Far From Fact

Far From Fact

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.

  • 1 hour 8 seconds
    332: Harassment vs cruelty

    The Bombay High Court's Aurangabad bench overturned a 20-year-old conviction against a man and his family for alleged 'cruelty' towards his late wife.



    'Not cruelty': Bombay High Court on daughter-in-law forced to sleep on carpet, not allowed to watch TV











    12 November 2024, 12:30 pm
  • 37 minutes 26 seconds
    331: Fake judge real props

    A conman in Gujarat posed as a fake judge and has passed several judgments. He has done this for over five years, and the scam came to light recently in Gandhinagar. Catch the lads as they dive deep into this one-man judiciary system complete with cape and habit.

    Here's a link to the story-


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    5 November 2024, 2:09 pm
  • 33 minutes 5 seconds
    330: Transgender domestic violence

    Honestly, there are too many things going on in this episode to give it an apt description. Join the lads as they try and navigate this minefield, by offending the least amount of people.


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    29 October 2024, 12:30 pm
  • 31 minutes 7 seconds
    329: Bomb hoaxes across Indian airports

    Airports across the country have been under high alert the last week or so due to a string of bomb threats. Over 70 in all, and the security forces have worked extra hard in keeping our air space safe. Join the lads as they try to add their two cents to finding a solution to the menace of bomb hoaxes.


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    22 October 2024, 12:30 pm
  • 31 minutes 32 seconds
    328: Lawrence Bishnoi

    Known for high-profile crimes, including the murders of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala and politician Baba Siddique, and threats against Salman Khan, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang is gaining popularity. Baba Siddique’s murder investigation points to the Bishnoi gang, with motives possibly linked to political or business rivalries. Join the lads as they discuss organised crime and its role in modern society.


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    15 October 2024, 12:30 pm
  • 20 minutes 47 seconds
    327: Age-reversing Israeli time machine

    You read right! That's the scam a young couple in Kanpur tried to pull on their customers. Catch the lads as they do a bit of a speculative deep dive into this scam only to get too close and come our scamsters themselves.


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    8 October 2024, 1:47 pm
  • 34 minutes 50 seconds
    326: Coldplay tickets

    BookMyShow’s CEO and technical head have been summoned by Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing over alleged black marketing of Coldplay concert tickets. Join the lads as they dive deep into the implications of this event.


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    1 October 2024, 12:30 pm
  • 35 minutes 19 seconds
    325: Tirupati laddu debacle

    CM Chandrababu Naidu recently alleged that the Tirupati laddu contains beef fat. What followed is a political ruckus that in reality paid no heed to the sentiments of millions of devotees, but on-camera made all the right noises. Join the lads as they cut these reckless politicians to size.


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    24 September 2024, 2:17 pm
  • 27 minutes 39 seconds
    324: Lalbaugcha Raja - police complaint

    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)

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    17 September 2024, 12:30 pm
  • 32 minutes 26 seconds
    323: Arctic Tern in Mumbai

    A Delhi based architect flew to Mumbai to catch a glimpse of a rare bird - The Arctic Tern. Apparently the bird was last spotted in India over 96 years ago. A tiny departure from the usual FFF fare, catch the lads as they dive into this pelagic piece of birding action.


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    10 September 2024, 12:05 pm
  • 36 minutes 11 seconds
    322: Google Maps = Missed flight

    A user of Google Maps claims that he has missed his flight because of an incorrect estimation. Google Maps showed that he would take 1.5 hours to reach the airport, but the Bangalore traffic actually took him 3 hours to conquer. Join the lads as they dive deep into our relationship with modern technology.


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    3 September 2024, 12:30 pm
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