Indian Man Fakes Death to See Who Would Attend His Funeral
A 74-year-old man who wanted to check who would grieve his passing faked his death and staged a mock funeral to see who would attend. The people of Konchi, a village in India’s Bihar state, were shocked to learn about the sudden passing of Mohan Lal, a local 74-year-old former Air Force veteran. It was […]
Newlywed Couple Seeks Divorce Because Their Pets Are Not Getting Along
A young couple in Bhopal, India, has initiated divorce proceedings after repeated failed attempts to get their pets, a dog and a cat, to get along in the family home. According to sources from a Bhopal Family Court, the unnamed couple initially bonded over their love for animals, became friends, and later married, so it […]
Man Arrested for Impersonating Ambassador of Made-Up Nations
Indian police have arrested a man accused of running a fake embassy in a rented building in Ghaziabad and impersonating an ambassador of made-up countries like ‘Seborga’ or ‘Westarctica’. Ever dreamed of working in exotic countries like Ladonia, Westarctica, Seborga, or Poulvia? Unfortunately, you’re not the only one. An Indian scammer managed to defraud dozens […]
Woman Files Complaint Against Husband for Making Her Do Chores Instead of Spending Time on Instagram
Indian police recently reported the interesting case of Nisha, a young woman who filed a complaint against her husband, claiming that his asking her to spend less time on social media had caused her to lose followers. The bizarre marital dispute began when the woman’s husband, identified only as Vijendra, suggested that she should spend […]
7 Engineers Suspended Over $2.3 Million Bridge with 90-Degree Turn
Central India’s Madhya Pradesh Government recently suspended seven engineers for the faulty design of a 200 million rupee ($2.3 million)bridge with a 90-degree turn. The new Rail Over Bridge in Bhopal was announced 10 years ago and cost the state of Madhya Pradesh over 200 million rupees to complete. It was supposed to improve connectivity […]
India’s Most Beautiful Cricket Ground Is Hidden in the Middle of a Sprawling Plantation
The Harrisons Malayalam Plantation in Varandarappilly, Kerala, is home to India’s most beautiful cricket ground, a hidden oasis in a sea of green canopy. A remote cricket ground in Kerala, India, has been getting a lot of attention online because of its unique location, tucked away in the center of a lush tree plantation. Seen […]
Groom Elopes with His Soon-to-Be Mother-in-Law Just 9 Days Before His Wedding
A 20-year-old Indian man is accused of having eloped with his 40-year-old soon-to-be mother-in-law only 9 days before his wedding. Rahul and Shivani, a young couple from Aligarh, in India’s Uttar Pradesh state, were all set to be married on April 16. Invitations had been sent out, relatives had confirmed their attendance, but just 9 […]
Police Catch India’s Infamous ‘Poop and Run’ Thief
Police in New Delhi have finally been able to capture an elusive thief who would always poop his pants when in danger to keep people away as he made his escape. Do you know how good actors can cry on command? Well, apparently some people have the same level of control of their bowels, allowing […]
World’s Most Expensive Canine Sells for Over $5.8 Million
An Indian dog breeder recently paid 500 million rupees ($5.81 million ) for a unique cross between a real wolf and a Caucasian Shephard, making it the most expensive canine in the world. Named Cadabomb Okami, the pricy canine was reportedly bred in the US and purchased by S. Satish, a Bengaluru-based dog enthusiast and […]
Ghazipur Landfill – The World’s Highest Garbage Mountain
Known as the Garbage Mountain of Delhi, Ghazipur Landfill covers an area of about 70 acres (over 50 football) and is almost as tall as the iconic Taj Mahal. Established in 1984, on the outskirts of Ghazipur, in the eastern district of Delhi, Ghazipur Landfill reached its maximum capacity in 2002, but it has since […]
Woman Tricks Husband into Selling His Kidney, Steals Money And Elopes with Lover
An Indian woman stands accused of tricking her husband into selling his kidney on the black market to fund their daughter’s education only to then steal the money and run away with her lover. A woman from West Bengal allegedly spent months trying to convince her husband to sell one of his kidneys in order […]
Shy Man Cuts Off 4 Fingers Instead of Telling Boss He Wanted to Quit His Job
A 32-year-old Indian man admitted to cutting off four fingers on his left hand to avoid having to continue working as a computer operator at a relative’s company. Learning to say ‘no’ sounds easy, but for some people, it can be harder than crippling themselves for life. Case in point, a Gujarat man who staged […]
Man Accidentally Drops iPhone into Donation Box, Temple Refuses to Return It
An Indian devotee who accidentally dropped his iPhone into the collection box at a Hindu temple while making a donation was told that the phone was now the deity’s property and could not be returned. Last month, a Chennai man who was visiting Arulmigu Kandaswamy Temple in Thiruporur with his family to offer prayers, felt […]
Woman Takes Husband to High Court for Caring More for Pet Cat Than for Her
In a case that recently scandalized the Karnataka High Court, a woman filed a cruelty case against her husband, claiming that he cared more about their pet cat than about her. An Indian woman was scolded by judges in Bengaluru for filing a frivolous cruelty complaint against her husband in which she mostly complained that […]
New World’s Largest Office Building Surpasses the Pentagon
The newly-opened Surat Diamond Bourse in Gujarat, India, is a massive office complex made up of nine rectangular buildings interconnected through a central “spine”. For 80 years, the Pentagon held the title of the world’s largest building, but it was recently dethroned by the Surat Diamond Bourse, a massive diamond-cutting and trading hub, that exceeds […]