Offbeat
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FIFA WC: Big upsets so far are matches ending at 0-0,1-1,2-2
Miami Gardens: The teams that are ranked 61st, 67th and 85th in FIFA’s world rankings all were heavy underdogs in their first matches at the World Cup. They all played Monday. None…
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Hyderabad man left Amazon to drive cabs, the Internet loves it
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad man has won the internet after revealing he quit his job at Amazon to become an Uber driver, simply because he enjoys it. The story of Kumar came to light…
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Koppal farmer claims shivalinga found in field is meant for CM
Koppal: A Shivalinga discovered in a private farmland in Koppal has sparked widespread curiosity, with the landowner claiming that its discovery was foretold in a dream and that it is destined to…
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Bengaluru cops go to Jaipur to make arrest, get caught for bribe
Bengaluru: In an embarrassing development for the Bengaluru Police, three personnel attached to the HAL Police Station have reportedly been caught by the Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) while on an official visit…
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Daughter teaches mother how to book a cab, video wins internet
Bengaluru: Parents often guide their children through life’s challenges, teaching them valuable lessons and helping them navigate the world. However, in today’s digital age, the roles are sometimes reversed, with children helping their…
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Rottela Panduga: The Nellore festival where rotis carry prayers
Hyderabad: Lakhs of devotees are expected to gather at the revered Bara Shaheed Dargah in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore for the unique celebration of Rottela Panduga, popularly known as Rotiyon Ki Eid, or the…
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Karnataka considers slippers for government school students
Bengaluru: The Karnataka School Education Department is considering a significant change to its footwear distribution scheme for government school students by introducing slippers as an alternative to shoes in certain regions. The…
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Firm gifts garbage bag to new joinee, social media reacts
Companies often welcome new employees with gifts such as mugs, vouchers, or wellness coupons. However, a Bengaluru-based company took a different approach by gifting a new joinee a garbage bag. Manisha Dubey,…
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Video: Hyderabad biker teaches TGSRTC bus driver traffic sense
Hyderabad: A common man can become so stubborn to fight for what is right that they are ready to face anything. Even a bus. Yes! An incident on the streets of Hyderabad…
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UP: Circling cow starts a cult, vet ends it with an injection
Lucknow: In an Uttar Pradesh village, when a cow started circling a field repeatedly, the villagers immediately considered it nothing short of a miracle and began worshipping it by circling the fields…
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Lizards, snakes among animals found in suitcase at Dubai airport
Dubai: Dubai Customs on Friday, June 12, intercepted 223 live animals concealed inside an abandoned suitcase at Dubai International Airport, thwarting an apparent wildlife smuggling attempt. The unclaimed luggage drew the attention…
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Jailed husband sends burqa-clad men to attack wife, locals foil plan
Shivamogga: A murder accused lodged in prison allegedly hired a group of men to attack his own wife after she refused to provide him money, and failed to visit him regularly. Fortunately,…
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Left as Satish, came back as Salim: A 26-year journey back home
Mangaluru: He left home at 12, dazzled by the lights of a travelling circus. He came back at 38 as a different man, with a different name, a different faith and a different…
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Rare whale shark spotted near popular Dubai restaurant
Dubai: A whale shark was spotted swimming off Dubai’s Jumeirah waterfront, with footage of the rare marine encounter shared on social media by a popular restaurant in the area. Taking to Instagram…
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Inspired by Kohli, Argentina’s Nabila eyes bigger future
Ahmedabad: Thousands of kilometres from Buenos Aires and the football-crazy land of Lionel Messi, Argentina’s lone representative at the inaugural World Yogasana Championships found inspiration from an Indian sporting icon as she…
