Offbeat
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Traffic, pollution push Bengaluru man move to smaller city
Bengaluru: When a person is born and raised in Bengaluru, they do not usually think of moving away, as the city offers a vibrant, happening life almost every day. A 41-year-old businessman,…
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Elderly man’s first vlog goes viral, receives 29 million views
Vinod Kumar Sharma, a 70-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh is gaining traction after his first ever vlog went viral and received over 29 million views. In the video, Sharma introduced himself, saying,…
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Republic Day long weekend: Indians on travel spree to South East Asia
New Delhi: The Republic Day long weekend beginning Saturday, January 24, is driving a surge in travel with hotels and resorts witnessing an increase in bookings led by high demand, reflecting a…
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Elon Musk triggers RyanAir to launch ‘Big Idiot’ seat sale
The latest internet feud between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and European airline company RyanAir has taken a hilarious turn, with the popular low-cost airline a “Big Idiot” seat sale, lowering prices to…
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Former flight attendant posed as pilot, received hundreds of free flights
Honolulu: A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from US airlines, authorities said. Dallas…
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Riches in rags: Indore leprosy-afflicted beggar owns houses, vehicles
Indore: Officials in Indore in Madhya Pradesh were left stunned when an anti-beggary drive led them to a leprosy-afflicted man who has reportedly amassed property worth several lakh rupees, including three houses,…
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Indigo Pilot surprises daughter with Gen Alpha announcement in flight
An IndiGo pilot has won over the internet as he made a special Gen Alpha announcement while his daughter was onboard the flight from Mumbai to Nagpur. The pilot, Gurdish Singh, posted…
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‘LED mosquito’: Hyderabad’s drone show leaves audience sorely disappointed
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Drone Show, organised at Gachibowli Stadium on Friday, January 16, left audiences quite disappointed, with many dubbing the event a “waste of time and money.” Many took to Instagram…
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Instagram reel inspires 18-year-old to launch business, earns Rs 6K daily
An 18-year-old who got inspired by an Instagram reel has launched a business in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, earning him a revenue of Rs 6,000 every day. Honey Khan began his business with…
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Andhra man wins Rs 1.53 crore in cockfight bet during Sankranti
Amaravati: In what is believed to be a record of sorts, a man reportedly won a staggering Rs 1.53 crore in a cockfight held during Sankranti in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district…
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UP: Man carries snake with him to hospital after being ‘bitten’
Mathura (UP): An e-rickshaw driver walked into the district hospital here with a 1.5-foot-long snake in his pocket, which had allegedly bitten him, an official said on Tuesday, January 13. A purported…
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Goa: Female Rapido driver helps tourist reach hotel, wins hearts online
In a heartfelt moment of female camaraderie, a Rapido driver helped a woman tourist who was stranded on the streets of Goa, after Google Maps had misled her (like it always does).…
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‘Wait a Minute’ meme star Brett Ambler goes viral again
Brett Ambler, best known for the “Wait A Minute…. Who are you?” meme has gone viral once, only that this time for the exact opposite reason. Seemingly as an adult, only a…
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Watch: European influencer makes locals dance on Marfa at Charminar
Marfa, Hyderabad’s most loved beat, continues to grow beyond weddings and local celebrations, finding new fans across the globe. Known for its loud beats and infectious energy, Marfa has increasingly become a…
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Egyptian tennis player makes 20 double faults, organisers clarify
Nairobi: An Egyptian tennis player gained attention after her strangely embarrassing performance at the International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) W35 event held in Nairobi, Kenya, where she made 20 double faults (two mistakes…
