Strange But True With Ankush
by Audio Pitara by Channel176 Productions · 35 episodes
SocietyCultureFiction
Embark on a mesmerising journey with our intrepid traveller as they traverse the globe, uncovering the hidden facts and untold mysteries that lie beneath the surface of the world's most intriguing destinations. From ancient legends and bizarre phenomena to unexplained events and forgotten histories, "Strange but True" delves into the extraordinary and the uncanny. Each episode offers a captivating exploration of a different locale, revealing secrets that challenge our understanding of the world. Join us for an adventure where the line between reality and the unknown is always blurred.Keep listening to all episodes of Strange but True on Audio...
Latest episodes
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16 min
EP 35: The Apatani Women’s Lost Beauty
In the lush valleys of Arunachal Pradesh, the Apatani tribe once faced a haunting dilemma—protecting their women from abduction by making them look undesirable. This episode delves…
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13 min
EP 34: The Haunted Begunkodor Station
A seemingly ordinary train journey turns into a spine-chilling experience as the narrator stumbles upon the legend of Begunkodor Station. This abandoned railway stop in Purulia, We…
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24 min
EP 33: The Haunting of Dumas Beach
They say opposites exist everywhere—light and dark, good and evil. Dumas Beach in Gujarat is a living example of this balance. While it’s a lively tourist spot by day, the night br…
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18 min
EP 32: The Laws of Malana
Can you imagine a village in India that doesn’t follow the country’s constitution? Hidden in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, Malana has its own ancient legal system, where decis…
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18 min
EP 31: The Village of Whistles
Deep in the hills of Shillong lies Kongthong, a village where every person’s name is a unique melody. When Akriti and I set out on this journey, we discovered a fascinating traditi…
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13 min
EP 30: Wodaabe’s Festival of Love
The Wodaabe tribe in Niger celebrates love uniquely. Men dress extravagantly and compete in beauty contests to woo married women. This vibrant cultural festival challenges traditio…
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20 min
EP 29: The Island of Dolls
In Mexico’s Island of Dolls, countless broken dolls hang eerily to appease a restless spirit. Once a sanctuary for one man, it became a place of terror as paranormal activities sur…
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14 min
EP 28: Romania’s Haunted Forest
Hoia-Baciu, the world’s most haunted forest in Romania, is a hotspot for paranormal phenomena. From UFO sightings to ghostly apparitions, this eerie woodland attracts thrill-seeker…
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16 min
EP 27: Hungry Ghost Festival – Hong Kong’s Paranormal Celebration
Explore Hong Kong’s Hungry Ghost Festival, where locals believe spirits from the underworld visit the living. Streets are filled with offerings, rituals, and eerie traditions to ap…
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14 min
EP 26: The Village of Dwarfs
Yangsi, China’s “village of dwarfs,” houses a community where most residents stop growing beyond three feet due to an unexplained condition. This phenomenon has baffled scientists…
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15 min
EP 25: Golden Feet – China’s Painful Tradition
Uncover the painful history of China’s foot-binding tradition, where women endured unimaginable suffering for beauty and status. Known as “Golden Feet,” this practice symbolized el…
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18 min
EP 24: Ladakh’s UFO Mysteries
In the remote Kongka La pass of Ladakh lies India’s “Area 51,” where unexplained UFO sightings are frequently reported. Locals and soldiers alike share accounts of strange lights a…
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16 min
EP 23: Garasiya Janjati – A Tribe’s Unique Love Stories
Discover the Garasiya tribe of Rajasthan, where love knows no societal bounds. In this community, couples live together without marriage, tying the knot only after childbirth. Wome…
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14 min
EP 22: Lamba Ki Dhani – The Village Without Faith
Lamba Ki Dhani in Rajasthan stands out as a village without temples or deities. Its residents worship no gods and rely solely on karma and hard work for prosperity. This unique lif…
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15 min
EP 21: The Haunted Village of Bhomiya
Bhomiya, a village in Rajasthan, is cursed for over 700 years. Here, no house is built above a single story, as locals believe doing so brings ruin. The episode delves into the ori…
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18 min
EP 20: The Curse of Kuldhara
In this haunting episode, journey into the mysterious village of Kuldhara in Rajasthan, where the residents vanished overnight, leaving behind a curse that no one would ever inhabi…
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19 min
EP 19: The Haunted Fort of Bhangarh
Visit Bhangarh Fort in Rajasthan, a site famous for its eerie atmosphere and forbidden after dark entry. Follow the tale of an explorer's journey through this haunted location and…
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17 min
EP 18: The Village of Twins
Explore the mystifying village of Mohammadpur Umri near Prayagraj, India, where an unusually high number of twins are born. Join the journey to uncover the secrets of this village…
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18 min
EP 17: Jatinga Valley
In Jatinga Valley, Assam, birds mysteriously commit mass suicide every year. Discover the unexplained phenomenon that baffles scientists and locals alike. This episode delves into…
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15 min
EP 16: Zombie Lake
Venture to the eerie shores of Zombie Lake, where myths turn creatures into stone upon touching the lake's water. Join the spine-chilling experience as myths and legends come alive…