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
Baby seal shows off ‘surfing skills’ on the Pacific Beach in US
A cute video of a baby seal riding the waves on the Pacific Beach along with a surfer was shared on Instagram.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 01:52 PM IST
Hidden number optical illusion stumps Twitter
A black-and-white optical illusion shared on Twitter is leaving people scratching their heads as they try to spot the hidden number within the image.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 12:04 PM IST
Robber apologises to victim, they make plans to reconnect
After withdrawing cash from an ATM for the armed robber, the victim shared his Instagram handle so they could be in touch.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 10:27 AM IST
Man in saree shows his dance moves to Tip Tip Barsa Paani
A video of a man dancing to the Bollywood song Tip Tip Barsa Paani is gaining popularity on Instagram. What’s more, the man is grooving to the song in a saree.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 08:59 AM IST
Optical Illusion: Is this man sitting inside the house or outside?
An optical illusion on Reddit has sparked a debate over whether a man is sitting inside or outside a house. Can you decipher where the man is sitting?
Published on Jul 10, 2023 06:56 PM IST
Footballer breaks world record with her amazing football skills
A British freestyle footballer broke the world record for the most sit down alternating football crossovers in 30 seconds (female) with 76 crossovers.
Published on Jul 10, 2023 05:18 PM IST
Use your reasoning skills to find the missing number
A brain teaser posted on Twitter has gained over 27,000 views, with users sharing their answers. The teaser involves a square grid and a missing number.
Published on Jul 10, 2023 02:57 PM IST
Man bites (police) dog
A man in Delaware, United States, was arrested after biting a police dog named Mako and assaulting two troopers during his arrest.
Published on Jul 10, 2023 01:06 PM IST
Couple dances in heavy rain, recreates Shahid, Kareena’s Tum Se Hi
A video of a couple dancing in heavy rain in Mumbai to the song Tum Se Hi from the film Jab We Met has delighted social media users.
Published on Jul 10, 2023 11:48 AM IST
Influencer faces backlash for dancing inside Delhi Metro
Two videos of an influencer dancing on the Delhi Metro platform and inside a metro coach have gained traction online, sparking frustration among viewers.
Published on Jul 09, 2023 07:34 PM IST
Doctor shares ‘fun memory’ of ₹500 note he received from patient
A doctor shared on Meta’s Threads about being conned by a patient who paid with a fake ₹500 note. The incident left people in splits.
Published on Jul 09, 2023 06:42 PM IST
Student screams ‘Mummy, main pass ho gaya’ upon receiving degree
A viral video on Instagram shows a graduate shouting, “Mummy, main pass ho gaya” as he receives his degree. The video is leaving people laughing out loud.
Published on Jul 09, 2023 03:59 PM IST
Elon Musk reacts after his childhood pic goes viral on Twitter
Elon Musk took to Twitter to respond to his childhood picture. The picture, as expected, has gone viral with over 1.6 million views.
Published on Jul 09, 2023 01:57 PM IST
Brain Teaser: Can you count the number of triangles in this pic?
A brain teaser that has gone viral online challenges people to count the number of triangles in it. There are more than 20 triangles. Can you count them all?
Published on Jul 09, 2023 12:31 PM IST
Couple’s energetic dance to Raanjhanaa Hua Mai Tera goes viral
A video of a couple dancing to Raanjhanaa Hua Mai Tera has gone viral on Instagram with over 32 million views. Many are in awe of the couple’s dance skills.
Published on Jul 09, 2023 11:22 AM IST
Watch a pride of lions squeezing onto a river bank to drink water
A video of 20 lions drinking water in a perfectly aligned line at MalaMala Game Reserve in South Africa has many sharing their thoughts on this rare behavior.
Published on Jul 06, 2023 07:03 PM IST
Optical Illusion: Can you read what’s written in this picture?
An optical illusion featuring hidden messages has caught the attention of Twitter users and is leaving them scratching their heads.
Published on Jul 06, 2023 06:05 PM IST
Passengers dance in Mumbai local as man belts out Kaanta Laga
A video of a man singing Lata Mangeshkar’s Kaanta Laga in Mumbai local has gone viral, with fellow passengers joining in and dancing.
Published on Jul 06, 2023 05:09 PM IST
Bengaluru woman makes 1 kg Kimchi for tenant as welcome gift
A woman in Bengaluru prepared Kimchi as a small welcome gift for her tenant, earning praise and admiration on Twitter.
Published on Jul 06, 2023 03:53 PM IST
Brain Teaser: Which tank do you think will get filled first?
The brain teaser shared on Instagram features twelve tanks being filled at the same time by a tap. You need to figure out which one will get filled first.
Published on Jul 06, 2023 01:10 PM IST
Shark swims close to beachgoers in US, hair-raising clip goes viral
The close call between beachgoers and a shark in the United States has sent chills down people’s spines.
Published on Jul 06, 2023 12:15 PM IST
Duo’s performance to Ambarsariya sets the dance floor on fire
The now-viral dance video was shared on Instagram. It features a duo performing to Pulkit Samrat and Priya Anand’s Ambarsariya.
Published on Jul 06, 2023 10:54 AM IST
This is what happens when a cat and dogs meet an optical illusion
This video shared on Twitter captures how a cat and three dogs reacted to an optical illusion.
Published on Jul 05, 2023 07:44 PM IST
Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic ‘dance’ to Naatu Naatu
The viral poster shared by Wimbledon on Twitter features Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic ‘dancing’ to RRR song Naatu Naatu.
Published on Jul 05, 2023 07:06 PM IST
Street vendor makes egg pani puri. Foodies ask ‘where is pani or puri?’
The viral video shared on Instagram by a food blogger captures a street vendor making egg pani puri. It has irked food lovers and prompted various responses.
Published on Jul 05, 2023 06:04 PM IST
AI artist imagines Friends’ characters if it was made in India
The Instagram post features Friends’ characters in Indian attires. Moreover, funny captions were added to each image, adding an extra layer of joy.
Published on Jul 05, 2023 04:45 PM IST
Woman in salwar kameez swings bat against Younis Khan
A video that has been gaining traction online shows a woman playing cricket with former Pakistan cricketer Younis Khan.
Published on Jul 05, 2023 03:02 PM IST
Brain Teaser: Can you guess which balloon this kid is holding?
Brain Teaser: The challenge lies in finding out which balloon the kid is holding.
Published on Jul 05, 2023 01:25 PM IST
Man carries mother and Ganga water in Kanwar Yatra in Haridwar
The video that captures a man carrying his mother and utensils filled with Ganga water in Kanwar Yatra in Haridwar was shared on Twitter.
Published on Jul 05, 2023 12:05 PM IST
Duo dances to Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan’s Tere Vaaste
The viral dance clip featuring a duo dancing to the tunes of Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan’s Tere Vaaste was posted on Instagram.
Published on Jul 05, 2023 10:41 AM IST
