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-origin woman makes ₹5 crore through shoplifting in England and Wales
An Indian-origin woman made ₹5 crore through shoplifting in England and Wales for over four years. She has been sentenced to 10 years in jail.
Published on Aug 01, 2024 10:15 PM IST
Inside the Ambanis’ Paris diaries: 5 viral moments amid Paris 2024 Olympics
While in Paris, Ambanis attended the ongoing Olympics and were captured indulging in several other activities.
Updated on Aug 03, 2024 01:34 AM IST
B’luru founder’s parents use avocados for pooja: ‘Offerings to God upgraded’
A family in Bengaluru upgraded their pooja offerings from bananas to avocados, and it has sparked a chatter on social media.
Published on Aug 01, 2024 03:08 PM IST
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this maths problem by doing mental calculations?
Do you think you can solve this brain teaser without using a calculator? Your time starts now…
Published on Jul 31, 2024 09:49 PM IST
How to spot a narcissistic boss? Harvard professor shares 3 tips
The Harvard professor shared three tips to identify a narcissitic boss at the workplace.
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 07:10 PM IST
Frogs found only in the Andaman Islands mate upside-down: Study
The Andamanese frogs, classified as ‘vulnerable’ by IUCN, deposit their eggs upside-down on the inner walls of water-filled tree cavities or root buttresses.
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 02:17 PM IST
‘Genghis Khan’: Elon Musk on Telegram CEO’s ‘100 biological children’ revelation
Elon Musk thinks that Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is “Genghis Khan” after the latter revealed that he has over 100 “biological kids” in 12 countries.
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 11:14 AM IST
India rejoices as Manu Bhaker wins second bronze at Paris Olympics
India doubled its medal tally at the Paris Olympics as the shooting duo, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh, clinched bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 02:32 PM IST
Visitors at Dubai Mall witness rare sight of baby shark's birth inside aquarium
The baby shark was born inside an aquarium at Dubai Mall in UAE.
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 04:06 PM IST
Vande Bharat turns into boxing ring after passenger served non-veg food
A Vande Bharat Express passenger allegedly slapped a waiter twice after he mistakenly served him non-vegetarian food during his journey from Howrah to Ranchi.
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 11:59 AM IST
Can Nikhil Kamath pick up the phone and call PM Modi? Billionaire responds
Ranbir Kapoor asked Nikhil Kamath about his dynamics with PM Modi, wondering if the billionaire has direct access to him.
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 08:29 AM IST
In UP’s Aligarh, teacher sleeps in classroom while students fan her. Watch
The video that has been circulating on the internet shows a student fanning a teacher while she sleeps inside a classroom.
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 12:38 PM IST
Anand Mahindra praises Sooraj Cherukat’s viral ‘well of death’ rap
“Rap may not be for everyone, but this guy from Kerala, now Bengaluru via Texas is popping eyes across to the US,” said Anand Mahindra praising Sooraj Cherukat.
Published on Jul 29, 2024 05:35 PM IST
Radhika Merchant makes Baba Ramdev chuckle at wedding. All too relatable video
Baba Ramdev and Balkrishna were among the guests at the wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 08:29 PM IST
Ambanis spotted with LVHM billionaire Bernard Arnault at Paris Olympics 2024
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani were spotted with Bernard Arnault ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024.
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 09:15 PM IST
WFH employee in Europe vacationed in Italy for a month, took just 7 days off
The Europe-based employee, who works from home, uses a mouse jiggler to remain active on the company’s internal communications system.
Published on Jul 26, 2024 07:47 PM IST
Mark Zuckerberg reveals story behind his gold chain. It has a note for his kids
Mark Zuckerberg revealed that he wears a customised chain that has a prayer for his daughters. He sings it to them every night when he puts them to bed.
Published on Jul 26, 2024 05:03 PM IST
Bengaluru woman’s monthly Uber expenses more than half her home rent
A Bengaluru-based woman said that her monthly Uber expenses are more than half her rent in the city and that CRED has helped her figure that out.
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 02:36 PM IST
Only those with eagle eyes can see the hidden numbers in this brain teaser
The brain teaser shared on Instagram challenges people to find out all the hidden numbers. Do you think you will be able to solve it?
Published on Jul 25, 2024 10:00 PM IST
Delhi Police sub-inspector, who has PCOD, loses 15 kg after delivery
The Delhi Police sub-inspector battling PCOD lost 15 kg postpartum by maintaining a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water and walking 10,000 steps daily.
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 06:08 PM IST
Barbie for visually impaired people comes with cane, braille packaging
Mattel’s Barbie doll features a red and white cane, functional sunglasses, and a unique eye gaze that reflects the characteristics of many blind people.
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 12:20 PM IST
How many numbers can you see in this brain teaser shared on Instagram?
Brain Teaser: Do you think you have what it takes to solve this one? If so, your time starts now…
Published on Jul 24, 2024 08:00 PM IST
‘Russia’s most beautiful biker’ dies in motorcycle crash in Turkey
‘Russia’s most beautiful biker’ Tatyana Ozolina, who was killed in a bike crash, had a combined following of over eight million across social media platforms.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 06:48 PM IST
‘Spider-Man’ rides on car’s bonnet in Delhi, caught by police after viral video
Delhi Police has booked a man dressed in a Spider-Man costume and one other person for driving dangerously on the streets of Dwarka.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 05:03 PM IST
Indian woman in Sweden gets 50% refund because train AC wasn’t working
The railways not only apologised to the Indian woman living in Sweden for a train AC failure but also refunded 50 per cent of the ticket as compensation.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 03:06 PM IST
BITS Pilani alum’s wake-up call for Bengaluru techies: ‘Fix your health, family’
BITS Pilani alum highlighted issues such as loneliness and work-life imbalance that Bengaluru techies face and how they impact their mental and physical health.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 07:02 PM IST
Only 11% of people can find robber in this brain teaser. Can you?
Who among the five is the thief in this brain teaser and why? Your time starts now…
Published on Jul 23, 2024 09:30 PM IST
TikTok influencer cleans abandoned grave in viral video. Watch
The TikTok influencer cleaned the abandoned grave, painted it white, and decorated it with fresh flowers.
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 08:28 PM IST
MP woman finds four dentures in chocolate she got at a birthday party
The woman said she “felt something crunchy” when she ate the chocolate she received at a birthday party in Madhya Pradesh.
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 06:21 PM IST
‘FM holds up an umbrella for all’: Harsh Goenka praises Budget 2024
Industrialist Harsh Goenka commended Budget 2024 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying she “holds up an umbrella for all”.
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:16 PM IST