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Mint
39 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Labubu craze: Child goes on ₹48 lakh destructive rampage after parents deny plush toy request — here's what happened
Labubu craze, which has taken the internet by storm, dug a deep hole in parents' pockets after they refused to buy the creepy doll for their child. In a recent incident, a child was upset and enraged after his parents refused to give in to his demands, vent out his anger by damaging a glass ceiling and smashed a crystal chandelier, worth over ₹ 4 lakh, according to South China Morning post, Documenting the shocking incident, a Chinese influencer known as 'Little Azheng' or 'Tail Brother' on social media said that a 'petulant' child caused more than ₹ 48.72 lakh (400,000 yuan) in damage. The embarrassed parents took responsibility of their child's unruly actions and offered to pay almost half the expenses of the damage, almost ₹ 24.36 lakh (20,000 yuan). Describing the happenings, the influencer said that a relative had visited his home with a young boy who wanted to get his hands over a Labubu doll adorned with expensive jewellery. When the child's request was turned down, he 'made a big fuss' and began throwing tantrums. Resentful and fuming, he grabbed a remote-control device and tossed it into the air causing the massive damage. The influencer shared pictures of damaged chandelier and pieces of glass scattered across the floor as he noted, 'The repair work for the ceiling alone requires removing and replacing all the remaining glass panels.' A few days ago, a rare Labubu x Vans plush doll was sold for a whopping $10,585 on eBay, making it one of the most expensive dolls sold so far.
Mint
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Labubu craze: Child goes on ₹48 lakh destructive rampage after parents deny plush toy request — here's what happened
Labubu craze, which has taken the internet by storm, dug a deep hole in parents' pockets after they refused to buy the creepy doll for their child. In a recent incident, a child was upset and enraged after his parents refused to give in to his demands, vent out his anger by damaging a glass ceiling and smashed a crystal chandelier, worth over ₹ 4 lakh, according to South China Morning post, Documenting the shocking incident, a Chinese influencer known as 'Little Azheng' or 'Tail Brother' on social media said that a 'petulant' child caused more than ₹ 48.72 lakh (400,000 yuan) in damage. The embarrassed parents took responsibility of their child's unruly actions and offered to pay almost half the expenses of the damage, almost ₹ 24.36 lakh (20,000 yuan). Describing the happenings, the influencer said that a relative had visited his home with a young boy who wanted to get his hands over a Labubu doll adorned with expensive jewellery. When the child's request was turned down, he 'made a big fuss' and began throwing tantrums. Resentful and fuming, he grabbed a remote-control device and tossed it into the air causing the massive damage. The influencer shared pictures of damaged chandelier and pieces of glass scattered across the floor as he noted, 'The repair work for the ceiling alone requires removing and replacing all the remaining glass panels.' A few days ago, a rare Labubu x Vans plush doll was sold for a whopping $10,585 on eBay, making it one of the most expensive dolls sold so far. Originally released in 2023, the Labubu doll in focus is a part of a blind-box collaboration between Chinese toy giant Pop Mart and skatewear brand Vans, New York Post reported. In less than two years, the value of the doll featuring Sk8-Mid sneakers multiplied 125 times. The limited stock doll dons a matching sweatshirt and a blue-orange cap emblazoned with 'The Monsters'
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
'Considerable threat': Typhoon Wipha triggers highest storm warning in Hong Kong, disrupting travel across South China
The powerful Typhoon Wipha disrupted air travel on Sunday across Hong Kong and neighbouring Chinese airports as it tracked westward along the southern coastline. Flight operations at airports in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Macao were suspended during daylight hours, according to their official websites. Several high-speed rail services in the region were halted. Hong Kong Observatory activated its highest alert level, hurricane signal No. 10. at 9:20 a (Hong Kong time) Officials reported the storm's centre passed just south of the city around noon, bringing sustained winds reaching 140 kilometres (87 miles) per hour. The Hong Kong Observatory warned that Typhoon Wipha was 'posing a considerable threat' to the city as it would skirt about 50km to the south around noon, South China Morning post reported. The No 10 signal, the highest-level warning, means that winds with mean speeds of 118km/h or more are expected. The last No 10 signal was during Super Typhoon Saola in 2023, with the storm causing 86 injuries, landslides and thousands of trees to fall. Authorities confirmed that more than 200 residents sought refuge in public shelters, with numerous reports of trees being toppled. Popular attractions including Hong Kong Disneyland remained closed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up to 70% off | Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo The system, which intensified to typhoon status overnight, advanced towards Macao and Zhuhai. Forecasters predicted landfall late Sunday before continuing westward, eventually reaching Vietnam later in the week, AP reported. Wipha, bearing a Thai-origin name, traversed the Philippines as a tropical storm before drenching Taiwan on Saturday. Western Pacific typhoon names are selected by regional nations. In the Philippines, the system enhanced monsoon rainfall, resulting in one fatality in northern Cagayan province due to flooding. The severe weather impacted over 370,000 people, with 43,000 evacuating to government shelters or relatives' homes because of floods, landslides and strong winds. Officials reported damage to more than 400 residences during the event.
