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ChatGPT officiates wedding of US couple in absence of priest
San Francisco: In an unprecedented but heartwarming event, OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT stepped up to officiate the wedding of a US couple when faced with the unanticipated absence of a priest. Reece Wiench…
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‘Friends’ actors get Indian makeover; AI-generated photos go viral
Ever imagined how the characters from the iconic ‘Friends‘ series would look if the show was shot in India? Well, the latest display of Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated artistry has made the…
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Sachin, Seema and PUBG: An Indo-Pak love story
Noida: It’s as filmi as it gets. Imagine an Indian man obsessed with an online game who comes across a woman gamer from Pakistan’s Karachi. They spend hours online every day, and…
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Watch: As riots rage in France, man calmly munches on sandwich
What would stop one from eating a sandwich? For this man, it seems like nothing can. As violent protests took over France in the last few days, a viral video supposedly showed…
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Wanderlust: Man travels 37 million km in 33 years using lifetime airline pass
A US citizen acquired a lifetime pass for a well-known airline thirty years ago. While the man considers the transaction ‘his finest investment to date’, the airline considers it its biggest blunder.…
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Video: Saudi security guard helps blind pilgrim circumambulate Kaaba during Haj
Riyadh: In an endearing gesture, a Saudi security official helped a blind woman circumambulate the Kaaba in the Grand Mosque, Makkah while performing Haj. A viral video clip on social media platforms…
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Bizzare chat combo: Video of ‘banana’ pani puri goes viral
People love bananas for their sweet taste and convenient, on-the-go nature. People also love pani puri for its explosive burst of flavors and the delightful experience of combining crispy puris with tangy,…
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Kashmiri female MCs breaking barriers through the power of Rap
By Suhail Khan Srinagar: The emergence of female MCs in Kashmir’s hip-hop scene is bringing about a transformative shift, as these artists challenge societal norms and push the boundaries of what is…
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Chaat on wheels: Vendor sells Panipuri on train, video trends online
People often like to binge when they travel by train but none must have ever expected to be served with fresh pani puri on a moving train. Far beyond people’s imagination, a…
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Rest in Style: AI artist imagines branded luxury coffins
Brands play a very important role in this consumption-led reality. From salt to skyscrapers, mobile phones to aircraft, the modern human identifies his/her position in society and associates the capacity to own…
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Watch: Biryani for Rs 1 at Karimnagar hotel creates ruckus
Hyderabad: Biryani offered at a price of Rs 1 at a hotel in Karimnagar created a ruckus as people gathered in large numbers and flocked to grab the delicacy. The management of…
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Pikachu in the skies: Pokémon-themed plane arrives in India
Everyone’s favourite Pokémon, Pikachu, can now be seen soaring through Indian skies. The Japanese airline, All Nippon Airlines (ANA), recently unveiled the ‘Pikachu Jet,’ a Pokémon-themed aircraft in the country. The aircraft…
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Which came first: chicken or egg? Researchers may know the answer
Researchers from China’s Nanjing University and the University of Bristol have ended the age-old debate of what came first, the chicken or the egg? A study of 51 fossil species and 29…
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Belgian TikToker fakes death to teach family ‘a lesson’
In an attempt to teach his family a lesson on the importance of staying in touch with one another, a Belgian TikToker staged his own death and then turned up for his…
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From disco to biryani chai; 5 types of tea you will find in Dubai
Dubai, known for its skyscrapers and luxury, hosts a large of expats with a taste for flavourful teas. With an array of flavours and blends catering to every taste, tea connoisseurs embark…