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‘Amma ki kasam’: Customer note for Hyderabadi biryani goes viral
Hyderabad: A Hyderabadi will never compromise on biryani, especially those living miles away, who crave a taste of homemade food. A customer note, almost a plea, attached with one such order has…
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Video: Rush for free biryani leads to jostling in Hanamkonda
Hyderabad: A large crowd gathered outside a newly opened hotel in Hanamkonda on Thursday, July 2, after the management announced the distribution of 300 free biryani packets as part of its inaugural…
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Donate blood and get free VIP darshan pass at Omkareshwar temple
Khandwa: Devotees visiting the famous Omkareshwar temple of Lord Shiva in Madhya Pradesh’s Khandwa district can now get a free VIP pass for darshan of the deity by donating their blood, a…
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Two Indians hit the jackpot in Dubai, win Rs 9.50 cr each
Dubai: Two Indian expats have become the latest crorepatis after winning USD 1 million (around Rs 9.50 crore) each in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw held on Wednesday, July…
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Dubai: Indian jeweller creates world’s most expensive Lego trophy
Dubai: A Lego FIFA World Cup trophy assembled by a 10-year-old boy has been transformed into what is believed to be the world’s most expensive Lego trophy, valued at Dirham 300,000 (Rs…
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Auto driver refuses fare from boy who helped school girl
An act of kindness has gone viral on social media after an auto driver waived the fare for a boy who paid the fare for his sister’s schoolmate. In a video shared…
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Removed from WhatsApp chat, Hyderabad woman approaches police
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad woman, after being kicked out of a residents’ WhatsApp group chat, approached the local police, asking to be added back again, alleging mental harassment. She filed a complaint at…
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Rs 19L Rolex, Cartier pen: Inside MEA’s Toshakhana auction
Hyderabad: The Ministry of External Affairs’ (MEA) Toshakhana, which holds gifts received by government functionaries from foreign sources, is holding its first-ever auction for the public, offering nearly 300 souvenirs. According to…
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Elderly Andhra woman wants Indian citizenship restored
Hyderabad: 94-year-old Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma has appealed to district authorities in Andhra Pradesh’s Bapatla district, seeking to regain her Indian citizenship before she dies. A native of Chinthagumpala village in Chinaganjam mandal, Mahalakshmamma…
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Rs 2000 extra? Customer says ATM paid excess cash in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A case of an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) allegedly dispensing excess cash during a transaction came to light at Shaheennagar under the limits of Balapur Police Station on Thursday, June 25.…
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Watch: Indian woman wins free Dubai apartment after shopping
Dubai: A 27-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala has become the first winner of a Binghatti studio apartment under the “Win Your Home in Dubai” campaign after entering a prize draw linked to…
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YouTuber Purav Jha makes a parody video in support of Khan Sir
Hyderabad: YouTuber Purav Jha has once again entered a serious national debate through comedy, and this time, his target is the controversy around Khan Sir, also known as Faisal Khan, the NEET…
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Official falls into drain as Mumbai mayor inspects waterlogging
Mumbai: A Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) supervisor fell into a water channel next to where Mayor Ritu Tawde was inspecting waterlogging in a Mumbai locality on Wednesday, June 24, after overnight heavy…
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Bengaluru grows on newcomers, says viral Instagram video
Bengaluru: A video shared by a woman on social media, describing her changing relationship with Bengaluru, has struck a chord with thousands of internet users, sparking conversations about the city’s unique ability…
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Not Charminar! Hyderabad man chooses fish building for his tattoo
When the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) inaugurated the National Fisheries Development Board, aka the fish building, in 2012, no one would have predicted that it would go on to become a…
