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A weekly podcast from India, that is not about Science, Pop Culture, Technology, Sport, News, Sociology, or the Internet, and yet, all at once it is. Far From Fact is designed to cater to your basic need for ignorance. Catch the lads, as they fake-solve real problems on a weekly basis. This podcast is presented by Husein Merchant and Keshav Naidu. Husein is an optimist who loves observing things while being lazy. He is observing you even as you read this. Keshav recently came out as a comedi ...
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A user of Google Maps claims that he has missed his flight because of an incorrect estimation. Google Maps showed that he would take 1.5 hours to reach the airport, but the Bangalore traffic actually took him 3 hours to conquer. Join the lads as they dive deep into our relationship with modern technology. Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfrom…
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There is a scam doing the rounds on dating apps, and men seem to be the target of this honey trap. What starts off as innocent flirting on a dating app, quickly heats up and reaches offline at a discrete club no one has ever heard of. Catch the lads as they uncover the layers, of course with the standard dose of insensitivity and laughs. LINK TO S…
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An article from the Economic Times discusses the impact of obesity on the Indian economy and the government’s role in addressing this issue. Obesity is not just a health concern but also an economic one, as it leads to increased healthcare costs and reduced productivity. The article suggests that the Indian government needs to implement policies to…
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The last couple of weeks have seen a lot of changes in our neighbouring Bangladesh. What started as a humble students protest has taken the nation by storm, and even resulted in the ousting of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has since fled the country. Join the lads as they try to make sense of what really goes on when a dictatorial re…
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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won a match, securing an Olympic medal. IOC President Thomas Bach defended her and fellow boxer Lin Yu-ting’s participation amid gender identity controversies. Khelif and Yu-ting faced scrutiny over their gender identity, having been disqualified from a previous event but cleared by the IOC for the Paris Games. Join the …
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An alive man in Rajasthan was declared dead by the government. In response the alive man started committing various crimes in order to prove that he is alive. Catch the lads as they try to deep dive into the mind of a fake dead man. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/f…
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Amazon employees were exploiting a loophole in the return-to-office policy by briefly showing up to get coffee and then leaving. Amazon now requires a minimum of two hours per visit to count as office attendance, with some teams needing to stay for at least six hours. Join the lads as they dive deep into human psyche and figure out ways to deal wit…
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315: Capt. Anshuman Singh and Next of Kin rules
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Captain Anshuman Singh posthumously received the Kirti Chakra for his gallantry. But unfolding behind the scenes is an ugly family drama, that is now taking centre stage at a national level. Catch the lads as they unpack this loaded one. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal…
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314: Ambani wedding - Public measures for private events
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The Mumbai Traffic Police has announced road closures and restrictions in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) area between July 12 and 15 for the high-profile wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. The event has been terms as a "public event" and private citizens have taken offense to this. Join the lads as they analyze the last event of the last…
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A far cry from the usual FFF shenanigans, here is a bit of tricky subject - religion and the politics of food. This is a complex episode, it is hard to tell who is saving whom. Everyone makes an appearance, from Jains to Hindu bhakts to Muslims and even gau rakshaks. In the end it is really simple, follow your religion, but stay out of other people…
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A French woman, Laurence Van Wassenhove, is suing Orange for paying her full salary for 20 years without work, alleging "moral harassment." Van Wassenhove argues the lack of work duties led to isolation and a loss of professional purpose. Join the lads as they try and guess Laurence's intentions and speculate how this would have played out in India…
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Thanks to the kindness of corrupt officials in Gujarat, you can now pay bribes via EMIs. How considerate, right? Join the lads as they break this fascinating story down, into tiny little bite sized factoids. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmer…
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The NEET UG 2024 exam has been embroiled in controversy. Allegations include a question paper leak before the test, and the National Testing Agency (NTA) awarding “grace marks” to 1,563 students who faced issues during the exam. Despite claims of hundreds of marks being awarded as grace marks, the NTA maintains that it hasn’t impacted the qualifyin…
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A Thai town called Thonburi is facing a backlash from the monkey population. Known for its monkeys, the town's monkeys seem to be revolting against the humans. Catch the lads as they try to solve this simian menace. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI h…
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A brawl has broken out at a wedding in UP, once again. This time, the bride's side have accused the groom of forcibly kissing the bride on the stage during the varmala ceremony. Join the lads as they speculate, judge and wish that they too get a chance to attend a wedding with a side of brawl someday. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/…
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An X user has managed to catch some eyeballs courtesy of a juicy debate - Do NRIs get to praise India while living not-in-India? Join the lads as they peel this little baby onion, layer after layer. And get to the core of it all. What is it? There's only one way to find out. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3V…
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The high court has decided not to cancel the degree of a doctor who got entry into medical school after providing a fake caste certificate. The high court opined that if the degree is cancelled, the country will have one less doctor. Join the lads as they dig deep in this episode, discussing caste and all its various forms.…
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The Western Railway is conducting emotional wellbeing for employees, including motormen, to address stress, work-life balance and trauma management. Join the lads as they dissect this move and look for the best ways in which to improve the lives of our motormen. National Suicide Prevention Helpline | India (hellolifeline.org)…
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Turns out WhatsApp is threatening to leave India if forced to break encryption. At the first instance that makes them sound like the champion of individual privacy, but a deeper look is perhaps required here. Join the lads as they do just that. What is up with WhatsApp? Is our data really all that private? JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL (LOL) https://wh…
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VVPAT or Voter Verification Paper Audit Trail has turned into quite the hot topic this election season. And rightly so, any democratic election is meant to be transparent. Join the lads as they skin this hairy beast to get to the heart of the matter. P.S.: No MPs were harmed in the making of this episode. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.…
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The lads get up close and personal on this one. Catch this ultra-closeup episode as they talk play-school fees, modern parenting, and of course, the impact this is having on young parents. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypalpaypal.me/farfromfactUPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow ushttp…
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A Russian man has claimed that he is from the future and that he saved earth from attacking Martians. Catch the lads as they rip into this relatively low-hanging fruit. Or is it nut?Read the full story here.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/indigo-child-from-mars-russian-child-genius-past-life-claims-leave-experts-baffled/arti…
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The big 3 Oh! Oh! Is here fam. Join the lads as they share some voice notes sent by you amazing folks. Jump in for a serotonin and dopamine laced trip down memory lane, with some oxy thrown in for good measure. And you know the best part? It's all organic! JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money y…
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Turns out the Slumdog Millionaire theme is not going away anytime soon. The world, specially the western world, seems to be obsessed with poverty in India. And while these tours do bring in some revenue, there is also a massive backlash and a lot of harsh criticism about hygiene and safety. Join the lads, as they try to find to solve yet another pr…
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Mumbai is gearing up for a vast 3D mapping project. This project will result in a digital twin of the city. But how will all this be done? And how is it going to help us? And most importantly, how can we help? Join the lads and see the kerfuffle is about. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money …
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