Indian crow starts talking like a human
and Mukesh Ambani is no more the richest man
You thought Fridays were predictable? Think again.
Somewhere in India, a crow has decided it’s done with regular bird duties and has started talking like a human.
What’s next - pigeons filing tax returns?
While we wrap our heads around this avian anomaly, we’ve got more bizarre, exciting, and downright unexpected stories for you today.
Buckle up this Friday’s newsletter is one for the books!
📌 Meet the crow that talks like a human
A small village in Wada Taluk, Palghar, has been buzzing with excitement over an unusual phenomenon: a crow that mimics human speech!
The bird, rescued three years ago by a local woman, Tanuja Mukne, has stunned residents by “talking.”
Mukne had nursed the injured crow back to health. The bird’s remarkable ability has drawn crowds, with people flocking to hear it mimic human sounds, something rarely seen outside parrots and a few other species.
Even researchers are intrigued and want to study how it developed this skill.
Some believe this is proof of the deep bond between Mukne and the crow, while others see it as an extraordinary display of animal intelligence.
Watch the video here 👇
📌 Uttarakhand is renaming places to honor India’s heritage
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is on a mission to restore India’s cultural identity.
He has announced the renaming of multiple locations across Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar.
The most talked-about change?
Aurangzebpur is now Shivaji Nagar, honoring the Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who fiercely resisted Mughal rule.Dhami explains that these renamings aren’t just about changing names; they’re about reclaiming India’s historical narrative and instilling pride in future generations.
While many have welcomed the decision as a long-overdue recognition of India’s past, critics argue it’s part of a broader trend of rewriting history.
📌 Mukesh Ambani drops out of Forbes’s top 10 billionaires
Mukesh Ambani, India’s richest man, has fallen out of the top 10 in Forbes’ 2025 Billionaires List, now ranking 18th with a net worth of $92.5 billion - a sharp drop from last year’s $116 billion.
Meanwhile, the world’s wealthiest continue to grow richer, with the total billionaire count rising to 3,028, collectively worth $16.1 trillion.
Elon Musk has reclaimed the top spot with a staggering $342 billion, surpassing Bernard Arnault, who has slipped to fifth place.
Mark Zuckerberg has made a surprising jump to second, pushing Jeff Bezos to third and Larry Ellison to fourth.
Back in India, Gautam Adani ranks 28th with $56.3 billion, while Savitri Jindal, India’s richest woman, secures the 56th spot with $35.5 billion.
📌 Oh, and SpaceX just invested in Haldiram’s
Haldiram’s, India’s beloved FMCG brand, just finalized a massive Rs 5,600 crore stake sale to Alpha Wave, a UAE-based investment fund with ties to SpaceX and the Adani Group.
This follows an earlier 9% stake sale to Singapore’s Temasek, bringing Haldiram’s total valuation to a whopping Rs 84,000 crore!
So, why does this matter?
First, it solidifies Haldiram’s as one of India’s most valuable consumer brands. Second, these deals are paving the way for something even bigger - an IPO.
After merging its Delhi and Nagpur operations, Haldiram’s is setting the stage to go public within a year, potentially doubling its valuation.
📌 Nestlé India invests a HUGE amount in Odisha
The FMCG giant has announced an investment of ₹900 crore to set up its first-ever factory in eastern India, located in Odisha’s Khordha district.
This will be the company’s tenth manufacturing facility in India and will focus on producing food products, including prepared dishes and cooking aids.
Suresh Narayanan, Chairman & MD of Nestlé India, highlighted the company’s commitment to “Make in India” and sustainability.
He emphasized that the factory will be a model of gender diversity and digital efficiency, operating as a paperless facility with a strong focus on environmental responsibility.
Odisha’s Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, laid the foundation stone, marking a significant boost to the state’s industrial landscape. Nestlé India’s stock reacted positively to the news, closing at ₹2,240, up 1.33%.
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