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‘Wasn’t prepared for this’, foreigner reacts to free Biryani in India
A New Zealand based musician was amazed at the hospitality in India after he was offered free biryani at a roadside in Mysore. The musician, Lepani, posted an Instagram reel documenting the…
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Deepinder Goyal’s health startup hiring based on body fat sparks debate
New Delhi: Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal’s unconventional recruitment post for his health-tech startup Temple on Friday, February 27, seeking “athletes who are also engineers and scientists” and specifying an eligibility criterion of…
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Unfazed by adversity: Telangana couple becomes alms-seekers at temple
Hyderabad: A former advocate from Peddapalli district, who lost his legal practice during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been living on the steps of the Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulawada for…
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Watch: Indian expat set to fulfil dream of owning home after Rs 12 cr win in UAE Lottery
Abu Dhabi: An Indian expat is set to fulfil his long-held dream of owning a home after recently winning Dirham 5 million (Rs 12,38,34,800) in the UAE Lottery. Murugananth Govinthan, a 42-year-old…
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Indian expat wins USD 1 million in Dubai Duty Free draw after 17-year participation
Dubai: A 47-year-old Indian expat working at a typing centre in Dubai has won USD 1 million (Rs 9,08,95,850) in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire promotion. Premadasan Makkalikkal from Kerala…
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5 most-watched funerals in world: Muhammad Ali to Princess Diana
Hyderabad: The loss of a beloved public figure often brings millions together, united in grief, remembrance, and celebration of their legacy. Some funerals, due to the prominence of the individual, attract not…
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Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University to introduce magic curriculum
Hyderabad: Vice Chancellor of Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University Acharya Velidanda Nityananda Rao announced that a full-fledged curriculum in magic will be launched from the next academic year. The announcement was made during…
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Mirror image marriage: Two sets of twins tie the knot same day
Hyderabad: In a one-in-a-million twist, two sets of identical twins tied the knot on the same day in a Telangana village, creating a real-life mirror image wedding. The rare and heartwarming incident…
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‘Chicken war’ breaks out among first-year students of Kakatiya University
Hyderabad: Mess food is never the favourite among hostel students, especially when you are studying first year. From mum’s cuisine, peppered with the right amount of salt, to suddenly food with none,…
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Caught without helmet? Malkajgiri Traffic Police lets you borrow one
Hyderabad: Individuals caught riding two-wheelers without a helmet can now borrow a free helmet under a new initiative launched by the Malkajgiri Traffic Police on Monday, February 23, to raise awareness about…
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TN school principal tries Pushpa pose during convocation; internet reacts
A heartwarming moment emerged from a school convocation in Tamil Nadu after the principal pulled out the “Pushparaj” pose during the ceremony. The incident occurred at the Vethaloga Vidhyalaya in Namakal. In…
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Brazilian footballer Kathleen Souza performs Umrah after embracing Islam
Makkah: Brazilian footballer Kathleen Souza, captain of Al Nassr’s women’s team, has performed the Umrah pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, after announcing that she converted to Islam, drawing…
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Gold standard in honesty: Scrap dealer returns Rs 15L jewellery to owners
Faridabad: Rummaging through junk he had collected six months ago, scrap dealer Haji Akhtar Khan discovered a stash of gold and went immediately to the police so it could be returned to…
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OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs ‘not holding hands’ moment steals show at AI summit
New Delhi: OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei didn’t hold hands for a group photograph with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the India AI Impact Summit on Thursday, February 19, and…
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The viral ‘purple building’ of Hyderabad: Have you seen it yet?
Hyderabad is known for its rich heritage, iconic monuments, and unique cultural attractions, from Charminar to Numaish. Over the years, the city has also become home to several unusual and first-of-its-kind concepts.…
