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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214: School website 'dirty' picture
August 09, 2022 15:13 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBAn 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 Com...
213: Condom high
August 02, 2022 12:43 - 16 minutes - 20.7 MBStudents are ingenuous when it comes to finding cheap, new ways of getting high. The latest rage is flavoured condoms. Find out what youth across West Bengal and other parts of the country are up to with contraceptives. The lads try to speculate what if over what if and arrive at some hilarious scenarios for what could only be called Far From Fact. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www...
212: Breakup burglary
July 26, 2022 21:53 - 16 minutes - 19.9 MBSo one stupid boy no, he wanted to stop his girlfriend from breaking up with him. His bright idea was to steal all her jewellery so she would end up being financially dependent on him. Except, it didn’t go as planned. Catch the lads as they unravel this open and shut case, giving it way more attention than perhaps the parents of the boy gave him. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.i...
211: Fake IPL Betting
July 19, 2022 12:42 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBA fake IPL in Gujarat has managed to dupe punters in Russia. The shenanigans began in a remote village in Mehsana district. The con IPL even included a commentator impersonating Harsha Bhogle. While sport betting is legal in India, fake sport betting however, may not yet be legal. Catch the lads as they do a deep investigative into nothing particular. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://...
210: Trans Pilot V. DGCA
July 12, 2022 13:30 - 26 minutes - 33.8 MBIndia’s first trans pilot has been denied clearance to fly by the Director General of Civil Aviation in India. Had Mr. Adam Harry been cleared, he would have made history as India’s first transgender pilot. However, he is now working as a delivery agent with Zomato. The DGCA cited Gender Dysphoria as the reason. Catch the lads, as they enter this landmine-filled space. Needless to say, not all opinions may be popular. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + F...
209: Horseback food delivery
July 05, 2022 12:06 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBAn overzealous delivery agent in Mumbai jumped on a horse, not for fun or pleasure but to fight the torrential downpour. This smart solution was their way of fighting the flooded roads. The lads break down the incident with all their juvenile might. No horses were hurt in the making of this episode. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypa...
208: Wedding celebratory firing
June 28, 2022 14:03 - 16 minutes - 20.9 MBWhat begins as friendly fire, quickly escalates to manslaughter, that too at a wedding. A groom in U.P. ends up killing his friend while trying to fire a gun as part of the celebrations. Ironically, the gun belonged to the deceased friend. Catch the lads, as they huddle to put an end to celebratory firing accidents, but end up fixing a whole other problem altogether. Here is a link to the video. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www....
207: Putin poop scoop
June 21, 2022 12:30 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThis hush-hush story refuses to go down the flush. Speculation is rife in European media that Putin’s excreta gets sent back to Russia everyday that he is on an international tour. The lads try to speculate all the angles and come up with some surprising points of view. Caution: May contain trace quantities of excrement and potty humour. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo....
206: Monkey healthcare
June 14, 2022 13:31 - 19 minutes - 23.9 MBFinally a story that matches the juvenilia that the lads wear on their sleeves, oh-so-proudly! Catch them tackle the story of a monkey who walked into a doctor’s clinic in Bihar to get herself treated for a burn. The monkey had her infant baby in tow, who was with her the whole time. The entire village was in awe of this voluntary act, and now thanks to some stellar reporting by a journalist in Bihar, so is the whole world. Here is a link to the video of the monkey at the doctor’s clinic. ...
205: Indian woman marries self
June 07, 2022 12:30 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBA young woman from Gujarat has decided to marry herself, and there you have it - Sologamy has hit Indian shores. The lads go in guns blazing, with all their ignorance in tow. They do their best to avoid the low-hanging fruit, but give in way too easily. But not before trying to understand what makes a person make such a choice. No couples were harmed in the making of this episode. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/far...
204: Postmaster IPL betting
May 31, 2022 13:10 - 19 minutes - 22.8 MBA postmaster in Madhya Pradesh lost Rs. 1Cr of public money in IPL betting. While he has been arrested, the 24 families that lost their life savings have no solution in sight. Catch the lads as they do a deep dive into nothing, and yet come out with a deep moral of story. Read offer document carefully before listening to the episode. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/...
Episode 203 - Wo-Manpower
May 24, 2022 13:55 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThis is the gut-wrenching story of a woman who pretended to be a man, just so she could work and provide for her family as a single parent. Catch the lads as the both celebrate and try to find a light moment around this piece that is both awe-inspiring and fraught with gender biases. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
202: Power cut groom swap
May 17, 2022 13:02 - 17 minutes - 20.5 MBTwo sisters in Madhya Pradesh ended up swapping grooms in a case of mistaken identity caused by a power cut. Screenwriters couldn’t writer a more imaginative premise for a comedy of errors. What followed was a settlement of the ‘dispute’ and things eventually went as planned. But the lads must have their share of laughs, so here comes, another classic Far From Fact story. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/...
201: Stuck roller coaster
May 10, 2022 13:39 - 17 minutes - 20.8 MBAmusement park goers in South Carolina got stuck on a ride for 45 minutes. Upside down, at that. Naturally, the lads have a field day with this. Catch them as they put on their thinking turbans and give this problem the top-shelf problem-solving treatment it deserves. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
200: Matrimonial hiring + Double Century Special
May 03, 2022 13:16 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBThe lads have hit a double it turns out, and here's them indulging in some listener love and felicitations. The topic of the week is the badass story of a FinTech co-founder in Bengaluru. The lady's father had placed an ad for them, but the entrepreneur loved the profile so much she tried to hire the man. The flustered father's texts have pretty much broken Indian twitter. No grooms were hurt in the making of this episode. Or were they?
199: VIP License Plate
April 26, 2022 14:06 - 16 minutes - 21.1 MBA Chandigarh man buys Rs. 15L license plate and puts it on Rs. 71K scooter. Catch the lads as they go off on a tangent and try to solve a whole different problem that no one asked them to solve. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
198: Daughter-in-law killed for not serving breakfast
April 19, 2022 12:51 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBIn a shocking incident, a man killed his daughter-in-law by shooting her point-blank in the stomach. The woman, a 42-year old resident of a Mumbai suburb, succumbed to her injuries while in the hospital. The lads put on their sensitive hats and try and and try their best to get to the root of the problem - to the best of their abilities. Link to story + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https:/...
197: Will Smith X Chris Rock episode
April 12, 2022 12:30 - 20 minutes - 26.7 MBIf all the tech you own is an aluminium plate and a metal rod, chances are you have heard about the Will Smith fiasco. The update on the news this week, is the 10-year ban that he is facing from all Academy events, offline and online. The lads scratch their heads over this Halley’s comet of a media event. And they try to figure if it was even real. Or was it all fabricated? There’s only one way to find out. Show notes Slap video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myjEoDypUD8 Body language an...
196: Beauty services at Railway station
April 05, 2022 12:30 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBThe railways in Mumbai have decided to increase their non-fare revenue by setting up a salon/spa at Mumbai’s famous Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. Formerly known as Victoria Terminus, this historic station will now offer commuters salon and parlour services on-the-go. Do the lads have a point of view on this? Thought you’d never ask. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamo...
195: ASHA rubber penis
March 29, 2022 12:30 - 16 minutes - 19.8 MBSocial health workers face the wrath of villagers for using a kit that includes a rubber penis as part of an educational tool. This Maharashtra story has now been politicised, with the Bharatiya Janata Party striking out at the state government for using phallic replicas in rural areas. The lads are more concerned about the ASHA workers and the surplus stock of rubber penises, catch them as they try to get to the bottom of this ironic issue and solve it to the best of their abilities. + Mus...
194: Belgian teacher murder
March 22, 2022 13:07 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBA man stabs a former school teacher 101 times because she had humiliated him while he was a school student. The Belgian was a 7-year old student when he was insulted by his teacher and he was 37 when he murdered her. Catch the lads as they peel the layers off this gruesome murder In an attempt to make sense of a 3-decade old grudge. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@...
193: Brahmos Missile
March 15, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 31.6 MBIndia fired a Brahmos missile into Pakistan last week. Official word is that it was accidentally fired due to a malfunction in the course of routine maintenance. Catch the lads as they binge on some high-speculation. And like the missile launch, no loss of life or property was reported in the making of this episode either. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_fa...
192: Ukrainian prison fighters
March 08, 2022 12:41 - 14 minutes - 16.9 MBUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has decided to deploy prison inmates with combat experience onto the battle field. While the episode doesn’t go into the war per se, catch the lads and they ponder about the whole concept of war, perhaps. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
191: Liquor discounts in Delhi
March 01, 2022 12:59 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThe Delhi Govt. has discontinued discounts at liquor stores in order to curb the crowding outside stores. Catch the lads as they try to get to the bottoms-up of this high-spirited piece. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
190: Matrimonial Frauds
February 22, 2022 13:30 - 22 minutes - 25.6 MBThe Mumbai police has issued a circular asking people to be wary of scamsters on matrimonial sites. That’s all the motivation the lads need. Catch them as they dive deep into the heads of the fraudsters and try to come up some ideas of their own. Disclaimer: No hearts were broken in the making of this episode. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Pa...
189: Russian art vandal
February 15, 2022 14:01 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBA Russian security guard drew a pair of eyes with a ball point pen on painting that he was meant to protect. Catch the lads as they ponder about this fascinating moment in our history. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
188: Post-death semen sample laws
February 08, 2022 12:49 - 27 minutes - 35.5 MBParents in Delhi are fighting a case against a hospital for the rights over their son’s semen sample. Catch the lads as they dive into the lawless space of the rights over the deceased man’s semen sample. Also next week is Valentine’s Day and a special message awaits you within. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
187: Pet crematorium
February 01, 2022 12:30 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBMumbai announces its first and only public pet crematorium. The lads split furs over it. Catch them as they try to find opportunities and weaknesses in this brand new offering from the city. Also, calm down PETA, these are just jokes. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
186: Super Special Announcement, Kidney donor
January 25, 2022 13:55 - 21 minutes - 25.9 MBThis episode contains a very special announcement. Also in this episode, the story of a man who gave his kidney to his girlfriend’s mother, the girlfriend then dumps him a month later, to marry another man. Catch the lads split hairs over this open and shut case. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
185: Milkman father, Tinder quarantine, Liver-signing surgeon
January 18, 2022 13:06 - 43 minutes - 50.6 MBA milkman who apparently fathered 800 babies, a girl who was forced to quarantine with her Tinder date and surgeon who left autographs on his patients' livers. This one is a truly international episode. The lads go from Southern California to Australia and then to the UK for this roller coaster of a ride. Fasten your seat belts! Abdulla’s blog https://medium.com/@pod_reviews/far-from-fact-wholesome-comedy-3020557f2f41 Ed. note - The milkman story turned out to be false, but hey, this is Fa...
184: Fake telecom tower, Navi Mumbai airport, Laser surgery
January 11, 2022 13:41 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBVillagers in Odisha put up a fake telecom tower made of bamboo, and then invited the local MLA to inaugurate it. Next up is the story of the Navi Mumbai airport, rather the tussle between the name of the airport which is quickly turning into a political opportunity. And lastly, the lads overshare a bit under the guise of covering a laser surgery in Japan that went horribly wrong. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farf...
183: Chinese A.I. Prosecutor
January 04, 2022 14:50 - 27 minutes - 32 MBIt’s a mind bender of an international story this week - One that covers technology, politics and the legal system. Join the lads as they punch way above their weight class. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
182: Feeding animals at Sanjay Gandhi National Park
December 28, 2021 15:31 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThe lads are punching out for the year with this laid-back one-topic episode. Feeding wild animals at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai will now cost you, as per a news report. Happy New Year everyone, and see you on the other side! + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
181: Marriage age for women, Overweight pig, IISc ceiling fans
December 21, 2021 12:30 - 47 minutes - 53.3 MBThe lads do a heavy one this time around. Courting thorny issues like the minimum age for marriage for women, and student suicides on the IISc campus in Bengaluru. But they round it off well, with the story of woman in Brazil who was duped with the purchase of a baby pig - She was told she was buying a miniature 2.5 kg pig, that ended up turning into a 250 kg food processor. SHOW NOTES - 1. If you or someone you know needs help, here are some helpline numbers and links. If you are feelin...
180: Euthanasia pod, Mass firing, Fiancé-sharing twins
December 14, 2021 12:32 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBThe lads dive into a pool that gently goes from deep to shallow. Catch them as they wade through thorny topics like euthanasia, follow it up with the mass zoom-call-firing of 900 employees. And emerge on the other side, pondering over the story of identical twins in Australia who want to get pregnant at the same time, and with the same human. Enjoy! Euthanasia pod visual here Here is a link to the zoom call firing. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + F...
179: Fighter aircraft tyre, Wedding fire, Road-breaking coconut
December 07, 2021 13:04 - 34 minutes - 42.4 MBThieves in UP steal a fighter aircraft tyre from the back of a truck. Two guys at a wedding continue to eat even as a fire rages behind them, and lastly, an MLA who breaks a road, while trying to break a coconut at the inauguration ceremony. Wedding fire video link + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact
178: Matrimonial Ad, Leather jacket ban, Dead Sarpanch
November 30, 2021 12:34 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBA dead man in Bihar is elected as the Sarpanch. While the election officials try to make sense of this fiasco, the lads have a good laugh. But first, the story of a matrimonial site that has pulled down an ad for being too specific. Followed by North Korea’s ban on leather jackets, to make sure only Kim Jong Un can look like Kim Jong Un. Emperor’s new Jacket? + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo ...
177: Odisha groom, Weight-loss burglary, Chinese binge eater
November 23, 2021 13:13 - 40 minutes - 47.8 MBAn Odisha groom cancels his marriage because the bride’s family didn’t serve them mutton curry. A thief in Gujarat eats just one meal for three months, so could lose weight for a heist. And lastly, a Chinese binge-eater who has ben banned from an all-you-can-eat restaurant. Plus, the lads do a listener-special story this week at the end of the episode - Enjoy! + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo ...
176: Ganja sabzi, Greek anti-vaxxers, ‘Climate change’ diagnosis
November 16, 2021 12:51 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBA family in UP falls sick after mistaking marijuana for methi. Catch the lads as they wonder out loud what they could have possibly been thinking. Next up is the story of Greek anti-vaxxers who paid bribes to get a fake vaccine, but got vaccinated with the real deal. And lastly, the Canadian who became the first ever person to be diagnosed with ‘Climate Change.’ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamoj...
175: Diwali crackers, Mumbai homeowners, Elon Musk tax
November 09, 2021 13:05 - 55 minutes - 68 MBElon 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. Here’s a link to Keshav’s Telegram - Join for updates on videos, stand-up gigs, and free tickets to comedy shows around Mumbai. Here’...
174: PornHub Math teacher, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, HYD Police
November 02, 2021 12:09 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBIn a dramatic announcement, Nawazuddin Siddiqui claims he is all set to quit working with OTT platforms. The lads try to get down to the bottom of this and fake-solve this very real problem. Next up is the story of a highly creative Math teacher takes to PornHub to find his audience. And lastly the piece where HYD police are going through citizen’s phones in an attempt to search for words like ‘ganja’ and ‘drugs’. Link to Internet Freedom Foundation IFF https://internetfreedom.in/ + Music ...
173: Maternity test, Menstrual leave, Pig kidney transplant
October 26, 2021 13:43 - 46 minutes - 56.8 MBWe’ve all heard of paternity tests, but here is the story that brings us an interesting twist with the maternity test, where a woman has to prove her motherhood. Next up, is the story of Swiggy offering its female delivery partners, 2 days paid leave every month, no questions asked. And lastly, the story of a pig’s kidney that was accepted by a human body. Enjoy! + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamo...
172: Railway spitting, Gender reveal party, Cheeky robbers
October 19, 2021 13:51 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThe Indian Railways have a new solution to control spitting on trains. The lads tear into it with little remorse. Next up, is the story of a gender reveal party in Dubai gone horribly wrong. And lastly, a couple of robbers who leave a cheeky note in a Collector’s safe. Only to get caught a few days later. Spitting pouch design + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thela...
171: Forest dweller, Army impersonator, Society secretary
October 12, 2021 12:35 - 41 minutes - 45.6 MBA society secretary is driving tenants up the wall with his tyrannical ways - He wants to dictate what people will wear in the building and even show up for surprise inspections. Naturally, the lads want to save day. But first, the story of a Karnataka man who has lived in his Ambassador, deep inside a forest, for the last 17 years. Next, an army jawan impersonates his brother by serving in his name for 34 years. And unfortunately gets caught, at the time of collecting his pension. Picture ...
170: Hygiene divorce, Entrance test cheating, Wedding photographer
October 05, 2021 12:44 - 36 minutes - 33 MBA man in Uttar Pradesh is seeking a divorce because his wife doesn’t bathe regularly. The lads jump in and wash the couple’s dirty linen in public, so to speak. Followed by this ingenious way of cheating an entrance test - A bluetooth earpiece combined with a makeshift mobile phone embedded inside a pair of slippers. And lastly, the story of a wedding photographer who deleted all the pictures because she was denied a break to eat. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – hello@farfro...
169: Bad haircut lawsuit, Spanish parrot, Sari-wearing restaurant-guest
September 28, 2021 14:12 - 32 minutes - 40.1 MBA sari-clad woman was supposedly denied entry into a Delhi restaurant for wearing a sari. Catch the lads, as they get to the bottom of this juicy page-turner. But first, the story of a customer who got Rs. 2 Crore in settlement for a bad haircut, followed by an English parrot who came back after 4 years, speaking in Spanish. Yes habla Español! + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.inst...
168: Exam hall legs, Crying-baby seats, Memento e-auction
September 21, 2021 11:49 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBA Japanese Airline has caught the headlines for innovative thinking. The seat map of the airline tells you where babies are seated so passengers who don’t want a cranky baby around them, can avoid the seats around them. Meanwhile, an e-auction of mementoes received by the PM is underway, and lads are busy making value-adds to this noble activity. But first, the story of the Assam girl who was stopped from appearing for an exam, because she was wearing shorts. Eeeks. E-auction website link ...
167: Weight-loss divorce, Prankster mom, Mask Marshal
September 14, 2021 12:18 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBA Covid-19 mask marshal in Mumbai made headlines when he jumped on the bonnet of a car to nab a driver who wasn’t wearing a mask. The lads try to get the bottom of this heroic act in the line of duty. But first the story of a Tik-Tok mom who pranks her kids to entertain her followers. And the story of a man who was granted divorce on the basis of his weight loss. Full family drama! Here's a link to the video of the mask marshal trying to hang on to the car's bonnet. + Music credit – Simon ...
166: Chinese gaming rules, Police station fire, New honk sounds
September 07, 2021 12:27 - 40 minutes - 51.3 MBIt’s raining jokes from the Ministry of Road transport. The idea being proposed, is to change the sounds of vehicle horns to the sounds of instruments like tabla, sitar, flute and other soothing instruments. Catch the lads as they bite into this juicy bit of inspired law-making. But first, China - where the government is trying to regulate video game hours among children. Followed by the story of a young man in Gujarat who set fire to a police station, all to escape, having to live with his ...
165: Creative contraceptive, Chimpanzee affair, Wedding no-show invoice
August 31, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBA Chicago couple gets back at guests who pulled a no-show at their wedding reception. The errant guests were slapped with an invoice of $240 per couple. While the lads chew on that expensive meal, consider this - A woman gets banned from a zoo in Antwerp. Why, you ask? Because she claims she had an affair with a chimpanzee. But first the story of a couple that got too creative, when they couldn’t find a condom. Listener discretion is advised. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – ...