Far From Fact
314 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsA 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.
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314: Ambani wedding - Public measures for private events
July 09, 2024 12:30 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThe 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/farfromfac...
313: Jain activists 'save' goats
July 02, 2024 12:30 - 31 minutes - 34.4 MBA 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.
312: Lawsuit due to lack of work
June 25, 2024 12:30 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBA 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 huse...
311: Pay bribes on EMIs
June 18, 2024 13:14 - 22 minutes - 22.6 MBThanks 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 huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/ https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Wr...
310: NEET UG 2024
June 11, 2024 12:30 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe 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 th...
309: Planet of the apes Thai Edition
June 04, 2024 13:57 - 29 minutes - 31.3 MBA 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 huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/ https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/ + Music credit – Simon D’Sou...
308: Kiss the bride, beat the groom
May 28, 2024 12:24 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBA 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.instagr...
307: NRIs celebrating India
May 21, 2024 14:24 - 29 minutes - 32.8 MBAn 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/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/ https://www...
306: Real doctors with fake certificates
May 14, 2024 16:43 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBThe 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.
305: Mental wellbeing for motormen
May 07, 2024 15:22 - 28 minutes - 29.6 MBThe 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)
304: WhatsApp India operations
April 30, 2024 14:04 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBTurns 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/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us https://www.inst...
303: The VVPAT saga
April 23, 2024 14:08 - 35 minutes - 26.7 MBVVPAT 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.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us https://www.instagra...
302: Play-school fees
April 16, 2024 13:28 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBThe 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 – ht...
301: Russian child genius
April 09, 2024 12:29 - 33 minutes - 37.4 MBA 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 htt...
300: Listener love special
April 02, 2024 12:22 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThe 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 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....
299: Obsession with poverty in India
March 26, 2024 12:37 - 30 minutes - 34.8 MBTurns 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. Read the full story here https://shorturl.at/gkprZ Email us your voice notes for the 300th episode spe...
298: 3D Model - Mumbai
March 19, 2024 13:48 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBMumbai 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 yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/ https://www.instagram.com/husein...
297: US tik-tok ban
March 12, 2024 12:30 - 25 minutes - 27.8 MBTik-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. 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.ins...
296: PIA steward goes MIA in Canada
March 05, 2024 14:21 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIn 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. 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.insta...
295: PM Modi Scuba dive Dwaraka
February 27, 2024 13:31 - 24 minutes - 26.2 MBPrime 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. OIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us https...
294: Wheelchair shortage Mumbai airport
February 20, 2024 13:06 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBAn 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. 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....
293: The Mumbai dance bar saga
February 13, 2024 12:56 - 32 minutes - 34.6 MBWord 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! Read the full article here 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_/...
292: Paytm Payments bank
February 06, 2024 11:49 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBWhy 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! OIN 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 – Sim...
291: Spurious Jeera scam
January 30, 2024 12:13 - 23 minutes - 26 MBJust 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. 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 cr...
290: Episode 70 re-release - The Ayodhya verdict
January 23, 2024 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBOne of the lads is unwell and the other is traveling. What better time to re-release one of our previous episodes that we are super proud of. Here is the link to the original episode and all the other useful links - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2NKTZMxNXIst7zeEKN4V0d?si=d0a99513f9a54afb
289: Coolies of the great Indian Railways
January 16, 2024 12:58 - 23 minutes - 25 MBThe 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. Read the full story here JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us https://...
288: Lakshadweep vs Maldives
January 09, 2024 13:41 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBSome 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. 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...
287: Man takes on pregnant woman
January 02, 2024 13:07 - 37 minutes - 43.2 MBA 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. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us https://www....
286: No bone marrow, no wedding
December 26, 2023 17:29 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBThe 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. 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/...
285: Parliament security breach
December 19, 2023 12:55 - 31 minutes - 36.1 MBNo 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. Link to the video JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1lSend us money yo!Paypalpaypal.me/farfromfactUPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow ushttps://www.insta...
284: GenZ Tinder trends
December 12, 2023 14:26 - 20 minutes - 19 MBTinder 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. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypalpaypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/https://www.instagra...
283: Indian astronaut on ISS
December 05, 2023 16:27 - 19 minutes - 21.3 MBIn 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. 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://...
282: Narendra Modi frowns upon foreign weddings
November 28, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThe 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. https://yt.openinapp.co/ffffam JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us mo...
281: Uttarkashi rescue ops
November 21, 2023 14:59 - 25 minutes - 26.4 MBForty-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. 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’...
280: Pakistan passport crisis
November 14, 2023 13:39 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBBelieve 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. 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.merc...
279: Anti smog guns Mumbai
November 07, 2023 13:25 - 21 minutes - 22.7 MBThe city of Mumbai has witnessed a massive decline in air quality over the past few weeks. In response, the Municipal Corporation has procured anti-smog guns to improve the overall quality of air. Join the lads as they dig a little deeper into this story.
278: Narayana Murthy suggests 70-hr work week
October 31, 2023 12:32 - 25 minutes - 23 MBInfosys 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. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@ok...
277: Divorce Baraat
October 24, 2023 12:50 - 19 minutes - 21 MBIt'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. Video link to the story JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Foll...
276: French antique auction
October 17, 2023 16:53 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBA 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. 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...
Mumbai Local ticket checking
October 10, 2023 14:10 - 28 minutes - 30.1 MBThe 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. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us h...
274: Chinese Panda Diplomacy
October 03, 2023 13:51 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIf 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. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchan...
273: SBI loan default chocolates
September 26, 2023 12:34 - 28 minutes - 28.2 MBSBI 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. 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/ +...
272: Indian Football Vs. Astrology
September 19, 2023 12:30 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBLooks 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. 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’...
271: Byculla zoo spending
September 12, 2023 13:24 - 25 minutes - 26.7 MBActivists have pulled up the Byculla zoo authorities for some reckless spending. They claim that over Rs. 50 crores have been spent on enclosures for animals that are lying vacant. Lions, Otters and Wolves were supposed to be procured after the spends, but the animals are nowhere in sight. Catch the lads as they try to get to the bottom of this, with their classic attempts to save the day.
270: Fukushima fish
September 05, 2023 13:36 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBJapanese 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. Send us money yo!Paypalpaypal.me/farfromfactUPIhuseinmerchant@oksbiFollow ushttps://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant...
269: 100 crore temple donation
August 29, 2023 12:36 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBA 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. Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/ https://ww...
268: Love trumps inheritance
August 22, 2023 13:03 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBA 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. 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 ...
267: Japanese Man - Dog
August 15, 2023 12:30 - 21 minutes - 22.6 MBYou 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. Here's a link to the video of the dog in costume Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/ https://www.instagram.com/...
266: To exam hall by crane
August 08, 2023 13:06 - 18 minutes - 19.1 MBAndhra cops arranged for a crane to help B.Tech students reach their exam hall during the floods. Watch the video here. And lads aren't so impressed, catch them dive into this story with some healthy disdain. Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi sandstone wifi keshav netwt200ml 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/farf...
265: Deepfake Sextortion
August 01, 2023 12:19 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThe 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. Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/ https://www.instagram.com/husein.mercha...