Offbeat
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Andhra drunk man takes a 15 km joy ride on bus’s spare tire, rescued
A heavily intoxicated man in Andhra Pradesh turned a state transport bus into his personal bunk bed, by sleeping on the spare tire next to the rear wheels. The Andhra Pradesh State…
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Vrindavan monkey snatches Samsung S25 Ultra, trades it for mango drink
Monkeys in Vrindavan are known for their mischievous antics, often grabbing personal belongings from visitors and only giving them back in exchange for treats. But one particularly clever primate took this playful…
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Dubai: Indian expat honoured by police for saving 5 lives during 2024 floods
An Indian expatriate has been honoured by Dubai Police for his heroic act of saving five lives during the unprecedented floods that struck the city in 2024. On 16 April 2024, Shahvez…
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Archie and friends learn about Holi as new digest features story about Indian festival of colours
New York: Popular comic book character Archie and his friends are learning about Holi as the celebration of the festival of colours in India is featured in the comic’s latest edition. Co-CEO…
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Rs 22.86L GST notice shocks Telangana daily-wage worker
Hyderabad: A daily-wage worker in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana, was shocked after receiving a notice from the commercial tax officials asking him to pay Rs 22.86 lakh as pending Good and Services…
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Mahmood Akram, 19, sets record by mastering 400 languages
At only 19 years, Chennai-born Tamil Nadu resident Mahmood Akram has reached a record-breaking milestone in the field of linguistics. Dubbed a child genius for languages, Akram has read, written, spoken, and…
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Ahead of Holi, UP shop unveils 24-carat layered ‘Golden Gujiya’
Holi is synonymous with colours and lip-smacking sweets, celebrated with vibrant hues and playful gulal and served with infectious laughter and traditional gujiya across the Hindi-speaking belt of India. And who can…
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UAE: Indian civil engineer wins luxury car in Big Ticket draw
Abu Dhabi: A 39-year-old Indian civil engineer based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has won a luxury car — Range Rover Velar — in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly…
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Dubai-based Indian businessman donates over Rs 2 crore for kidney patients
Dubai: The Dubai Charity Association has received a generous donation exceeding 1 million Dirhams (Rs 2,37,28,930) from Dubai-based Indian businessman Firoz Merchant, founder and chairman of Dubai’s Pure Gold Group, to support…
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Gold import from Dubai to India: Limits, costs and how much you save
As of March 8, the prices of gold differed considerably among various markets. In Dubai, gold was quoted at around Dh 3510 per 10 gram, and that is approximately 83,251.51. This was…
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Ten Indian colleagues win Rs 8 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: An Indian expat, along with his nine colleagues, has collectively won 1 million US dollars (Rs 8,70,43,450) in the latest Dubai Duty Free (DDF) draw held on Wednesday, March 5, at…
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‘Racist’ to ‘Trump’: Apple’s speech-to-text glitch sparks online buzz
Hyderabad: iPhone users have recently spotted a bug where Apple’s speech to text feature briefly suggests the word ‘Trump’ when users say the word ‘racist’ before switching back. The glitch has caused…
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Video: Pakistan media’s claim after India wins Champions Trophy match
After India won the recently held Champions Trophy match in Dubai, Pakistan media made bizarre claims. In a TV debate that went viral on social media, a panellist claimed that India sent…
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Drilling machine, dart: Users drop things on their feet in new TikTok trend
A new hazardous trend has broken out online. After choking on cinnamon and consuming laundry detergent, TikTok users in the UK are now dropping heavy household appliances on their feet to gain…
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Two Indian expats from Kerala win Rs 59L each in Big Ticket draw
Two Indian expatriates have won a staggering 250,000 Dirhams (Rs 59,02,552) each in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly electronic draw. The winners—Ramesh Dhanapalan and Rashid Puzhakara—secured their prize in the…
