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Indian man turns overnight crorepati winning Rs 34 cr in Big Ticket
A 45-year-old Indian technician based in Oman became an overnight crorepati after winning 15 million Dirham (Rs 34.88 crore) in the latest Big Ticket raffle draw held in Abu Dhabi. Rajesh Mullankil…
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50-yr-old UP woman gives birth to her 14th child
A 50-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur district gave birth to her 14th child, a baby girl; her oldest child, a 22-year-old man, stayed with his mother after she gave birth to…
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Forgotten ticket in car leads UK man to 1 million pounds lottery win
For four months, a life-changing secret lay unnoticed in 44-year-old Darren Burfitt’s car. The greenkeeper at Langland Bay Golf Club had no idea that a small, crumpled lottery ticket tucked among his…
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Video: Telangana man falls in love with 2 women, marries both in same ceremony
Hyderabad: Suryadev, a young man from Gumnoor village in Telangana’s Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, recently hogged the headlines by marrying two women—Lal Devi and Jhalkari Devi—at the same time in a single…
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Gulab Jamun Paratha: Sugar-loaded fusion you never asked for!
Ever heard of gulab jamun parathas? After Fanta omelettes and Maggi ice creams comes yet another ‘divine’ inventions from the streets of India – Gulab Jamun Parathas. A fusion meal that’s just…
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Neha serves iftar at Delhi’s Jama Masjid spreading communal harmony
For the last three years, a young Hindu woman has been serving iftar during the holy month of Ramzan at Delhi’s iconic Jama Masjid, breaking religious barriers and winning hearts. Her presence…
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Zomato’s 300 drones paint Hyderabad’s sky in celebration of Ramzan
Hyderabad: Hyderabad witnessed a breathtaking spectacle on March 18 as Zomato orchestrated a 300-drone show to celebrate Ramzan. The event, held over T-Works, transformed the night sky into a canvas of light…
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For 40 years, this Chennai temple has served Iftar at a mosque during Ramzan
In Chennai, the Sufidar Temple has been a symbol of interfaith harmony by hosting Iftar meals for Muslims during the month of Ramzan for more than 40 years. This tradition was started…
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Watch: Dolphins welcome astronauts back to earth
Florida: Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, along with NASA’s Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, have returned to Earth after a lengthy journey that turned a planned eight-day mission into…
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UAE: Two Indian expats win Rs 21 lakh each in Big Ticket draw
Abu Dhabi: Two Indian expatriates based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have each won an impressive 90,000 Dirham (Rs 21,26,519) each in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly electronic draw.…
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Andhra drunk man takes a 15 km joy ride on bus’s spare tire, rescued
A heavily intoxicated man in Andhra Pradesh turned a state transport bus into his personal bunk bed, by sleeping on the spare tire next to the rear wheels. The Andhra Pradesh State…
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Vrindavan monkey snatches Samsung S25 Ultra, trades it for mango drink
Monkeys in Vrindavan are known for their mischievous antics, often grabbing personal belongings from visitors and only giving them back in exchange for treats. But one particularly clever primate took this playful…
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Dubai: Indian expat honoured by police for saving 5 lives during 2024 floods
An Indian expatriate has been honoured by Dubai Police for his heroic act of saving five lives during the unprecedented floods that struck the city in 2024. On 16 April 2024, Shahvez…
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Archie and friends learn about Holi as new digest features story about Indian festival of colours
New York: Popular comic book character Archie and his friends are learning about Holi as the celebration of the festival of colours in India is featured in the comic’s latest edition. Co-CEO…
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Rs 22.86L GST notice shocks Telangana daily-wage worker
Hyderabad: A daily-wage worker in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana, was shocked after receiving a notice from the commercial tax officials asking him to pay Rs 22.86 lakh as pending Good and Services…
