Shivani is a Senior News Writer at Scoop Upworthy, with nearly three years of experience in digital newsrooms. She has previously worked with Times Now, handling breaking news, live coverage, and homepage curation. Her work spans India, world, and crime news, with a strong focus on audience-first storytelling. When not on the desk, Shivani loves to rap her heart out, representing India’s underground hip-hop scene.
Elderly woman recovering from a stroke struggled to order in a crowded restaurant — the owner returned with something that moved her son to tears
The menus were displayed on TV screens, which were hard to see due to the lighting.
22 hours ago
A substitute teacher once took a young A$AP Rocky to a movie she couldn’t afford — years later, powerful lesson led him to his grandmom’s building
He couldn’t understand why she would spend what little she had, until her answer made it clear that it just felt right.
1 day ago
Jerky shop owners with barely any customers feared their website was hacked when their phone kept buzzing — then they saw the truth on screen
The video not only caught the attention in the US but also reached the Philippines, the UK, and Canada.
2 days ago
He continued the date after realizing he’d been catfished — but her excuse for using others’ photos made him walk out immediately
He showed up expecting a normal first date, but the moment his date walked in, everything felt off instantly.
3 days ago
UPS driver jumps in to help a woman with a baby trying to break into a burning home — then freezes at what he finds inside
His coworkers applauded his quick actions, but he was simply grateful he could help when it mattered most.
4 days ago
She thought her boyfriend’s surprise proposal during a fake conference was the ultimate — then came a bigger secret that left her sobbing
He told his girlfriend to dress up for an important investors’ conference and insisted it mattered that she be there.
4 days ago
Mom pranks her teen son by saying a boy hit his little sister — instead, his surprise reaction became a parenting lesson she didn’t see coming
A big brother’s instincts kick in the moment he thinks his sister is hurt, proving sibling love runs deep.
4 days ago
She was about to hang up after a wrong number — until one question from a stranger caught her off-guard and turned it into a meaningful connection
She reflected that some of life's most unforgettable moments are meant to be treasured, not carried on.
4 days ago
When asked if he’d punch his mom for $3 million, this boy said no — his reason was smarter than ‘I love you’
Mom wanted an honest answer, and the boy dropped a truth bomb that left her in stitches.
4 days ago
Mom panicked as she choked while driving alone with her toddler — then she remembered her respiratory therapist mom’s life-saving words
A mother’s advice proved invaluable during a frightening moment, reminding many why moms are trusted most.
5 days ago
Father of three was days from aggressive chemo for ‘terminal lung cancer’ — until an offhand suggestion caught a mistake and stopped the treatment
A bike crash led doctors to uncover a rare disease, ending years of fear and changing a father's life.
5 days ago
A routine screening led to a healthy 60-year-old losing one-third of his right lung — but the unexpected diagnosis gave him a second chance
With an active lifestyle and no history of smoking, he never expected a routine scan to deliver such news.
5 days ago
Sheriff’s deputy made a brave choice during a ‘call to protect’ — two years later, she stood in court with the same child and turned heads
Officials say the story proves that the deputies are compassionate, service-minded, and always ready to step up.
5 days ago
Air stewardess made passengers wait in their seats for minutes after landing — the crowd applauded her when they found out why
One passenger praised Delta, saying the flight attendant’s actions had truly renewed her faith in humanity.
6 days ago
Months of nonstop crying finally led to a rare diagnosis in their baby — but what awaited three more daughters devastated the family
The family is forever grateful that the doctor gave them a gift that changed their lives.
6 days ago
Iowa dad credits his kids’ quick thinking for saving him when an intruder stabbed him multiple times: ‘I think I would’ve lost my life’
Returning home has been hard for him as the place that once felt safe now holds the weight of trauma.
6 days ago
Musician played his trumpet near a farm to test the Internet theory that 'cows love jazz' — the outcome left him stunned
He brought Sinatra's tunes to a farm, curious if he could make the cows sway.
6 days ago
Dad told his toddler 'I love you' expecting it back — his son hit him with a response he wasn’t ready for
The mom recorded the moment and shared it, saying it would always be one of her favorite videos.
7 days ago
She was flying home heartbroken after her mom’s heart attack — until the pilot’s surprise announcement thanked her for something she did 8 years ago
As a gesture of gratitude, the pilot added her to his United benefits and planned a special moment when their flights overlapped.
7 days ago
Woman thought she’d found the perfect guy on Hinge — until his second photo and a name search made her stomach drop
Spotting his job on Hinge sparked her curiosity, and she joked she was playing real-life Nancy Drew.
Jan 21, 2026