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US man skips traffic by flying to work every day, but there's no plane involved
offbeat | Oct 16, 2026, 03:27 PM ISTA US air traffic controller has found an unusual way to beat the daily commute. Jacob Hutzler flies his paramotor from outside his home to the airport where he works, sharing his sky-high morning routine in an Instagram video.
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Ramayana trailer: 3 boons Lord Brahma granted Ravana and the loophole that led to his defeat
Spirituality | Oct 16, 2026, 02:53 PM ISTThe second Ramayana trailer highlights Ravana's powers. Valmiki Ramayana describes three boons from Lord Brahma that made him difficult to defeat. But Ravana's decision to exclude humans from his protection left a loophole that ultimately allowed Rama to kill him.
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Can ultra-processed foods raise colorectal cancer risk? What a study of 461,000 adults found
Health | Oct 16, 2026, 01:53 PM ISTA study of more than 461,000 US adults found no significant link between overall ultra-processed food consumption and colorectal cancer. However, individual food groups showed different patterns, with reconstituted meat and fish products linked to higher cancer incidence.
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UP woman's love story with man 45 years older goes viral, wedding expected after Navratri
offbeat | Oct 16, 2026, 01:23 PM ISTA 30-year-old blogger from Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya is set to marry 75-year-old Ram Sagar. Their 45-year age gap has caught attention online after engagement pictures went viral, with Reena saying she is happy with her decision.
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Woman engrossed in eating gets hit by hanging chair at Mexico mall, viral video sparks debate
offbeat | Oct 16, 2026, 12:07 PM ISTA viral video from a shopping mall in León, Mexico, shows a woman being knocked to the ground by a large hanging chair while walking and eating. The incident has sparked debate over her awareness and the safety of the chair's placement.
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Pakistani Hindu makes heartfelt appeal for Ramayana release in the country: 'As a Sanatani...'
offbeat | Oct 16, 2026, 12:11 PM ISTA Hindu man living in Pakistan has appealed to Sony Pictures Entertainment to release Ramayana in the country, saying many Hindus want to watch it on the big screen. He hopes for a Hindi release but says the English version would also be welcome.
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Confused about Maha Ashtami and Navami dates? Check all Navratri 2026 dates from Saptami to Dussehra
Spirituality | Oct 16, 2026, 09:43 AM ISTNavratri 2026: Confused about the dates of Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Navami and Dussehra? Check the festival calendar, Panchang timings and auspicious muhurat for puja and Navratri vrat parana.
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Day 6 of Navratri 2026: Maa Katyayani puja vidhi, mantra, bhog and colour
Spirituality | Oct 16, 2026, 08:26 AM ISTMaa Katyayani is worshipped during the sixth day of Navratri for courage, protection and strength to overcome obstacles. Discover the rituals, traditional offerings, mantras and beliefs linking the goddess to marriage and the victory of good over evil.
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When is Saraswati Puja 2026? Check correct date, shubh muhurat and puja vidhi
Spirituality | Oct 15, 2026, 03:22 PM ISTWhen is Saraswati Puja in October 2026? Check the auspicious timings, puja vidhi, important rituals and religious significance of worshipping Goddess Saraswati during Sharadiya Navratri.
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Indian wife's Navratri bhajans keep waking Romanian husband, internet loves his reactions
offbeat | Oct 15, 2026, 02:24 PM ISTAn Indian woman, Priya Batra, has won hearts online with a video showing her Romanian husband, Andrei Dumitriu, waking up to Navratri bhajans. The clip, captioned "Navratri mornings with an Indian wife be like", has crossed one million views.
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Pilot returns home after completing 1,000 flying hours, wife's emotional welcome wins hearts online
offbeat | Oct 15, 2026, 11:26 AM ISTAn Instagram video of Pooja celebrating her commercial pilot husband's 1,000 flying hours is winning hearts online. From replacing his epaulettes and performing his aarti to serving him homemade sugar-free cake, her heartfelt welcome celebrates a milestone they reached together.
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Hyderabad entrepreneur lets gym floor cleaner sit in Lamborghini, video nears 10 million views
offbeat | Oct 15, 2026, 10:52 AM ISTA Hyderabad entrepreneur has won hearts online after letting a gym floor cleaner sit in his Lamborghini. The video, which has garnered nearly 10 million views, captures a touching moment rooted in the owner's own struggles and a promise to never forget where he started.
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Who is Barbera Thornhill? Trump's new anti-trafficking envoy faces online scrutiny over appearance
offbeat | Oct 15, 2026, 10:17 AM ISTBarbera Thornhill, Trump's newly appointed US anti-trafficking envoy, has gone viral after her official portrait attracted millions of views and sparked a wave of memes. The reaction has revived online debate around the so-called 'Mar-a-Lago face'.
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Hate okra's slimy texture? AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist explains why it may be good for you
Lifestyle | Oct 15, 2026, 08:39 AM ISTDr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist trained at Harvard, Stanford and AIIMS, explains why okra's slimy texture may be good for your gut. Its soluble fibre can support digestion and bowel regularity, while early research suggests it may also help the body remove bile acids.
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'Say Halo to Dewi': India's new AI avatar debuts in Indonesia during Navaratri and Durga Puja
offbeat | Oct 15, 2026, 08:04 AM ISTIndia's Embassy in Jakarta has introduced Dewi, an AI avatar launched during Navaratri and Durga Puja. Named after the Indonesian word for goddess, she will help users access information on Indian culture, travel, scholarships, business, investment opportunities and consular updates.
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'Who is disabled here?': Delhi Metro commuters rush into lift, leave no space for man in wheelchair
offbeat | Oct 14, 2026, 01:52 PM ISTA video by Delhi-based content creator Tej Beniwal shows commuters rushing into a metro lift without making space for him in his wheelchair, despite a sign asking them to prioritise people with disabilities and senior citizens. The incident has sparked debate over civic sense and public courtesy.
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'I never imagined this': Bittu Tabahi's new video shows Ajnar River drowning in garbage again
offbeat | Oct 14, 2026, 12:31 PM ISTAfter spending eight months removing tonnes of rubbish from the Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh, Surendra Singh Choudhary, known as Bittu Tabahi, has found the riverbanks littered again. His emotional video has drawn support, practical suggestions and calls for fines against those dumping waste.
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Madurai man shares address for Diwali sweets, gets TVs, refrigerators and washing machines on COD
offbeat | Oct 14, 2026, 09:45 AM ISTA Madurai-based influencer who shared his phone number and home address hoping to receive Diwali sweets from followers was instead flooded with alleged fake cash-on-delivery orders for televisions, refrigerators, washing machines and smartphones, including a TV worth Rs 1.69 lakh.
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Telangana man saves Rs 1.23 lakh in Rs 10 coins over three years, buys new scooter
offbeat | Oct 13, 2026, 01:52 PM ISTA 51-year-old pastor from Telangana's Mancherial district has bought a new Honda Activa using Rs 1.23 lakh in Rs 10 coins saved over three years. Despite family concerns over rumours about the coins, B Ravi Joseph stayed committed to his goal.
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Day 3 Navratri goddess 2026: Who is Maa Chandraghanta? Check today's colour, mantra and puja vidhi
Spirituality | Oct 13, 2026, 11:08 AM ISTNavratri Day 3 is being observed on October 13, 2026, with devotees worshipping Maa Chandraghanta. Red is today's Navratri colour, while milk and kheer are common bhog offerings. Know the goddess's significance, mantra and puja vidhi.