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Dubai Duty Free draw: Two Indian expats win Rs 8 crore each
Dubai: Two Indian expatriates have each won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,60,83,500) in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw held on Tuesday, June 24, at Dubai International Airport. Amin…
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Balanagar Custard Apple filed for GI tag
Hyderabad: Telangana’s famed Balanagar Custard Apple has officially been proposed for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, with the application filed on Monday, June 23, under the agricultural and horticultural products category. If…
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Video: Indian tourists dance at zoo in Thailand, internet reacts
A video of Indian tourists dancing at a zoo in Thailand has gone viral on social media. The video has triggered reactions from social media users who were critical of the antics.…
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Two-headed, three-eyed calf born in UP; villagers flock to worship ‘miracle’
In a strange and fascinating incident, a cow gave birth to a two-headed, three-eyed calf in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district. The birth took place in Tikri village. Considering it a miracle, locals…
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Longing for monsoon, Indian expat chases rain in UAE desert
For many Indians living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the monsoon season back home brings fond memories of steady rain, cool breezes, and the fresh scent of wet earth. But in…
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Mumbai’s viral Vada Pav recipe; it is now Hyderabad’s favourite too
Hyderabad: Once a humble street-side snack in Mumbai, Vada Pav has now carved a place for itself in bustling food scene across Indian cities including Hyderabad. With its golden potato patty tucked…
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Big Ticket draw: Indian expat from Kerala wins Rs 35L after 5 years of trying
Abu Dhabi: A Saudi Arabia-based Indian expat from Kerala has won an impressive Dirham 150,000 (Rs 35.17 lakh) in the latest Big Ticket weekly e-draw held in Abu Dhabi. The winner, Suseel…
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Woman claims she cleared 14 rounds of interview at IT firm, internet reacts
A woman in Bengluru claimed to have cleared 14 rounds of interview at an IT firm. Reacting to her post on social media, netizens rejected her claim and trolled her. The woman…
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Locals flee with mangoes after truck overturns in Rangareddy
Hyderabad: Residents of Rangareddy rejoiced and fled with mangoes on Saturday morning, June 14, when a truck carrying the fruits overturned on the highway near Thimmapur village road in Kothur Mandal. The…
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UAE: Four Indian expats win Rs 34.98L each in Big Ticket draw
Abu Dhabi: Four Indian expats based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have each won an impressive Dirham 150,000 (Rs 34,98,639) in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly electronic draw. The…
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Trust or irresponsibility? Viral video divides public opinion
After the viral “man vs bear” debate highlighted the deep-rooted mistrust many women have toward men, often choosing to face a bear over a man, a new conversation has emerged. This comes…
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Woman books Ola ride for 180 meters, reason amuses internet
A woman booked an Ola bike ride for just 180 meters and the reason has left the internet amused. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media. The video…
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Gaza man gifts toddler daughter Parle-G at Rs 2000
Parle G has been a household name in the Indian subcontinent since time immemorial, and is popular worldwide for decades. In Gaza, however, a father bought his toddler daughter her favourite Parle…
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UAE: Indian banker wins Rs 11.68 lakh in Big Ticket draw
Abu Dhabi: A 37-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian banker has won a staggering Dirham 50,000 (Rs 11,68,702) Big Ticket weekly e-draw held in Abu Dhabi. The winner, Mustafa Mohammed, secured the…
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Kerala Anganwadis switch to biryani after three-year-old’s wish goes viral
After a video went viral in January this year, where a little boy asked for biryani and chicken fry instead of upma for his anganwadi meals, his wish was finally granted after…
