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Man Quits Rs 1.2 Crore Job To Support Pregnant Wife, Internet Calls It "The Best Decision"
- Tuesday August 12, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Reddit user has gained wide attention on social media after sharing how he left his high-paying job to focus on supporting his pregnant wife.
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"Living In The Future": Indian Woman After Visiting China's Lesser-Known City Of Shantou
- Saturday August 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
An Indian woman recently took to social media to share her surprising experience of visiting a small town in China that completely changed her perception about urban development.
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"Elitist": ICICI Bank's New Minimum Balance Rule Sparks Strong Reactions On Internet
- Saturday August 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
After ICICI Bank announced a sharp hike in the minimum average balance (MAB) requirement for its savings accounts, the move sparked strong criticism online, with many users condemning the change.
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"Females Only, Can Be Satan Worshipper": Bengaluru Woman's Apartment Rental Ad Goes Viral
- Saturday August 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Bengaluru woman's unique apartment rental post is going viral for its mix of humour and blunt honesty about tenant criteria.
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"Car Scratched, Tyre Punctured": Bengaluru Doctor Claims Her Car Was Vandalised Despite Parking "Lawfully"
- Saturday August 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Bengaluru-based female doctor recently took to X to share her ordeal after locals allegedly vandalised his car despite it being parked inside a permitted zone.
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Watch: Bihar School Gives Unique 'Bride-Style' Farewell To Teachers
- Thursday August 7, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by NDTV News Desk
A middle school in Bihar's Begusarai gave two of its teachers a unique and emotional farewell. Students and school staff united to honour the departing educators, and it was nothing short of a traditional vidaai - send-off of a bride.
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"Just Bengaluru Things": Saree Shop Displays ChatGPT-Style Ad Ahead Of Varamahalakshmi Festival
- Wednesday August 6, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The viral post features a ChatGPT interface displayed outside the shop, providing information about the Varalakshmi Vratam festival, which falls on August 8 this year.
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www.ndtv.com
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"School-Like Mentality": Employee Slams Indian Company's Rigid Time Policy
- Wednesday August 6, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Reddit user has slammed the "school-like mentality" of Indian companies after receiving a message from his employer enforcing a strict 9:30 am reporting time.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Woman Files HR Complaint Against Co-Worker For Not Being Invited To Wedding: "Creating a hostile environment"
- Wednesday August 6, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The HR department reviewed the complaint and decided not to force the bride to include the coworker in her guest list.
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Indian Man Living In New Zealand Wonders If 1 Crore Is Enough To Return To Punjab Village, Internet Reacts
- Tuesday August 5, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
An Indian man, who chased that dream all the way to New Zealand, is now seeking Reddit's advice on whether Rs 1 crore is enough to return to India permanently.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Firefighters Interrupt Indian Family's Havan At Texas Home, Video Sparks Debate
- Tuesday August 5, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A video showing firefighters arriving at a Texas home during a Hindu puja has gone viral, sparking a conversation about cultural awareness and fire safety.
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www.ndtv.com
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Baba Vanga's "Alien" Prediction For 2025: Here's Why Some Believe It's Coming True
- Tuesday August 5, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Baba Vanga was known for her alleged prophetic abilities and accurate predictions, including the 9/11 attacks.
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www.ndtv.com
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World's Most Expensive Labubu Doll Sold For 125 Times Its Original Price
- Sunday August 3, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Labubu dolls are plush toys and figurines based on a character from the book series The Monsters, created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Entrepreneur Faces Backlash For Promoting Overwork Culture: "Mother Didn't Raise No Quitter"
- Saturday August 2, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A US-based startup co-founder is being criticised on LinkedIn for promoting a culture of overwork, disguised as ambition.
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www.ndtv.com
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Meet The 'Duckies': Locals In UK Town Volunteer As Duck-Crossing Wardens
- Saturday August 2, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Nicknamed the 'duckies', these volunteers help around 20 ducks make their daily walk to their nighttime resting spot.
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www.ndtv.com
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Man Quits Rs 1.2 Crore Job To Support Pregnant Wife, Internet Calls It "The Best Decision"
- Tuesday August 12, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Reddit user has gained wide attention on social media after sharing how he left his high-paying job to focus on supporting his pregnant wife.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Living In The Future": Indian Woman After Visiting China's Lesser-Known City Of Shantou
- Saturday August 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
An Indian woman recently took to social media to share her surprising experience of visiting a small town in China that completely changed her perception about urban development.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Elitist": ICICI Bank's New Minimum Balance Rule Sparks Strong Reactions On Internet
- Saturday August 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
After ICICI Bank announced a sharp hike in the minimum average balance (MAB) requirement for its savings accounts, the move sparked strong criticism online, with many users condemning the change.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Females Only, Can Be Satan Worshipper": Bengaluru Woman's Apartment Rental Ad Goes Viral
- Saturday August 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Bengaluru woman's unique apartment rental post is going viral for its mix of humour and blunt honesty about tenant criteria.
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www.ndtv.com
-
"Car Scratched, Tyre Punctured": Bengaluru Doctor Claims Her Car Was Vandalised Despite Parking "Lawfully"
- Saturday August 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Bengaluru-based female doctor recently took to X to share her ordeal after locals allegedly vandalised his car despite it being parked inside a permitted zone.
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www.ndtv.com
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Watch: Bihar School Gives Unique 'Bride-Style' Farewell To Teachers
- Thursday August 7, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by NDTV News Desk
A middle school in Bihar's Begusarai gave two of its teachers a unique and emotional farewell. Students and school staff united to honour the departing educators, and it was nothing short of a traditional vidaai - send-off of a bride.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Just Bengaluru Things": Saree Shop Displays ChatGPT-Style Ad Ahead Of Varamahalakshmi Festival
- Wednesday August 6, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The viral post features a ChatGPT interface displayed outside the shop, providing information about the Varalakshmi Vratam festival, which falls on August 8 this year.
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www.ndtv.com
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"School-Like Mentality": Employee Slams Indian Company's Rigid Time Policy
- Wednesday August 6, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Reddit user has slammed the "school-like mentality" of Indian companies after receiving a message from his employer enforcing a strict 9:30 am reporting time.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Woman Files HR Complaint Against Co-Worker For Not Being Invited To Wedding: "Creating a hostile environment"
- Wednesday August 6, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The HR department reviewed the complaint and decided not to force the bride to include the coworker in her guest list.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Man Living In New Zealand Wonders If 1 Crore Is Enough To Return To Punjab Village, Internet Reacts
- Tuesday August 5, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
An Indian man, who chased that dream all the way to New Zealand, is now seeking Reddit's advice on whether Rs 1 crore is enough to return to India permanently.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Firefighters Interrupt Indian Family's Havan At Texas Home, Video Sparks Debate
- Tuesday August 5, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A video showing firefighters arriving at a Texas home during a Hindu puja has gone viral, sparking a conversation about cultural awareness and fire safety.
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www.ndtv.com
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Baba Vanga's "Alien" Prediction For 2025: Here's Why Some Believe It's Coming True
- Tuesday August 5, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Baba Vanga was known for her alleged prophetic abilities and accurate predictions, including the 9/11 attacks.
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www.ndtv.com
-
World's Most Expensive Labubu Doll Sold For 125 Times Its Original Price
- Sunday August 3, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Labubu dolls are plush toys and figurines based on a character from the book series The Monsters, created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
US Entrepreneur Faces Backlash For Promoting Overwork Culture: "Mother Didn't Raise No Quitter"
- Saturday August 2, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A US-based startup co-founder is being criticised on LinkedIn for promoting a culture of overwork, disguised as ambition.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Meet The 'Duckies': Locals In UK Town Volunteer As Duck-Crossing Wardens
- Saturday August 2, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Nicknamed the 'duckies', these volunteers help around 20 ducks make their daily walk to their nighttime resting spot.
-
www.ndtv.com