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6 Hidden UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Asia That Whisper History, Not Hype
- Thursday November 13, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Forget the usual suspects. From India's sunken stepwells to Japan's misty mountain trails, these hidden UNESCO sites across Asia reveal the continents quieter, more soulful side. A guide for those who prefer stories over crowds.
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900km Journey For A Home-Cooked Meal: China Man Quits Job To Feed University Daughter
- Tuesday November 11, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A Chinese father quit his job and travelled 900 km to open a food stall near his daughters university after she complained about the canteen food.
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www.ndtv.com
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Recruiter Offers Job To Employee They Laid Off Months Ago, Story Viral
- Tuesday November 11, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
An employee revealed that a recruiter tried to hire them for the same job they were laid off from after 14 years.
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www.ndtv.com
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Woman Shares Shocking Experience Of First Date In 6 Years: "Never Dating Again"
- Monday November 10, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The incident has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many condemning the man's behaviour.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Spiderverse Got Competition': Baahubali The Eternal War's Teaser Impresses Internet
- Thursday November 6, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
The spinoff movie picks up after protagonist Amarender Baahubali's death, with social media users impressed by the art style and animation.
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www.ndtv.com
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Tech Founder Spends Rs 4 Lakh On Blinkit In Just 60 Days. Internet Reacts
- Thursday November 6, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Quick delivery apps such as Blinkit, Instamart and Zepto have become a lifeline for those last-minute grocery needs. But this tech founder has taken instant convenience to a whole new level.
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www.ndtv.com
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Delhi Metro Commuter Lists 6 "Appalling" Civic Sense Issues In Women's Coach
- Wednesday November 5, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
This incident highlights the need for better civic behaviour and awareness among commuters in the Delhi Metro.
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www.ndtv.com
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Employee Says Stopped Going To Office And No One Noticed For Months, Internet Reacts
- Tuesday November 4, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
As a moral of the story, the employee wrote that "apparently 'presence' just means replying fast enough on Teams."
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www.ndtv.com
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Man Becomes Rapido Driver To Beat Loneliness, Finds Comfort In Passenger's Kindness
- Monday November 3, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The post resonated with many Reddit users, who appreciated the heartfelt story and noted the power of small acts of kindness.
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www.ndtv.com
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Video: Man Shares Inspiring Story Of 86-Year-Old Uber Driver In Fiji Who Owns $175 Million Business
- Sunday November 2, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
Nav Shah captioned the video, saying that despite his wealth, business, and legacy, this man is compassionate and purposeful.
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www.ndtv.com
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From Not Getting Selected At IIT To Making $60,000/Year: DreamLaunch CEO's Inspiring Success Story Goes Viral
- Sunday November 2, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
Tomar's post quickly went viral online, with many users praising his honesty and determination, calling his journey "raw and real."
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www.ndtv.com
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Australian Woman Stuck In Traffic For 2 Hours Shares Heartwarming Experience With Indian Cab Driver
- Saturday November 1, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
An Australian woman shared how an Uber driver looked after her when the cab was stuck in traffic for almost two hours.
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www.ndtv.com
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From Yoga Mats To Goat Snacks: Employee's Wellness Hack Delights Boss
- Thursday October 30, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Employees used their wellness budgets in varied ways, including buying tea cups, adopting pets, attending movies, and even purchasing a quarter of a cow.
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www.ndtv.com
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6 Hidden UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Asia That Whisper History, Not Hype
- Thursday November 13, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Forget the usual suspects. From India's sunken stepwells to Japan's misty mountain trails, these hidden UNESCO sites across Asia reveal the continents quieter, more soulful side. A guide for those who prefer stories over crowds.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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900km Journey For A Home-Cooked Meal: China Man Quits Job To Feed University Daughter
- Tuesday November 11, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A Chinese father quit his job and travelled 900 km to open a food stall near his daughters university after she complained about the canteen food.
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www.ndtv.com
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Recruiter Offers Job To Employee They Laid Off Months Ago, Story Viral
- Tuesday November 11, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
An employee revealed that a recruiter tried to hire them for the same job they were laid off from after 14 years.
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www.ndtv.com
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Woman Shares Shocking Experience Of First Date In 6 Years: "Never Dating Again"
- Monday November 10, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The incident has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many condemning the man's behaviour.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Spiderverse Got Competition': Baahubali The Eternal War's Teaser Impresses Internet
- Thursday November 6, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
The spinoff movie picks up after protagonist Amarender Baahubali's death, with social media users impressed by the art style and animation.
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www.ndtv.com
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Tech Founder Spends Rs 4 Lakh On Blinkit In Just 60 Days. Internet Reacts
- Thursday November 6, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Quick delivery apps such as Blinkit, Instamart and Zepto have become a lifeline for those last-minute grocery needs. But this tech founder has taken instant convenience to a whole new level.
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www.ndtv.com
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Delhi Metro Commuter Lists 6 "Appalling" Civic Sense Issues In Women's Coach
- Wednesday November 5, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
This incident highlights the need for better civic behaviour and awareness among commuters in the Delhi Metro.
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www.ndtv.com
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Employee Says Stopped Going To Office And No One Noticed For Months, Internet Reacts
- Tuesday November 4, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
As a moral of the story, the employee wrote that "apparently 'presence' just means replying fast enough on Teams."
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www.ndtv.com
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Man Becomes Rapido Driver To Beat Loneliness, Finds Comfort In Passenger's Kindness
- Monday November 3, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The post resonated with many Reddit users, who appreciated the heartfelt story and noted the power of small acts of kindness.
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www.ndtv.com
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Video: Man Shares Inspiring Story Of 86-Year-Old Uber Driver In Fiji Who Owns $175 Million Business
- Sunday November 2, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
Nav Shah captioned the video, saying that despite his wealth, business, and legacy, this man is compassionate and purposeful.
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www.ndtv.com
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From Not Getting Selected At IIT To Making $60,000/Year: DreamLaunch CEO's Inspiring Success Story Goes Viral
- Sunday November 2, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
Tomar's post quickly went viral online, with many users praising his honesty and determination, calling his journey "raw and real."
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www.ndtv.com
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Australian Woman Stuck In Traffic For 2 Hours Shares Heartwarming Experience With Indian Cab Driver
- Saturday November 1, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
An Australian woman shared how an Uber driver looked after her when the cab was stuck in traffic for almost two hours.
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www.ndtv.com
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From Yoga Mats To Goat Snacks: Employee's Wellness Hack Delights Boss
- Thursday October 30, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Employees used their wellness budgets in varied ways, including buying tea cups, adopting pets, attending movies, and even purchasing a quarter of a cow.
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www.ndtv.com