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Would you lie to get a birthday freebie?
We ask people in London if they would fib about their birthday to get a free treat from a shop or restaurant.
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India's welfare politics still matters, but voters increasingly want jobs, growth and dignity too.
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Would you lie to get a birthday freebie?
Read our article on the freebies you can get when it's your birthday.
bbc.co.uk•September 4, 2026
Opinion SC’s concern over competitive freebies is right — there should be a level playing field
Written by Sudarsan Padmanabhan For the last two decades, the debate over freebies has taken centre stage in political discussions during election periods. From the Thirumangalam formula in 2009, whi
indianexpress.com•May 12, 2026