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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
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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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Public, VIPs Treated Differently At Lalbaugcha Raja: Complaint To Mumbai Cops (ndtv.com)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Like always I was listening to you guys while running outside and I had to stop midway because I was laughing like crazy on the Deloitte story 🤣🤣🤣 you guys are the best
Hilarious episode lads 🤣🤣
Did Bangalore floods wash away your webserver, emails and website not working
What an amazing episode, I was in splits throughout :D the wheelchair one and the chaas story are for the ages! Incredible
Many, many congratulations Husein!!! Wishing you and Sakina the best through the first year especially (you'll need it :D) and may your family have the best of time always.
The Greek anti vaxxer story might be one of the best i've heard in a long time. Great stuff lads, this was amazing! :D
You just outdid yourselves with the gender recall part lads :D I was running and had to pause for a few minutes as my stomach was hurting with all the laughing!
"Both sides are privileged enough to cause problems" take a bow, lads :D
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/china-gaming-restrictions-online-crackdown-digital-technology/ topic suggestion for next week 😬😬😬
Brilliant stories this time lads, each one was so interesting! I have another take on the cop story. What if we got it wrong and the article was rigt, that it was a joyride? I think the cop must have found his breath analyser wasnt working, so to make sure these guys were drunk, he would have willingly got inside the car and be like "chalo, tum chala ke dikhao" :D To ghatkopar of course, to pick up his kid
Great episode once again guys, hilarious through and through :D I was thinking about the last story. so the groom's side had demanded a black labrador together with the tortoise. I would presume its easier to find a dog with 21 toe nails than a tortoise. So one solution could be to just find a 21 toe black dog, stick a canopy on its back, and train it to crawl like a tortoise. Ta da! They have their black dog and the tortoise, all in one :D
Keshav's nervous laugh on the topic of dating a person from work got me wondering..what happened Keshav? The public wants to know :D
Great episode lads. All the jokes were on point, the stories were interesting, and there was even some sci-fi! :D an episode worth remembering
I am strongly against the no-potty humour pact! I think its very important to have potty humour from FFF in our lives. As Mahatma Gandhi once said "awake, arise, and laugh really hard at potty jokes" :D
You guys were on fire for this one!!! :D I had to stop my run midway and sit on the ground because I was laughing so hard during that toilet segment haha.Keep up the good work lads, you are amazing
hello,I found your podcast after listening dhruv rathee's Mahabharat podcast. I love your podcast and I sill haven't figured out who is talkingv . but I had to skip your "69"cause ki am 13year old and I prometed your podcast to myb2 friends.😝😝 Best podcast love it I forgot to send you the cock story. Bye will continue to hear you and also thanks to you my mom thinks that I am mad due to the random laughter credits to you. bye
Cracking episode lads! I was laughing like crazy over the first two stories, and would I be wrong in saying you guys hadn't laughed this much in weeks? :) A word on the 3 story format..I was left asking for more during the covid yatra story. You both were on a roll and I wished you could have gone longer. A probable drawback now, that you can't spend as much time on a story? Also, have you thought about longer than 30 mins episodes, maybe 45 mins?
the only reason I'm writing to u cuz I'm afraid that you might stop publishing for not getting sponsored. I think keshav has a big brain, he puts so much creativity and thought to make us laugh,he shoud start a new career in stand up comedy, just a suggestion .some times i feel like is shoud sponsor you but I'm unemployed myself , so plzz wait until i become big and earn money so that i can sponsor you or you getting sponsored and hiding it from us?. (theses a difference in audio levels , like Hussain's mic produces some "drr" sound and Keshav's mic is so clear picking all the background noise , that's not an issue or a problem I'm just saying, cuz that mic disturbance is negligible compared to the fun and the jokes u make are , plzzz dont stop making podcasts no matter what.) no force but plzz do an ipl episode for the cricket fans, we'd love to hear it.
Loved the episode, especially the improv jokes!
You smashed it out of the park lads! Great stuff, I was almost bitter that the episode ended so quickly :D the Trump segment felt a bit flat, to be honest, but the others were hilarious. Welcome back, we missed you (3 story format haha)