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Today we have instant texting apps for faster communication. However, some of us still prefer snail mails and sending cards on special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, etc. But this time, why don’t you try sending a potato with personalized message, instead? Sounds dumb? Well, a Delhi-based guy is making some serious cash with this bizarre way of sending messages on a potato. Yes, a real...
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In recent times, plants have become a major part of our home decor. Be it residential or commercial spaces – everywhere indoor plants are replacing the pocket-burning statues and other decor artifacts. But Mariana Folberg, an industrial designer who runs the San Francisco-based Mar de Fe design studio, has taken plant decor to another level with these realistic glow-in-the-dark plants.
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Have you ever dreamed of living in an igloo? What if we say you now have a chance to experience that right here in India? Yes, you read that right. Located in Hamta Valley in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, the Manali Igloo Stay is a brainchild of winter-sport specialists Vikas Kumar and Tashi Dorje. Taking their hobby of building forts to next level, the duo has...
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For the busy commuters who don’t find time to read, 50-year-old Anoop Khanna from Guwahati, Assam has turned a bus stop into the newest public library to peruse as they wait for a bus. Just imagine a library without librarians, no due dates and no one telling you to be quiet. Well, Assam’s bus stop-turned-library is the one spot where no such rules are followed...
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While most of us use Facebook to make our presence felt, stay connected with friends and make new friends, the famous Bengali singer named Silajit Majumder is using this online platform to demand ₹500 for accepting friend requests. Not only that but the friend request comes with an expiry of two months and after that, you have to pay again to stay connected. But why...
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You may have heard or even seen some incidents, where animals have gone to great lengths to save a human life. Owing to such incident, here’s a heart-touching story of Sarah Varley, a 28-year-old rape survivor, who was on the verge of death. But life had something wonderful in store for her in form of a wolf pack that literally brought her back to life....
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While we tend to load ourselves with clothes to stay warm in winter, poor animals have no way to escape the freezing temperatures that even drops to sub-zero at night. Fortunately, a few kind women in a village neighbouring the Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation and Care Centre in Mathura have taken the initiative to make knitted jumpers for elephants to brave the winter chills.
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Every automotive enthusiast must have seen the Hollywood movie Transformers. In the sci-fi flick, you can see iconic cars such as Camaro, Hummer, Ferrari, etc. changing shapes and transforming into huge robots (Autobots). But have you ever wondered that if the movie was made in Bollywood what cars they would have included? Well, not sure about you but Anirudh Singh Shekhawat, a concept artist from...
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This is an inspiring story of a man who has proven that book knowledge is not necessary to lead anyone a long way. 25-year-old Sagar Prasad Sharma from Assam is a primary school dropout, who has built a ‘Helicopter’ using local technology, providing a faster way of commuting to the villagers of Shyamjuli in Dhemaji district, Assam.
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Meet Sushil Reddy, 26-year-old, IIT-Bombay(Mumbai) alumnus, has secured a place in the Guinness World Records for completing the longest journey on a solar-powered bicycle. From Mumbai to Goa, he cycled across nine Indian states (covering approximately 7,424 km in 79 days) to raise awareness about energy crisis in India and encourage people to use solar panels as a sustainable source of energy.