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Swachh Bharat Mission drives toilet cleaner usage in India
New Delhi: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan or Clean India Mission has driven toilet cleaner usage in Indian households by 53 per cent in 2024, according to a report. The report by Kantar, a…
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Wedding couple make entry on ‘Animal’ inspired machine gun
With the wedding culture in India going even more avant-garde every day, couples are coming up with innovative ideas to ensure their special day remains unforgettable. One such video has gone viral…
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This exhibition questions male monopoly of spaces; from tea-shops to cinema
In an exhibition housed at the Neighbour Art Gallery in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram, artists question the monopoly held by men in public spaces and workplaces, where women are seldom acknowledged and feel comfortable.…
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Woman narrates her story of failed marriage with mehendi design
In a viral video of the new trend of making unique mehendi designs, a woman narrates the story of her failed marriage and eventual divorce, through mehendi to help herself gain a…
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Hyderabad: TGFDC launches overnight-stay nature camp at Chilkur forest
Hyderabad: To encourage people to connect with nature and make them aware of the importance of forests, the Telangana Forest Development Corporation Ltd (TGFDC) is organising “Rock Bay Nature Camp” at the…
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Watch: Hundreds of stolen shoes found in thief’s house in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: In a bizarre incident, scores of pairs of shoes were recovered from the house of a suspected thief at Uppal. The residents of a colony at Uppal were apprehensive after finding…
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Video: 2 Indian groups win Rs 8 cr each in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: Two groups of Indian expatriates won an astounding one million dollars (Rs 8,48,57,227) each in the latest Dubai Duty Free (DDF) draw. On Wednesday, December 11, DDF conducted the Millennium Millionaire…
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Video: Indian, Bangladeshi expats win Rs 68 lakh in Big Ticket draw
Three Indian expats and a Bangladeshi expat walked away with grand prizes of total value worth Dirham 295,000 (Rs 68,13,411) in the latest Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket draw. The winner of the…
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Watch: Son alerts mother filming reel, helps save toddler from busy road
A woman narrowly avoided a tragic incident while making an Instagram reel after her young son alerted her to their toddler daughter sprinting toward a busy road filled with speeding cars. The…
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Madhya Pradesh: Thief prays before stealing Rs 1.57 L from petrol pump
In a bizarre incident, a thief in Madhya Pradesh prayed to a deity before stealing Rs 1.57 lakh cash from a petrol pump. The incident occurred on December 7. The incident was…
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Watch: ‘How safe is Dubai?’ Influencers leave gold, valuables in public
An influencer’s recent reel has sparked conversations about the safety of Dubai, as it features her leaving a set of heavy gold ornaments near a busy pavement for nearly half an hour…
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Kashmir: Uber launches Asia’s first water transport service in Dal Lake
Uber has unveiled Asia’s first water transport service named “Uber Shikara” in Kashmir Srinagar’s picturesque Dal Lake. This innovative service combines a traditional houseboat and enhances it with contemporary technology, offering tourists…
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UAE: Indian expat turns crorepati overnight, wins Rs 57 cr in Big Ticket draw
While dozens of people have been trying for years to win the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot, a 32-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won a staggering Dirham 25 million (Rs…
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Watch: When biryani met Parle-G; the internet’s newest food fiasco
Biryani, a cherished culinary delight across India holds a special place especially in the hearts of Hyderabadis, often regarded as more than just food, it’s an emotion. However, when people take creative…
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Ring in 2025 with a Rs 69 cr jackpot win in the Big Ticket Draw
Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket, the largest and longest-running raffle draw in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, has announced a staggering Dirham 30 million (Rs 69,06,98,400) grand prize up for grabs during…
