Husein Merchant and Keshav Naidu
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. 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...
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Husein Merchant and Keshav Naidu
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Latest episode
Mar 18, 2025
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Episodes
300: Listener love special 02.04.2024 41:56
The big 3 Oh! Oh! Is here fam. Join the lads as they share some voice notes sent by you amazing folks. Jump in for a serotonin and dopamine laced trip down memory lane, with some oxy thrown in for good measure. And you know the best part? It's all organic! JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmer...
299: Obsession with poverty in India 26.03.2024 30:30
Turns out the Slumdog Millionaire theme is not going away anytime soon. The world, specially the western world, seems to be obsessed with poverty in India. And while these tours do bring in some revenue, there is also a massive backlash and a lot of harsh criticism about hygiene and safety. Join the lads, as they try to find to solve yet another problem, that's way above their pay grade. Read...
298: 3D Model - Mumbai 19.03.2024 27:13
Mumbai is gearing up for a vast 3D mapping project. This project will result in a digital twin of the city. But how will all this be done? And how is it going to help us? And most importantly, how can we help? Join the lads and see the kerfuffle is about. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmer...
297: US tik-tok ban 12.03.2024 25:39
Tik-tok could face a ban in the US. What seems like a push to separate ownership of Tik-tok away from its Chinese parent company ByteDance. Complete with twists and turns this one promises to be one to watch. Join the lads as they try to make sense of this giant face-off. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfac...
296: PIA steward goes MIA in Canada 05.03.2024 24:47
In what looks like a repeat incident, another PIA steward has "gone missing" in Canada. Join the lads as they try to unravel this pattern of PIA staff seeking asylum in Canada. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us https://www.instagram.com/keshavnaidu_/ h...
295: PM Modi Scuba dive Dwaraka 27.02.2024 24:01
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has managed to grab the eyeballs yet again. This time with a spectacular scuba dive to the ancient ruins of Dwaraka off the coast of Gujarat. Catch the lads as they lament about the high expectations being set by each of these expeditions. And wonder out loud about the PM's next possible outing. OIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59k...
294: Wheelchair shortage Mumbai airport 20.02.2024 28:19
An 80 year old man reportedly collapsed due to a heart attack and died at Mumbai airport last week. They had requested a wheelchair but due to an acute shortage he couldn't get one and had to walk to the terminal. Catch the lads as they dive into this story, no holds barred. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/far...
293: The Mumbai dance bar saga 13.02.2024 32:38
Word on the street is, the dance bars of the 90s Mumbai are making a quiet return. Catch the lads as they unravel this phenomenon, with a help of a beautiful piece of reporting in the HT. Complete with the usual shenanigans and of course the big solution. Enjoy! Read the full article here JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal pay...
292: Paytm Payments bank 06.02.2024 47:45
Why is the RBI shutting down the Paytm payments bank? Find out this episode as the lads punch way above their weight. Lots of laughter and madness as usual, but not complete without the must-have solution of the week. Enjoy! OIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us https://...
291: Spurious Jeera scam 30.01.2024 23:43
Just when you thought you had heard of every scam there was out there, along comes the jeera scam. Very limited in its imagination, but very resilient in execution. Join the lads as they look for yet another excuse to save the world. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us...
290: Episode 70 re-release - The Ayodhya verdict 23.01.2024 57:25
One of the lads is unwell and the other is traveling. What better time to re-release one of our previous episodes that we are super proud of. Here is the link to the original episode and all the other useful links - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2NKTZMxNXIst7zeEKN4V0d?si=d0a99513f9a54afb
289: Coolies of the great Indian Railways 16.01.2024 23:47
The former icons of the Indian Railways are soon disappearing, even as they struggle to make a living. While there are several factors for this dying legacy, the lads are not one to watch silently. They are here to save the day, join them as they unearth gem after gem in their rescue efforts. Read the full story here JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l S...
288: Lakshadweep vs Maldives 09.01.2024 16:26
Some Maldivian members of parliament called our Prime Minister a "clown" and things have escalated since. Indians are now being encouraged to boycott Maldives and instead explore our own Lakshadweep. Join the lads as they find problems and then ways to solve them. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfr...
287: Man takes on pregnant woman 02.01.2024 37:26
A male passenger refused to swap seats with a pregnant woman. What's even more shocking is the internet is all praise for him. Turns out, the man has a medical condition which requires him to use the bathroom often and in emergency situations. This one is juicy debate, jump in as the lads look at it from all sides. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l...
286: No bone marrow, no wedding 26.12.2023 25:46
The absence of nalli or bone marrow on the menu at a wedding, has upset the groom's family. Matters went out of hand, and the wedding was called off. Join the lads as they take a dive into this phenomenon of irate baratis, calling off weddings. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@o...
285: Parliament security breach 19.12.2023 31:55
No laughing matter this. Yet here we are 😬. Four people have been arrested, after two people stormed the parliament and released coloured gas inside. No persons were harmed, and 14 MPs were suspended for asking for a discussion on the breach. Join the lads as they try very hard to keep a straight face. Link to the video JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1...
284: GenZ Tinder trends 12.12.2023 20:47
Tinder has released the top dating trends for the year 2023 and they have identified that a majority of GenZ prefers to be NATO i.e. Not Attached to an Outcome. Join the lads as they dissect and try to understand the complicated world of GenZ dating. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinm...
283: Indian astronaut on ISS 05.12.2023 19:53
In a world-first, ISRO has joined hands with NASA to launch missions that are homegrown in India. Even bigger news, the space station will have an Indian Astronaut. Join the lads as they celebrate this moment, and try to solve a problem or two, that perhaps didn't need solving. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/...
282: Narendra Modi frowns upon foreign weddings 28.11.2023 30:44
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi addressed the nation and asked people to refrain from conducting their weddings abroad. He urged the country, and specifically the wealthy families to be 'vocal for local.' Join the lads, as they ponder aloud, some of their trademark solutions for this economic drain. Complete with all the apathy you've come to expect and enjoy. https://yt.ope...
281: Uttarkashi rescue ops 21.11.2023 25:36
Forty-one workers have been stuck inside a highway tunnel in Uttarkashi. While rescue operations are on, it's already been 9 days since they were trapped. Join the lads as they examine the operations a little closely. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@oksbi Follow us https://ww...
280: Pakistan passport crisis 14.11.2023 32:07
Believe it or not, Pakistan is facing an unprecedented crisis. The country is unable to issue passports to citizens who wish to travel abroad, due to a shortage of laminated paper. Join the lads as they dive deep into this story from dear neighbour. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money yo! Paypal paypal.me/farfromfact UPI huseinmerchant@...
279: Anti smog guns Mumbai 07.11.2023 21:14
The city of Mumbai has witnessed a massive decline in air quality over the past few weeks. In response, the Municipal Corporation has procured anti-smog guns to improve the overall quality of air. Join the lads as they dig a little deeper into this story.
278: Narayana Murthy suggests 70-hr work week 31.10.2023 25:06
Infosys founder Narayana Murthy has suggested that Indian youth should work 70 hours every week for us to develop as a nation. The internet has gone up in arms at this idea. Joining the flurry of memes and reactions are the lads with this episode. Jump in to find out what they think, and more importantly, if they have a problem to solve here. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/...
277: Divorce Baraat 24.10.2023 19:41
It's wedding season, but the big story doing the rounds on social media is a Divorce Baraat. A proud father has refused to be told how to deal with the divorce of his daughter, and in the process, celebrated what could possibly be the world's first Divorce Baraat. Join the lads as they look this on inside out. Video link to the story JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0...
276: French antique auction 17.10.2023 20:54
A French art dealer bought an antique mask from an elderly couple in France for Rs. 13,000 and then sold it at an auction for Rs. 36 crore. In response, the elderly couple has sued the antique dealer. The lads in response, have a verdict of their own. And a few judgey opinions thrown in for good measure. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va3kFEw2P59kp3Vyef1l Send us money...
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