Offbeat
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From desert to database: Saudi Arabia launches digital camel passport
Saudi Arabia has launched camel passports in a push to digitise the camel sector by marking their identity and ownership and enhancing service efficiency. According to the Ministry of Environment, Water and…
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Why is ‘food delivery graveyard video’ trending on Google? Watch
In the age of social media, anything and everything can go viral, from the most bizarre videos to stories people would never expect to see. Some are created purely for content and…
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UP woman calls police to find ‘missing’ child in drain to get it cleaned
In a bizarre incident, a woman in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut reportedly approached the police to find her “missing” child, who, she claimed, had fallen into an open drain. The authorities, however, were…
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Toddler sets two Guinness World records for snooker trick shots
Jude Owens, a two-year-old boy from Manchester, England, is gaining traction after setting two Guinness World Records for two trick shots in snooker and becoming the youngest to do so in a…
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Meet the 95-year-old who has spent over 65 years in the same job
In an era where job-hopping is common and loyalty to one workplace is increasingly rare, the story of a 96-year-old Japanese woman has captured global attention. While most professionals switch companies every…
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‘Asia’s cleanest village’ in Meghalaya to be closed to tourists on Sundays
Shillong: Mawlynnong in Meghalaya’s East Khasi district, widely known as Asia’s cleanest village, will remain closed to single-day tourists on Sundays from now on, as the local authorities decided to suspend all…
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TikTok outage makes Palestinian-owned Upscrolled app viral
TikTok users across the world faced disruptions on Sunday, January 25, leaving many without their usual doomscrolling fix. As frustration spread, a Palestinian-owned app, UpScrolled, began drawing attention as a possible alternative.…
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Maharashtra’s 4-lane flyover suddenly narrows into 2 lanes
Thane: A new flyover in Mira-Bhayander, part of Mumbai’s Metro Line 9 project, has sparked controversy over a sudden reduction in the number of lanes from four to two, sparking safety concerns…
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Traffic, pollution push Bengaluru man move to smaller city
Bengaluru: When a person is born and raised in Bengaluru, they do not usually think of moving away, as the city offers a vibrant, happening life almost every day. A 41-year-old businessman,…
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Elderly man’s first vlog goes viral, receives 29 million views
Vinod Kumar Sharma, a 70-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh is gaining traction after his first ever vlog went viral and received over 29 million views. In the video, Sharma introduced himself, saying,…
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Republic Day long weekend: Indians on travel spree to South East Asia
New Delhi: The Republic Day long weekend beginning Saturday, January 24, is driving a surge in travel with hotels and resorts witnessing an increase in bookings led by high demand, reflecting a…
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Elon Musk triggers RyanAir to launch ‘Big Idiot’ seat sale
The latest internet feud between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and European airline company RyanAir has taken a hilarious turn, with the popular low-cost airline a “Big Idiot” seat sale, lowering prices to…
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Former flight attendant posed as pilot, received hundreds of free flights
Honolulu: A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from US airlines, authorities said. Dallas…
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Riches in rags: Indore leprosy-afflicted beggar owns houses, vehicles
Indore: Officials in Indore in Madhya Pradesh were left stunned when an anti-beggary drive led them to a leprosy-afflicted man who has reportedly amassed property worth several lakh rupees, including three houses,…
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Indigo Pilot surprises daughter with Gen Alpha announcement in flight
An IndiGo pilot has won over the internet as he made a special Gen Alpha announcement while his daughter was onboard the flight from Mumbai to Nagpur. The pilot, Gurdish Singh, posted…
