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Move over PoP, clay Ganeshas: Feelkhana has a gold-plated idol
Hyderabad: As the nine-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations began with fervour across Telangana on Monday, September 14, it is heartwarming to see Hyderabad pull out all the stops this year, with towering idols,…
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Indian technician’s first solo Big Ticket entry wins him Rs 26L
Abu Dhabi: An Indian technician’s first solo Big Ticket entry has won him Dh 100,000 (Rs 26 lakh) in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw after he selected the number at…
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Rescued baby orangutans show range of emotions at Odisha zoo
Bhubaneswar: Five orangutans, who were recently rescued from Odisha’s Balasore district and kept at a zoo here, have been displaying a range of emotions – from momentary mood swings, playful actions to…
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Revanth Reddy joins 1980s photo craze: ‘Trend mein chalre anna’
Hyderabad: Looks like the 1980s era is back and this time even politicians are not staying away from the nostalgia! Social media is going crazy over the latest AI photo trend, with…
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UK protesters mistake Pakistan U19 team for asylum seekers
New Delhi: A bizarre chapter unfolded outside a Portsmouth hotel, where the Pakistan Under-19 team was based during their multi-format tour of England, when a group of masked anti-immigrant protesters mistook the…
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Indian photographer wins Rs 9.50 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian photographer Jijo Pulikkathodi had been trying his luck with 17 friends for just four months when their shared ticket landed a USD 1 million (Rs…
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No tiger, just AI: Andhra man made to do 50 squats as punishment
Andhra Pradesh: Shivers ran down the villagers of Kavali in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, who thought a giant tiger was on the prowl. An image of the ‘tiger’ perched on a hill…
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Click and travel: Clear airport checks in Dubai under 15 seconds
Dubai has launched ‘Click and Travel’, a mobile immigration service that allows passport officers to complete passengers’ entry and departure procedures in about 12 to 15 seconds. The General Directorate of Identity…
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Uncle fulfils niece’s falcon wish as Rs 3 cr bid stuns Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Videos circulating online have drawn attention to a heart-warming moment at an Abu Dhabi falcon auction, where a young girl’s wish to own a rare bird was fulfilled by her…
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Rural workers unearth centuries-old gold coins in Karnataka
Belagavi: A routine rural employment project turned into an unexpected discovery for workers in Inchala village of Savadatti taluk when they unearthed 14 gold coins believed to date back several centuries on…
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Set for travel abroad, Bihar man parks SUV on terrace with crane
An SUV owner in Bihar came up with a brilliant idea to safeguard his expensive vehicle before setting off for overseas travel. The idea is so extraordinary that the internet cannot seem to…
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Viral: You won’t believe what this normal necklace can do
A new wave of smart jewellery is turning everyday accessories into discreet emergency buttons. What if the necklace you wear to complete an outfit could also call for help when you feel…
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20-yr-old ate hair, Delhi doctors remove 1.16-kg hairball
New Delhi: Eleven years of swallowing her own hair left a 20-year-old woman with a massive 1.16-kg hairball filling her stomach, which doctors at a private hospital here removed after she developed…
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USD 499 Dyson toothbrush lets you watch inside your mouth
Brushing your teeth may get a luxurious upgrade. Dyson’s latest toothbrush promises to turn your everyday mundane activity into a refreshing affair, almost like stepping out of a waterfall. Confused? Well, the…
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Indian teen in UAE turns AI ideas into award-winning projects
Sharjah: Indian student Bashaar Irfan Naik, a 19-year-old based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has already earned recognition for his work in artificial intelligence, technology competitions and student initiatives. Born in…
