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.
He requested money after just two dates — the odd reason had women everywhere urging her to block him
A woman's dating experience triggered strong reactions online, with people calling it a big red flag.
3 days ago
Man hiding millionaire status from wife for 5 years called in asking if he should reveal it — Dave Ramsey didn't hesitate to call out his entitlement
A man’s question about undisclosed wealth to Dave Ramsey led to a conversation about transparency in marriage.
4 days ago
Doctors ruled out surgery for her ‘golf-ball-size’ brain tumor with only 50-50 chance— her one-year scan made them do a double take
Months of treatment followed a health scare, turning her life into a journey doctors could not explain.
5 days ago
Couple preparing to adopt looked back at their childhood photos — when a 23-year-old costume proved they were ‘meant to be’ decades before they met
Small discoveries like this made the couple believe fate had connected them years before their paths crossed.
Feb 9, 2026
New mom had her worst postpartum day in a town where she knew no one — then a couple in their 90s gave her the ‘greatest gift’
When her son was born, her mother stayed for two weeks. Her departure marked what the new mom called her worst postpartum day.
Feb 8, 2026
Woman was heartbroken her beloved dog passed days before her proposal — then her mom sent a picture that felt like his final gift
Her dad passed before meeting her fiancé, a loss she says is the 'saddest truth' of her life.
Feb 8, 2026
Rangers warned a hiker about a late start on a 3,847-foot mountain trek — 12 hours later, an SOS signal came in
A hiker’s late afternoon plan in the Catskills led to a chilling rescue hours later in freezing terrain.
Feb 8, 2026
Grandmother who beat cancer credits a two-minute test for saving her in her 30s — now she urges others not to delay it
She acknowledged the fear many people feel before screening while encouraging them to get tested anyway.
Feb 7, 2026
Pregnant diver jumped in to help a bleeding dolphin struggling beside her boat — moments later, entire pod surrounded her for a heartwarming reason
The experience on the ocean stood out from anything she had experienced before.
Feb 7, 2026
Neighbors called the cops on him for sledding down the street — the officers’ response had the whole neighborhood watching in disbelief
The cops arrived at the scene following the complaints, but instead of shutting things down, their actions stunned everyone.
Feb 4, 2026
She got dumped by the man with ‘big job’ after driving him home from airport in a snowstorm — his misogynistic reason stunned her
She found herself in the same situation again with friends, but this time, the outcome was entirely different.
Feb 4, 2026
She bragged about her 'food list' prompt after a Hinge match showed interest — until one Mexican restaurant recommendation exposed his true intentions
His response hours later to her recommendation made her unmatch him and delete the app.
Feb 3, 2026
A woman in a backless dress was warned by a stranger about a mole on her back — two weeks later, she desperately searched for the same person
She was initially unsure of how to react, sharing that she had moles earlier but 'never really been concerned' about any of them.
Feb 3, 2026
Toddler asked her parents to meet her best friend — they weren’t prepared for the place she took them to
They visited the spot five days in a row, and from the first visit, the child played there comfortably.
Feb 2, 2026
She worried she’d bore her guy best friend with 85 things she did in a day — his response raised the bar for boyfriends everywhere
She praised his honesty, saying he never sugarcoats anything and quickly calls out fake intentions.
Feb 2, 2026
She opened her deployed husband’s mail expecting a love letter — but what fell out of it left her stunned
'My beautiful bride, it has been over a week since I have cut my hair off,' the letter read, explaining his unexpected surprise.
Feb 2, 2026
Grieving 85-year-old widow asked for firewood. The company boss showed up with it for free — her reaction was priceless
When the business owner realized the condition of her home, his team decided to do more.
Feb 2, 2026
Friends planned a surprise birthday party for Barbara Corcoran — but when they arrived, they were stunned to find her in a 'coffin'
The scene unfolded like a memorial service with her friends and family quietly paying their respects.
Feb 2, 2026
Couple who lost their baby at 9 months introduced her to their dog through her beanie — and the pet brought her favorite squeaky toy
The couple were expecting a baby girl, but tragically lost her at 37 weeks of pregnancy.
Jan 31, 2026
83 strangers saved her life after an emergency C-section left her bleeding uncontrollably — now her precious donation is helping other babies
Her decision contributed to providing critical nutrition to newborns in intensive care units.
Jan 31, 2026