disorder, with riot police deployed to contain violence that left hundreds injured and led to hundreds of arrests.French authorities said 219 people were injured during clashes between football supporters and police after PSG secured the European title. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez confirmed that eight people remained in serious condition, while 57 police officers were among those hurt during the disturbances. Authorities also reported that 780 people were arrested nationwide, with more than 450 remaining in custody. A person died in an accident on Paris’s ring road after rioters allegedly attempted to block traffic.View full ImagePSG supporters drive their scooters past anti-riot police officers (Rear L and R) as they celebrate their team's win in the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal FC played in Budapest, at Place du Trocadero in Paris on May 30, 2026. (Photo by LOU BENOIST / AFP)(AFP)The violence disrupted transport services in Paris and led to confrontations across multiple parts of the capital. Video footage circulating online showed fires burning

A barbecue chain has gone viral for refunding 50% of mutton kebab bills to customers without complaints, totalling over ₹1.5 crore. Kebab not grilled properly: BBQ restaurant issues refunds worth ₹1.5 crore, goes viral as customers never complained(Pexels)A Chinese barbecue restaurant chain has gone viral for an unusual reason. It issued refunds to customers who never complained. That's why the restaurant has gone viral on social media. Very Long Ago Lamb Skewers, which operates 142 directly managed outlets across China, took the initiative in early May. The chain contacted customers who had dined at 48,000 tables across 24 restaurants in February. It offered each of them a 50% refund on their mutton kebab bills.The total cost of this gesture was 1.1 million yuan, equivalent to approximately US$162,000. In Indian currency, that’s more than ₹1.5 crore.The reason was not a flood of customer complaints. The company internally identified that its roast had not been grilled properly. New equipment failed to control temperatures correctly. The company acted on its own findings before customers even raised concerns.Reactions on mainland social media were divided. Some users dismissed it as a clever marketing stunt. Others praised the company for genuinely rewarding customers.Public relations expert Yao Suxin told China News Service that the gesture had strengthened the brand's image around food quality. It also generated significant online traffic.This is not the first time the brand has attracted attention for its refund culture. Founded in 2008, the restaurant uses lamb sourced from Hulunbuir, one of China's finest grasslands. Its refund policy is remarkably relaxed by any standard.Customers can have their entire bill waived simply by telling a server the food was not delicious. Partial refunds are also issued immediately if customers complain about excessive queuing or waiting times.Many internet users are joking that the brand seems almost too eager to offer refunds. Some say they feel self-conscious making any criticism at all.The refund policy is just one part of a broader culture of exceptional service. When customers enter a hot restaurant, servers offer cooling patches. Tissues are unusually soft and sweetly flavoured.Restaurant toilets stock hand cream, mouthwash and Florida water, according to the South China Morning Post. Free ice cream is served to every diner at the end of their meal.The brand is also popular with South Korean tourists. Several outlets in Beijing and Shanghai have hired Korean-speaking waiters to accommodate them.These qualities have earned the chain a notable nickname. It is widely called the Haidilao of the barbecue sector. Haidilao is China's leading hotpot chain and is generally considered the gold standard of hospitality in the Chinese service industry.Its offerings include free manicures, car washes, pre-meal snacks, fruit, drinks and live performances, including face-changing acts and hand-pulled noodle displays, according to SCMP.Social Media ReactionThese businesses have sparked a broader conversation across Chinese social media about what customers genuinely deserve. One user summed it up simply.“To be honest, consumption at those venues is a bit more expensive than the average level. But, I am willing to pay since they value my feelings,” said the user.“They all have one thing in common: using sincerity in exchange for sincerity,” SCMP quoted another user as saying.About the AuthorSounak MukhopadhyaySounak Mukhopadhyay covers trending news, sports and entertainment for LiveMint. His reporting focuses on fast-moving stories, box office performance, digital culture and major cricket developments. He combines real-time updates with clear context for everyday readers. Sounak brings newsroom experience across breaking news, explainers and long-form features. He has a strong emphasis on accuracy, verification and responsible storytelling. His work tracks audience behaviour, celebrity in

The Central Board of Secondary Education circulated a scripted social media toolkit to school principals this week, directing them to publicly defend its controversial on-screen marking system, with hundreds of institutions including government-run Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas subsequently posting videos echoing the board's talking points, according to a Hindustan Times investigation.The document, titled "Material for Principals" and seen by HT, contained ready-made scripts for principals to read out on camera, including instructions to describe CBSE as “highly proactive, empathetic, and communicative regarding these teething issues.”The toolkit was allegedly distributed through the board's regional offices and came as CBSE faced mounting criticism over errors and discrepancies in its on-screen marking system, known as OSM, used for Class 12 examinations.A senior official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Hindustan Times: "We did not instruct anybody to post any video in our favour."Journalist Mohammed Zubair shared a collated video of those posted on his X account.What the CBSE Toolkit Allegedly Asked Principals to SayThe scripted material directed principals to address student concerns with specific language. One of the read-outs included the following: "As with the rollout of any technology on such an unprecedented scale, I know that a few implementation bumps have caused concern... Please, do not panic. I want to reassure every student and parent that no child will be allowed to suffer due to a technical error."Principals were also asked to advise students that if they found "a discrepancy between your performance and your reflection on the digital sheet," they should use the official CBSE re-evaluation process rather than raise public concerns.The document further stated: "From an academic standpoint, the OSM system has fundamentally improved the structural integrity of our assessments... It frees up our evaluators to focus strictly on content rather than arithmetic, paving the way for a more standardized, transparent, and eco-friendly evaluation process aligned with the National Education Policy."Which Schools Posted Videos and What Did They Say?Several videos, predominantly Instagram reels, reviewed by HT showed principals and students repeating phrases that closely mirrored the language in the circulated document.A video posted by Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 Air Force Station Gorakhpur featured a Class 12 student defending the system. "I am satisfied with my marks that I obtained in all subjects. The problems faced by students are a new phenomenon as every year students face such problems. I don't think OSM is the problem," the student said.Principal Barrister Pandey told HT the video reflected the school's own position and denied following the toolkit. "Students can share their opinions in the controversy and it was the decision of our school staff that we should post the opinion of our students on OSM on social media," Pandey said.Abhimanyu Bhatt, principal-in-charge of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Jajpur, posted a video in which he said: "OSM is a very good initiative by CBSE... proper evaluation of answers has been done... teachers got plenty of time to read each and everything. Class 10 students should also benefit from OSM in coming years."Anisha Sharma, principal of Delhi Public School Siliguri, said in a video that OSM was introduced "with a positive outlook keeping in mind that evaluation will be fair, accurate, faster and transparent," using phrases that appeared verbatim in the toolkit document.Not Every Principal Followed the ScriptAt least one principal refused to participate. The head of a Delhi-based private school, who requested anonymity, told HT that the document had been sent directly by the head of the regional office but that they chose not to comply."I saw that Instagram has been flooded with principals supporting CBSE and the OSM process despite knowing very well about t