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Far From Fact

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 comedian, and his family is still processing the embarrassment, but he is confident they will come around and accept him for the person he is.You can follow them on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/farfromfact/) @farfromfact

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    350. FFFinale

    Here 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 keen to commence your personal finance journey, get in touch with them on [email protected] heartfelt thank you to all of you! We couldn't have done this without all your love and support, and we will miss this family dearly. Bye!

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    349: Cockroach milk for the win

    This one's the swan song! And what a way to call it a day. The lads hang their hats with this last piece of ridicule-worthy news. Cockroach milk is the topic of the week, and off they go into the sunset. Catch them one last time next week, as they go down memory lane for a good ol' goodbye sesh. And if you haven't sent it those love notes, now is the time. Send them already. DM here. https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    348: Stealing from hotels

    A Mumbai hotel has come up with a hilariously clever way to put an end to slipper theft. Instead of providing a matching pair of bathroom slippers, the hotel gave people mismatched footwear, ensuring that while guests can use them during their stay, they’re far less tempting to take home.Enjoy the episode!

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    347: Majorana 1 Quantum processor

    Move over gen pop, the lads are going tech this edition. It's gonna be fleek, and other such things they don't say in real life. Heavy on the science, but also humanity, because human is also nature, and nature is also science. Enjoy!JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    346: CIBIL score + Bonus topic

    A man from Maharashtra was rejected for marriage due to his low CIBIL score. The rejection came after the woman's uncle discovered multiple loans and poor financial history in the man's credit report. The lads dive deep into credit scores and good financial behaviour.As a Valentine's day gift, the lads have also recorded an extra topic this week. Enjoy!JOIN OUR REDDIT CHANNELhttps://www.reddit.com/r/FarFromFact/s/tsD4icXI5WSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    345: Ed Sheeran Bengaluru busking

    Ed Sheeran had a run in with the police in Bengaluru recently. The international sensation was stopped by the cops for performing in public without permission. While the artist's team maintains that they had permission to perform, the police insist otherwise. Join the lads as they split this one open.Here's our Reddit page in case you want to join the discussion.JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us –⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    344: 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. Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    343: Chinese AI Deepseek R1

    Chinese 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. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    342: Mumbai's mental health

    Mumbai has emerged as a critical epicenter for mental health issues, accounting for 42 per cent of the total calls to a mental health helpline, nationwide, the highest among all cities. Join the lads as they punch way below belt on this episode. Feel free to call Mpower 1-on-1 Let’s Talk (1800-120-820050) in case you feel like you need support.

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    341: Cockfighting goes mainstream

    Cockfighting 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. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    340: Dead man walking

    A 65-year-old man named Pandurang Ulpe, who was declared dead after a heart attack, came back to life when the ambulance carrying him to his funeral hit a speed bump in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Join the lads as they explore this bizarre incident!

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    339: All women team Western Railway

    The 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! JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    338: Toxic workplace

    A Bengaluru techie exposed a toxic work environment on LinkedIn after being fired three months into his job. He cited extreme micromanagement and a lack of mentorship, leading to excessive workloads and inadequate support for his new role. Join the lads as they modernise their past solutions to meet modern problems.

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    337: Shaadi special recap

    It'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! JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    336: Parent scams child's school

    The 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! Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    335: Turkish cigarette quitter

    In 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! JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/⁠

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    334: Gravity defying groom

    In 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. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/man-flees-with-garland-of-money-from-wedding-then-groom-runs-behind-him-7099019 Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    333: Diwali party drama

    The 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. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    332: Harassment vs cruelty

    The Bombay High Court's Aurangabad bench overturned a 20-year-old conviction against a man and his family for alleged 'cruelty' towards his late wife. 'Not cruelty': Bombay High Court on daughter-in-law forced to sleep on carpet, not allowed to watch TV

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    331: Fake judge real props

    A 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. Here's a link to the story- JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    330: Transgender domestic violence

    Honestly, 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. Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    329: Bomb hoaxes across Indian airports

    Airports 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. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/⁠

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    328: Lawrence Bishnoi

    Known 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. Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    327: Age-reversing Israeli time machine

    You 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. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    326: Coldplay tickets

    BookMyShow’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. Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    325: Tirupati laddu debacle

    CM 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. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    324: Lalbaugcha Raja - police complaint

    Two 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. Link to article - Public, VIPs Treated Differently At Lalbaugcha Raja: Complaint To Mumbai Cops (ndtv.com) Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    323: Arctic Tern in Mumbai

    A 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. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    322: Google Maps = Missed flight

    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/farfromfact⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    321: Dating App Scams

    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 STORY ⁠ JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l⁠Send us money yo!Paypal⁠⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    320: India vs Obesity

    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 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. Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    319: Bangladesh regime change

    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 regime comes to an end. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/⁠ The Meghnerd stream featuring Akaar Patel https://www.youtube.com/live/Vneb5o3soX4?si=2awfOry_TLWMoITv

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    318: Imane Khelif

    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 lads as they examine this strange situation and suggest a solution of their own. Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    317: Premature death certificate

    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 CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/⁠

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    316: Coffee Badging

    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 with the aftereffects of the pandemic. Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    315: Capt. Anshuman Singh and Next of Kin rules

    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 CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/⁠

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    314: Ambani wedding - Public measures for private events

    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 Ambani child. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    313: Jain activists 'save' goats

    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's religions. Live and let live.

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    312: Lawsuit due to lack of work

    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. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    311: Pay bribes on EMIs

    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 CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/⁠

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    310: NEET UG 2024

    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 qualifying criteria. Additionally, eight students from the same center in Haryana scored a perfect 720/720, raising further suspicion. Join the lads as they dive deep and attempt to solve exam paper leaks once and for all. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    309: Planet of the apes Thai Edition

    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 CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/⁠

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    308: Kiss the bride, beat the groom

    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/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

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    307: NRIs celebrating India

    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 CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/⁠

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    306: Real doctors with fake certificates

    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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    305: Mental wellbeing for motormen

    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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    304: WhatsApp India operations

    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://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/⁠

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    303: The VVPAT saga

    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 CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow us⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/⁠

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    302: Play-school fees

    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 CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/⁠

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    301: Russian child genius

    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/articleshow/109094000.cms Bonus content + Listener Notes for the 300th special episode that didn't make it last week. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal ⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠ UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/⁠

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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 comedian, and his family is still processing the embarrassment, but he is confident they will come around and accept him for the person he is.You can follow them on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/farfromfact/) @farfromfact

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