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Comic Con India returns to Hyderabad with more fun, fandom and creativity

Hyderabad: Comic Con India is back in Hyderabad exciting die-hard fans eagerly waiting to dive into the vibrant worlds of anime, gaming, and pop culture. The three-day carnival, scheduled from November 15…
Angry Myna bird perches on traffic cam, steals show, makes point

A video of a myna bird photobombing a camera set up for monitoring traffic in New Zealand’s Aukland region has gone viral on social media platforms. In the video, the black and…

Odisha police’s emoji faces arrest announcement sparks reactions on X

A social media post shared by Berhampur police in Odisha has captured widespread attention. It has been lauded online for its humourous approach to announcing the arrest of four men accused of…
‘Oops! don’t forget the bride,’ Father walks down the aisle solo

A father-daughter moment turned comical when 60-year-old Neil Crossley walked down the aisle without his daughter by his side. The viral video, filmed at Holmfirth Vineyard in Yorkshire, shows Crossley strolling solo…
During raid in Warangal station, sniffer dog uncovers ganja at nearby house

Hyderabad: During a routine raid at Warangal railway station on Thursday, November 7, police were caught by surprise when their sniffer dog discovered ganja plants growing on a nearby terrace. The sniffer…
Indian couple unites in virtual nikah as groom’s boss in Turkiye denies leave

In a remarkable demonstration of modern technology and commitment, Adnan Muhammad, an Indian man residing in Turkiye, married his bride in Himachal Pradesh over a video call after being denied leave by…
Internet darling hippo Moo Deng predicts Trump as winner of US presidental election

The world’s favourite baby pygmy hippopotamus Moo Deng from Thailand who has taken the internet by storm for her adorable antics has now donned the role of Nostradamus. She recently made news…

UAE: Indian expat turns crorepati overnight, wins Rs 45 cr in Big Ticket draw

While a number of people have been trying for years to win the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won a staggering Dirham 20 million (Rs…
UAE: Big Ticket draw announces this year’s biggest grand prize of Rs 57 cr

Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket, the largest and longest-running raffle draw in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, has announced the year’s biggest guaranteed grand prize of Dirham 25 million (Rs 57,23,31,500) for…
Chocolate rasgulla from Ghaziabad divides internet

A video of ‘chocolate rasgulla’ has left the internet in splits and has gone viral on Instagram. One of the country’s favourite desserts got a quirky twist thanks to a sweet maker…
Video of man using Amazon’s Alexa to launch rocket on Diwali goes viral

A video of a man using Amazon’s Alexa to launch a small rocket during Diwali festival went viral on social media. The video, shared by Mani’s Projects Lab on Instagram, features a…
Mohammed Siraj released by RCB; ‘Police ko koi khareed nahin sakta’, say Hyderabadis

Hyderabad: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has chosen not to retain Team India’s star pacer, Mohammed Siraj, alongside key players like captain Faf du Plessis,…
‘Creepy Joe’: Biden ‘bites’ babies’ feet at Halloween party, draws ire

As the festive season hits the United States (US), the White House as a yearly tradition hosts a Halloween party. President Joe Biden was photographed “biting” babies inside the White House in…
Watch: Pakistani expat wins Rs 8 cr in Dubai Duty Free’s Deepawali celebration

A Qatar-based Pakistani expatriate won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,40,98,065) on Wednesday, October 30, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw as it celebrated Deepawali in Dubai International…
Bengaluru delivery boy’s kind gesture lights up CEO’s lonely Deepawali

Kind gestures need not be grand, they can be as simple as wishing someone living in a big city away from family and friends, making their day a little brighter. This is…