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Far From Fact
By Husein Merchant and Keshav NaiduComedy
Far From Fact episodes
- 320: India vs Obesity
An article from the Economic Times discusses the impact of obesity on the Indian economy and the government’s role in addressing this issue. Obesity is not just a health concern but also an economic one, as it leads to increased healthcare costs and reduced productivity. The article suggests that the Indian government needs to implement policies to encourage healthier lifestyles among its citizens to improve overall economic performance. Join the lads as they suggest ways in which this mammoth task can be achieved.
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29 min - 319: Bangladesh regime change
The last couple of weeks have seen a lot of changes in our neighbouring Bangladesh. What started as a humble students protest has taken the nation by storm, and even resulted in the ousting of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has since fled the country. Join the lads as they try to make sense of what really goes on when a dictatorial regime comes to an end.
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36 min - 318: Imane Khelif
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won a match, securing an Olympic medal. IOC President Thomas Bach defended her and fellow boxer Lin Yu-ting’s participation amid gender identity controversies. Khelif and Yu-ting faced scrutiny over their gender identity, having been disqualified from a previous event but cleared by the IOC for the Paris Games. Join the lads as they examine this strange situation and suggest a solution of their own.
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15 min - 317: Premature death certificate
An alive man in Rajasthan was declared dead by the government. In response the alive man started committing various crimes in order to prove that he is alive. Catch the lads as they try to deep dive into the mind of a fake dead man.
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https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/26 min - 316: Coffee Badging
Amazon employees were exploiting a loophole in the return-to-office policy by briefly showing up to get coffee and then leaving. Amazon now requires a minimum of two hours per visit to count as office attendance, with some teams needing to stay for at least six hours. Join the lads as they dive deep into human psyche and figure out ways to deal with the aftereffects of the pandemic.
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27 min - 315: Capt. Anshuman Singh and Next of Kin rules
Captain Anshuman Singh posthumously received the Kirti Chakra for his gallantry. But unfolding behind the scenes is an ugly family drama, that is now taking centre stage at a national level. Catch the lads as they unpack this loaded one.
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https://www.instagram.com/farfromfact/30 min - 314: Ambani wedding - Public measures for private events
The Mumbai Traffic Police has announced road closures and restrictions in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) area between July 12 and 15 for the high-profile wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. The event has been terms as a "public event" and private citizens have taken offense to this. Join the lads as they analyze the last event of the last Ambani child.
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29 min - 313: Jain activists 'save' goats
A far cry from the usual FFF shenanigans, here is a bit of tricky subject - religion and the politics of food. This is a complex episode, it is hard to tell who is saving whom. Everyone makes an appearance, from Jains to Hindu bhakts to Muslims and even gau rakshaks. In the end it is really simple, follow your religion, but stay out of other people's religions. Live and let live.
32 min - 312: Lawsuit due to lack of work
A French woman, Laurence Van Wassenhove, is suing Orange for paying her full salary for 20 years without work, alleging "moral harassment." Van Wassenhove argues the lack of work duties led to isolation and a loss of professional purpose. Join the lads as they try and guess Laurence's intentions and speculate how this would have played out in India.
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23 min - 311: Pay bribes on EMIs
Thanks to the kindness of corrupt officials in Gujarat, you can now pay bribes via EMIs. How considerate, right? Join the lads as they break this fascinating story down, into tiny little bite sized factoids.
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About Far From Fact
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A weekly podcast from India, that is not about Science, Pop Culture, Technology, Sport, News, Sociology, or the Internet, and yet, all at once it is. Far From Fact is designed to cater to your basic need for ignorance. Catch the lads, as they fake-solve real problems on a weekly basis.
This podcast is presented by Husein Merchant and Keshav Naidu. Husein is an optimist who loves observing things while being lazy. He is observing you even as you read this. Keshav recently came out as a comedian, and his family is still processing the embarrassment, but he is confident they will come around and accept him for the person he is.
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