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  Muslim family from Meerut crafts Ravan effigies in Shimla: 'We all live in a spirit of brotherhood'

  October 17, 2026 7:33 IST

  A Muslim family from Meerut has been crafting effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarana and Meghnad at Shimla's Jakhu Temple for nearly 20 years. Their Dussehra tradition reflects communal harmony, mutual respect and the enduring spirit of brotherhood.

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  US man skips traffic by flying to work every day, but there's no plane involved

  October 16, 2026 15:27 IST

  A 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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  UP woman's love story with man 45 years older goes viral, wedding expected after Navratri

  October 16, 2026 13:23 IST

  A 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

  October 16, 2026 12:07 IST

  A 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...'

  October 16, 2026 12:11 IST

  A 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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  Indian wife's Navratri bhajans keep waking Romanian husband, internet loves his reactions

  October 15, 2026 14:24 IST

  An 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

  October 15, 2026 11:26 IST

  An 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

  October 15, 2026 10:52 IST

  A 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

  October 15, 2026 10:17 IST

  Barbera 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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  'Say Halo to Dewi': India's new AI avatar debuts in Indonesia during Navaratri and Durga Puja

  October 15, 2026 8:04 IST

  India'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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  'DM uncle, please help': Kanpur nursery student appeals for relief from waterlogging

  October 14, 2026 19:32 IST

  A nursery student, Myra, has appealed to Kanpur DM Mahendra Singh Tanwar for help as waterlogging in Chiran Hridaypur village continues for nearly a month. Dirty water, foul smells and concerns over agricultural land have added to residents' difficulties.

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  Swiss ambassador Maya Tissafi joins Gujarat's Navratri festivities, calls it 'truly remarkable'

  October 14, 2026 18:15 IST

  Switzerland's ambassador to India, Maya Tissafi, joined a grand Garba event in Gujarat during Navratri 2026. Dressed in a colourful lehenga choli, she praised the festival's spirit of devotion, culture and community at an event attended by around 50,000 people.

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  World's oldest shipwreck discovered off Turkey's coast, dates back 4,700 years

  October 14, 2026 15:56 IST

  Archaeologists have discovered what they believe is the world's oldest shipwreck off Turkey's coast, dating back 4,400 to 4,700 years. The wreck contains stone anchors and ceramic pots that could reveal new details about ancient Mediterranean trade.

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  'Who is disabled here?': Delhi Metro commuters rush into lift, leave no space for man in wheelchair

  October 14, 2026 13:52 IST

  A 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

  October 14, 2026 12:31 IST

  After 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

  October 14, 2026 9:45 IST

  A 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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  Bhagalpur: Man tries to snatch phone from moving train, hangs from window before falling

  October 13, 2026 22:01 IST

  A man allegedly tried to snatch a passenger's mobile phone from a moving train at Shivnarayanpur railway station in Bihar's Bhagalpur. After the passenger caught his hand, he hung from the train window before falling near the end of the platform.

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  Woman's no-helmet bike stunt in Sitapur goes viral, traffic police issue Rs 16,000 challan

  October 13, 2026 16:29 IST

  A video of a woman riding a motorcycle without a helmet and performing hands-free stunts on Sitapur's VIP Road has gone viral. Traffic police issued a Rs 16,000 challan for alleged violations, including dangerous riding and pollution-related offences.

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  Telangana man saves Rs 1.23 lakh in Rs 10 coins over three years, buys new scooter

  October 13, 2026 13:52 IST

  A 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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  71 bikes, one tribute to Maa Durga: Surat bikers create a unique display at Dabhari Beach

  October 12, 2026 11:14 IST

  In a unique tribute ahead of Navratri, members of the Surat Biking Community used 71 premium motorcycles to create a massive portrait of Goddess Durga at Dabhari Beach in Gujarat, combining their passion for biking with devotion to the goddess.

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  Man puts 6 bhaturas through sugarcane juice machine, the amount of oil extracted is unbelievable

  October 10, 2026 17:07 IST

  A viral Instagram video shows six bhaturas being pressed through a sugarcane juice machine, with the extracted oil filling a glass to the brim. The experiment has sparked discussion about deep-fried food, eating habits and the importance of moderation.

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  Durg woman says man's compliment on her gym outfit enraged her, internet divided over viral video

  October 10, 2026 16:19 IST

  A viral video featuring Durg influencer Barsha Bhowmik has sparked debate after she recounted an encounter with a man who complimented her outfit while she was returning from the gym. Her reaction has divided social media users over personal boundaries and unsolicited compliments.

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  Video shows sanitary napkin vending machine in washroom, then comes an unexpected twist

  October 10, 2026 14:18 IST

  A sanitary napkin vending machine has become the focus of a viral video from Uttarakhand. Shared by an X user with the caption "Unexpected ending", the clip has sparked online curiosity, with the exact location and reason behind the installation still unclear.

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  Bengaluru woman pays her cook Rs 8,000 a month for 'average' food, reveals why she still continues

  October 09, 2026 14:17 IST

  An X user named Megha has sparked a debate over Bengaluru's cook charges, saying households pay Rs 7,000 to Rs 8,000 a month less for great food than for the convenience of avoiding daily cooking. Social media users are divided over whether the expense is worth it.

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  UP teacher records video of himself 'playing tabla' on child's head, gets suspended

  October 09, 2026 13:42 IST

  A primary school teacher in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah has been suspended after a video showed him tapping a child's head as if playing a tabla. The teacher, Dinesh Kumar Mathur, had recorded the clip and posted it on Facebook before it went viral.

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  British tourist calls out negative India narrative online, praises 'Atithi Devo Bhava' culture

  October 08, 2026 18:43 IST

  British tourist Richard La Ruina has challenged negative portrayals of India on social media, saying much of the online content is negative and often racist. He praised India's beauty, hospitality, safety and the warmth of its people after his second visit.

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  Gorakhpur girl fumbles during speech, Yogi Adityanath applauds and encourages her | WATCH

  October 07, 2026 20:48 IST

  Gorakhpur girl Rachna Rai struggled with nervousness while speaking at a public event attended by CM Yogi Adityanath. As she fumbled during her speech, the Chief Minister applauded and encouraged her to continue, in a moment that has drawn attention online.

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  Gujarat man meets foreigner in auto-rickshaw, Google search reveals he is mayor of Norway

  October 07, 2026 19:27 IST

  A casual meeting in Gujarat led to a surprising discovery when Chintan Matiya realised that a foreigner travelling in an auto-rickshaw was Jo Inge Hesjevik, mayor of Norway's Porsanger Municipality.