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Arfa Javaid

Arfa Javaid is a journalist working with the Hindustan Times' Delhi team. She covers trending topics, human interest stories, and viral content online.

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Indian-origin woman makes 5 crore through shoplifting in England and Wales

An Indian-origin woman made ₹5 crore through shoplifting in England and Wales for over four years. She has been sentenced to 10 years in jail.

The Indian-origin woman's fraudulent activities extended beyond shoplifting. (Representative image)
Published on Aug 01, 2024 10:15 PM IST

Inside the Ambanis’ Paris diaries: 5 viral moments amid Paris 2024 Olympics

While in Paris, Ambanis attended the ongoing Olympics and were captured indulging in several other activities.

Ambanis attending the Paris 2024 Olympics. (Screengrab)
Updated on Aug 03, 2024 01:34 AM IST

B’luru founder’s parents use avocados for pooja: ‘Offerings to God upgraded’

A family in Bengaluru upgraded their pooja offerings from bananas to avocados, and it has sparked a chatter on social media.

Avocados used in pooja by a family in Bengaluru. (X/@dharmeshba)
Published on Aug 01, 2024 03:08 PM IST

Brain Teaser: Can you solve this maths problem by doing mental calculations?

Do you think you can solve this brain teaser without using a calculator? Your time starts now…

Brain Teaser: Can you solve this maths problem? (Threads/@toniaedison)
Published on Jul 31, 2024 09:49 PM IST

How to spot a narcissistic boss? Harvard professor shares 3 tips

The Harvard professor shared three tips to identify a narcissitic boss at the workplace.

A professor at Harvard shared pro tips on how to identify a narcissistic boss. (Representative image)
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 07:10 PM IST

Frogs found only in the Andaman Islands mate upside-down: Study

The Andamanese frogs, classified as ‘vulnerable’ by IUCN, deposit their eggs upside-down on the inner walls of water-filled tree cavities or root buttresses.

The study also revealed that the species that mate vertically use intricate calls to attract females. (Representative image)
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 02:17 PM IST

‘Genghis Khan’: Elon Musk on Telegram CEO’s ‘100 biological children’ revelation

Elon Musk thinks that Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is “Genghis Khan” after the latter revealed that he has over 100 “biological kids” in 12 countries.

Elon Musk shared his thoughts on Telegram CEO's ‘100 biological children’ revelation. (Screengrab)
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 11:14 AM IST

India rejoices as Manu Bhaker wins second bronze at Paris Olympics

India doubled its medal tally at the Paris Olympics as the shooting duo, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh, clinched bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.

India's Manu Bhaker (left) and Sarabjot Singh (right) celebrate after winning the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday.(AP)
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 02:32 PM IST

Visitors at Dubai Mall witness rare sight of baby shark's birth inside aquarium

The baby shark was born inside an aquarium at Dubai Mall in UAE.

Dubai: Shark is giving birth to a baby at a mall. (Instagram/@dubaiaquarium)
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 04:06 PM IST

Vande Bharat turns into boxing ring after passenger served non-veg food

A Vande Bharat Express passenger allegedly slapped a waiter twice after he mistakenly served him non-vegetarian food during his journey from Howrah to Ranchi.

Vande Bharat Express passenger slaps staff member after being served non-veg food. (X/@itsmekunal07)
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 11:59 AM IST

Can Nikhil Kamath pick up the phone and call PM Modi? Billionaire responds

Ranbir Kapoor asked Nikhil Kamath about his dynamics with PM Modi, wondering if the billionaire has direct access to him.

Ranbir Kapoor (left) and Nikhil Kamath (right) during the ‘People by WTF’ podcast. (YouTube/Nikhil Kamath)
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 08:29 AM IST

In UP’s Aligarh, teacher sleeps in classroom while students fan her. Watch

The video that has been circulating on the internet shows a student fanning a teacher while she sleeps inside a classroom.

UP: Primary school teacher sleeping on the floor while students fan her in Aligarh. (X/@Gulzar_sahab)
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 12:38 PM IST

Anand Mahindra praises Sooraj Cherukat’s viral ‘well of death’ rap

“Rap may not be for everyone, but this guy from Kerala, now Bengaluru via Texas is popping eyes across to the US,” said Anand Mahindra praising Sooraj Cherukat.

Anand Mahindra praised Sooraj Cherukat's 'well of death' that is viral all over the Internet. (X/@anandmahindra)
Published on Jul 29, 2024 05:35 PM IST

Radhika Merchant makes Baba Ramdev chuckle at wedding. All too relatable video

Baba Ramdev and Balkrishna were among the guests at the wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.

Baba Ramdev and Balkrishna with Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani at their wedding festivities. (Instagram/ambani_update)
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 08:29 PM IST

Ambanis spotted with LVHM billionaire Bernard Arnault at Paris Olympics 2024

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani were spotted with Bernard Arnault ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024.

Mukesh Ambani (left), Nita Ambani (right) with LVHM billionaire Bernard Arnault (centre) at Paris Olympics 2024. (Instagram/@ambani_update)
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 09:15 PM IST

WFH employee in Europe vacationed in Italy for a month, took just 7 days off

The Europe-based employee, who works from home, uses a mouse jiggler to remain active on the company’s internal communications system.

It all began when the WFH employee based in Europe became a “quiet quitter” and eventually a “quiet vacationer”. (Representative image)
Published on Jul 26, 2024 07:47 PM IST

Mark Zuckerberg reveals story behind his gold chain. It has a note for his kids

Mark Zuckerberg revealed that he wears a customised chain that has a prayer for his daughters. He sings it to them every night when he puts them to bed.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg during an interview on
Published on Jul 26, 2024 05:03 PM IST

Bengaluru woman’s monthly Uber expenses more than half her home rent

A Bengaluru-based woman said that her monthly Uber expenses are more than half her rent in the city and that CRED has helped her figure that out.

Bengaluru: The screenshot shows Uber transactions for the month of July. (X/@yourswriterly)
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 02:36 PM IST

Only those with eagle eyes can see the hidden numbers in this brain teaser

The brain teaser shared on Instagram challenges people to find out all the hidden numbers. Do you think you will be able to solve it?

Brain Teaser: Can you find hidden numbers in this pic? (Instagram/@brainteaser_hub)
Published on Jul 25, 2024 10:00 PM IST

Delhi Police sub-inspector, who has PCOD, loses 15 kg after delivery

The Delhi Police sub-inspector battling PCOD lost 15 kg postpartum by maintaining a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water and walking 10,000 steps daily.

Delhi Police sub-inspector Bhagyashri Dayma lost 15 kg. (Unsplash/yunmai)
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 06:08 PM IST

Barbie for visually impaired people comes with cane, braille packaging

Mattel’s Barbie doll features a red and white cane, functional sunglasses, and a unique eye gaze that reflects the characteristics of many blind people.

Mattel's first-ever blind Barbie doll. (Instagram/Barbie)
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 12:20 PM IST

How many numbers can you see in this brain teaser shared on Instagram?

Brain Teaser: Do you think you have what it takes to solve this one? If so, your time starts now…

Brain Teaser: Can you figure out how many numbers are there in this puzzle? (Instagram/@brainteaser_hub)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 08:00 PM IST

‘Russia’s most beautiful biker’ dies in motorcycle crash in Turkey

‘Russia’s most beautiful biker’ Tatyana Ozolina, who was killed in a bike crash, had a combined following of over eight million across social media platforms.

‘Russia’s most beautiful biker’ Tatyana Ozolina was killed in a bike accident in Turkey. (Instagram/@tanechkaozolina)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 06:48 PM IST

‘Spider-Man’ rides on car’s bonnet in Delhi, caught by police after viral video

Delhi Police has booked a man dressed in a Spider-Man costume and one other person for driving dangerously on the streets of Dwarka.

Delhi Police arrested Spider-Man and the driver of the vehicle over dangerous driving. (X/ANI)
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 05:03 PM IST

Indian woman in Sweden gets 50% refund because train AC wasn’t working

The railways not only apologised to the Indian woman living in Sweden for a train AC failure but also refunded 50 per cent of the ticket as compensation.

An Indian woman living in Sweden got a 50 per cent refund after the AC on her high-speed train was out of order. (Representative image)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 03:06 PM IST

BITS Pilani alum’s wake-up call for Bengaluru techies: ‘Fix your health, family’

BITS Pilani alum highlighted issues such as loneliness and work-life imbalance that Bengaluru techies face and how they impact their mental and physical health.

Many users resonated with BITS Pilani alum's post on Bengaluru techies and said that it was 'harsh'. (Representative image)
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 07:02 PM IST

Only 11% of people can find robber in this brain teaser. Can you?

Who among the five is the thief in this brain teaser and why? Your time starts now…

Brain Teaser: Can you find out who the thief is? (Instagram/@brainteaser_hub)
Published on Jul 23, 2024 09:30 PM IST

TikTok influencer cleans abandoned grave in viral video. Watch

The TikTok influencer cleaned the abandoned grave, painted it white, and decorated it with fresh flowers.

This Tiktok influencer cleaned the grave and later decorated it with fresh flowers. (Instagram/@InternetH0F)
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 08:28 PM IST

MP woman finds four dentures in chocolate she got at a birthday party

The woman said she “felt something crunchy” when she ate the chocolate she received at a birthday party in Madhya Pradesh.

MP: The woman found four false teeth in the chocolate she received at a birthday party. (Representative Image)
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 06:21 PM IST

‘FM holds up an umbrella for all’: Harsh Goenka praises Budget 2024

Industrialist Harsh Goenka commended Budget 2024 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying she “holds up an umbrella for all”.

Harsh Goenka is all praises for the Union Budget presented by Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament.
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:16 PM IST
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