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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…
Mumbai policeman guards lone woman in empty ladies coach

Maharashtra: On an unidentified Mumbai local train, a policeman quietly positioned himself near a woman sitting alone in the ladies’ coach, keeping watch over her, to ensure she felt safe. The incident…
‘Swiggy dad’ goes viral for teaching daughter between breaks

Delivery agents’ jobs are no easy work. With constantly having to be outside, rain or shine, door to door, they have to grit their teeth and endure it. A Swiggy deliveryman stole…
GreyLabs AI CEO pays Rs 1 lakh for ‘home manager’, internet reacts

Mumbai: In a recent post shared by GreyLabs AI co-founder and CEO Aman Goel, he explained why he recently hired a “Home Manager” whom he pays a whopping Rs 1 lakh per…

Delhi: Indian man scams Korean tourist, claims to be ‘professor’

New Delhi: A Korean content creator, Walter K, posted an Instagram video of a ‘frightening’ scam he fell victim to in Old Delhi. An elderly man, pretending to be a professor, allegedly…
Indian man carries 20 chairs on bike, surprises Polish traveller

A traveller from Poland was impressed by a man carrying 20 chairs on a bike in India, exemplifying the Indian “Jugaad.” Jugaad is the Indian term that describes the skills people use…
Man offers digital ‘gutter snan’ of Ola CEO Bhavish Agarwal

Uttar Pradesh: Famously known as the man who provides ‘Digital Snan,’ Deepak Goel’s services amassed a huge following after he offered people all over the world an opportunity for a virtual dip…
Indian techie reveals why he left Rs 7 lakh per month job in UAE

A Google product designer from Bengaluru has revealed why he once left a lucrative tax-free job in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) that paid him Rs 7.25 lakh per month. In…
‘Terrorism has no religion’: UP inspector’s words wins hearts online

Lucknow: Days after the unfortunate Delhi Red Fort blast that claimed 13 innocent lives and unleashed hate towards the Muslim community, with hate online debates and comments about “Islamic terrorism,” an Uttar…
‘The actual truth’: NRI gets candid about life in India after living abroad

An NRI from Chennai who lives in Sydney took to Reddit to rant on the judgment they face for ‘abandoning’ their roots and settling abroad for a better life. The user stated…
Two Indian expats in Dubai win Rs 1L each in diabetes challenge

Dubai: Two Dubai-based Indian expatriates have emerged as top winners of the RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025, earning Dirham 5,000 (Rs 1,20,613) each for achieving remarkable improvements in their blood sugar levels. The…
Bengaluru man sleeping inside flyover pillar, video goes viral

Bengaluru: In a strange incident, a man used the narrow, hollow cavity in a flyover pillar to set up a makeshift room, where he could sleep undisturbed. The video posted by Karnataka…