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Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store

Virginia: The masked burglar broke into the closed Virginia liquor store early on Saturday and hit the bottom shelf, where the scotch and whisky were stored. The bandit was something of a…
Indian man’s Bollywood style proposal in Times Square goes viral

New York: An Indian man fulfilled his fiancée’s Bollywood dreams by proposing to her with a dance to a medley of famous Hindi songs in New York‘s iconic Times Square, creating an…

Video: Bengaluru man quits corporate job, drives auto

Corporate jobs are often stressful, leading employees to find various ways to stay motivated. One man in Bengaluru found his motivation in a unique manner—by quitting his job. In a video shared…
Man’s lunchtime with squirrel melts hearts online

In an adorable moment, a squirrel approached a man having lunch, which led to the two of them sharing a heartwarming meal together. The original video posted by Devansh Barua received 4.2…
Video: Groom refuses Rs 31 lakh dowry at wedding, wins hearts

Muzaffarnagar: A groom won hearts at a wedding here after he refused to accept a dowry of Rs 31 lakh from the family of the bride, whose maternal grandfather painstakingly put aside…
Hyderabad police employs history-sheeters for traffic regulation

Hyderabad: The Rachakonda Police have launched a novel initiative by engaging 70 history-sheeters to assist policemen in traffic regulation duties. As part of the initiative, the history-sheeters on Wednesday were involved in…
Dubai Duty Free draw: Chennai man takes home Rs 8 cr after 15 years of trying

Dubai: In a remarkable stroke of luck, a 50-year-old Indian national from Chennai won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,92,15,900) in the latest Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw held on Wednesday, November…

Last chance to win Rs 242 cr as UAE Lottery ends Lucky Day edition

Dubai: The UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw will close its current edition on Saturday, November 29, giving players a final opportunity to enter for the Dirham 100 million (Rs 2,42,84,49,000) Grand Prize.…
Bride takes her own baraat in UP, video goes viral

Indian Hindu weddings usually see the groom making a grand entrance in a baraat, complete with dancing relatives, loud music, and a ceremonial horse. In Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, however, a bride chose…
Speech-impaired delivery agent leaves man emotional, touches hearts

Ambala: A speech-impaired Blinkit delivery agent has won everyone’s hearts after a video of him went viral, showing him working hard despite having a disadvantage. A content creator from Haryana posted a…
‘Murder…’: Delhi cab driver’s mistranslated text panics rider; internet amused

People often book rides on aggregator apps and exchange texts when the ride arrives. One such exchange between a techie and a cab driver in Delhi has gone viral. Arnav Gupta, a…
Reddit user wins PS5 after buying Rs 20 Munch chocolate

The flashy promotions splashed across chip packets and chocolate wrappers rarely catch people’s attention anymore, with such contests often dismissed as scams. But for one Reddit user, hope wasn’t entirely lost. A…
Indian expat wins Rs 26.52 lakh in Big Ticket draw in UAE

Abu Dhabi: A Indian expatriate living in Sharjah won Dirham 110,000 in the Abu Dhabi Big Ticket‘s Big Win contest, which is roughly equivalent to Rs 26,52,436 lakhs. A 57-year-old Indian expat,…
Hyderabadi biryani wins over Japanese Ambassador

Hyderabadi Biryani has won over the Japanese Ambassador to India, ONO Keiichi, with its charm, who described the cuisine as “truly addictive.” His Instagram page often features him enjoying various Indian cuisines,…
Delivery agents to lawyers: Inspiring story of two gig workers

Hyderabad: Once a Domino’s delivery boy, now chasing his dream of becoming a lawyer. Amrut, while working as a gig worker, diligently saved enough to enrol in law school to pursue his…