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Far From Fact350. FFFinaleHere we are! After 7 long years, the lads say goodbye one last time. Join them on this emotional and bittersweet episode as they relive the good ol' times and talk about what comes next. To follow Keshav's work, you can follow him on Instagram @keshavnaidu_ and @undercover.creatives. You can also check out all the other stuff he does here.Husein and Sakina have been working on Stash - your reliable friend who is always looking out for your financial wellbeing and nudging you towards financial independence. If you're...
2025-03-181h 28Far From Fact344: Choli ke peeche kya hai?Join our reddit community here - https://www.reddit.com/r/FarFromFact/s/tsD4icXI5W
A groom's dance to 'Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai' at his wedding offended the bride’s father, who called off the ceremony, citing it as an insult to family values. Join the lads as they dive right into this juicy topic.
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2025-02-0426 minFar From Fact343: Chinese AI Deepseek R1Chinese AI researchers have hit it out of the park with deepseek R1. A new model that operates at a cost that is 98% lower than its peers. And here's the best part, it's gonna be open source. But, what does all this mean for you, for us, and the entire human race? You're in luck, 'cos the lads have more than a few thoughts on the matter.
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2025-01-2853 minFar From Fact341: Cockfighting goes mainstreamCockfighting takes centre stage this week. What used to be a rural pastime in Telangana and parts of Andhra Pradesh now threatens to turn into a multi-crore industry. Catch the lads as they bite into this juicy makar sankranti story.
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2025-01-1427 minFar From Fact339: All women team Western RailwayThe Western Railway has taken the initiative to create an all woman team as part of their traction sub-station maintenance department at Mahalaxmi in Mumbai. Join the lads as they chat up on this super fun story as their year-end topic. Enjoy!
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2024-12-3125 minFar From Fact337: Shaadi special recapIt's Shaadi season and what better way to celebrate it than by doing shaadi special recap. Here's three of our all time faves in one beautiful little package. Take it away!
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2024-12-171h 17Far From Fact336: Parent scams child's schoolThe Egmore Police have arrested a 48-year-old man on charges of cheating Don Bosco School of Excellence in Egmore, Chennai, to the tune of ₹18.76 lakh, after he allegedly collected money from the management under the pretext of organising a trip for teachers to Punjab and Kashmir. Join the lads as they're back with a scam story!
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2024-12-1020 minFar From Fact335: Turkish cigarette quitterIn a recent resurface, man who put his head in a cage has resurfaced. Catch the lads as they go after this low hanging fruit with all their might. Check out the head-cage here, a link to the news story. Hey, and no judging the source!
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2024-12-0318 minFar From Fact334: Gravity defying groomIn a scene straight out of a movie, a groom abandoned his wedding ceremony to chase a man in a mini-truck, who snatched his garland of cash, in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut. The incident took place recently on the highway when the groom was riding a horse during his wedding procession. Join the lads as they jump into wedding season with this banger of an episode.
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2024-11-2622 minFar From Fact333: Diwali party dramaThe UK Prime Minister has had to apologise for serving meat and alcohol at a Diwali party. The party was hosted by the PM at 10, Downing Street. Join the lads as they go deeper in what seems like a politically motivated campaign.
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2024-11-1924 minFar From Fact331: Fake judge real propsA conman in Gujarat posed as a fake judge and has passed several judgments. He has done this for over five years, and the scam came to light recently in Gandhinagar. Catch the lads as they dive deep into this one-man judiciary system complete with cape and habit.
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2024-11-0537 minFar From Fact330: Transgender domestic violenceHonestly, there are too many things going on in this episode to give it an apt description. Join the lads as they try and navigate this minefield, by offending the least amount of people.
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2024-10-2933 minFar From Fact329: Bomb hoaxes across Indian airportsAirports across the country have been under high alert the last week or so due to a string of bomb threats. Over 70 in all, and the security forces have worked extra hard in keeping our air space safe. Join the lads as they try to add their two cents to finding a solution to the menace of bomb hoaxes.
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2024-10-2231 minFar From Fact328: Lawrence BishnoiKnown for high-profile crimes, including the murders of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala and politician Baba Siddique, and threats against Salman Khan, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang is gaining popularity. Baba Siddique’s murder investigation points to the Bishnoi gang, with motives possibly linked to political or business rivalries. Join the lads as they discuss organised crime and its role in modern society.
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2024-10-1531 minFar From Fact327: Age-reversing Israeli time machineYou read right! That's the scam a young couple in Kanpur tried to pull on their customers. Catch the lads as they do a bit of a speculative deep dive into this scam only to get too close and come our scamsters themselves.
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2024-10-0820 minFar From Fact326: Coldplay ticketsBookMyShow’s CEO and technical head have been summoned by Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing over alleged black marketing of Coldplay concert tickets. Join the lads as they dive deep into the implications of this event.
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2024-10-0134 minFar From Fact325: Tirupati laddu debacleCM Chandrababu Naidu recently alleged that the Tirupati laddu contains beef fat. What followed is a political ruckus that in reality paid no heed to the sentiments of millions of devotees, but on-camera made all the right noises. Join the lads as they cut these reckless politicians to size.
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2024-09-2435 minFar From Fact324: Lalbaugcha Raja - police complaintTwo lawyers have filed a complaint with the Mumbai Police regarding the discriminatory treatment of common people versus VIPs at the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal. A video showing pandal staff pushing common people while allowing VIPs to stand calmly has gone viral, highlighting the disparity in treatment. Join the lads as they break this complex issue down and come up with some solutions of their own.
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2024-09-1727 minFar From Fact323: Arctic Tern in MumbaiA Delhi based architect flew to Mumbai to catch a glimpse of a rare bird - The Arctic Tern. Apparently the bird was last spotted in India over 96 years ago. A tiny departure from the usual FFF fare, catch the lads as they dive into this pelagic piece of birding action.
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2024-09-1032 minFar From Fact322: Google Maps = Missed flightA 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.
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2024-09-0336 minFar From Fact321: Dating App ScamsThere 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.
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2024-08-2823 minFar From Fact320: India vs ObesityAn 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 encourage healthier lifestyles among its citizens to improve overall economic performance. Join the lads as they suggest ways in which this mammoth task can be achieved.
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2024-08-2028 minFar From Fact319: Bangladesh regime changeThe 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 regime comes to an end.
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2024-08-1335 minFar From Fact318: Imane KhelifAlgerian 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 lads as they examine this strange situation and suggest a solution of their own.
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2024-08-0614 minFar From Fact317: Premature death certificateAn 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.
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2024-07-3025 minFar From Fact316: Coffee BadgingAmazon 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 with the aftereffects of the pandemic.
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2024-07-2326 minFar From Fact315: Capt. Anshuman Singh and Next of Kin rulesCaptain 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.
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2024-07-1629 minFar From Fact314: Ambani wedding - Public measures for private eventsThe 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 Ambani child.
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2024-07-0928 minFar From Fact312: Lawsuit due to lack of workA 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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2024-06-2522 minFar From Fact311: Pay bribes on EMIsThanks 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.
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2024-06-1822 minFar From Fact310: NEET UG 2024The 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 qualifying criteria. Additionally, eight students from the same center in Haryana scored a perfect 720/720, raising further suspicion.
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2024-06-1123 minFar From Fact309: Planet of the apes Thai EditionA 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.
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2024-06-0429 minFar From Fact308: Kiss the bride, beat the groomA 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.
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2024-05-2823 minFar From Fact307: NRIs celebrating IndiaAn 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.
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2024-05-2129 minFar From Fact304: WhatsApp India operationsTurns 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?
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2024-04-3025 minFar From Fact303: The VVPAT sagaVVPAT 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.
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2024-04-2335 minFar From Fact302: Play-school feesThe 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.
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2024-04-1627 minFar From Fact301: Russian child geniusA 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?
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2024-04-0933 minFar From Fact300: Listener love specialThe 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!
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2024-04-0241 minFar From Fact299: Obsession with poverty in IndiaTurns 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 problem, that's way above their pay grade.
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2024-03-2630 minFar From Fact298: 3D Model - MumbaiMumbai 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.
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2024-03-1927 minFar From Fact297: US tik-tok banTik-tok could face a ban in the US. What seems like a push to separate ownership of Tik-tok away from its Chinese parent company ByteDance. Complete with twists and turns this one promises to be one to watch. Join the lads as they try to make sense of this giant face-off.
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2024-03-1225 minFar From Fact296: PIA steward goes MIA in CanadaIn what looks like a repeat incident, another PIA steward has "gone missing" in Canada. Join the lads as they try to unravel this pattern of PIA staff seeking asylum in Canada.
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2024-03-0524 minFar From Fact295: PM Modi Scuba dive DwarakaPrime Minister Narendra Modi has managed to grab the eyeballs yet again. This time with a spectacular scuba dive to the ancient ruins of Dwaraka off the coast of Gujarat. Catch the lads as they lament about the high expectations being set by each of these expeditions. And wonder out loud about the PM's next possible outing.
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2024-02-2724 minFar From Fact294: Wheelchair shortage Mumbai airportAn 80 year old man reportedly collapsed due to a heart attack and died at Mumbai airport last week. They had requested a wheelchair but due to an acute shortage he couldn't get one and had to walk to the terminal. Catch the lads as they dive into this story, no holds barred.
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2024-02-2028 minFar From Fact293: The Mumbai dance bar sagaWord on the street is, the dance bars of the 90s Mumbai are making a quiet return. Catch the lads as they unravel this phenomenon, with a help of a beautiful piece of reporting in the HT. Complete with the usual shenanigans and of course the big solution. Enjoy!
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2024-02-1332 minFar From Fact292: Paytm Payments bankWhy is the RBI shutting down the Paytm payments bank? Find out this episode as the lads punch way above their weight. Lots of laughter and madness as usual, but not complete without the must-have solution of the week. Enjoy!
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2024-02-0647 minFar From Fact291: Spurious Jeera scamJust when you thought you had heard of every scam there was out there, along comes the jeera scam. Very limited in its imagination, but very resilient in execution. Join the lads as they look for yet another excuse to save the world.
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2024-01-3023 minFar From Fact289: Coolies of the great Indian RailwaysThe former icons of the Indian Railways are soon disappearing, even as they struggle to make a living. While there are several factors for this dying legacy, the lads are not one to watch silently. They are here to save the day, join them as they unearth gem after gem in their rescue efforts.
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2024-01-1623 minFar From Fact288: Lakshadweep vs MaldivesSome Maldivian members of parliament called our Prime Minister a "clown" and things have escalated since. Indians are now being encouraged to boycott Maldives and instead explore our own Lakshadweep. Join the lads as they find problems and then ways to solve them.
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2024-01-0916 minFar From Fact287: Man takes on pregnant womanA male passenger refused to swap seats with a pregnant woman. What's even more shocking is the internet is all praise for him. Turns out, the man has a medical condition which requires him to use the bathroom often and in emergency situations. This one is juicy debate, jump in as the lads look at it from all sides.
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2024-01-0237 minFar From Fact286: No bone marrow, no weddingThe absence of nalli or bone marrow on the menu at a wedding, has upset the groom's family. Matters went out of hand, and the wedding was called off. Join the lads as they take a dive into this phenomenon of irate baratis, calling off weddings.
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2023-12-2625 minFar From Fact285: Parliament security breachNo laughing matter this. Yet here we are 😬. Four people have been arrested, after two people stormed the parliament and released coloured gas inside. No persons were harmed, and 14 MPs were suspended for asking for a discussion on the breach. Join the lads as they try very hard to keep a straight face.
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2023-12-1931 minFar From Fact284: GenZ Tinder trendsTinder has released the top dating trends for the year 2023 and they have identified that a majority of GenZ prefers to be NATO i.e. Not Attached to an Outcome. Join the lads as they dissect and try to understand the complicated world of GenZ dating.
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2023-12-1220 minFar From Fact283: Indian astronaut on ISSIn a world-first, ISRO has joined hands with NASA to launch missions that are homegrown in India. Even bigger news, the space station will have an Indian Astronaut. Join the lads as they celebrate this moment, and try to solve a problem or two, that perhaps didn't need solving.
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2023-12-0519 minFar From Fact282: Narendra Modi frowns upon foreign weddingsThe Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi addressed the nation and asked people to refrain from conducting their weddings abroad. He urged the country, and specifically the wealthy families to be 'vocal for local.' Join the lads, as they ponder aloud, some of their trademark solutions for this economic drain. Complete with all the apathy you've come to expect and enjoy.
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2023-11-2830 minFar From Fact281: Uttarkashi rescue opsForty-one workers have been stuck inside a highway tunnel in Uttarkashi. While rescue operations are on, it's already been 9 days since they were trapped. Join the lads as they examine the operations a little closely.
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2023-11-2125 minFar From Fact280: Pakistan passport crisisBelieve it or not, Pakistan is facing an unprecedented crisis. The country is unable to issue passports to citizens who wish to travel abroad, due to a shortage of laminated paper. Join the lads as they dive deep into this story from dear neighbour.
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2023-11-1432 minFar From Fact278: Narayana Murthy suggests 70-hr work weekInfosys founder Narayana Murthy has suggested that Indian youth should work 70 hours every week for us to develop as a nation. The internet has gone up in arms at this idea. Joining the flurry of memes and reactions are the lads with this episode. Jump in to find out what they think, and more importantly, if they have a problem to solve here.
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2023-10-3125 minFar From Fact277: Divorce BaraatIt's wedding season, but the big story doing the rounds on social media is a Divorce Baraat. A proud father has refused to be told how to deal with the divorce of his daughter, and in the process, celebrated what could possibly be the world's first Divorce Baraat. Join the lads as they look this on inside out.
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2023-10-2419 minFar From Fact276: French antique auctionA French art dealer bought an antique mask from an elderly couple in France for Rs. 13,000 and then sold it at an auction for Rs. 36 crore. In response, the elderly couple has sued the antique dealer. The lads in response, have a verdict of their own. And a few judgey opinions thrown in for good measure.
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2023-10-1720 minFar From FactMumbai Local ticket checkingThe Railways went on a massive checking spree and collected over Rs. 600,000 is just 2 days. The railways have a few theories on why people don't buy tickets, and are trying to figure out how to get more people to start buying tickets. Meanwhile the lads have a few theories and solutions of their own. Only one way to find out.
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2023-10-1028 minFar From Fact274: Chinese Panda DiplomacyIf you thought the India-Canada row was a diplomatic nightmare, wait till you hear about the US-China Panda crisis. In a world-first, China has asked for its giant pandas back from the US for now, and potentially the UK and eventually Australia. Find out all about this zoo-based scandal, as the lads dive deep into this world of political hee-hee.
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2023-10-0323 minFar From Fact273: SBI loan default chocolatesSBI has started a unique initiative where they are visiting potential defaulters with a box of chocolates. Dive into this fascinating story, as the lads try to see if this plan is going to work after all. Needless they mention, they have a few solutions of their own.
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2023-09-2628 minFar From Fact272: Indian Football Vs. AstrologyLooks like Indian football has found a worthy opponent in an unlikely place - Astrology. Coach Igor Stimac has consulted an astrologer over the last season for everything from player selections to substitution strategies. Catch the lads as they go to town with this politically loaded sport story.
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2023-09-1921 minFar From Fact270: Fukushima fishJapanese PM Fumio Kishida leads from the front as he eats fish caught off the coast of Fukushima. The PR exercise was to quell fears about the safety of the fish. The lads want to leaf out of Japan's book and apply it back home. Catch them as they pat their backs after successfully solving yet another imaginary world-saving problem.
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2023-09-0528 minFar From Fact269: 100 crore temple donationA devotee in Andhra Pradesh's Simhachalam has caught the headlines this week. Not because of his Rs. 100 crore donation cheque. But because of the fact that his account only had Rs. 17. The temple in turn got in touch with the bank to take some action. The lads got in touch with their ignorance to take no action. Jump in, why should they have all the fun.
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2023-08-2923 minFar From Fact268: Love trumps inheritanceA Malaysian heiress has foregone an inheritance of over Rs. 2400 crore in order to marry her boyfriend. In a story that's straight out of a 90s Bollywood flick, the father disowned the daughter, for wanting to marry poor. Catch the lads as they dive deep into this saga of love over fortune.
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2023-08-2227 minFar From Fact267: Japanese Man - DogYou can't beat Japan when it comes to cosplay. A Japanese man who wanted to become a dog, doesn't want to live a dog's life anymore. The dog, affectionately called Toco, now wants to be a man and selectively be a dog. Join the lads as they try to make sense of this mind equals blown story.
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2023-08-1521 minFar From Fact266: To exam hall by craneAndhra cops arranged for a crane to help B.Tech students reach their exam hall during the floods. Watch the video here.
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2023-08-0818 minFar From Fact265: Deepfake SextortionThe FBI has reported a rise in extortion cases involving deepfake nudes. The targets are usually women with some social media influence. The culprits are often young minor males who use AI tools to create very believable fake images and then hold the women to ransom. Catch the lads as they try to tackle this human-AI monster.
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2023-08-0131 minFar From Fact264: Cocaine sharksCocaine what now? Sharks off the coast of Florida, turns out are getting hooked on cocaine. You can't make this stuff up. And sure enough, the lads want to jump in and save the day. go find out for yourself!
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2023-07-2524 minFar From Fact263: Runway climate activistsClimate activists in Germany have glued their hands to the runway in an attempt to get the authorities to pay attention. And since they glued their hands with a strong concrete based glue, their hands have to be amputated in order for them to be freed. This extreme protest was carried out by The Last Generation Group in Hamburg. The lads, while sensitive to their agony, have a few thoughts. Of course.
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2023-07-1823 minFar From Fact262: Scamming eligible bachelorsTurns out the shoe is on the foot now and this story is maybe a sign of the times. Women are now scamming desperate bachelors. Here's a story from Bengaluru where a woman is said to have scammed at least 8 men into believing she will marry them, and then duping them of cash and expensive gifts. Join the lads as they step on this landmine of a topic.
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2023-07-1126 minFar From Fact261: National Council for MenMove over NCW, a lawyer in Delhi wants a National Council for Men. But the Supreme Court declines to entertain the PIL. The lads dive into in this fascinating bit of legal news. Catch them as they solve this week's big problem.
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2023-07-0424 minFar From Fact260: Musk Vs. Zuck Cage MatchOk, this is nuts! Grab your paleo meals, and pick up your hunting spears, 'cos the world has gone primal. Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla chief Elon Musk are going head to head against each other in a cage match, presented by none other than UFC and Dana White. While the lads may not share the same excitement as UFC fans, or fans of the tech moguls, they certainly have some strong opinions, and as always some imaginary problems that could use some solving. Jump in!
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2023-06-2724 min
Far From Fact259: Double decker airplane seatingMove over AC 2 Tier, the airplane double decker is here. While the internet is divided on it, the lads have a problem or two on their mighty capable hands. Jump in, and get their take on this bold new way to fly.
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2023-06-2025 minFar From Fact258: Best of episodeThe lads are separated by the Indian ocean - Husein in far away Mombassa, and Keshav in not-so-far-away Mumbai. But that doesn't stop them from bringing you an episode. Enjoy a special blast from the past. Two very funny stories from the 2022. E 207 Putin poop scoop and E 213 Condom high. Enjoy!
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2023-06-1331 minFar From Fact257: Bus driver loveA video of a man being extremely affectionate to his bus has gone viral. The video, shot on the last day of the driver on the job is an emotional moment. Catch the lads as they try to go into the psyche of sentimentality, retirement and the whole meaning of life. Well, not really, but you get the picture.
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2023-06-0624 min
Far From Fact256: Shubman fans troll SaraIPL season is over, but IPL drama is here to stay. Shubman Gill fans have mercilessly trolled Sara Ali Khan for being present at the IPL finals. The fans blame Sara for Shubman's poor performance in the finals. Catch the lads as they spill the tea on this bollywood-cricket duo.
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2023-05-3026 min
Far From Fact255: Brides rejecting grooms in rural IndiaGrooms may have had a long run in the marriage market and may have rejected brides for all sorts of flimsy reasons - But the tide seems to be turning. A growing number of stories are emerging from the hinterland, where brides are rejecting grooms on d-day. While the reasons range from really shallow to really deep, one thing is certain, the times they are a changing. Join the lads on this report / world-saving mission as they try to make sense of what makes someone put their put their foot down.
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2023-05-2331 minFar From Fact254: Remote work X Drug mashupSomething crazy happened during the pandemic. A lot of people started doing a lot of substances, while they were still at 'work'. But now employers are onto us, I mean them. Them, them. Catch the lads as they sift through the world of day time partay and the dirty underbelly of the modern office.
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2023-05-1624 minFar From Fact252: Banned sperm donorA 41-year old man was forbidden from donating any more semen to clinics, according to a court in The Hague. So many questions? Lucky for you, the lads are here to help. Join them as they unravel this strange case of altruism. Or is it?
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2023-05-0215 min
Far From Fact250: FFF X Abish MathewIt is our 250th Episode, so it's super special. The Lads are joined by none other than comedian extraordinaire Abish Mathew. The episode is available in both audio as as well video, so take your pick! The big story this week is... Why don't you listen in and find out for yourself.
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2023-04-1836 minFar From Fact238: New Guidelines for InfluencersIn an attempt to protect consumer rights, the Centre has issued new guidelines for influencers while they advertise and endorse products and services online. The circular has been issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs. While on paper it looks very promising, a little digging reveals that it lacks punch. Catch the lads as they look into the various opportunities that come up with this new development.
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2023-01-2417 min
Far From Fact221: PETA sex strikeThe warriors of the wild are back. This time they want women to hold out sex, if their men eat meat. The plan is simple, at least on recycled paper; defeat global warming with abstinence and make it back in time for an almond milk smoothie. But the lads have other designs. Jump in to catch them, as they try to defend men from this well-meaning crotch shot.
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2022-09-2719 min
Far From Fact218: Alexa change my nameWhat do you do when you have a daughter named Alexa, and all the kids in school bully her? Change her name perhaps. That’s exactly what parents of a 6-year old girl in Germany did. What would the lads do if they stumbled upon this story? Well, there’s only one way to find out.
Also in this episode. A brief introduction to Stash, by Sakina and Husein Merchant.
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2022-09-0623 minFar From Fact214: School website 'dirty' pictureAn extra marital fling goes horribly wrong in Mumbai's posh Malabar hill. The distraught lover posts pictures of her and her boyfriend kissing on the man's daughter's school website. The man, the lover, the teenage daughter, the wife. Catch the lads, as they inspect the impact this has on each one of these people. Before helping one of the them out of their misery.
Special Announcement: Our very own lad, Keshav is performing stand-up comedy on August 10, 11, and 12. Link to tickets for Comedy Roulette at The Habitat, Mumbai.
2022-08-0922 min
Far From Fact175: Diwali crackers, Mumbai homeowners, Elon Musk taxElon Musk announced that he will sell 10% of his Tesla shares and pay tax on the gains, if Twitter thinks he should do so. Catch the lads do a deep dive into this tax-politics-stock market 3-way pile-up. But first, the story of a Mumbai pet owner who gets into a scuffle over Diwali crackers, and it turns out Mumbai homeowners are the unhappiest in the world.
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2021-11-0955 min
Far From Fact117: Bravery award winning ratHusein is back in the country, but the lads are still meeting by distance. The big story this week is Magawa, the African giant pouched rat. Here is a rat who has saved over a hundred lives by discovering hidden landmines. The big question, can a gold medal really be reward enough for a rat? What is a reward for a rat? These and other pressing questions, get pondered and answered. But first we talk about Husein’s trip back and Keshav’s first short film. You can find the film here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeK95lV0Zc...
2020-09-2930 min
Far From Fact115: Excessive immunityIt’s a new week, a new beginning. Husein shares the big news of the birth of his niece as the highlight of the personal diaries. Keshav's big news pales in comparison. The big story of the week is patients overdosing on immunity medications like Vitamin C, zinc, turmeric etc. Doctors in India seem to be treating patients for all the wrong reasons, them being too cautious or too healthy. Join the lads as they try to fix this peculiar predicament. Mukesh ad link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMiz7sSNqP8
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2020-09-1531 min
Far From Fact114: Rhesus monkey shortageThe lads are back, Husein informs us about the joys of pregnancy as part of the personal diaries section, even as Keshav informs us about a setback in his quitting journey. The big story for the week is a COVID-19 piece where American scientists are finding it hard to test vaccines due to a shortage in Rhesus macaques. This leads to an interesting development, where labs are deciding to skip directly to human trials. Catch the nincompoopery masquerading as scientific journalism. Only two animals were hurt in the making of this episode, and that’s because you didn’t send them...
2020-09-0830 min
Far From Fact113: Elon Musk’s NeuralinkHusein joins us from Seattle, as the lads connect using the miracle that is internet. He continues to garden even on foreign soil. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is busy planting chips into humankind. In all fairness though, they are starting with a pig. So yes, animals were hurt in the making of this concept. This episode? Not so much.
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2020-09-0126 min
Far From Fact112: Swami Nithyananda’s new countryLockdown diaries continue, but Husein is talking to us from a secret location. He also has some very personal news to share. All this and more this episode. The big story of the week being, rape accused Swami Nityananda who fled the country is now claiming to have started the world’s first Hindu nation called Kailasa complete with its passport, currency and flag. Except no one recognises its existence, and citizenship is virtual. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - hello@farfromfact.in
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2020-08-2539 min
Far From Fact111: Passenger gets lost wallet after 14 yearsThe lads share a glimpse into their lives, continuing the tradition of the lockdown diaries. This week Husein informs us about his new bird feeder, while Keshav is having some rotten luck, trying to hire a maid. What is also seeing some continuity is the pandemic tour, taking us to historic Hyderabad and back. But first, the ridonculous story of a man who finds his wallet after 14 years. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - hello@farfromfact.in
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2020-08-1834 min
Far From Fact109: Mosquito stories, Pakistani spy pigeonHusein and Keshav exchange tips on mosquitoes or how not to breed them this dengue season. Hilarity ensues as they realise they both have some fun stories to share. The big news story of the week is the pigeon who was accused of being a Pakistani spy and then given an honourable discharge and all accusations dropped. Catch the lads as they try to speculate this thriller of a news piece that is giving our security forces sleepless nights. The FFF virtual tour continues and the lads take you to Kochi this week with their ignorance shining through about this...
2020-08-0438 min
Far From Fact108: Lockdown diaries, Goats go to jailCatch the lads talk about procrastination and move on to Husein’s kitchen garden woes. While travel bans may still continue, the lads are making the best of the new virtual travel series via listeners. Listen in, to find out this week’s fun trivia destination. But first, the burning question of the week -Why were 15 goats were arrested in Telangana?
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2020-07-2825 min
Far From Fact91: Lockdown stories, Bronx tigerIt’s week two of lockdown and the lads are in no mood to slowdown. Catch them talk about their personal kitchen stories, ideas for the quarantine and Husein’s self-sufficient kitchen garden. Next they jump into the tiger’s den all the way in NYC, where an animal handler has managed to infect a tiger at the Bronx zoo. They want what’s best for the animals, ‘cos we have no business messing it up for them as well. No humans were hurt in the making of this episode.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - hello@farf...
2020-04-0727 min
Far From FactEpisode 9 – Health clubs, Vending machines, Surgical robotsHusein has recently joined a gym and the lads ponder ways to improve his experience, even as they solve a real-world problem sent by a real-world person. Followed by a quick assessment of surgical robots and how they will fare in our beloved nation.
2018-08-2820 min
Far From FactEpisode 2 - Cash back offers, True caller and turtlesWe survived our first week and we are back for a second round looks like. This time, Husein and Keshav dwell upon Husein’s obsession with cash back offers and fear of missing out on them. This balanced with his suspicion of True caller as a good service.
Eavesdrop into their banter as they go from Do-not-disturb lists to turtles on Velas beach and throw in some organic mangoes for good measure.
2018-07-0917 min