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Kate Middleton's Impromptu Twirl With Paddington Bear. You're Welcome

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday October 17, 2017

During a surprise visit to London's Paddington station, Kate Middleton indulged royal fans with an impromptu twirl with the fuzzy character at his namesake station.

Baggage Handler Steals From Luggage. Manipur Chief Minister Shares Video

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday October 17, 2017

Three videos shared by Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh are likely to make you think twice before you check in your luggage the next time you fly.

Sudarsan Pattnaik's Intricate Sand Sculpture For Dhanteras Is Stunning

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday October 17, 2017

Sudarsan Pattnaik's sand sculpture shows Goddess Lakshmi and is created on the Puri beach in Odisha.

This Video Shows The Power Of Makeup. 3 Million View And Counting

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday October 17, 2017

The world is divided into people who love makeup and think it's nothing less than an art and those who, well don't. And the next time when someone from the latter half asks you what's so good about makeup, this video is what you can show them as your answer.

10 Ways You Can Have A 'Ghar Wali Diwali' If You're Away From Home

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday October 17, 2017

If you're away from home this Diwali, there's no need to fret. There are still plenty of things you can do to have a happy Diwali.

Sneezing In Space, Aliens, GoT: NASA Astronaut's AMA Is Out Of This World

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday October 17, 2017

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly hosted a Reddit "Ask Me Anything", answering questions on everything from what space smells like (burning metal, apparently) to aliens and 'Game of Thrones.' We compiled a list of 15 of the most interesting questions-and-answers.

This Diwali, 5 Things You Can Do Instead Of Bursting Firecrackers

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday October 17, 2017

Diwali, as the name suggests, is the festival of light not noise and let's keep it that way. So, after the Diwali puja, decorating your house and glamming up in new clothes, if you still have some time left, avoid reaching out to the box of crackers and try these ideas instead.

Watch: Orphaned Little Kitten Adopted By A Dog, Now Part Of Family

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday October 17, 2017

At the Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center in the US, a tiny little orphaned kitten has found a new family - with a surrogate dog mom and three orphaned puppies.

Caught On Camera: Dramatic Rescue Of Pet Dog Swept Out To Sea

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday October 17, 2017

An "exhausted and wet" pet dog was dramatically rescued after being swept out to sea on Sunday. The lucky pooch was spotted by a British coastguard helicopter which was on a training exercise off the coast of Scotland.

Diwali Greetings From Canada's Justin Trudeau, Wearing A Sherwani

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday October 17, 2017

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to social media to wish those celebrating a Happy Diwali. Mr Trudeau posted a photo of him lighting a ceremonial lamp during celebrations in the city of Ottawa, as members of the Indian diaspora looked on. But it's his choice of greeting that has a few people on social media riled up.

What Colour Are These Shoes: Blue-Grey Or Pink-White? Internet Debates Again

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Monday October 16, 2017

Remember 'The Dress' from 2015? Yes, the gold-white dress (which was actually black-blue) that wrecked friendships, made serious dents in relationships and polarised the internet. Well, it's back to haunt us. This time in the form of a shoe.

The Top 10 Funniest Amitabh Bachchan-KBC Memes On The Internet Right Now

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Monday October 16, 2017

Many of Amitabh Bachchan's iconic dialogues from the quiz show have been transformed into hilarious memes by the people of Twitter.

Amazing Video Captures Gravity-Defying Waterfall

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Monday October 16, 2017

In an astonishing video that emerged from Taiwan, winds from Typhoon Khanun caused a small waterfall to defy gravity.

Diwali 2017: SMS, Wishes, WhatsApp Messages, Images And Facebook Greetings

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday October 17, 2017

Here are some Diwali greetings and images for your friends and family. Wish everyone a Happy Diwali with these Diwali messages.

Watch: Food Delivery Man Gets Married On Scooter

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Monday October 16, 2017

A food delivery man in China married his fiancee on a scooter while hundreds of his colleagues rode behind them as part of the wedding procession.

Watch What Happens When You Spin A Fidget Spinner In Space

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Monday October 16, 2017

The International Space Station is probably the last place we thought we'd ever see a fidget spinner but, well, here we go. A fun video posted on social media by NASA's Randy Bresnik shows astronauts on the space station having the time of their lives playing with the popular toy.

MS Dhoni, Daughter Ziva And Besan Ka Laddoo Make This A Very Yummy Video

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Sunday October 15, 2017

A video posted by MS Dhoni shows him and his baby girl eating a laddoo and their video couldn't be any cuter. Need your Sunday to be a tad brighter? Then this video is what you must see.

Dad Describes Diwali To Son In Heartwarming Ad That'll Make You Smile

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Sunday October 15, 2017

For most people, one of their lasting memories about Diwali is someone narrating the story behind the festival. Keeping that thought in mind, a new advertisement talks about celebrating this Diwali by sharing such incredible stories with your loved ones.

He Went To File An FIR. Mumbai Police Surprised Him With A Cake

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Sunday October 15, 2017

A tweet posted by Mumbai Police, shows officers celebrating a man's birthday at the Sakinaka Police Station. While filing an FIR, officers at the station realised it was the complainant's birthday. So, once his complaint was registered, everyone celebrated with a cake.

Don't Call 911 If Facebook Is Down, Tweets This Police Department

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Saturday October 14, 2017

The official Twitter handle for Bothell Police recently put up a tweet stating that Facebook being down isn't an emergency and one perhaps shouldn't call 911 about it. Their tweet has since been circulating and has collected quite the hilarious reactions.

Cop Catches Huge Anaconda With Bare Hands. Video Is Scary And Impressive

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Saturday October 14, 2017

A video posted on Facebook by the Leon County Sheriff's Office shows a detective handling a nine-foot-long Yellow Anaconda like it was no big deal. Her video, since being shared on October 12, has collected over 2.7 lakh views, more than 2,700 reactions and almost 3,000 shares.

Dog Stands On Top Of Moving Auto Like A Boss. RJ Malishka Tweets Video

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Saturday October 14, 2017

RJ Malishka recently tweeted quite an interesting video that's left some on Twitter impressed, some confused and some angry. It shows an adorable dog, apparently named Sultan, riding in an auto rickshaw in the most unique way possible.

This Brainteaser Is Leaving People Quite Confused. Can You Solve It?

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Saturday October 14, 2017

Every few weeks, a new brainteaser appears on social media that leaves people thoroughly confused and searching for probable answers. This week, the puzzle that's taken over Facebook is a picture problem that begs people to solve it.

7 Times The West Tried To Sell Desi Products With Videsi Names

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Friday October 13, 2017

We compiled a list of all the times the West repackaged desi items to make them 'trendier' and way, way more expensive.

Sick Of Family WhatsApp Groups? Here's What One Mumbai Woman Did

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Friday October 13, 2017

Tired of all the "unverified news, casual sexism and xenophobia", one woman left her extended-family WhatsApp group with a goodbye message so epic, it may inspire you to finally quit that family group you put on mute months ago.

In Bengaluru, Artist Transforms Pothole Into Colourful Protest Site

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Friday October 13, 2017

Days after Karnataka Chief Minister K Siddaramaiah asked for over 15,000 potholes on Bengaluru's scarred roads to be fixed within 15 days, a unique and colourful protest. One involving mermaids, the mythical creatures thought to be half-woman, half-fish.

How Did This Car End Up Stuck In A Tree? Bizarre Sight Shocks Onlookers

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Friday October 13, 2017

A bizarre sight of an SUV dangling from two trees bemused onlookers in China. The car, which was reportedly speeding, lost control on a curve and drove off an expressway.

This Dad's Hilarious Pics With His Daughter Will Make Your Day

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Friday October 13, 2017

Sholom Ber Solomon loves to create elaborate scenes, complete with colourful sets and costumes, with his daughter Zoe.

Man Rented Lion Cub To 'Show Off'. Selfies Helped Cops Track Him Down

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Friday October 13, 2017

A tiny lion cub was found in an empty apartment in a gritty Paris suburb after being abandoned by a man who hired the creature to show off. Police began hunting for the cub after noticing selfies on social media of the 24-year-old man posing with his tawny pet.

Have You Seen This Pimple-Popping Cake? It's So Bad It's Good

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Thursday October 12, 2017

A video of a special cake that allows a person to pop the made-up pimples on it has taken over the Internet. Comments on the cake range from delicious to gross.