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Has Starbucks rebranded itself to evade boycott amid war on Gaza?

After Starbucks reported a global loss of business to the tune of 11 billion US dollars, amid the pro-Palestine campaign and global boycott of Israeli-linked companies, several social media posts...

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Sankranti 2024: How flying kites boosts mental health

Hyderabad: After enduring months of academic stress, Aryan, an undergraduate student, eagerly anticipates the joy of flying kites during the Sankranti festival. “As I fly kites, I feel free. It...

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AP villages to splurge Rs 2000 crore on Sankranti cockfights

Hyderabad: In the Godavari and coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh, where the spirit of Sankranti fills the air with festive fervour, thousands of crores change hands in illegal cockfights arenas during...

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Hyderabad mechanical engineer’s kite making guide is going viral

Hyderabad: In a whimsical fusion of art and engineering, a social media post showing the age-old craft of kite making from the mechanical engineering perspective, just in time for Makar Sankranti, is...

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Saudi lawyer takes home Rs 8 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw

A 30-year-old Saudi national won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,31,45,950) on Wednesday, January 17, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Jawaher Alamoudi,...

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Rise of masala chai from Indian streets to global limelight

Hyderabad: Masala chai, the alchemy of simplicity, provides comfort in every sip. The earthly aroma leaving a trail of warmth has won hearts worldwide as it finds its place as the second-best...

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Emirates Draw: Hyderabadi sales manager wins Rs 16L ahead of his wedding

With wedding bells on the horizon, this win could not have come at a better time for Moshin Khan, who is tying the knot later this year, after Ramzan. The 34-year-old Hyderabadi man won a staggering...

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Hyderabadi techie wins Rs 8 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw

Hyderabad: A 53-year-old Saudi Arabia-based Hyderabadi man won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,30,85,150) on Wednesday, January 24, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The...

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‘Lonely’ 103-year-old man gets married for third time in MP

Habib Nazar, a 103-year-old resident of Itwara, Bhopal, and a freedom fighter, married 49-year-old Firoz Jahan, defying social norms and living as a testament to the fact that love knows no age...

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Wedding called off after spat over a chair in UP

Bulandshahr: It all began over a humble chair and ended with the groom calling off the wedding in Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh. Mohd Mubeen, the bride’s father, said that after the baraat...

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Telangana: Fear of fainting on road leads drunk man to call ambulance

In a tale that defies sobriety norms, a tipsy trailblazer, Ramesh, took calling a cab to the next level! Stumbling along Bhuvanagiri to Jangaon route, he reached for his phone, not to dial a friend or...

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Watch: Sikh man holds umbrella in hailstorm for praying Muslim in Jammu

At a time when disheartening incidents indicating communal disharmony, cultural biases, caste-oriented practices, and the socio-political inequalities occur every day, a heartwarming visual came from...

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UAE: Indian expat wins Rs 33 crore in Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket draw

Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat won a staggering 15 million dirham (Rs 33,89,58,127) in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw. The winner, Rajeev Arikkatt, bagged the...

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Man takes ChatGPT help to find wife from over 5K matches on Tinder

New Delhi: A Russian man has revealed that he used OpenAI’s AI chatbot ChatGPT to help him find his life partner after eliminating over 5,000 matches on the dating site Tinder. The man Alexander...

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Watch: Doctor holds pre-wedding shoot inside operation theatre; dismissed

Bengaluru: A doctor was dismissed from service on Friday after a video of his pre-wedding photoshoot held inside an operation theatre of a government-run hospital in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district...

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Kuwaiti: Man files for divorce over wife’s love for olives

Kuwait: In a strange move, a Kuwaiti man has filed a divorce lawsuit against his wife due to her intense love for olives. The case which is currently pending in the family court was shared by Kuwaiti...

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‘Evil spirit’ haunts AP villagers; youth stand guard at night

Hyderabad: Local people in Kandrakota village of Peddapuram mandal of Kakinada district AP are spending sleepless nights, and perhaps they panic, over reports of the presence of ghosts in the village....

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‘Pink Biryani’ by baker Heena Kausar irks netizens [Video]

Mumbai: Biryani is a food that has won the hearts of millions of Indians for its spices, meat or vegetables, and fragrant rice. It is a dish that reflects the diversity and richness of Indian cuisine,...

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Idli patties leave netizens divided as debate rages over taste

A unique combination of the South Indian staple Idli and the Maharashtrian favorite Vadapav, known as ‘Idli Patties’ has gone viral. The dish has been quietly gaining popularity for more than 10...

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Watch: Thirsty alcoholic jumps into Hussain Sagar, demands 90 ml to come out

Hyderabad: In a bizarre turn of even, a man took an unconventional dive into Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar lake, prioritising his love for liquor over his safety. When police came to help the man, he...

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