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China's 'Superman' robot claims to be faster than Usain Bolt, can jump 2 metres | WATCH
August 20, 2026 16:20 ISTChina's Unitree has unveiled a humanoid robot dubbed ‘Superman’, claiming it can reach 12.66 metres per second and perform a 2-metre standing jump. The speed claim has sparked comparisons with Usain Bolt's peak sprint speed.
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UP man eats grass and straw during Nag Panchami ritual, villagers claim Mahishasura 'possessed' him
August 20, 2026 10:01 ISTA 70-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh's Rudlapur became the centre of an unusual Nag Panchami ritual after villagers claimed he was "possessed" by Mahishasura. He was seen eating grass, straw and other animal fodder as crowds gathered to watch the ritual.
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‘The warmth was something else’: Foreign woman shares India experience, wins hearts online
August 19, 2026 20:44 ISTA foreign woman has gone viral after sharing her heartwarming experience of Indian hospitality. Her comments about the warmth and kindness she encountered in India have won hearts online.
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‘I didn't expect this’: Zimbabwe man's experience of India's education system goes viral
August 19, 2026 20:30 ISTA Zimbabwean man's take on India's education system has gone viral online. His personal experience of studying in India has sparked conversation about education, cultural differences and life as an international student.
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Delhi man says goodbye to Manali after months alone, video strikes an emotional chord
August 19, 2026 15:54 ISTA Delhi man's emotional farewell to Manali after spending months living alone has gone viral. His goodbye captures the bittersweet feeling of leaving a place that slowly became more than a temporary destination and started feeling like home.
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Russian influencer who slammed Rs 60 Mumbai pani puri says she was 'wrong' after seeing Dubai price
August 19, 2026 11:14 ISTRussian influencer Irina Rudakova has revisited her earlier complaint about paying Rs 60 for pani puri in Mumbai after finding the snack priced at around Rs 1,096 at Dubai airport. She admitted she may have been wrong about the Mumbai price.
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Woman offered double her salary to return to corporate job, shares 5 reasons why she didn't go back
August 19, 2026 7:54 ISTAn Instagram user named Ria has explained why she rejected a return to her former corporate job despite being offered double her salary. She cited control over her time, health, multiple income streams and the freedom to make her own choices.
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'Bhaiya ek Indian Shakira lagana': Rajasthani folk group gives Shakira a hilarious desi twist
August 18, 2026 22:32 ISTA viral video by Ismail Langa and his Rajasthani folk group gives Shakira a hilarious desi twist. The performance blends Shakira-inspired lines with traditional folk vocals, colourful Rajasthani attire and modern DJ beats.
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'Salute, Tukaram Mundhe': Viral video praises Maharashtra FDA chief, calls him 'Real-life Singham'
August 18, 2026 19:10 ISTInstagram creator has praised Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe in a viral video, highlighting cleaner street-food stalls and changes he noticed amid the state's ongoing food-safety enforcement drive.
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Fork and spoon for dosa? Etiquette instructor's viral video sparks debate online
August 18, 2026 16:56 ISTAn etiquette instructor's videos teaching people, including doctors, to eat dosa with a fork and spoon have gone viral. His claims about hygiene and graceful dining have sparked a debate online over traditional Indian food and table etiquette.
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Biker narrowly escapes massive landslide in West Bengal's Kalimpong
August 18, 2026 11:22 ISTA biker had a narrow escape after a massive landslide sent rocks, mud and debris crashing onto a road in Bindu, West Bengal's Kalimpong district. The dramatic moment was caught on camera as the rider quickly moved away from the falling debris.
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Massive crocodile enters Goa home, residents rush indoors as panicked stray dogs bark
August 18, 2026 7:42 ISTA massive crocodile entered a residential home in Khandepar, Goa, leaving residents rushing indoors as startled stray dogs barked at the giant reptile. Wildlife rescuer Charan Desai and his team later reached the spot and safely captured the crocodile.
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Gold bars, rare coins: Worker discovers Rs 98 crore treasure during sewage work in Belgium
August 16, 2026 17:59 ISTLocal police said these workers uncovered a “large quantity of gold” during the excavation and then police arrived at the site, collected the treasure and moved it to a high-security government vault after it was inventoried.
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Punjabi musician sticks phone outside moving train to film himself singing, disappears from frame
August 15, 2026 14:00 ISTA Punjabi musician's unusual Instagram reel has gone viral after he taped his phone to the outside of a train at Jalandhar City Railway Station and sang into its camera. As the train began moving, he ran alongside it before disappearing from the frame.
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Goa man loses his clogs among hundreds of pairs outside Mahakal Temple, ChatGPT helps him spot them
August 15, 2026 11:38 ISTA Goa-based man turned to ChatGPT after losing his clogs among the crowded footwear racks outside Mahakal Temple in Ujjain. After analysing videos and images of the shoes, the AI directed him to a specific spot, helping him locate his missing pair.
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Indian professional reveals how his net worth jumped from Rs 1 crore to Rs 7.5 crore in 3 years
August 14, 2026 19:33 ISTA 37-year-old Indian professional says his net worth rose from around Rs 1 crore to Rs 7.5 crore after moving to the Middle East for a management consulting job. He shared how his salary, savings, investments and career moves helped accelerate his wealth over three years.
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American woman praises India's healthcare after mother's surgery costs 90% less than the US
August 14, 2026 18:44 ISTA US woman has shared how her mother's surgery in India cost around $4,500, compared with US options of about $45,000. Her post praising the quality of care has sparked a discussion online about India's healthcare system and growing medical tourism sector.
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Woman meets man earning over twice her salary for marriage, rejects him after he asks this question
August 14, 2026 16:08 ISTA Bengaluru woman's arranged marriage meeting took an unexpected turn when a man asked if she would leave her job after marriage. She refused, questioned his expectations and eventually rejected him, saying she valued her financial independence.
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'I am practising English on ChatGPT': Delhi cab driver's 4 am routine inspires passenger
August 13, 2026 18:59 ISTA Delhi cab driver was practising English on ChatGPT at 4 am when a passenger noticed him. He later revealed why he was learning the language, leaving the passenger deeply moved by his determination.
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'India mein tum raja ho': Air India flight attendant shocked by price of fries in Switzerland
August 13, 2026 7:25 ISTAn Air India flight attendant's reaction to food prices in Switzerland has gone viral after she compared the cost of a small serving with what the same money could buy in India. Her video sparked a wider debate about Switzerland's high prices and the role of local incomes.
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Laid off in your 40s? Creator says losing his job taught him 3 unexpected lessons
August 12, 2026 19:54 ISTAn Instagram creator has shared three unexpected lessons he learnt after getting laid off in his 40s. He says the experience helped him identify genuine friendships, reassess his finances and develop a healthier perspective on work.
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Man builds Taj Mahal-inspired 4-bedroom home for wife in Madhya Pradesh, house tour goes viral
August 12, 2026 17:01 ISTA four-bedroom home in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, has caught attention for its striking resemblance to the Taj Mahal. Built by Anand Prakash Chouksey for his wife, the house took 1.75 years and features minarets, a central dome and 24-foot ceilings.
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Indian Railways loco pilot spots dust on Tricolour atop engine, his next move goes viral
August 13, 2026 7:40 ISTA video of an Indian Railways loco pilot cleaning the Tricolour on the front of his engine has caught attention online. Shared by Ananth Rupanagudi on X, the moment comes ahead of India's 80th Independence Day and the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
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Indian traveller asks Japan store to reheat food, owner calls police after learning his nationality
August 12, 2026 8:20 ISTTravel creator Anant M has shared an account of an uncomfortable experience at a 7-Eleven in Shizuoka, Japan, where police were called after he identified himself as Indian. The incident has since sparked a wider discussion online about racism, food rules and traveller behaviour.
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Customer forgets iPhone 16 in Mumbai cab, Mumbai driver goes extra mile to return it
August 11, 2026 20:54 ISTMumbai cab driver Meer Shaikh found a customer's iPhone 16 in his vehicle and drove to Malabar Hill to return it. His honest gesture earned him Rs 2,500 from the grateful customer and won attention online.
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'WFH affected my social life': Woman explains how WFH changed her life in viral video
August 11, 2026 16:03 ISTA woman’s take on how working from home affected her social life has gone viral, sparking a debate online. While some users relate to missing spontaneous workplace interactions, others say WFH offers flexibility to build social connections independently.
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Senorita becomes 'Babita' as singer gives Bollywood hit a Haryanvi twist
August 11, 2026 8:20 ISTA singer has given the beloved Senorita from Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara a hilarious Haryanvi makeover, complete with a local accent and a playful "Babita" twist. The rendition has amused viewers, with some even declaring it better than the original.
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IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe gets hero's welcome as audience gives FDA chief a standing ovation
August 10, 2026 17:02 ISTMaharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe received a standing ovation at a Pune event after the state's restaurant crackdown. A video showing the unusual welcome has gone viral, with social media users praising the IAS officer's work.
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