Offbeat
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Bengaluru vs Hyderabad: Users debate over climate, food, traffic
Bengaluru: A Reddit post by a young professional who recently moved from Bengaluru to Hyderabad has triggered a lively debate on social media, with users comparing the strengths and shortcomings of India’s…
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Bengaluru biker clears 100 traffic violation cases in one go
Bengaluru: In a striking example of Bengaluru’s ongoing crackdown on traffic violations, a two-wheeler rider cleared as many as 100 pending traffic violation cases registered against a single motorcycle by paying a…
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Balcony toilet in Bengaluru apartment sparks debate online
Bengaluru: Bengaluru’s soaring rental prices and shrinking living spaces have once again become a topic of discussion on social media, this time over a rather unusual reason. A video showing a western…
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At 67, Hyderabad man sits NEET to keep promise to his mother
Hyderabad: While most candidates who sat the NEET-UG re-examination on Sunday, June 21, were teenagers, one aspirant at a Hyderabad centre stood out for a different reason. Karunakar David is 67 years old,…
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Hyderabad Zoo celebrates World Giraffe Day with Bunny
Hyderabad: Nehru Zoological Park, commonly known as Hyderabad zoo, celebrated World Giraffe Day on Sunday, June 21, with special events aimed at promoting wildlife education and awareness among visitors. As part of…
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Police Constable helps NEET candidate after exam center mix-up
Hyderabad: Be it a school final examination or National Eligibility cum Entrance Test- undergraduate (NEET UG 2026), the day of the exam is often marked by anxiety and pressure, leaving little room…
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Woman takes college exam at 50, internet applauds
A 50-year-old woman has won praise online after appearing for a college examination 35 years after first enrolling, proving that there is no age limit to pursuing education. Manju Narang shared a…
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Collectors swap files for chalk, take classes in Telangana schools
Hyderabad: For a few hours this week, some government school students in Telangana found their lessons being taught not by their usual teachers, but by the most senior administrative officers in their…
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Queen Elizabeth II’s secret letter: Why it can’t be read until 2085
Hyderabad: A royal mystery is silently waiting inside one of Sydney’s most famous buildings. Queen Elizabeth II wrote a secret letter many years ago, but the world cannot read it yet. The…
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Video: Water leakage at Navi Mumbai International Airport
Mumbai: The Navi Mumbai International Airport, built at an estimated cost of Rs 19,650 crore, faced water leakage issues months after it began commercial operations in December 2025. A viral video that…
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KSIC worker fulfils dream of buying Mysore Silk saree after 30 yrs
Mysuru: For 59-year-old Bhagya, a long-cherished dream finally came true after spending three decades producing the world-famous Mysore Silk sarees. The Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) employee from T Narasipura, who has…
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Hyderabad doctor conquers America’s highest peak Mt Denali
Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based orthopaedic surgeon and mountaineer Dr Rajshekhar has successfully scaled Mount Denali, the highest peak in North America, marking a major milestone in his ongoing Seven Summits challenge. With the achievement,…
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How Hyderabad’s favourite dish changed this Japanese chef’s life
For Hyderabadis, biryani is more than just food. It is a matter of pride, tradition and endless debate. Everyone has a favourite place, a secret family recipe or a strong opinion on…
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Photos of people from slums sleeping on Versova beach go viral
Mumbai: Several residents from slum settlements in Mumbai come to Versova Beach, spend the entire night, then return home the following morning, driven by the need to escape the unbearable daytime heat,…
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Pawan Kalyan fulfils wish of Telangana teen with rare disorder
Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan visited Hanumakonda on Wednesday, June 17, to fulfil the wish of a 17-year-old boy suffering from a genetic disorder.…
