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/⁠

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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/

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/⁠

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/

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/⁠

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/

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.

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/

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/⁠

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/

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/⁠

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/

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/⁠

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.

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)

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/⁠

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/⁠

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/⁠

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/⁠

The 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.com/husein.merchant/⁠ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us –  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/⁠

Turns 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 special here [email protected] And don't forget, the sender of the best message gets to go out on a dinner date with the lads. 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/⁠

Mumbai 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 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/⁠

Tik-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 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/⁠

In 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 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/⁠

Prime 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 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/⁠

An 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 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/⁠

Word 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 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/⁠

Why 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 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/⁠

Just 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 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/⁠

One 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

The 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 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/⁠

Some 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.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

A 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 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 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 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/⁠

No 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.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/⁠

Tinder 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.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠⁠⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

In 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 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 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/ffffamJOIN 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/⁠

Forty-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 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/⁠

Believe 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 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 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.

Infosys 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 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/⁠

It'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 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/⁠

A 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.com/keshavnaidu_/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/⁠

The 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 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/⁠

If 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 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/⁠

SBI 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!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/⁠

Looks 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!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/⁠

Activists 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.

Japanese 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/⁠+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/⁠

A 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!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/⁠

A 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!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/⁠

You 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!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/⁠

Andhra 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!Paypal⁠paypal.me/farfromfact⁠UPIhuseinmerchant@oksbisandstone wifikeshavnetwt200mlFollow 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 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.merchant/⁠ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/⁠

Cocaine what now? Sharks off the coast of Florida, turns out are getting hooked on cocaine. You can't make this stuff up. And sure enough, the lads want to jump in and save the day. go find out for yourself! Send 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/⁠

Climate activists in Germany have glued their hands to the runway in an attempt to get the authorities to pay attention. And since they glued their hands with a strong concrete based glue, their hands have to be amputated in order for them to be freed. This extreme protest was carried out by The Last Generation Group in Hamburg. The lads, while sensitive to their agony, have a few thoughts. Of course. Send 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/⁠

Turns out the shoe is on the foot now and this story is maybe a sign of the times. Women are now scamming desperate bachelors. Here's a story from Bengaluru where a woman is said to have scammed at least 8 men into believing she will marry them, and then duping them of cash and expensive gifts. Join the lads as they step on this landmine of a topic. Send 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/⁠

Move over NCW, a lawyer in Delhi wants a National Council for Men. But the Supreme Court declines to entertain the PIL. The lads dive into in this fascinating bit of legal news. Catch them as they solve this week's big problem. Suicide prevention helpline https://icallhelpline.org/ Send 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/⁠

Ok, this is nuts! Grab your paleo meals, and pick up your hunting spears, 'cos the world has gone primal. Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla chief Elon Musk are going head to head against each other in a cage match, presented by none other than UFC and Dana White. While the lads may not share the same excitement as UFC fans, or fans of the tech moguls, they certainly have some strong opinions, and as always some imaginary problems that could use some solving. Jump in! Send 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/⁠

Move over AC 2 Tier, the airplane double decker is here. While the internet is divided on it, the lads have a problem or two on their mighty capable hands. Jump in, and get their take on this bold new way to fly. 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/⁠

The lads are separated by the Indian ocean - Husein in far away Mombassa, and Keshav in not-so-far-away Mumbai. But that doesn't stop them from bringing you an episode. Enjoy a special blast from the past. Two very funny stories from the 2022. E 207 Putin poop scoop and E 213 Condom high. Enjoy! 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/⁠

A video of a man being extremely affectionate to his bus has gone viral. The video, shot on the last day of the driver on the job is an emotional moment. Catch the lads as they try to go into the psyche of sentimentality, retirement and the whole meaning of life. Well, not really, but you get the picture. ⁠Here's a link to the video⁠ of the retiring bus driver. Send 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/⁠

IPL season is over, but IPL drama is here to stay. Shubman Gill fans have mercilessly trolled Sara Ali Khan for being present at the IPL finals. The fans blame Sara for Shubman's poor performance in the finals. Catch the lads as they spill the tea on this bollywood-cricket duo. Send 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/⁠

Grooms may have had a long run in the marriage market and may have rejected brides for all sorts of flimsy reasons - But the tide seems to be turning. A growing number of stories are emerging from the hinterland, where brides are rejecting grooms on d-day. While the reasons range from really shallow to really deep, one thing is certain, the times they are a changing. Join the lads on this report / world-saving mission as they try to make sense of what makes someone put their put their foot down. Send us money yo! Paypalpaypal.me/farfromfactUPIhuseinmerchant@oksbihttps://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Something crazy happened during the pandemic. A lot of people started doing a lot of substances, while they were still at 'work'. But now employers are onto us, I mean them. Them, them. Catch the lads as they sift through the world of day time partay and the dirty underbelly of the modern office. Paypalpaypal.me/farfromfactUPIhuseinmerchant@oksbihttps://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us on https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The recently inaugurated Mumbai Nashik Expressway goes by another nickname these days. No guesses why! The last 5 months alone have seen over 95 deaths and over 195 accidents. No laughing matter, but sometimes you need jokes to point out what needs fixing. Jump in and take a deep dive into what's causing these deaths and watch the lads, as they fake-solve this problem with total urgency. Paypalpaypal.me/farfromfactUPIhuseinmerchant@oksbi+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/

A 41-year old man was forbidden from donating any more semen to clinics, according to a court in The Hague. So many questions? Lucky for you, the lads are here to help. Join them as they unravel this strange case of altruism. Or is it? Paypalpaypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Instagram linksFFF https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/Husein Merchant ⁠https://www.instagram.com/husein.merchant/⁠ Keshav Naidu https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected]+ Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Mumbai local trains have been infamous for their crowded rush hours. What many don't know is the set of 'unwritten' rules as they are called. Here, the lads examine this practice and try to bring some justice. Join them as they shed some light into a very, very crowded Mumbai local train. No commuters 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/ Paypalpaypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi

It is our 250th Episode, so it's super special. The Lads are joined by none other than comedian extraordinaire Abish Mathew. The episode is available in both audio as as well video, so take your pick! The big story this week is... Why don't you listen in and find out for yourself. FOLLOW Far From Fact Abish Mathew Keshav Naidu Husein Merchant + Music credit - Simon D’Souza Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

An event in Noida called the World Startup Convention ended up duping attendees who came in the hopes of meeting the likes of Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk. No such luck, instead the cops showed up and they had to go back with no resolution to all the wasted time and money. Catch the lads, as they put on their thinking helmets to arrive at a fake-solution that might just be the right amount of inappropriate. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected]+ Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Paypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

The Chinese government is encouraging colleges to take a week off in spring to fall in love. Why? To course-correct on their population control methods that have now resulted in a young population that does not want to have babies. Catch the lads as they try to solve this gargantuan problem, armed with nothing but their tongues. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected]+ Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Paypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

Doctors in Rajasthan are protesting the Right To Health Act. While the Act has the right intentions, the doctors have a point too. But is there a way to bridge this gap? Really solve, what is possibly the greatest healthcare issues of our great nation. Join the lads, as they fake-solve this week’s BIG problem.  + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

A family court in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh has made an interesting recommendation in the case of a man who had fathered children with two women. A 28-year old software developer and his two wives, have agreed on a contract where the man spends three days of the week with one wife and the other three days with the other wife. The man is free to do as he pleases on the 7th day. Don’t worry, the lads were just as amused as you when they first read it. Jump in for some laughs at the expense of this adventurous throuple.  + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

The Maharashtra state health department has amended its 15-year old regulation that prohibited eye banks in Maharashtra from sharing excess corneas, with institutions outside the state. Mainly to curb the unnecessary wastage of eyeballs. The lads are seeing ways to help solve this problem. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

The country of Columbia is facing a threat to its ecology because of an overpopulation of hippos that are wreaking havoc in the wild. And turns out India in taking in 60 of these hippos. Catch the lads as they try to crack open this wild one. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

A bride in Gujarat succumbed to a heart attack at her wedding. But the family came to the rescue and the elders suggested that the dead bride's younger sister marry the groom-in-waiting. Happy Ending, right? Except, the lads have a thing or two to say and a problem or two to solve. Send complaints to Insta DM. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

In Kongthong, Meghalaya all the residents have songs for names. It's just a way of life, for all 700 of them. And the lads are curious as they go speculating. Join them as they have a laugh in a bid for inclusivity and equal-jokes for all parts of the country.  + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

An online grocery shopper was in for a rude shock when he received a live rat trapped in his loaf of bread. Naturally the lads take them to the cleaners. Also, plenty of speculation about what could have possibly happened, no solutions on this episode, but a fun new poll is here. Do jump in! Here'a link to the whole fiasco + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

A class 12 student fainted at the exam hall, when he saw that he was the only male among 50 female students. Naturally, the lads have a field day with this story that's very high on human interest. Made using as few biases as possible, they are sure they have stepped on some gender-sensitive toes. Tell us what you think? + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

The BBC made a documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. What has given the documentary its biggest boost in publicity is the fact that the government has banned it. The opposition and several student bodies across the country believe it should not be banned. The government on the other hand is calling it propaganda with a colonial mindset. Either way, no documentary has enjoyed this kind of word-of-mouth ever. Catch the lads as they try to find the silver lining in all of this chaos. Here is a link to the video + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

In an attempt to protect consumer rights, the Centre has issued new guidelines for influencers while they advertise and endorse products and services online. The circular has been issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs. While on paper it looks very promising, a little digging reveals that it lacks punch. Catch the lads as they look into the various opportunities that come up with this new development.  Link to MisChief Ministers, Keshav's comedy show on Jan 26 in Mumbai. Keshav on Instagram + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Send us some love on Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

An Ivy-League graduate dupes one of America's largest financial corporations. Charlie Javice, the 30-year CEO of an ed-tech startup fooled the corporation into believing that they had a user-base of over 4 million students. JP Morgan bought her company for USD 175 million in 2021 only to realise later that the email IDs were fabricated. Catch the lads as they go over the events that led to this 'basic' fraud. 

The story of a drunk passenger peeing on a co-passenger has been the national news for almost a week now. Air India, the carrier is being pulled up for not handling the incident with sensitivity, and the airline in turn is pulling up its staff. Catch the lads as they try to get to the bottom of it, and more importantly try to fake-solve this bizarre problem. 

Qatar airways had a lot on their hands last month, so to speak. The airline was taken to court by a plus-sized model and influencer. The passenger alleged that the airline had caused her psychological damage by insisting that she upgrade her seat to a business-class seat, because the economy seat was too small for her. Catch the lads as they chew the fat on this landmine of sensitivity. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Slide into our DMs https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

Byju's - The learning app was recently given a mandate by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights to conduct affordability tests for parents who wish to use the service. The lads are clearly punching above their weight-class in this topic that spans tech, business, society and parenting. Listen now!

An English company is in a bit of a fix now that its gamble hasn't paid off. They put all their eggs in one jersey and now that jersey has come back with nought. The England team were knocked out at the quarter finals, and now the prematurely printed t-shirts have a bleak future. Join the lads, as they attempt to look over this world-altering incident through the lens of top-shelf ignorance.

In a recent military exercise, the Indian Army is said to be using birds of prey to take down drones in combat zones. During the training, the Indian Army acted out a scenario in which they were able to locate and destroy enemy drones with the assistance of a dog and a kite. Join the lads as they fly deep into uncharted territory to make sense of these highly creative military exercises. Calm down PETA, no animals were harmed in the making of this episode. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Slide into our DMs https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The RBI has just launched the e-Rupee as a pilot programme in four cities - Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Bhubaneswar. The lads try to make sense of e-money and what it could mean for us. But first they must solve that fictitious problem that will make the world a better place. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Slide into our DMs https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

Thieves in Bihar have dug a tunnel under the rail yard and stolen vintage rail engines and sold them as scrap. Catch the lads as they go after their favourite punching bag, the IRCTC and look at this rather strange beast with gooey-eyed wonder. But it all ends well, because as always they have a fake-solution for all the world’s troubles. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Slide into our DMs https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

A chilling murder saga has taken the national media by storm. A young couple from Mumbai ends up in the Delhi to make a living, and soon, the woman is murdered and found chopped up in pieces in Mehrauli forest. Naturally, the lads want to take a stab at this piece, with all due respect of course. Catch them as they try to solve problems that need no solving. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Slide into our DMs https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

An Indian engineer who moved all the way to Canada, was laid off within just 2 days of joining. The move comes as part of the 11,000+ layoffs across Meta. The individual took to LinkedIn to share his news, which has since gone viral. The lads take a crack at this global issue that plagues the tech world, to some surprising results. Take a listen. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Slide into our DMs https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

It’s office gossip all over FFF HQ. A Mumbai based office was in the news for all the wrong reasons. A boss has reportedly broken a clock on his subordinate’s head. Catch the lads as they go beyond the casual watercooler banter in this light-hearted take on assault at the workplace. Send complaints to HR. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Slide into our DMs https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

Move over stationary wedding halls, make way for the mobile wedding hall. An enterprising group in Maharashtra has come up with this venue on wheels, and the world heard about it when Anand Mahindra tweeted about it. In this episode, the lads dissect this fascinating use of wheels, also India’s never-ending love affair with marriages. Here's a video of the wedding venue on wheels. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza + Slide into our DMs https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

A dengue patient in UP was maliciously given mosambi juice instead of plasma, because they both look identical in colour and texture. The matter came to light when the patient died, and the issue has gained national attention. The lads try to make sense of this racket and also do a deep dive into what it really takes to fool people. + 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

A young man was accused of rape and sent to prison. Now the Mumbai High Court has ordered him to marry the victim/survivor. Twist in the tale, the woman who filed the case has gone missing, and the verdict expects the man to marry the woman if she is found within a year. Join the lads as they dive in to this highly sensitive piece, and surprise surprise, they do it plenty of maturity, and just the tiniest hint of juvenilia. + 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

Akasa Air intends to be pet friendly and hence the new options for passengers to travel with their pets. Catch all the details of plans, and how this will pan out. Naturally the lads also explore the other possibilities. And given the territory, safe to assume, some pet-parents 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 paypal.me/farfromfact

Last week India’s Deepti Sharma took the cricketing world by storm, when she got Charlotte Dean runout. What followed is a series of events, including a change in rules by the ICC. Catch the lads as they look at this historic event in cricket, and even more specifically women’s cricket. Keeping in line with the show’s tradition, they have made sure the discussion remains far from fact. + 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

The warriors of the wild are back. This time they want women to hold out sex, if their men eat meat. The plan is simple, at least on recycled paper; defeat global warming with abstinence and make it back in time for an almond milk smoothie. But the lads have other designs. Jump in to catch them, as they try to defend men from this well-meaning crotch shot.  Follow Keshav for more updates on Stand-up comedy gigs + 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

It’s the dear Prime Minister’s birthday and what better way to celebrate it than import some Namibian cheetahs into the Indian wild. Catch the lads as they bite into this top-notch bit of media savvy from the ruling party. Some feelings may be hurt here, but rest assured no animals were harmed in the making of this episode. Here are the links to the Stash info Rags to Riches Sign up for the newsletter Stash + 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

One of the lads is away on break, so here's a best-of episode for all you lovelies. Hope you enjoy this quick jog down memory lane. The lads will be back with another episode before you can say ignoramus. Episode 167 - Mask Marshall Episode 172 - Gender Reveal Party Episode 174 - PornHub Math Teacher Show Notes Rags to Riches - https://www.artnowthus.in/newsletter/rags-to-riches-personal-budgeting Sign up for the newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/9aca11ecdab2/probably-relevant-sign-up Stash - https://yourstash.in/profit

What do you do when you have a daughter named Alexa, and all the kids in school bully her? Change her name perhaps. That’s exactly what parents of a 6-year old girl in Germany did. What would the lads do if they stumbled upon this story? Well, there’s only one way to find out. Also in this episode. A brief introduction to Stash, by Sakina and Husein Merchant. Here are the links Rags to Riches  Sign up for the newsletter Stash + 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

The Railways has introduced an ambitious project across railway platforms that promises to give you fresh drinking water, made out of hin air. It sounds magical, but is it? Catch the lads as they deep dive into this pool of potable water and come out gasping for answers. But first - Here’s a link to an older initiative by the Railways. This one was for instant pizza. Also, the lads promise to drink and test this water for you, listen to the end of the episode for details. + 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

In Jan this year, we read about how India was snacking on Dolo 650. Now, in an interesting turn of events, the Federation of Medical and Sales Representatives Association of India has filed a PIL in the Supreme Court. The intent is to seek accountability for the alleged freebies distributed by the marketing teams. What the lads want to know is if there’s a problem to be solved here, ‘cos their capes are going nuts fluttering away in the wind. + 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

What do you get when you get a team of ninja Income Tax officers and combine it with the idea of the big fat Indian wedding. You get a IT raid in Jalna, Maharashtra. Dive into this story of 260 IT officials who dressed up as baraatis to keep the raid on the DL.  + 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

An 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 Comedy Roulette at The Habitat, Mumbai.

Students 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.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

So 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.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

A 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://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

India’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] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

An 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 paypal.me/farfromfact

What 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.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

This 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.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

Finally 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. + 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

A 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/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

A 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/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

This 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

Two 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/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

Amusement 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

The 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?

A 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

In 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://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

If 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 analysis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qo0SkwMPlY&t=182s Will Smith acceptance speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbyBlelz_A Will reaction to ban https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j01S0M7x1c + 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

The 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.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

Social 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. + 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

A 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/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

India 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_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

Ukrainian 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

The 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

The 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 Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

A 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

Parents 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

Mumbai 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

This 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

A 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 Far from fact! + 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

Villagers 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/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

It’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

The 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

The 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 feeling low, talk to someone about it. A friend, a relative, or sometimes even a stranger could help. Suicide helpline number 9152987821 https://icallhelpline.org/ http://www.aasra.info/helpline.html 2. Wisdom app AMA deets - Date 24, Dec 2021, Time 9.30 pm IST App link https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wisdom-life-advice-audio/id1576484544 Our Wisdom profile https://joinwisdom.audio/farfromfact Download the app on your iPhone and follow Far From Fact. (Not available on android yet.) If you are unable to install the app, try changing your region to the US. 3. Video of Lilica, the overweight pig

The 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] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

Thieves 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

A 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 https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

An 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 https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

A 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/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

Elon 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’s the Elon Musk Tweet  Here’s an update on the Twitter Poll 

In 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 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

We’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/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

The 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/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

A 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 of Chandrashekhar, the forest dweller. + 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

A 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 – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

A 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.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

A 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  + 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

A 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 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

It’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 wife. + 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

A 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 – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact

Covid-19 trials for kids aged 12-18 are underway, however the hospitals are having trouble find volunteers. Lucky for them, the lads have heard about the problem. Next up is the case of sea snakes trying to mate with scientists in Australia, thinking they are female sea snakes. But first the political / animal rights story form Indore, where party workers painted a horse in BJP colours. Horse trading out, horse painting in? Disclaimer: Animals were harmed in the making of this story. Hence, the ruckus. Helpline numbers for Covid-19 Trials 022-23027205 and 022-23027204 + 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

A 76-year old bank robber is denied his loot, because the cashier could not read his ransom note. And you thought handwriting didn’t matter! Next, the lads must speculate about the ‘kidnapping’ of a cop by 3 drunk guys. But first the story of a large corporation that wants to install CCTVs in the homes of call centre employees. Press 1 for agree, 2 for no agree. Link to bank robber's band handwriting ransom note -  + 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

Catch the lads go 3000 years into the future with a self-professed time traveller, and land back in Bhiwandi to unravel the contract murder of a man. Arranged by his wife - By selling her Mangal sutra. That’s right, this episode packs in plenty of drama. And lastly the story of a drunk American passenger who misbehaved on a domestic flight. All in all, just another week in the history of humans. Episode artwork - Picture of submerged city of Los Angeles, supposedly from the year 5000. Time traveller video link Drunk passenger 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

It’s controversy galore this episode - A Mumbai building has created a ‘No Kissing zone’ outside the property. Youth cry foul, but the building sticks to its guns. Meanwhile in North Korea, Kim Jong-Un bans all South Korean entertainment and labels it a ‘vicious cancer.’ But first the lads must navigate the bizarre story of an Indonesian man who married his fiancée and his ex-girlfriend at the same ceremony. + 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

Here’s a globetrotting episode for all you homesick quarantinos! The lads start with Poland, go to Japan with the Polish swim team, promptly make their way to Russia to split hairs over the golden toilet. And lastly a good old-fashioned dowry story from India. Or is it a story about silly superstitions? There’s only one way to find out! + 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

This episode takes us from California to China and back to India. Mumbai to be specific. In front of Amitabh Bachchan’s house to be even more specific. Catch the lads as they navigate office gossip at the highest level, a Chinese man pretending to be in a coma to avoid interrogation, and lastly the road widening in front of Mr. Bachchan’s house. + 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

The lads go from drunk cattle to poor driving to a fascinating story on GST. That’s right GST can be fascinating. Catch them as they cover the story of inebriated bovine in the land of the Mahatma. Wonder how they got their hands on it? Don’t, they don’t have hands. Tight story this, no pun. And lastly, the piece about Swiggy charging more than MRP on Coke. But first, the story about Delhi deciding to do away with driving tests completely. Refer to episode artwork, the lads are very concerned. + 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

Kid on an iPhone game racks up a bill of Rs. 1.33 lakh on this dad’s card. Nothing for the lads to solve here, so they quickly have a good laugh at it and move on to greener pastures. Next up is the dental slim magnetic lock that forces your mouth shut, in a attempt to make you eat less. Lastly, the story of footwear thieves in Mumbai who are stealing from apartment complexes. + 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

A guy breaks up with his girlfriend and she tells his boss about his cheating ways at work. Meanwhile in the UK it’s not all hunky dory between an Englishman and his Indian-origin neighbour. Pigeon shit hits the fan so to speak, when the neighbour chops down one half of the tree because they didn’t want to deal with the bird poop. Lastly, the big story of this week, the Tour de France crash that saw dozens of cyclists come tumbling down. The cause? One over-zealous fan. Enjoy the episode. Also, the lads want you to watch this Tour de France fiasco video

A government official takes the law in his hands by meting out justice on the streets by dumping garbage on a contractor for having caused water-logging in parts of a Mumbai suburb. The lads put on their ethical and judicial capes to find the best way to out. Meanwhile, in the UK, a man trains his dog to throw bricks at uninvited visitors, and lastly a couple in Madhya Pradesh grow a variety of mangoes that fetch Rs. 2.7 Lakh a kilo. And you thought mango season was over! Insert evil laughter. + 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

Catch the lads go from Kerala to the International Space Station and land back on earth somewhere in the UK. This week they try to make sense of a couple who eloped 11 years ago in Kerala, but literally just moved next door. Followed by the story of mice sperm that was sent into space and the impact this has on the future of humanity. Lastly, the ridiculous waste of taxpayer money in the form of a tow-truck. Enjoy! Tiny scooter on large tow-truck image. + 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

The lads stumble on a piece of invisible art, catch them as they get to the invisible heart of the matter. Followed by the story of a Madurai couple decides to get married on a flight to avoid Covid-related curbs on guest numbers. But first, the talk of the town, cancelled-CBSE exams. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

Here’s a best-of selection of the choicest ignorance money can buy. Quick sneak peek at the contents - Self drive Uber E87, Pan masala by drone E93, Drugs in Bollywood E118. Plus a deeply stirring song as a bonus feature. This song was originally composed by Abel Meeropol and recorded by Billy holiday in 1939. Here’s a brand new homage to Strange fruit, by Donn Bhat + Passenger Revelator.Here’s a link to the tip Tok video - https://tinyurl.com/y8ku7xws  Here’s a link to Strange Fruit on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVOKCaXJLDA+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

An anniversary gift gets a man in trouble with the cops. A devoted husband, it appears, bought his wife a gold necklace that went all the way down to her knees, and the video went viral. Link below. But first a quick fix solution for the menace of black marketeers of oxygen cylinders and the hilarious story of a bullet train driver who was penalised for leaving his cabin for a bathroom break. Here’s the video of the gold necklace https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/other/viral-video-a-gold-anniversary-gift-that-brought-the-cops-home/articleshow/82856287.cms + Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

It’s back to three topic weeks! The lads are back at it again with some top-drawer content from across the world. There’s the story about the creative bakery that printed pictures of thieves on their cookies, and the two dimwits who tried to sell Uranium in the open market. But first the story of a woman who found out that her biological parents had actually ‘kidnapped’ her. Take the word kidnapped with a pinch of salt. Lest we get blamed for clickbait.+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

The Bill Gates and Melinda Gates divorce is the big story of the week. Catch the lads as they trade their usual problem solving hats for a bunch of wagging tongues. It’s that kind of a story. Speculations fly wild and theories run amok, as these two have a cackle at the expense of the Gates. But not before dragging the whole family with it. Because as they say, couples don’t get divorced, families do. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

A Syrian sailor is abandoned on a ship by the vessel owners off the coast of Egypt. The sailor gets cornered due to an Egyptian ruling that makes him answerable. Stuck for four years with no power, sanitation or social contact, Mohammed Ayesha lived to tell the tale. Catch the lads as they take on this story of abuse and manage to squeeze just the right amount of cheer out of it. Served fresh with a garnish of ignorance.+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

An Italian healthcare worker has broken a national record by being on leave for 15 years. Paid leave at that. How, you ask? Join the lads to find out as they compare notes with our own kings and queens of absentees. In as non-judgmental a manner as possible, they try to help both sides with ideas. Enjoy the deep dive into what really goes into staying away from work so long, and more importantly how do you stop people from taking the system for a ride. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

A Bengaluru man takes to commercial sex work after losing his job in the lockdown. His wife files for divorce, and inspite of counselling by an NGO outfit, the couple cannot come to an amicable settlement. While they proceed with divorce by mutual consent, the lads wonder - What really could have gone down? Heavy on speculation, truth bombs and insights, catch the lads take a grown-up swing for once. But don’t worry, no jokes were spared in the attempt to make sense.+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

Three senior citizens get anti-rabies shots instead of COVID-19 vaccines in Uttar Pradesh. Or at least they get a slip that says they got an anti-rabies vaccine. BEST conductors receive huge part of their remuneration in coins because the company’s contract with banking service provider comes to an end. And the heartwarming story of a husband who sells his wife’s sandwiches just so he can buy fast food with the money. Also, the lads want to wish you Ramadan Kareem. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

Shock and taboo sit front and centre this week. From the husband who kicks out his wife so he can be with the nanny, to the story of the South African Pastor who farts on people in an attempt to “heal” them. But first, the story of a thief in Uttar Pradesh, who found way more money than he had imagined. And the shock gave him a heart attack. Gas, heart attack and adultery, just another day of top-drawer editorial.+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

That title is no clickbait, it is plain fact. And we’re happy if that caught your eye, ‘cos this is what Greta Thunberg seems to be warning us about as well. But first, the story of a woman who passes out, every time she sees a cute guy. Love at first sight? Or lights out at first sight? And the bizarre phenomenon in Taiwan, where people are adding Salmon to their name, just for some free sushi. Actually free sushi for them and 5 of their friends. Fair enough, no?+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

The lads find their nemesis in a story that truly stumps them. Filled with landmines, this is a story about two child-influencers posing romantically on Instagram. Watch them try to navigate this ethical nightmare while trying to keep it light. But first the hilarious piece about a woman who caught her cheating boyfriend thanks to a Fitbit. And let’s not forget the cute little Indian railways campaign titled ‘Plastic lao mask pao.’ Equal parts naive, equal parts enthusiastic. Link to video of cheating boyfriend who got caught.Link to image of 'Plastic lao Mask pao' campaign exchange chart.Link to Insta couple’s account.+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

A plastic surgeon attends a Zoom court hearing while performing surgery. While the hearing was for a minor traffic violation, he now faces charges for negligence. But first, it’s family drama at FFF HQ - Catch the story of a 41-year old Oxford-educated jobless lawyer who is suing his parents for lifetime financial support. Followed by the 5G-enabled self-driving KFC trucks in China that are all the rage this week across tech circuits. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

Juvenilia alert! A Rooster fight takes centre stage this week, don’t say we didn’t warn you. Next up is the story of a NYC woman who found whole secret apartment behind her bathroom mirror. But first, the story of a young girl in UP who had to choose her groom by way of a lucky draw. All in all, just another week for the lads.+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

A man fakes his own kidnapping just to escape work. And you think you hate you job? Ask not what your job makes you do, ask what you’d do to escape your job. But first, the story of a sailor who was saved by floating garbage. Followed by the camel beauty pageant in Saudi that is rife with participants injecting their damsels with botox and other supplements to turn them into cover girls. Bring out those strongly-worded letters, many animals were body-shamed in the making of this episode.+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

The lads discuss the Ambani zoo, and no, that is not a reference to the big family wedding. The implications and the thinking, behind such a move, and all the careful considerations. However, things swiftly get out of hand and reach the story of the Bengaluru man who got duped after being promised a ‘happy ending’ massage. And lastly the story of a young woman who forged her passport to keep her Goa trip a secret from her Mother. Parenting level: Diabolical.Show notes - https://www.sutramassage.com/ + Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

This episode has death written all over it. But don’t worry, the lads make sure it is anything but serious. Specially the story about the shortage of flowers around Valentine’s day due to COVID deaths in the state of California. Or the Norwegian dude who made a guitar with his uncle’s Skeleton. The only time there’s no mention of death is the story of the obese Thai monkey who got fat eating tourist junk food. But even he faces the risk of death. Yay!Show notes Episode link to Mahagatbandhan with Deep Fried NeuronsSpotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/sl5uqq49Applehttps://tinyurl.com/bhu7uh02+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

Animals are back, front and centre at Far from fact HQ. That’s about how long the lads can keep the juveniles out of their decision-making while picking stories. Sharing headlines this week is the story of a groom who slapped a wedding photographer for getting ‘too friendly’ with the bride. And lastly the rapper who spent $24 million on a diamond for his forehead. Third eye bling!Here’s link to the video of the wedding photographer. https://twitter.com/Ease2Ease/status/1357675009905291264 + Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

Long, loaded and free from innuendo, that’s how 5 out of 3 survey respondents would describe this episode. Hypothetical research aside, this one starts with the tame story of Chinese passengers eating their excess baggage, and quickly escalates to the sexually-fuelled Myntra logo story. Before you know it, the lads are talking about shorting stocks and wealth inequalities. Fasten your brain belts, this is one rocky ride. Links -Myntra logo comparisontinyurl.com/wn214p9b+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

Catch the lads try very hard to resist the height puns. But give them enough time and they dig deep into the psyche of what really drives people to such drastic measures. Complete with all the insensitivities and laughter you have come to expect, of course. Many sentiments were hurt in the making of this one. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

Catch the lads try to make sense of a rather sensitive story in the shape of a baby selling racket. But don’t worry, the delinquency in still intact. Specially when you come across the story of the retired IAS officer who is fined 13 Lakhs for overstaying in Government accommodation, and specially the story of the Amazon delivery person who took a dump outside a person’s home. Double delivery!+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

Parent-Teacher WhatsApp groups seem to be taking a nasty turn as teachers complain about parents sending obscene content. Meanwhile in the US, Trump is banned from Twitter for life, and the biggest story in India at the moment - No, not the blessing dog from Maharashtra. We’re talking about the world’s largest democracy’s vaccination drive. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

It’s a brand new year and brand new episode. Not much has changed in the world guessing by these stories. Kicking it off is the story of a pet dog in Madhya Pradesh who has inherited 9 acres of land. But first the story of a man who dug a tunnel just to go meet his married lover and the British teen who paid for college by coming up with baby names for Chinese parents. Ni Hao 2021!+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

It is wedding season and no strain of coronavirus can play spoil sport with the humans of earth. Such is the resolve that one Malaysian couple had 10,000 cars attend their wedding party from their cars. Not to be left far behind is the Kazakh body-builder who married his sex doll. Rounding off the episode is a simple story of a Nepal airline that took passengers to the wrong airport. Human error found, airport no found. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojohttps://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypalpaypal.me/farfromfact

X’mas is upon us and the lads are here with a jolly good story all the way from Peru. Cops from a narcotic cell dressed as Satna and his elf to make a drug bust and nab a couple of unsuspecting dealers. But this flight of fancy goes via Indonesia, where a young boy’s kite flying turned into flying lessons. And lastly, the story of a Kurla youth who cut six birthday cakes while holding flame sticks in his mouth. What a party, no?+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Instamojo https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfactPaypal paypal.me/farfromfact

Join the lads as they make a very special announcement. A landmark, a turning point, historical moment, if you will. But first they must attend to the pressing matters at hand. Like the story of the Karnataka man who gave his daughter his phone for an online class, only for her to find a video of him having an affair. And the story of the drug dealers from Ivory Coast who were busted in Mumbai. Disclaimer: No drugs were consumed in the making of this episode. + Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/Special update links -Instamojo / Domestic https://www.instamojo.com/@thelads_farfromfact Paypal / International paypal.me/farfromfact

The lads marvel at the amazing chicken/paneer in exchange for blood. A unique campaign in Mumbai aimed at making blood donation more exciting. But first they must stop and examine the story of the Italian man who walked 450 kilometres to calm down after an argument with his wife. And also make sense of story of the man who was refused entry at his own funeral. Hey, we don’t make this stuff up.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The lads put on their serious faces for this one, at least for the story about the farmers’ protests in Delhi. Join them as they try to understand what the issue is about and where it’s possibly headed. But first a little bit of the trademark nonsense. Starting the week is the story of a Burj Khalifa-sized asteroid that went past earth, and the oxymoron of a story called the COVID yatra, designed to create awareness among all corners of the country. Enjoy!+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/  

Surgeons is Andhra Pradesh got innovative when they asked a patient to watch Bigg Boss and Avatar at the same time so that he would stay awake, while they performed an open-brain surgery on him. Meanwhile the Government has announced medical college seat reservations for children of slain COVID warriors. While the lads speculate the pros and cons of this prickly topic, another dilemma comes their way. This is time its the good-ol’ Indian Railways coming strong on an app developer and arresting him for developing a faster tatkal booking app called Super tatkal. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Funerals are making cities get tech-savvy. Mumbai city is working with a charitable organisation to develop a modern crematorium with webcast funerals to help families attend funerals when they can’t attend in person. Meanwhile in Hyderabad, a traffic cop runs 2 whole kilometres ahead of a ambulance to get traffic out of the way. But first, the story of a Pune woman who threw away 3 lakhs worth of jewellery as part of her Diwali deep-clean. Hyderbad cop videohttps://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/viral-video-hyderabad-cop-runs-2-km-to-clear-path-for-ambulance-2321115Edit: PCMC stands for Pune-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Things take a dark turn this week. But worry not, the story of the bald groom more than makes up for it. Where a man hides his baldness by wearing a wig, and his new wife files a case of cheating against him for having concealed this information. Good balance overall. Rounding up the ha ha briefing is the story of 200 railway announcers who haven’t been paid for the last three months, but authorities assure that all dues will be cleared. Disclaimer - We do not endorse suicide.Suicide prevention helplines -Aasra 022 2754 6669, 098204 66726Jeevan Aastha 1800 233 3330 Roshni Foundation 040-66202001, 040-66202000 For more information visit https://indianhelpline.com/SUICIDE-HELPLINE/ + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Turns out the JEE topper used a proxy to write his exam, and hte proxy did too well. Meanwhile in Odisha, the Government has announced a cash incentive to encourage marriages between upper caste Hindus and SC/STs. And lastly, the story of a UK-return doctor who got duped for Rs. 2.5 Crores in the hopes of a lamp that he was told was ‘Aladdin ka chirag.’ We hope they find the guys who cheated him, but more importantly, we hope this guy is not anybody’s doctor.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Mumbai city’s BMC takes to some creative ways to fix the menace of people not wearing masks in public. But first the lads must talk about the gallant nab made by the Noida police, who risked life and limb to get a hold of an Ironman balloon and went on to tweet about it. Also there’s the heartbreaking story of a young couple that lands in a Qatar jail for carrying 4kgs of hashish. While the NCB is trying to get them out, the lads speculate if all is as it seems. The ironman story with pictures.https://www.firstpost.com/india/thought-it-was-an-alien-iron-man-shaped-balloon-triggers-panic-in-ups-greater-noida-8926141.html+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The lads are back with a 3 fresh stories. Two from India and one, all the way from Finland. The Finnish Prime Minister, posed for a fashion magazine in a blazer with a plunging neckline, and the internet lost its chill. But first they must discuss the MNREGA scam that has Deepika’s pictures on ID cards, and the Durga pooja pandal that has social media chattering away this week. Grab your ethically-sourced, organic pop corn, plenty of woke drama this week.Picture of the Durga pooja pandal https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/durga-puja-pandal-to-showcase-women-migrant-workers-in-place-of-goddess-6757447/ + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The big page-turner this week is the story of an internet enabled sex toy gone wrong with many users getting locked into the fetish chastity belt. The horrors abound, but first, the lads must address the genius of two amazing scam stories. One where two geniuses try to sell a piece of comet, and the other where a man robs a bank only to repay his loan at the same bank. Moratorium? What’s that?+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The lads are back with three topics this week. Maybe things are getting back to the way they were after all. First up is the story of the 10 year old Italian boy from walked from Palermo to London just to give his grandma a hug. Next we have Trump’s Covid positive result and lastly the big brouhaha about drugs in Bollywood. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Husein is back in the country, but the lads are still meeting by distance. The big story this week is Magawa, the African giant pouched rat. Here is a rat who has saved over a hundred lives by discovering hidden landmines. The big question, can a gold medal really be reward enough for a rat? What is a reward for a rat? These and other pressing questions, get pondered and answered. But first we talk about Husein’s trip back and Keshav’s first short film. You can find the film here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeK95lV0ZcQ&feature=youtu.be + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

A man leaves his wife in Navi Mumbai saying he is ending his life because he has been tested positive for Coronavirus, and goes away to Indore to live with his lover. The Navi Mumbai police manage to track him down. Catch the lads as they play sensitive sleuths while looking at all sides of this fascinating story. But first let’s talk about the newest addition to the Merchant family. Special thanks to Sakina Vasi, Shunashir Sen and Dharam Valia for recommending this story.  + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

It’s a new week, a new beginning. Husein shares the big news of the birth of his niece as the highlight of the personal diaries. Keshav's big news pales in comparison. The big story of the week is patients overdosing on immunity medications like Vitamin C, zinc, turmeric etc. Doctors in India seem to be treating patients for all the wrong reasons, them being too cautious or too healthy. Join the lads as they try to fix this peculiar predicament. Mukesh ad link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMiz7sSNqP8 + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The lads are back, Husein informs us about the joys of pregnancy as part of the personal diaries section, even as Keshav informs us about a setback in his quitting journey. The big story for the week is a COVID-19 piece where American scientists are finding it hard to test vaccines due to a shortage in Rhesus macaques. This leads to an interesting development, where labs are deciding to skip directly to human trials. Catch the nincompoopery masquerading as scientific journalism. Only two animals were hurt in the making of this episode, and that’s because you didn’t send them any love on Insta. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Husein joins us from Seattle, as the lads connect using the miracle that is internet. He continues to garden even on foreign soil. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is busy planting chips into humankind. In all fairness though, they are starting with a pig. So yes, animals were hurt in the making of this concept. This episode? Not so much. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Lockdown diaries continue, but Husein is talking to us from a secret location. He also has some very personal news to share. All this and more this episode. The big story of the week being, rape accused Swami Nityananda who fled the country is now claiming to have started the world’s first Hindu nation called Kailasa complete with its passport, currency and flag. Except no one recognises its existence, and citizenship is virtual. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The lads share a glimpse into their lives, continuing the tradition of the lockdown diaries. This week Husein informs us about his new bird feeder, while Keshav is having some rotten luck, trying to hire a maid. What is also seeing some continuity is the pandemic tour, taking us to historic Hyderabad and back. But first, the ridonculous story of a man who finds his wallet after 14 years. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The obsession with animal stories continues this week. But first a few personal life stories from the lads. Before they dive into the story of a nudist who chases a boar near a nudist camp in an attempt to recover his laptop. Followed by the continuation of the pandemic tour. This week the lads set their sights on... you know what? Listen to the episode, you’ll find out.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Husein and Keshav exchange tips on mosquitoes or how not to breed them this dengue season. Hilarity ensues as they realise they both have some fun stories to share. The big news story of the week is the pigeon who was accused of being a Pakistani spy and then given an honourable discharge and all accusations dropped. Catch the lads as they try to speculate this thriller of a news piece that is giving our security forces sleepless nights. The FFF virtual tour continues and the lads take you to Kochi this week with their ignorance shining through about this international port city in Kerala.Enjoy.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Catch the lads talk about procrastination and move on to Husein’s kitchen garden woes. While travel bans may still continue, the lads are making the best of the new virtual travel series via listeners. Listen in, to find out this week’s fun trivia destination. But first, the burning question of the week -Why were 15 goats were arrested in Telangana?  + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Another uneventful lockdown week unfolds, as always with the good cheer that makes us all grin from ear to ear. The big story this week is the 70-ton ISRO payload that took a truck almost a year to travel from Nashik in Maharashtra to Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. Catch the lads dissect this sitting duck and lap it up with some disdain sauce. No scientists 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/ Picture credit - S. Mahinsha

The lockdown journals are as fascinating as watching paint dry. Luckily the big story comes all bazookas blazing with a Chennai-based trio who not only opened a fake SBI branch, but according to customers, were doing a good job of it. Catch the lads bite into this juicy piece with relish and come up gasping for breath.  Edit note: One of the lads have their ignorance shining through, as they refer to Triplicane in Chennai as Triplicate, but we aren’t at liberty to tell you which one. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The lockdown is back in force in many parts of the country, and Mumbai is no exception. But the big story of the week is the theft of wheels from SUVs in Delhi. Join the lads for yet another misadventure of super-fake problem solving. Their capes are on and so are their thinking caps, get ready for a trip around Logictown. Disclaimer: No car owners 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/

Uneventful stories abound in this edition of unlockdown diaries, but as always there is a little nugget of truth that shines through. Moving on to the big story of the week, the lads trains their sights onto the delicate debate of freedom of expression on social media. Fuelling the debate is the decision of major brands to boycott ad spends on Facebook in light of hate speeches and racially motivated content surrounding the death of George Floyd. Listen to find out who’s right, who’s wrong, or if it's even that simple. But don't worry, cutting the seriousness of this piece is a fun listener story at the end.   + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Light years from the core of the India-China conflict is this story from Asansol. But unlike the conflict, this piece is extremely entertaining and is just the thing we need right now. The big item of the week is the misadventure of a BJP worker from Asansol, who angry with China, took out a rally to burn Kim Jong-Un’s effigy. Join the lads as they try to speculate what really must have happened, and what lies ahead for us in the near future. But first, they must talk to you about appendicitis. Why? There’s only one way to find out.Here’s a link to the video of the BJP party worker from Asansol https://twitter.com/LavanyaBallal/status/1273568716110913537+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Things are slowly opening up, and the lads bring you a little peek into their own lives. Quickly followed by the story that had Indian Twitter in splits. Two Pakistani news presenters were seen enjoying a juice box on air and selling the virtues of the juice along with a special offer. Catch the lads as they try to understand the various sides of sponsored journalism. Disclaimer: No journalists were hurt in the making of this episode.Video link to the News story https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/viral-videos-trending/pakistani-news-anchors-promoting-juice-brand-on-air-has-netizens-in-splits-6458199/+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The country has opened up malls and places of worship but the lads are still recording by distance. This episode features, apart from the usual tomfoolery, a good deed by one of the lads. The big story revolves around a teacher in UP who earned over Rs. 1 crore in salaries by ‘teaching’ in 25 schools at the same time. News Flash - The teacher’s real identity has been discovered, read all about it here https://rb.gy/11glvh. BONUS feature is singer-songwriter Tejas Menon’s new track Lead from his upcoming album Outlast. Enjoy!Track credits -Music and Lyrics by Tejas Produced by Tejas and Jehangir Jehangir Vocals, Guitars, Synth, Keys, Percussion by Tejas Menon Bass, Percussion by Adil Kurwa Drums, Percussion by Jehangir Jehangir Backing Vocals, Percussion by Mallika Barot Backing Vocals by Aria Nanji Trumpet, Fluglehorn and Trombone by Will Allen Jr. Mastering by Shawn Hatfield at Audible Oddities. You can find Tejas here -Website http://www.musicbytejas.com/ FB https://www.facebook.com/musicbytejas Twitter https://www.instagram.com/tejasmenon1989/ Insta https://www.instagram.com/tejas1989/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/tejasmusic FFF credits+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

This episode is one big thank you note for all the love and laughter. The lads respond to voice and text notes from listeners and self-confessed fans. Listeners featured on this extra-special milestone of an episode are - Abhijato Sensarma, Bhuvna Sharma, Rithik Singh, Mariyam Merchant, Jay Radhanpura, Gaurav Dahiya, Ravi, Rubal Ahuja, Vineet Anand, Fatema Merchant, Achutan, Jatan, Krutant, Ellen DeSouza, Ajay Choudhary, Akil Merchant, Joel, Sagar, Anita Mane, Tarun Kaushik, Sakina Merchant, Lavanya Ullas and Allwyn Rodrigues. Thank you lovely people for sharing all these wonderful thoughts and stories with us. This episode wouldn't have been possible without you. Love and hugs, The lads.100th Episode artwork by our dear listener friend Bhuvna Sharma.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Air travel has resumed in the country but Mumbai is still under lockdown. The lads continue their tryst with domestic battles and kitchen stories. But IRCTC comes to our rescue with a great story where a Mumbai - Gorakhpur train ends up in Rourkela, Odisha. Join us as the lads try to figure what could have gone wrong. Also in this episode, a special announcement about our 100th episode. That’s right, three digits baby!+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

It’s lockdown 4.0 whatever that means, the lads are still on Ignorance 1.0 and there’s plenty of it this week. A quick round up of hyper-local news, some might say building gossip is followed by a remarkable invention by an Israeli individual that allows you to eat while wearing a mask. So many questions, right? Well lucky you, this episode has it all covered. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

We’ve lost track of how long it’s been since the lockdown began, but there is never a dull moment. The stories keep coming, and the news keeps getting more interesting. This week, catch the lads as they dissect the peculiar case of kids blinding themselves with bows and arrows. Inspired by the epic shows on DD, parents are rushing kids to hospitals and doctors are saying, “We’ve seen this before, it’s a rerun.” But first, they must tell you a quick story about adrak. Enjoy!+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

It’s week six and the lockdown isn’t going anywhere, and neither are the lads. Back with a weekly round up of their 'dramatic' weeks and a patriotic top-story. Catch them as they grapple with the idea of what it really means to show your love and support to true heroes who are helping us in these crazy corona times. Truth bomb alert - 3… 2… Boom!BONUS content - New Mali single - Age of Limbo.YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbDBRsOhpRA Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/7GgzqYTqvEeMc56Ui10uAr + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

It’s week five of the lockdown boys and girls. The lads are back with another long-distance episode of some notes from their personal lives and a Covid-19 related news story. Taking centre stage this week is the story of a Delhi court that ordered 3 convicts of 3 separate cases to stay at home and make a video call to their investigating officer. They were also asked to share their location pin via Google maps, in what appears to be a world-first to control overcrowding in prisons during an epidemic. Interesting.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

It’s week four of lockdown and the lads are back with some notes from their personal lives. Followed quickly by a heartwarming story of a sweetshop in Kolkata that is making sandesh in the shape of the coronavirus and calling it corona sandesh. Their objective is to create awareness, but also to get more people to buy sweets. The lads feel this lesser-represented food category needs a little help, so they put their wits together to help them keep their businesses going. But not for long, before one of their trademark solutions makes it way to the surface. Caution: Contains graphic images.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Surprise! Surprise! The lads are here with an out-of-turn episode that’s not on a Tuesday. They are calling it a lockdown treat for all you good boys and girls. This minisode features the Gujarat story of two guys who made a video of pan masala being delivered by a drone. Needless to add, the lads approve. Here’s a link to the Tik-Tok video https://tinyurl.com/y8ku7xws  + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

It’s week three of the lockdown and PM Modi just extended the lockdown to 3rd May this morning. Part of the announcement was also a push to download the Aarogya Setu app. The app uses GPS and Bluetooth in an encrypted manner to speed up contract tracing and identify potential infected individuals and puts technology to use where humans fail to trace back their steps. The lads are mighty impressed with this initiative, in fact they are so proud of the app, that they spend all their time figuring out ways to get more people to install the app on their phones. This is a long one, sit back and enjoy. Download Aarogya Setu here -Android -  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nic.goi.aarogyasetu&hl=en_INiOS - https://apps.apple.com/in/app/aarogyasetu/id1505825357 Read more at:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/75113753.cms?from=mdr&utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst Read more at:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/75113753.cms?from=mdr&utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

It’s week two of lockdown and the lads are in no mood to slowdown. Catch them talk about their personal kitchen stories, ideas for the quarantine and Husein’s self-sufficient kitchen garden. Next they jump into the tiger’s den all the way in NYC, where an animal handler has managed to infect a tiger at the Bronx zoo. They want what’s best for the animals, ‘cos we have no business messing it up for them as well. No humans 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/

The lockdown continues, but so does the show. This episode features the lads exchanging warm, fuzzy stories about their lives in quarantine because it seems like we could all use a little of that human goodness right about now. Shortly after this break from character, they proceed to examining the situation in Kerala, or to be more precise, the sale of alcohol situation in Kerala. Followed by a little unsolicited advice on how you can do your bit, stay safe and be good citizens. Oh! and more thing, no touch-y!+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The lads are on lockdown, much like you. But fear not, to keep your quarantined spirits up, we have an assortment in store for you. Here’s a best-of selection of the choicest ignorance money can buy. Quick sneak peek at the contents - Tetris challenge E64, Mounted police E67, Iraqi lion E71, Dairy students E85, Mannequin traffic cops E73. Stay safe, and don’t be a covidiot.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

In a bold move, the Maharashtra Govt. has decided to stamp the wrists of home quarantine detainees so as to contain the contamination. Meanwhile in China, divorce rates spike as couples spend too much time in quarantine at home alone. Lastly, the lads puts their ethical quandaries aside and discuss the one thing that is on everyone’s mind - How do I take take advantage of this Corona season? Warning: Contains zero feelings.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The lads are at it again busting their wits trying to help the Election Commission of India, Uber and the police. If only they would be more receptive to their solutions! But since you are, here are three gems from last week. Enjoy.+ Music credit – Simon D’Souza+ Write to us – [email protected]+ Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The lads are back with a special mini episode. Catch them as they discuss the trials of the Indian railways this week. The railways recently launched the high end trains called the Utkrisht rakes on long haul routes, and these trains were designed to maximise comfort. However, their designs are not playing out well, as stainless steel bathroom fittings are being stolen from these coaches and they are now considering switching to cheaper plastic options. The lads put on their thinking caps and get to the job, enjoy and feel free to tell us how you like this mini episode. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]+ Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

A group of students from Kerala was duped and left stranded on the pretext of a study trip. Lucky for them, the Kerala government came to their rescue. BSNL employees on the other hand has not been so fortunate with government intervention, as they enter day 2 of their hunger strike. Catch the lads wax insensitive about the ills of the young and the old, but first they must unravel the mystery of what could have easily been the world’s most expensive wedding cards.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Stories that range from theft to commitment in the line of duty and lastly to absolute disdain for the workplace. Catch the lads soak it all up in this juicy riot that will have you wondering if perhaps you could use a more fun job or maybe even a job that demands more from you. And if you aren’t employed there’s always a career in crime, and the recruiters rarely need you be qualified. Kindly note, this is not a career advice show, any resemblance to any characters is purely coincidental.

This episode takes the lads to space and back, as NASA announces its first ever space hotel on the ISS. Back on earth, it’s Google maps that is at the heart of a story that deserves recognition for its human-ness, an oxymoron for stupidity here. And lastly, the dangerous trend of kids trying to choke themselves for the rush and potential popularity on social media platform Tik-tok. Kids, seriously DO NOT try this at home.  + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The lads try to make sense of a very baffling and entertaining side of our country. Our collective human ability to produce ridiculous news takes centre stage this week, with these three stories. The newly delivered AC locals in Mumbai, a precision surgery at JJ Hospital and lastly the poachers who were killing crows for their meat only to sell it to street side chicken stalls. Suitable for vegetarians.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

One of the lads is back from their honeymoon, and the other of the lads can’t contain their excitement. But quickly the excitement dust settles, and travel stories abound. Leading us to the hot topic this week of the virus that is turning out to be China’s fastest growing export. The lads put on their white jackets, the kinds fake doctors do in ads, and turn into pseudo-scientists for what is a solid dose of gargantuan ignorance. Warning: Topical use only, not for oral consumption.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Juvenile from the get go, looks like the lads have come full circle to what suits them best. This minisode features them looking at an airport pee-er from every angle and splitting hairs with much dexterity and a tiny bit of first-hand experience even. Best enjoyed in a place far far away from anything edible. You've been warned.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

A couple of moderately ambitious businessmen decide to dupe the Taj Mahal hotel and escape without paying the tab for banquet services. The lads jump in and help you look at it from both sides. First, the hotel’s POV, next they help you come up with your own strategies, should you desire to not part with money for food you enjoy and fine establishments of all shapes and sizes. Warning: Results may vary.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

It’s 2020, a lot has changed, a lot hasn’t. The lads catch up and discuss how they party, how they don’t. They take a walk down memory lane and do a recap of some of the most memorable new year stories from their experiences. Grab that tub of ice cream this one is filled with a lot of pain, you will want to give them a hug by the end of it. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The year is about to end and people everywhere are getting sentimental like an old friend is about to die. The lads would like to reassure you, there’s no real significance to this date, as time is a man made concept, this is just another rotation around the sun for our planet. That out of the way, the lads put on their Nehru jackets and go about dissecting the the burning CAA issue and what’s really going on. Catch them drop pearls of political insight, as they try very hard to sound informed. Also HNY, he he.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

It’s X’mas eve, and the new year celebrations are just around the corner. Having doled out relationship advice, the lads turn their attention this week towards the dreaded C word that haunts every young person - Career. Featured in this episode is a rare sensible side that makes an appearance just as often as the Halley’s comet. So whether you are well into your career or are just starting out, here’s a good, healthy debate on what it takes to truly feel fulfilled as you navigate your professional life. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Welcome to Part 2 of the relationship special. This week, as promised, the lads take on listener questions and answer them with much humour and plenty of kindness. Enjoy this liberal dose of free advice with a pinch of salt. Also, disclaimer: All stunts on the show are performed by trained professionals, do not try this at home.

The year end festivities are on like Saigon, King Kong and the phenomenon. Known as the lads from Far from fact, sentences are being broken midway, grammar being chucked out the window, and caution is being thrown to the wind. Brace yourself for a windy end of the year. Setting things off for the year-end la-la-la-la is this 2-part relationshit special, not a typoh! Nice try. Try again.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Hyper-primitive robots in the form mannequins are turning into traffic cops in Bengaluru, and lads must take the concept for a spin in this LOL fest. Followed by the sorry story of a Chinese guy who spent Rs. 93 crore on a video game character, only for his friend to sell it for Rs. 37000. And lastly, the teachers who got suspended because their Naagin dance went viral. Or was it because they did the Naagin dance? Listen to find out. Here’s a link, shorturl.at/acepT to the video.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

 Fraud takes up a good chunk of this week’s giggles. But first there’s the case of Uber deciding to listen-in on all conversation as an act of security, and the lads break this down with ferocious ignorance. Next they unravel the curious case of a Mumbai senior who lost Rs. 1.5 Crore to a scamster on a European social networking app. And lastly, they turn their attention to the lo-fi heist where a bunch of thieves looted the cars of runners at a marathon event. Low in tech, but hi-fi in concept.  Payment link for Biryani w/the lads -  https://www.instamojo.com/@farfromfact/ Amount Rs. 369  + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ 

The lads are back in character, after their short departure last week. Up top it’s the Iraqi protester who took a lion to an anti-government rally that catches their fancy. Next they move to the internet-friendly story of the Mumbai municipality giving away money for potholes they could not fix, in under 24 hours. And lastly, they dig into the heart-wrenching story of the 19 year old son of a millionaire who ran away from home and survived by working at highway eateries. Keep those tissues handy, this last one’s an emotional fap.+ Contest alert - The lads are giving away a free Google Home Mini this week, so if you like free stuff, hop on and claim your prize.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Heads-up the lads do a deep dive with this hour-long special on the historic Babri Masjid - Ram Mandir dispute. Light on jokes, big on insight here’s a handy outline of what this episode has in store for you.1. Timeline of events  2. Consequences of the destruction of the mosque  3. Allahabad High Court’s verdict 4. Description of the land under dispute 5. Explanation of the 3 main litigants and what they want 6. Implications of having a deity (Ram Lalla) as a plaintiff  7. Breaking down the Supreme Court’s verdict and its criticisms  8. The Supreme Court’s departures from the norms 9. Implications of the verdict on India  10. Conclusions, including some juicy speculations  11. The lads trying to save their sorry asses from being thrown in jailHere’s some additional reading material / references - Timeline  http://www.scobserver.in/beyond-the-court/a-timeline-of-key-events-in-the-babri-masjid-ram-temple-controversy Lay of the land  https://static.toiimg.com/photo/imgsize-324783,msid-67766865/67766865.jpg A detailed video about the Babri Masjid demolition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-bhAFsnv2s + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The lads succumb to listener pressure and do a sex-special for their 69th episode. Let’s keep it juvenile, why not! First off they encounter the hilarious and thankfully incident-free story of the American college that misprinted a sex hotline number instead of a suicide helpline number. Followed by Facebook’s new policy on the eggplant and peach emoji use. Lastly, the lads muscle up and take on the haters, but give it back with a little love. Hate the game not the playa, playa.Disclaimer - We do not endorse suicide.Suicide prevention helplines - Aasra 022 2754 6669, 098204 66726Jeevan Aastha 1800 233 3330 Roshni Foundation 040-66202001, 040-66202000 For more information visit https://indianhelpline.com/SUICIDE-HELPLINE/ + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The lads turn business analysts this week and try to crack open the mystery of falling underwear sales in India. Next, they train their eyes on the story about returning Indian students with foreign medical degrees and what it is that makes them not work in India. And lastly, the sad but entertaining story of a man who could not stop producing beer in his gut - using nothing, but the carbs in his food. Happy Diwali!+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Horses are all set to come back into the Mumbai police force, and the lads are mighty curious. Catch them try to make sense of this rather peculiar decision. Next they move to the story of a young Filipina who avoids paying excess baggage simply by wearing all her clothes. And lastly they are out protect the basic rights of drinkers of all income brackets as they try to the solve the problem of adulterated alcohol in Delhi. Cheers!+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay USD 8 Billion in punitive damages for not revealing that side effects of a certain drug may cause breasts in some men. We begin this week with corporate greed, then the lads attempt to make sense of the ban sought on Bigg boss, and lastly the United Nations budget deficit that is causing them shut down even water coolers. Shocking. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

This week takes the lads on a speculative journey that loosely revolves around theft. What starts in Mumbai at an actor’s home ends in Bhopal at a trust that used to house Bapu’s mortal remains. This is quickly followed by the problem-solving, passive-heroism that we so love them for. This week, their calling takes them to Saudi Arabia to help the languishing Saudi Arabian tourism industry. Ahlan-wa-sahlan.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The weekly quest to make sense of our world continues through juvenile analysis. The lads go deep into the Tetris challenge, and peel off layer after magical layer to arrive at the core truth of all internet behaviour. Next, they jump into the odd case of the CBI investigating a PNB officer for a Rs. 1 lakh bribe in connection with a buffalo loan. Lastly they put on their capes and go after evil onion hoarders in an attempt to save farmers and consumers alike. This is a job for Far From Fact. Whoosh! Off they go.Here’s a quick glance, if you want to know what the Tetris challenge looks like.http://tiny.cc/rhiqdz+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

Big news for e-cigarette fans. Let’s rephrase that, bad news for e-cigarette fans. That’s not the only ban this week though, the DGCA has banned cabin crew and pilots from making tik tok videos while at work. But first, the story of a Mumbai resident who got into a world of trouble for impersonating a Dawood Ibrahim gang member. Join the lads in yet another juvenile trip around the country.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] + Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/

The lengths some people would go, to achieve their goals. In the case of a young man from Ahmedabad, it was his desperation to migrate to the US, for people in MP it was pleasing the rain Gods, and for one Pakistani Minister it was attracting foreign investment. Catch the lads as they LOL these sitting ducks and try and make some sense of the crazies. Also featured on this episode is banging indie band Naalayak, with their single Meri Kahani. Take it away.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]+ Follow us https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/ Naalayak links -YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSC--hJ1nrozudPzEmlYMQSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6BWd8VpOoODhMOPks4sI6R?si=mFFFZTqnSh-b4vn8MINxRgInstahttps://instagram.com/naalayak_?igshid=6gqdjl7m0pvnWatch out for their next album Hindi gaane, releasing this December.

An amazingly juvenile compilation of the best ignorance money can buy. The lads go all nostalgic and teary-eyed in this rewind down memory lane. Enjoy!Distance learning - Episode 39Dancing at work - Episode 16 Street vendors - Episode 10IRCTC pantry cameras - Episode 28 Lizard muffin - Episode 27Nigerian president - Episode 24Lost board papers - Episode 38 Ganesh Visarjan - Episode 13+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

A UPSC aspirant’s wife has left him because he used to ignore her. The lads bite into this juicy piece of domestic ‘news’ from Madhya Pradesh but quickly take off into outer space to unravel the peculiar case of identity theft, nothing out of the ordinary, except it was committed in space. Quick orbit around Crazyville and they are back in Palghar, Maharashtra to split hairs over the recently launched ‘AC Coffins.’ Enjoy.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

The lads take you for a spin around Mumbai traffic, or more accurately, the city’s new traffic tech. Needless to say, their disdain gets the better of them, faster than they can say, “Bandra-Worli sea link.” They follow it up with the peculiar story of a chain snatcher who proceeds to eat said chain, and finish you off nice and high on the moral high ground of eco-consciousness. Courtesy, IRCTC with its carpet ban on single-use plastics starting 2nd October. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

The lads bounce back with their trademark imbecile solutions for erring bureaucrats, farmers and vegetable vendors, in an episode that spans Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai and Kenya. Catch the story of an 85-member Kenyan delegate where other Nations sent teams of upto 6 people. Followed by the bizarre story of a sabziwala washing carrots with his feet inside a drum, and lastly the 200 cows that went to school for all the wrong reasons. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

The lads step out of their comfort zone for this one. In this episode, they try to inform themselves and listeners alike, the many changes that are taking place in Jammu & Kashmir. With hardly any laughs, they actually clean up good, in this rather grown-up, sense-making, information load of an episode. Don't say we didn't warn you.Segments:1) Summary of the situation and abrogation of Article 3702) Government's reasons for doing this3) PM's speech on the matter and BJP's strategy4) Why Article 370 existed in the first place5) How the Government went about with the abrogation6) Potential impact of this on the people of J&K7) Reasons for insurgency in J&K8) Potential method to gauge success or failure of this moveAdditional content for those looking for a deep dive.Shekhar Gupta’s analysis of the PM’s speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPx9PO1hSPU&t=631s The PM’s speech itself is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0bNYhPJnxk&t=716s + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] music credit - Burhanuddin

The lads get up close with indie musician Mali aka Maalavika Manoj, as they discuss her latest single Mango showers. But first they must do us the service of fixing the ageist lawsuit that IBM is staring at, because it fired 100,000 senior employees to appear ‘cool’ and ‘trendy.’ They follow this up with the ridiculous story of a human marrying a dog, but no story too ridiculous till the lads get their 2 cents on it. Mango showers video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKu7KFLRgFk Full uncut Mali interview https://www.farfromfact.in/episode-56-uncut-mali-tapes/ + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

Indian tourists are going places, possibly even prison, if this story from Bali were to be considered. But first, the lads must consider the pros and cons of the new automated driving tests being employed in Delhi. Up to 70% of new driving license applicants failed the test, that was monitored by humans earlier. ‘But will this make our roads safer?’ is what the lads want to know. In other news, a bull ran over an intern inside the IIT Mumbai campus. #StraightFace  Bali resort thieves - http://tiny.cc/qr9gaz IIT bull attack - http://tiny.cc/xp9gaz  + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected] 

Technology takes centre-stage this episode. We have the lads dissecting Faceapp, the viral sensation from Russia and their privacy policy that has got the whole world and their lawyers talking. Then there’s Instagram’s new test to ‘hide’ likes, in certain markets, in an attempt to better mental health and combat the negative effects of the platform. And lastly, they lament about the poor smuggler who got caught with 1/2 a kilo of cocaine under his wig. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

There are two things that get the lads going, food and crime. So when the Kerala prison decides to sell biryani via Swiggy, they had to go to town with it. This episode is them salivating over prison biryani, followed by them contemplating the concept of dark tourism, thanks to the Ukrainian government’s decision to open up Chernobyl as a destination. And lastly, they try to make sense of the 400,000 American nut-jobs who want to free aliens from Area 51. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

The lads are off to Indonesia with this interesting piece on gender inequality. But first they must address things at home, the Capital to be precise. Catch them as they employ their trademark ignorance to understand why we have a budget in the first place. Next they hop on to a Shatabdi to Mathura, only to have the chain pulled for an emergency train stop. Oh! and it’s been a year, take a bow lads!+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

It’s monsoon here in Mumbai, and the lads have an episode featuring the rains for a backdrop. The internet is heart-broken, thanks to a picture of a mama bird feeding a cigarette butt to a baby bird. The lads jump to the opportunity, and give us a well-rounded view of the story. We also see them cackle about the phenomenon of young adults growing horns on the back of their heads, before they try to make sense of India’s ambition of developing a home-grown chat app, mostly for administrative use.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

The lads record their first ever episode in front a LIVE audience. Catch them answer questions from the audience about Far From Fact, and podcasts in general. First up, they imagine how Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi could be cell mates at Mumbai’s Arthur Road jail and wonder what fresh hell this could unearth. Next, they lament the plight of Air India passengers who were delayed because a cabin crew member refused to clean the Captain’s dirty lunch box. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

The lads are one episode shy of their half-century, but they are hardly shy when it comes to talking about IRCTC’s latest revenue idea, or the stolen bridge in Russia, or space tourism. Catch them as they dive deep and discuss some of the craziest stories this week. News flash: There will be no episode next week, don’t say we didn’t warn you. 50th Episode AMA Deets -Date 20 June, 2019Time 7 pmVenue Qtube cafe, S.V. Road BandraRSVP - http://tiny.cc/6ebs7y + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

The lads gear up for their big Five-O in this episode which is of a 'mini' nature, and hence the portmanteau - Minisode. They wanted us to let you know. Much excitement about the upcoming AMA precedes their solitary piece on the black-sheep IIT-ian who tried to dupe millions of hopefuls with the promise of a laptop under the fake Pradhan Mantri Laptop Yojana. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected] AMA Deets -Date 20 June, 2019Venue TBCTickets - Free for RSVPs before 11 JuneRSVP - http://tiny.cc/6ebs7y

The lads are back together after a week-long hiatus. Back in the same room, they can hardly contain their excitement. Catch the bromance as it shimmers through the LOLs via One Plus' new brand ambassador, Modi's return and the Dabbawalas of Mumbai. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

It’s a year, since the lads had their first recording on 20 May, 2018. And to celebrate, they are doing a quick flash back in time with some fan favourites. Listen now, to see if any of your faves made it to this edit. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

The lads marvel at the Tesla’s ability to pre-order spares and schedule maintenance for itself. But first they must address the birth of Britain’s new Royalty and the pressures that lay in store for the young man. Next, they try to make sense of the Indian Navy and their ability to wreck a $3B submarine, simply by leaving the hatch open.  + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

A fascinating mix up brings $7M worth of drugs to an old Aussie couple, what they do with it the twist in the tale. The lads combine forces to speculate outcomes, before they proceed to break down the plant proteins that make up the impossible burger and try to make sense of the mock meat revolution. But first they must plunge deep and try to solve Indonesia’s new capital problem. More power to you lads.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

Politics takes centrestage with this jest-filled episode. The lads outshine each other with political ignorance, wit and the ocassional grunt. Shortly before trying to demystify the international sensation that is Pikachu the dead cat who will be cremated in space. But first, the lads must speculate long and hard about the final instalment in the Avengers franchise.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

It’s mid-summer and the lads are back with an episode that travels from China to France with a stopover in India. In tiger country to be accurate. Catch them mull over the issue of what’s getting the Big Bengal cat’s knickers in a twist. Before they mull over the problem of facial recognition phones and how easy it is to beat them, and lastly they mull the Notre Dame fire. Overall, lot of mulling.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

The Indian elections may be the greatest spectacle right now, but the lads have their eyes trained on a far less dramatic election - The North Korean elections. Catch them as they try to unravel the mystery of this strange tradition of selecting a dictator by use of popular vote. Before they swiftly move to the pain in every Indian traveller’s neck - The naakabandi. The how, the why and most importantly, how can we make it better? + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

Jeff Bezos is no longer the richest man in the world - Catch the lads as they figure ways to save billionaire marriages. Having solved the domestic woes of the ultra-wealthy they proceed to solve the menace of spy cams hidden inside Airbnbs and speculate the curious case of Tajik nomads boarding a plane with falcons on their arms.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

PETA launched an anti-cow milk campaign and got trolled on Twitter. The lads jump in and share their take on the matter. They also share their take on the newly designed Russian washing machine that helps astronauts wash their dirty linen in outer space. Plus this week, the UGC catches their attention with the new decision to stop agriculture courses for distance education.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

Looks like exam fever has got the lads as well. But first, they must address the story that has the Chinese internet trolling their Police - Mostly ‘cos they posted a baby picture on a Wanted poster - for an adult. But the lads have plenty to laugh about back home as well, as pointed out by this school teacher who lost exam papers in an auto rickshaw. Lastly, they turn their attention to Nepal, where melting glaciers have uncovered bodies of climbers who died on their Everest adventure. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

The lads strike up some lively political banter this week, all thanks to the auto-reply from the PM’s twitter account that had the internet laughing for a few days. Then they move to more serious topics like the man who lost his life due to a shoddy hair graft and lastly, 30 IIT-B girls who had to be hospitalised after eating sweets served in the hostel mess. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

So Rajkot city has decided to ban PUBG and the lads are not taking to it kindly. Catch them break into a tiny rash with their salty quips on the ban and bans in general. They also try to make sense of an 84 year old man who played deaf for 62 years. Say what now? Before finally venturing into the wedding of the month, if not the quarter - The Akash Ambani- Shloka Mehta event that has taken Indian media by storm the last couple of days. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

Wing Commander Abhinandan is back in the country and lads can’t resist a juicy issue to help them go off on a tangent. Next they sink their teeth into the AI robot that can cook delicious one-pot meals, before trying to solve the odd mystery of the extinct giant sloths that disappeared around 10,000 years ago.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

The ICICI Videocon scam and the lookout circular issued by CBI in the name of Chanda Kochchar takes centrestage this week. Catch the lads, as they cook up theories with their trademark ill-informed banter. Also this week, they talk Board exams, as the Nation’s youth go to war with the ultimate test of their young careers. Followed by the new-found ethical dilemma being faced by western museums that house artefacts that don’t belong to their national heritage.

They are back from their breaks and are as fresh as daisies. Once again it’s the Indian Railway that gets the lads scratching their beards. Catch them, as they try to make sense of IRCTC punctuality and the proposed new IST 2 time zone for north-east India. Plus, shaking things up this week is a special listener guest, all the way from Australia. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

The lads wax philosophical as they try to make sense of the Naga Sadhus, before quickly resorting the more familiar territory of unadulterated ignorance in the form of Australia’s once in a 100 year floods. And finally, the showstopper in the form of the Britain’s evacuation plans for the Queen should the no-deal Brexit turn ugly.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

Episode 31 - The Wisdom Jobs job aspirant scamThe lads sink their teeth hard into this one story as we try out a one-story episode for the first time. A job scam start-up from Hyderabad is their target this week. They look at it from more angles, add more speculation, and point out more flaws. Overall, you can say here is an episode with 33% Extra More. Valid till stocks last.+ Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

The lads can’t seem to resist the charms of an attractive IRCTC story. After all the machine does dispense pizzas for the on-the-go pizza junkie. They are back at it with full-bodied ignorance, as they scratch their beards over espionage via femme fatale, followed by a quick trip around Nike’s new shoes that lace themselves for you. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza+ Write to us - [email protected]

Air India now lets economy passengers bid for business class seats. Find out what the lads think of this innovative strategy. And while you are here, catch them deconstruct the concept of personal space in public places, and speculate the case of a violent IAS officer from West Bengal - the one who beat up a young boy at a police station for sending lewd messages to his wife. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected]

Surveillance, hacking and sci-fi love take centre stage this week on Far From Fact. The lads apply themselves with customary rigour as they go about breaking down IRCTC’s latest move to install cameras in the pantry car. Next, they ponder hard about the hackers who use wax hands to fool finger scanners, before finally trying to make sense of a Japanese individual who has taken a holographic AI assistant as his wife. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected]

It’s a new year and new episode of top-drawer nonsense, masquerading as analysis. The lads set the year in motion with an African grey parrot that has befriended Alexa, a young man in Noida who poses as an IAS officer to get his work done, and lastly the case of the lizard tucked into a muffin at the airport lounge in Delhi. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected]

The lads take a walk down memory lane, all nostalgic and teary-eyed. Catch this Christmas Special, Best-of episode with some of our favourite bits of crazy.

The lads are off to a flying start with a topical non-issue and they try their best to stir some trouble with the oh-so-dreaded Office Secret Santa. Next up is the Zomato delivery person who took the nation by storm with his tasting skills, and lastly the Russians get caught red-handed with a fake robot - Team FFF swoops right in to make a mockery of the mockery. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected]

Back with an international piece, this week takes the lads to a peculiar story from Nigeria where the President goes missing for 5 months. As expected, their untrusting noses smell a rat, as they speculate away with much ignorance. Then there is the fascinating story of a young man who has inserted a compass and a bluetooth chip onto his chest so he can ‘feel’ the north. And lastly, the rather creative kindergarten teacher from Gurgaon who’s in trouble for taping the mouths of two schoolchildren. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected]

This week the lads take on some international issues. Up top you'll find them pondering about Google's foray into mosquito breeding - Not a typo. Followed by their take on Patanjali's take on jeans. And finally a much-needed discussion about China's attempt at gene editing. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected]

On the one hand there is the sensitive issue of a murdered American on the coast of a remote Indian island, and on the other there is the Black Friday sale. But the lads tackle both ends of this seriousness spectrum with equal ignorance. Then there is the curious case of NRI husbands abandoning their wives, and the lads may have a real solution on their hands this time - but we hope you will forgive them. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected]

Fascinating bits of news from all parts of the world. Keeping the lads busy this week are Bollywood’s first couple, who get hitched in Italy. The Jamal Khashoggi murder mystery, more importantly Saudi Arabia’s reaction to it, and lastly Hyderabad Traffic police who show some serious honesty by ticketing a top cop’s vehicle for illegal parking.

Join the lads as they celebrate their 20th episode with trademark nonchalance. Occupying their chatter this week are bus drivers who fake their way into disability claims, the cost of clean energy along the western ghats, and the latest from China - A.I. News anchors. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected]

Well-known radio presenter and creator of Maed in India, Mae Thomas joins the lads this week in this very first Guest Special. And it sounds like they hit it off pretty well. Catch them match wits as they speculate the Rafale deal, ponder the hidden purpose behind the Statue of unity, and take a few digs at the BCCI for their beef shenanigans. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected]

Listen up as the lads look at Halloween from an Indian POV, try to make sense of Snap Inc.’s latest move into desktops but most importantly they figure out how to fix the CBI problem. Or rather the corruption-in-the-CBI problem. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected]

For the first time ever, the lads nearly give up trying to come up with a solution while trying to fix the issue of intelligent security cameras at crowded railway stations. But first they must navigate the way Indian cities can just up and change names and the rather strange concept of a Chinese fake moon. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected]

Turns out, even the lads can’t escape Dandiya fever. But first, a quick take on Anil Kumble’s latest delivery - the Artificial Intelligence cricket bat. Next they unearth the true potential that sits within Garba/Dandiya celebrations, and lastly try to make sense of, why HR Execs think it is ok to make employees dance in the name of work. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected]

The lads take on problems way beyond their league as they attempt to find a solution for rising fuel prices. To offset it, they help a listener suffering from a peculiar problem, before they use their smarts to analyse what the FEMA is doing in the US, and what prey, should be our approach to disaster preparedness. + Music credit - Simon D’Souza + Write to us - [email protected]

The lads take their ignorance for a stroll with this Supreme Court verdict special. Big week of judgments - Check out this episode that meanders from the Judiciary to Aadhaar cards with expected pit-stops at Sabarimala, Gender equality and of course UIDAI HQ.

Welcome to a Ganesh Visarjan special extra-long 30-minute episode. Jump right in, as the lads put their minds together to predict the future of air travel given the impending doom of in-flight wi-fi connectivity, the culture of pointless business meetings, and the various angles that surround Ganpati Visarjan.

A special one for the binge-listeners. This is the episode where the lads take on the best listener requests - an entire piece dedicated to the fans. Three unique problems, three unique solutions. Catch them as they manoeuvre their way through a hard day at work, talking Home automation, Cramped flights, and Potholes on Indian roads.

The lads give us their take on the big Supreme Court verdict in favour of same sex couples rights. Just when you think they are beginning to sound sensible they turn the tables on you with a quick update on NASA and how it is auctioning names of rockets, and the opportunities that lie within. Lastly, they walk us through a simple but effective solution to the nuisance of cops who won’t pay for food.

The lads take on the mammoth task of imagining a future for the Country’s postal system and arrive at a solution that is equal parts unsavoury and equal parts hilarious. Next they jump into some observed drama courtesy of the civic authorities of Mumbai, before very deftly manoeuvring a listener query that is fraught with gender drama.

Husein has recently joined a gym and the lads ponder ways to improve his experience, even as they solve a real-world problem sent by a real-world person. Followed by a quick assessment of surgical robots and how they will fare in our beloved nation.

Why must Americans have all the fun on Independence Day? Catch the lads ponder ways to make our Independence day fun, even as they dive deep into solving traffic trouble for a nation troubled by traffic.

A good half of this episode sees the lads dissect an incident inspired by the Kiki challenge and how law enforcement agencies deal with the situation. Followed by some first world travel woes and some not-so-first-world monsoon troubles.

The lads persist with their scrutiny of our surroundings. This week begins with a cursory examination of the way news bots brings us our news, which meanders to a note about auto drivers, before the discussion reaches a rather ethical point - Listen to what the lads have in mind for those pesky situations where you have no option but to pay a bribe.

Turns out Uber and Ola drivers have been in the news in Bengaluru, but that's just the starting point to a journey made almost entirely of digressions. Join the lads this week, as they wax insensitive about unruly Uber passengers, street entertainment, and stumble clumsily over to our love affair with gold before ending with a few thoughts on cryptocurrency.

This is the episode where the lads accidentally encounter the elephant in the room. They address it, poke fun at him, call her names and run away. No seriously, this is the episode where the lads use satire to take on the sinister problem of mob lynching that we face in India today. And if this winds you up in some way, that's good, put the energy to use by trying to solve the problem that is the shame of our nation. There, that's our bit towards a better society. But it's not all doom and gloom. There's some lighthearted chatter towards the end, as the conversation switches to evaluate Indian weddings and the path they need to take.

What begins as innocent banter about barf, hastily elevates into a profound discussion about the value of food. Possibly the smartest the lads have sounded so far, but it’s still early days. However, they quickly offset the wisdom of their accidental discovery with some concepts on food delivery and some juvenile fart humour. We think it’s just their defences kicking in, and their instinctive refusal to sound grown-up.

We survived our first week and we are back for a second round looks like. This time, Husein and Keshav dwell upon Husein’s obsession with cash back offers and fear of missing out on them. This balanced with his suspicion of True caller as a good service. Eavesdrop into their banter as they go from Do-not-disturb lists to turtles on Velas beach and throw in some organic mangoes for good measure.

Catch the lads in our pilot episode as they ponder subjects that randomly make an appearance in their dialogue. This week they encounter jet lag- its many shapes in other walks of life, daylight robbery and Indian call centre alumni that's scamming seniors across the United States. "We thoroughly enjoyed making this episode, hope you enjoyed it too. If you did, you must tell your friends about your new friends. Alright, enjoy the rest of your day. Unless it's very close to midnight, in which case good night." - The Lads