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Gujarat Set To Host Vibrant International Kite Festival 2026: Check Dates, Full Schedule
- Wednesday January 7, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
Organised by the Gujarat Tourism Department, the event draws kite flyers and enthusiasts from all over the world.
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'200-300 Customers Left Empty-Handed': Shopkeeper Reveals Craze For 12 Grapes Ritual On New Year's Eve
- Thursday January 1, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A viral video on Instagram showed a shopkeeper explaining how he was forced to turn away 200-300 customers who came looking for grapes for the Spanish New Year custom.
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www.ndtv.com
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Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Sets World Record With Giant Santa Claus Made From Apples In Odisha
- Friday December 26, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
This record-breaking artwork came at a time when the entire country was immersed in the Christmas spirit.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Shocked To See': NRI Returns After 8 Years, Praises India's Rapid Growth
- Thursday December 25, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
An NRI returning to India after eight years praised the country's rapid growth and lower costs compared to the US.
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www.ndtv.com
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Which Indian State Is Called The Land Of The Rising Sun? Travel Tips To Watch The Perfect Sunrise
- Monday December 22, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
A beautiful little village near the India-China-Myanmar border, Dong is a destination for travellers who value slow travel and unforgettable experiences.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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"Country Changed Beyond Recognition": After Seven Years In Europe, NRI Calls India's Transformation Stunning
- Monday December 22, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
The user also mentioned changes in people's clothing, especially in women's clothing. According to him, Western-style clothing is being worn more frequently, and women appear to be wearing more modern and revealing clothing than before.
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www.ndtv.com
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Russian Woman Living In India Clears 6 Myths About The Country, Internet Reacts
- Sunday December 21, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The woman addressed several misconceptions, showcasing her life in India over the past three years.
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www.ndtv.com
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Tourist Gets Emotional After Hotel Staff Bring Her Medicines At Night: "People In India Are So Nice"
- Sunday December 21, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The video sparked widespread reactions online, with many users hailing the country's tradition of 'Atithi Devo Bhava' (the guest is God).
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www.ndtv.com
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"Citizens Make A Country Better": Indian Man In Australia Shares Car Park Incident
- Saturday December 13, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
An Indian man living in Australia shared a video praising an act of honesty after a stranger left a note with insurance details following a minor car accident, highlighting differences in civic responsibility.
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www.ndtv.com
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"No Place Like India": NRI Compares India's "Vibe And Warmth" To US' "Silent Streets", Sparks Debate
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
Many users agreed, sharing her sentiment about the lack of social warmth and convenience in Western countries
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www.ndtv.com
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French Woman Slams Indians For Hating Their Own Country: "Stop The Negativity"
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A French woman living in India for nearly two years has ignited conversation across social media after urging Indians to reduce negativity about their own country.
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www.ndtv.com
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Dutch Man Stunned To See Falcons Seated On Commercial Flight: "Only In Arab Countries"
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
Some Middle Eastern airlines allow falcons to travel in the cabin, often requiring them to have their own tickets and travel documents.
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www.ndtv.com
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American Family Spends 2.5 Months In India, Highlights 9 Key Differences Between Two Countries
- Friday December 5, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
An American mother shared nine cultural and societal differences she observed during a two-and-a-half-month trip to India.
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www.ndtv.com
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Woman's 2 AM Cycling Joyride In Hyderabad Wins Hearts Online: "Looks Like Foreign Country"
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The wholesome video received praise from social media users, especially locals who appreciated the positive portrayal of Hyderabad's night-time atmosphere and infrastructure.
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www.ndtv.com
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Gujarat Set To Host Vibrant International Kite Festival 2026: Check Dates, Full Schedule
- Wednesday January 7, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
Organised by the Gujarat Tourism Department, the event draws kite flyers and enthusiasts from all over the world.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
'200-300 Customers Left Empty-Handed': Shopkeeper Reveals Craze For 12 Grapes Ritual On New Year's Eve
- Thursday January 1, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A viral video on Instagram showed a shopkeeper explaining how he was forced to turn away 200-300 customers who came looking for grapes for the Spanish New Year custom.
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www.ndtv.com
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Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Sets World Record With Giant Santa Claus Made From Apples In Odisha
- Friday December 26, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
This record-breaking artwork came at a time when the entire country was immersed in the Christmas spirit.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Shocked To See': NRI Returns After 8 Years, Praises India's Rapid Growth
- Thursday December 25, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
An NRI returning to India after eight years praised the country's rapid growth and lower costs compared to the US.
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www.ndtv.com
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Which Indian State Is Called The Land Of The Rising Sun? Travel Tips To Watch The Perfect Sunrise
- Monday December 22, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
A beautiful little village near the India-China-Myanmar border, Dong is a destination for travellers who value slow travel and unforgettable experiences.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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"Country Changed Beyond Recognition": After Seven Years In Europe, NRI Calls India's Transformation Stunning
- Monday December 22, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
The user also mentioned changes in people's clothing, especially in women's clothing. According to him, Western-style clothing is being worn more frequently, and women appear to be wearing more modern and revealing clothing than before.
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www.ndtv.com
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Russian Woman Living In India Clears 6 Myths About The Country, Internet Reacts
- Sunday December 21, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The woman addressed several misconceptions, showcasing her life in India over the past three years.
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www.ndtv.com
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Tourist Gets Emotional After Hotel Staff Bring Her Medicines At Night: "People In India Are So Nice"
- Sunday December 21, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The video sparked widespread reactions online, with many users hailing the country's tradition of 'Atithi Devo Bhava' (the guest is God).
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www.ndtv.com
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"Citizens Make A Country Better": Indian Man In Australia Shares Car Park Incident
- Saturday December 13, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
An Indian man living in Australia shared a video praising an act of honesty after a stranger left a note with insurance details following a minor car accident, highlighting differences in civic responsibility.
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www.ndtv.com
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"No Place Like India": NRI Compares India's "Vibe And Warmth" To US' "Silent Streets", Sparks Debate
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
Many users agreed, sharing her sentiment about the lack of social warmth and convenience in Western countries
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www.ndtv.com
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French Woman Slams Indians For Hating Their Own Country: "Stop The Negativity"
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A French woman living in India for nearly two years has ignited conversation across social media after urging Indians to reduce negativity about their own country.
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www.ndtv.com
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Dutch Man Stunned To See Falcons Seated On Commercial Flight: "Only In Arab Countries"
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
Some Middle Eastern airlines allow falcons to travel in the cabin, often requiring them to have their own tickets and travel documents.
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www.ndtv.com
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American Family Spends 2.5 Months In India, Highlights 9 Key Differences Between Two Countries
- Friday December 5, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
An American mother shared nine cultural and societal differences she observed during a two-and-a-half-month trip to India.
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www.ndtv.com
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Woman's 2 AM Cycling Joyride In Hyderabad Wins Hearts Online: "Looks Like Foreign Country"
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The wholesome video received praise from social media users, especially locals who appreciated the positive portrayal of Hyderabad's night-time atmosphere and infrastructure.
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www.ndtv.com