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Video: IIT Guwahati students engage in fire cracker ‘battle’ on Diwali
What started as a festive Diwali celebration quickly escalated to a firecracker ‘battle’ between hostel students at IIT Guwahati. The incident occurred on October 22. A video of the incident has gone…
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Diwali trends: Youngsters say bye to fire safety, embrace ‘fire handshake’
Indians are over the sanitiser trauma since the pandemic and have started putting the germ killer to more creative uses. This Diwali, a new trend has taken over social media, where youngsters…
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This Chhattisgarh tribal community celebrates Diwali feeding rice beer to cows, bulls
As different communities celebrate Diwali in various ways, this tribal community in Chhattisgarh observes the festival of lights by feeding cows and bulls rice beer, locally known as hadiya and drinking the…
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This seat taken? Thieves busted for stealing over 1,000 restaurant chairs in Spain
Madrid: Spanish police have busted a criminal group dedicated to stealing your seat. Literally. Spain’s National Police said Wednesday that they had arrested seven people suspected of stealing more than 1,100 chairs…
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Bengaluru airport staff use UPI to help techie recover lost bag
A Bengaluru-based tech professional who forgot his backpack on a shuttle to Kempegowda International Airport was reunited with it within minutes, all thanks to the quick action of airport staff and the…
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Diwali gifts gone wrong? Disappointed employees throw Soan Papdi boxes
During the festive season, social media is abuzz with comparisons of corporate Diwali gifts. From high-end branded products to a simple plate of samosas and juice, employees took to the internet to…
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Video: 83-year-old woman pulls off India’s highest bungee jump
Hyderabad: They say age is just a number and some people truly live by it. For those with courage in their hearts and adventure in their souls, age has nothing to do…
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Deepawali party held at Google office in Hyderabad; internet reacts
Hyderabad: The festive spirit of Deepawali lit up the Google office in Hyderabad with sparkling lights, vibrant Rangoli designs and diyas Shared on Instagram by vlogger Nihar Darnay, the reel has already…
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‘Dubai Dress’ made of 21-carat gold sets Guinness World Record
Sharjah: Saudi Arabia-based Al Romaizan Gold and Jewellery in Dubai has officially entered the Guinness World Records for creating the world’s most valuable gold dress. The stunning creation, named the “Dubai Dress,”…
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Internet ‘bullies’ man into putting up lights for Diwali, reel viral
Diwali brings sweets, firecrackers and gatherings- but all this is preceded by cleaning, lighting and many other preparations, which can drain the best of us. While most of us only have to…
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The last bell: Bengaluru Bishop Cotton’s peon clocks off after 38 years
In an age where school bell ringers have mostly been replaced by electric chimes, one man’s dedication stood out and captured hearts across the internet. At Bishop Cotton School, Bengaluru, Das uncle,…
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After gold car, meet Dubai’s ‘Halal Porsche’
Porsches, sleek, fast, and symbols of wealth, are a common sight in Dubai. But this emerald-gold Porsche has turned heads for a very different reason, lovingly called a “Halal Porsche.” This car…
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When in Anda Nagar, can’t miss Anda Burger!
We have seen all sorts of rage bait food combinations on social media, whether it be nutella on biryani, or coffee in Sheer Khurma. However, a new “Anda burger” emerging on the…
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No Diwali in ‘cursed’ Sammoo village of Himachal Pradesh
Hamirpur: A sati’s curse means the Sammoo village of Hamirpur district will not celebrate Diwali even this year, a tradition it has followed for many centuries. The deliberate darkening on the day…
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Young fan’s blissfulness over Virat Kohli’s autograph melts hearts
For any sports fan, meeting their idol is unforgettable. One young fan’s joy reached another level when the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time), Virat Kohli, signed his autograph, sending him into pure…
