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Hyderabadi techie wins Rs 8 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
Hyderabad: A 53-year-old Saudi Arabia-based Hyderabadi man won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,30,85,150) on Wednesday, January 24, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Edward George,…
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Emirates Draw: Hyderabadi sales manager wins Rs 16L ahead of his wedding
With wedding bells on the horizon, this win could not have come at a better time for Moshin Khan, who is tying the knot later this year, after Ramzan. The 34-year-old Hyderabadi…
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Rise of masala chai from Indian streets to global limelight
Hyderabad: Masala chai, the alchemy of simplicity, provides comfort in every sip. The earthly aroma leaving a trail of warmth has won hearts worldwide as it finds its place as the second-best…
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Saudi lawyer takes home Rs 8 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
A 30-year-old Saudi national won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,31,45,950) on Wednesday, January 17, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Jawaher Alamoudi, became a one…
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Sankranti 2024: How flying kites boosts mental health
Hyderabad: After enduring months of academic stress, Aryan, an undergraduate student, eagerly anticipates the joy of flying kites during the Sankranti festival. “As I fly kites, I feel free. It relieves all…
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Has Starbucks rebranded itself to evade boycott amid war on Gaza?
After Starbucks reported a global loss of business to the tune of 11 billion US dollars, amid the pro-Palestine campaign and global boycott of Israeli-linked companies, several social media posts suggest that…
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Telangana: TSRTC stops auction of Sankranti rooster after man claims ownership
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) officials on Friday, January 12 stopped the auction of an abandoned rooster trained for Sankranthi cock fights after a citizen claimed the rooster. The…
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Dubai: 18-yr-old Indian expat sets world record singing in 140 languages
An 18-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)–based Indian expatriate has set a Guinness World Record for singing in 140 languages for nine hours during a Concert for Climate in Dubai. Suchetha Satish broke the record…
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Indian martial artist’s 55-hour punching marathon finds mention in Guinness book
Enter the world of relentless determination and unwavering focus with Sidhu Kshetri, a 42-year-old Indian martial artist who transformed his punches into a 55-hour masterpiece as he secured his name in the…
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Mumbai man wins Rs 8 cr after taking part in Dubai Duty Free draw for 15 yrs
A 59-year-old Indian national won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,33,07,000) on Wednesday, January 3, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Gowda Ashok Gopal, became a…
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UAE: Indian driver wins Rs 45 cr in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw
Abu Dhabi: While number of people have been trying for years to win the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won a staggering Dirhams 20 million…
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Heralding New Year by travelling to Nagarjuna Sagar, Sangareddy for catching fish and eating desi chicken!
Hyderabad: As fun-loving Hyderabadis ushered into New Year, they left behind some funny and interesting banter with cops that left them bewildered. Some while away time by sitting on the Chabutra in front…