Arfa Javaid is a journalist working with the Hindustan Times' Delhi team. She covers trending topics, human interest stories, and viral content online.
Articles by Arfa Javaid
Indian CEO says Dubai is the ‘best place to settle down’
Indian CEO Arvind Datta said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and, in particular, ‘crime-free’ Dubai is the ‘best place to settle down’.
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 12:57 PM IST
When Sudha Murty ‘mistook’ APJ Abdul Kalam’s call for husband Narayana Murthy
Upon receiving a call from Abdul Kalam’s office, Sudha Murty said, “Instead of Mr Murthy, you have connected to Mrs Murty,” thinking it was for Narayana Murthy.
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 11:18 AM IST
This brain teaser claims that your vision is perfect if you can find C in 5 secs
The viral brain teaser, shared on Instagram, challenges people to spot ‘C’ hidden in plain sight among ‘Os’ in five seconds.
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 04:22 PM IST
‘Jasmine in Indian clothing…’: Sidhartha Mallya on wife stunning in lehenga
In his latest Instagram post, Sidhartha Mallya expressed his admiration for his wife as she radiated in Indian wedding attire - lehenga choli.
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 06:18 PM IST
Pune author on flying Air India: ‘Will take a bullock cart but not your airline’
The man was on an Air India flight from Bengaluru to Pune when he had a harrowing experience. Following this, he said that he will never fly with the airline.
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 04:36 PM IST
Jab We Met on Reddit: How an Indian girl from Australia found love online
The NRI girl living in Australia said that she found the “most romantic, caring, sweet, funny person” in an Indian boy. It all started with a Reddit post.
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 03:06 PM IST
Indian artist who went viral with hula hoop dance shakes a leg at Paris Olympics
Paris Olympics: The Indian artist, who went viral with a saree hula hoop dance, shakes a leg to Mukkala Mukkabla with the iconic Eiffel Tower as the backdrop.
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 01:39 PM IST
‘Hits-and-runs incident in Caribbean’: Delhi Police on India’s win vs Australia
After India won the T20 match against reigning 50-over World Champions, Australia, Delhi Police shared a post with a wordplay on “hit and run”.
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 11:46 AM IST
A student got ‘too honest’ with heart diagram, internet can’t stop laughing
The now-viral video shows that one student wrote the names of the girls in his life while naming the chambers of the heart.
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 10:50 AM IST
Founder on getting US Green Card after 15 years of ‘dreaming about this moment’
“After over 15 years of dreaming about this moment, I am a permanent resident of the United States,” wrote the startup founder, who holds a Green Card, on X.
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 10:20 AM IST
'Shree ke charno me': Nita Ambani takes Anant-Radhika’s wedding invite to Kashi
Nita Ambani arrived in Varanasi with Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding invitation. She will present it at the feet of Lord Shiva to seek blessings.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 07:20 PM IST
Harsh Goenka invited to Sidhartha Mallya’s son wedding? Industrialist responds
Business tycoon Harsh Goenka responded to an X user’s query about whether he received the invitation to attend Vijay Mallya’s son Sidhartha Mallya’s wedding.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 06:29 PM IST
Raghuram Rajan on fake videos in his name on investments: ‘Please disregard…’
Raghuram Rajan, former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, urged people to not fall for the videos circulating in his name on investments.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 04:13 PM IST
Maggot in chicken biryani? Swiggy offers Hyderabad man ₹64 refund
After the Hyderabad customer registered a complaint with Swiggy customer care, the company offered a refund of ₹64 for chicken biryani worth ₹318.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 04:39 PM IST
Karan and Jeet Adani wish Gautam Adani on birthday: ‘Each day spent with you…'
Billionaire Gautam Adani turned 62 on Monday. His sons, Karan Adani and Jeet Adani, shared birthday wishes for their father.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 03:03 PM IST
Vijay Mallya serves Kingfisher beer at Sidhartha Mallya and Jasmine's UK wedding
The menu at Sidhartha Mallya and Jasmine Santiago’s wedding included Vijay Mallya’s Kingfisher beer, among other items.
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 06:19 PM IST
Only those with high IQ can see the hidden numbers in this brain teaser
Brain Teaser: How quickly can you spot the numbers hidden in a picture shared on Instagram? The puzzle claims that only a genius can do it.
Published on Jun 21, 2024 09:27 PM IST
Sania Mirza’s father on rumours of tennis star marrying Mohammed Shami
Sania Mirza’s father, Imran Mirza, finally settled the rumours of the tennis star marrying Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami once and for all.
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 04:16 PM IST
Monkeys wreak havoc in Rajasthan’s Ajmer, grab woman by her hair: Viral video
Rajasthan: Yet another video highlighting monkey menace has surfaced online, where primates can be seen attacking a woman in Ajmer.
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 06:59 PM IST
After dead frog in chips, rat found in sambar in Ahmedabad. Probe launched
The authorities have sealed the restaurant in Ahmedabad, Gujarat’s capital, following the “discovery” of a dead rat inside a sambar bowl.
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 04:22 PM IST
Internet on tarot reader’s claim on making paneer at home: ‘Nirmal Baba light’
While reacting to the tarot reader’s claim, an individual wrote, “Nirmal Baba light,” while another added, “If milk is Moon, then gas stove is Sun?”
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 02:47 PM IST
Rare ‘pink’ dolphin spotted in US real or fake? Viral photos spark discussion
The extremely rare ‘pink’ dolphin spotted in North Carolina, United States, has sparked a discussion online about whether it is real or fake.
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 06:23 PM IST
Sidhartha Mallya, Jasmine go on shopping spree in London days before wedding
Sidhartha Mallya, son of Vijay Mallya, and Jasmine got engaged on Halloween in last October.
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 11:20 AM IST
Natasa Stankovic celebrates learning how to drive: ‘One of the best things…’
Natasa Stankovic celebrated learning how to drive, saying it was ‘one of the best things she did’. She also hinted at learning a new skill.
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 07:57 PM IST
Indian-origin boy, 12, will be youngest graduate of US school, set to attend NYU
The 12-year-old Indian-origin boy will study maths and physics at New York University (NYU) this fall after graduating from Malverne High School in New York.
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 06:59 PM IST
Pune girl hangs from top of building in dangerous stunt: ‘Heights of stupidity’
The viral video from Pune shows a girl hanging from the top of a building, supported by a youngster holding her hand.
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 04:25 PM IST
Vande Bharat passengers claim finding dead cockroach in meal, IRCTC responds
IRCTC responded to the X post alleging that a cockroach was found in the meal served on Vande Bharat Express.
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 07:45 PM IST
Woman sings Lord Krishna bhajan during C-section delivery: ‘Purest form of love’
The video that shows a woman singing a popular Krishna bhajan during her C-section delivery has left people teary-eyed.
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 03:46 PM IST
Dhruv Rathee, Gaurav Taneja’s war of words over ‘India’ vs ‘Bharat’ debate
Dhruv Rathee reacted to Gaurav Taneja’s comments on “India” vs. “Bharat” debate, in which the latter said that “some foreigners want to control all content.”
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 02:55 PM IST
‘Dolly ki tapri’ goes international as famous tea seller brews chai in Maldives
Dolly Chaiwala was recently seen preparing tea for beachgoers in the Maldives. A video of the same has clocked over 54.7 million views and 3.2 million likes.
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 08:18 PM IST