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Humanoid joins PHD programme in China

In a first, a humanoidnamed Xeuba01, developed by China has joined the PhD programme at the Shanghai Theatre Academy. The humanoid has ben developed by the University of Shanghai for Science Science…
Fear grips villages in UP after ‘UFO’ pigeons spotted

Muzzafarnagar: Two persons were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly using pigeons strapped with red and green lights to spread false rumours of drone sightings in the district, a senior official said. Panic…

Superhumans? What these 2 Indians can do with electricity will shock you

What if we told you that some people in India can touch live wires, withstand thousands of volts, and walk away without a scratch? Sounds unreal but it’s true. Siasat.com brings you…
‘A surprising moment’: Indian expat wins Rs 23 lakh in UAE Lottery

A Dubai-based Indian expat has won a staggering Dirham 100,000 (Rs 23,55,412) through scratch card game offered by the UAE Lottery. The winner, Gokul Rajeshwaran, bagged the prize after playing the digital…
New York dirtiest subway? Indian man in US shares video; internet reacts

An Indian vlogger shared a video of subway in New York showing the platforms littered and in a dilapidated condition. A reel shared on Instagram shows the vlogger walking through the subway…
Toddler bites cobra to death in Bihar, survives without poisoning

An unsuspecting toddler in Bihar‘s Bettiyah bit a poisonous cobra snake while playing unattended, causing its death, leaving locals stunned. The boy, Govinda, was at his home located in Mohachhi Benkatwa Village…
Hyderabadi man wins Rs 11L in Big Ticket draw in just 3 months

Hyderabad: A 39-year-old Hyderabadi man, based in Saudi Arabia, has won Dirham 50,000 (Rs 11,77,706) in the latest Big Ticket weekly e-draw held in Abu Dhabi. The winner, Sameer Ahmed, who works as…

Dubai Duty Free draw: Indian expat wins Rs 8 crore after 6 years of trying

Dubai: In a remarkable stroke of luck, a 42-year-old Dubai-based Indian expat won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,63,98,388) on Wednesday, July 23, in the latest Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw.…
What is the Ambanis’ favourite dish? It costs just Rs 250

In a world where billionaires dine on caviar and fly chefs across continents, India’s richest family the Ambanis begin their day with a meal that costs less than a cup of designer…
Osmania University librarian paints life on rocks with message to save nature

Hyderabad: In the past few years, Osmania University has not just witnessed rejuvenation of its forestry, but also an innovative way to spread the message of protecting the environment, constitution, nation and…
New cruise boat to enhance boating in Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar

Hyderabad: The Telangana Tourism Department is adding a new catamaran cruise boat to its fleet of boats, to be ferried in the Hussain Sagar, to meet the growing demand for boating in…
Woman marries two brothers in Himachal, keeps polyandry tradition alive

Nahan/Shimla: Two brothers of the Hatti tribe tied the knot to a woman in Shillai village of Himachal Pradesh, with hundreds of people witnessing the marriage solemnised under the anachronistic tradition of…
Train passenger uses luggage rack as berth; internet reacts

A picture of a train passenger using the luggage rack of train as a berth has gone viral. Most social media users were amused at the picture. The image shared on Reddit…
This YouTuber died in 2020 but still posts videos, know the truth

In a time before viral videos became daily events, one man’s pure, tearful joy over a double rainbow in the sky captured the hearts of millions. Paul “Bear” Vasquez, forever remembered as…
Assam man celebrates divorce by bathing in 40 litres of milk

Different people have different ways of celebrating after cutting off a toxic former partners from their lives. This man in Assam did it with a 40-litre milk bath. Manik Ali is going…