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Here's your weekly digest of odd, crazy moments from around the world.
Kanika Datta reflects on Indians and our relationship with snaking queues from the license raj to demonetisation.
From the Aadhaar verdict to #MeToo's arrival in the country to the entry into the Sabarimala temple -- India had a newsworthy 2018. As we step into 2019, these are the top moments from the year gone by.