Offbeat
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Mumbai library restores rare Urdu translations of Hindu scriptures
Mumbai: Inside a century-old building overlooking the bustling streets of south Mumbai, a quiet effort is underway to save rare Persian and Urdu translations of Indian scriptures — the last remnants of…
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Roger Federer breaks down in tears at Hall of Fame speech
Newport: Roger Federer was brought to tears numerous times during his induction speech at the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 29. As sunset crept in at Newport’s grass horseshoe…
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Traffic police choose affection over penalties on Raksha Bandhan
Hyderabad: In a novel road safety initiative on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Kamareddy traffic police chose affection over penalties to drive home the importance of wearing helmets. Instead of issuing challans…
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Class dismissed: Telangana’s ‘best teacher’ was killer on the run
Hyderabad: A murder convict who jumped parole more than four decades ago and went on to become a government schoolteacher, even winning a best teacher award along the way, has lost his bid…
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High heels were originally made for men, here’s surprising story
Think high heels, and you may picture stilettos, parties, weddings or fashion runways. But here is a surprising twist: high heels were not originally created for women. Their story began with men,…
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At 69, Hyderabad man shoots his way to three golds medals
Hyderabad: At the age of five, Nawab Shafath Ali Khan won his first prize at the Madras State Shooting Championship. Six years later, at 11, he clinched his first National Games gold medal…
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‘Do cricketers know?’: Bombay HC on MCA’s ‘non-veg tea’
Mumbai: In a lighter vein, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday asked if cricketers knew they were consuming “non-vegetarian tea” while ordering the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to clean its eateries prior…
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Girlfriend kisses man’s car 3,400 times, cops make him wipe it
Gwalior: A social media stunt to express love proved costly after a Gwalior man’s car was covered with 3,400 lipstick marks by his girlfriend, prompting the police to impose a fine of…
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Karnataka: Sanitation worker arrives in SUV to sweep streets
Mangaluru: A sanitation worker in Dakshina Kannada district has become the centre of attention for arriving at work in a luxury Toyota Fortuner before picking up a broom and cleaning the streets…
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Rakhi gesture: Girl ties rakhi on poor man’s wrist in viral clip
With Raksha Bandhan around the corner, a heartwarming video has been circulating on social media, showing a visibly underprivileged man clad in tatters approaching a group of schoolchildren. In the clip, one…
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Trending and viral: Ever tried Fried Chicken Icecream?
We have seen it all when it comes to unusual food trends. From bizarre ice cream flavours to dishes that mix sweet and spicy, food creators keep pushing the limits of what…
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In search of a flat in Bengaluru, woman lands a job offer
Bengaluru: A woman’s visit to Bengaluru in search of a flat took an unexpected turn as she met the founders of an Artificial Intelligence startup who offered her a job. The X…
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Christian man wins Umrah trip for Muslim neighbour in Egypt
Cairo: A Christian man in Egypt has won an Umrah trip after taking part in an Islamic religious competition, with the sole aim of securing the prize for his Muslim neighbour, who…
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Your go-to laughing emoji is officially out, meet the new favourite
Do you still reach for the Tears of Joy emoji (😂) when a text makes you laugh? Congratulations, you are old. No, not according to us. According to data analysed by Google…
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Blind Egyptian coder’s AI app helps others ‘see’ the world
A free smartphone app built by a blind Egyptian teenager is helping thousands of visually impaired users around the world navigate daily life, from crossing a busy street to describing a herd…
