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Journalism has its main streets, where stories flow predictably. But at FactorDaily, we’re more interested in the side alleys, the hidden nooks. Welcome to Outliers, a fresh take on the stories of people who blaze their own trails.

There’s something magnetic about people who think and act differently. They’re the Outliers: the bold thinkers, the brave doers, the ones who shake up the status quo. These individuals, often lost in the noise of everyday news, have stories that need to be told. That’s where our mission at FactorDaily begins.

We’re expanding Outliers at FactorDaily into a full-fledged journalism project. We aim to bring you clear, compelling stories about those shaping the future in unexpected ways. It’s journalism with a dedicated focus on the out-of-the-ordinary.

The Outliers podcast was born in December 2016 with a simple mission: to embark on a journey of deep, freewheeling conversations, exploring the experiences, trials, and triumphs that define the lives of these outliers.

We promise to keep it real, to keep it engaging. There is no fluff, just the genuine stories of people who dare to be different. As we explore these fresh narratives, we invite you to come along, to see the world through different eyes, and be inspired to find your own unique path.

Step in, and let’s explore the world of Outliers together. Every story is a journey, and every journey is worth sharing.

FEATURED STORY

How India’s Librarians Are Turning Books into Social Change

20 February 2025
India’s librarians, often invisible heroes, are quietly turning humble libraries into engines of social change, challenging caste barriers, empowering girls, and rewriting futures—one book at a time.
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From Loss to Liberation: How Dhiraj Rajaram Fought to Reclaim His Company and Himself

27 November 2023
As I sat across from Dhiraj, I couldn’t help but wonder about the duality of his public persona. To some, he’s an enigma—edgy, even a bit restless (a lot, at times). To others, he’s disarmingly simple and brutally honest. It’s a duality that doesn’t escape him, yet he seems largely indifferent. Depending on the person […]

Finding Shamnad Basheer

22 December 2022
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13 October 2016
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Removing Child Sexual Abuse Material from the Internet

22 March 2022
In 2019, the NCMEC got 16.9 million suspected CSAM reports, of which nearly 1.98 million were from India—the single-largest out of 241 countries. The Indian subcontinent ranks high when it comes to CSAM consumption.

Finding Shamnad Basheer

22 December 2022
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