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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Baby girl found dead in water tank, police suspect murder
Indore: A nine-month-old baby girl was found dead in a water tank located in the courtyard of her house in the Prajapat Nagar area of Dwarkapuri. ACP Shivendu Joshi said that the incident took place on Wednesday morning. The water tank, which is approximately eight feet deep, was covered with a lid, and a water pump was placed on top of it. The discovery of the body came after a desperate half-hour search by family members and neighbours. According to the police, the initial investigation suggests the possibility of murder. While police sources said that suspicion currently revolves around Mayra's mother, Varsha, who her family claimed has been facing mental unstability, ACP Shivendu said that nothing can be said currently. Police received information around 10 am about the infant's death by drowning. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found Mayra's lifeless body submerged in the deep tank. The fact that the lid of the tank was closed and weighted down with a pump has further intensified suspicions. During police questioning, Mayra's father, Avinash, who runs a readymade clothing business, said that he went to the bathroom due to stomach pain early in the morning. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo At that time, Mayra was sleeping next to her mother. Shortly afterward, Varsha began shouting that the baby was missing, prompting the family and neighbours to search the entire house and surrounding area. After about thirty minutes, someone opened the lid of the tank and found the infant's body inside. The incident occurred in the absence of Mayra's grandparents, who left town to attend a family bereavement. Only Mayra, her mother, and her father were present at home during the incident. Avinash confirmed that his wife has been struggling with mental health issues for some time. The police are currently questioning both parents and continuing the investigation to determine how the baby ended up in the water tank.
Daily Mirror
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Playboy model shares candid message on grief after losing Shifty Shellshock
EXCLUSIVE: Playboy model and wrestling commentator Mayra Dias Gomes has made a public plea as she opened up on her sobriety journey and pain felt after friend Shifty Shellshock's death A Playboy model has shared a candid message on Mental Health Awareness week as she calls on the public to "stop rewarding perfection". Brazilian-born model, writer and wrestling commentator, Mayra Dias Gomes, instead thinks people should "start honouring persistence". Her plea comes as she continues her sobriety journey. Mayra, 37, exclusively told the Mirror: "I've been sober for over four years, but sobriety is about so much more than abstaining. Some days I move through life with clarity and strength. Other days, I'm just trying to survive. "There's space now for reflection, for growth, and for peace I never used to believe was possible. That's the work. I'm still in it." And she admitted that she is opening up in public as she feels it is important for those in the public eye to talk openly. "When people in the public eye talk openly, it gives others permission to drop their mask too," she said. "So many people are suffering quietly because they don't want to be seen as broken. But silence can be fatal. Talking doesn't solve everything, but it lets light in. It reminds us that we don't have to carry everything alone. Mayra also praised her close friend Shifty Shellshock for publicly sharing his struggles prior to his death. The Crazy Town singer, whose real name was Seth Bizer, died aged 49 in June last year. His death shocked his fans, with the band's manager, Howie Hubberman, revealing that drugs played a role in his death. At the time, he told PEOPLE: "Seth Binzer, after struggling with addiction and Crazy Town's rapid success with 'Butterfly,' never was able to reach out on a more successful level to deal with his addictions. We all tried, but ultimately we all failed, or Shifty would still be here." The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner later concluded that the effects of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine were responsible for the star's death, and ruled the manner of death as accidental. Mayra knew of the star's struggles firsthand. Speaking of their connection and her loss, she said: "It's been almost a year, and I still feel like I'm grieving. "There's something about losing someone who meant so much to your younger self that just stays with you. I often talk about him with one of his best friends, Oscar Brown, who misses him dearly. " Mayra explained how Shifty was "someone whose lyrics shaped me long before I ever knew him personally". She later went on to be romantically connected to the star and admitted: "During those times, I saw firsthand what his struggles looked like in the everyday moments." She candidly revealed how Shifty would always be open with her about his mental health. "I think he trusted that I could see what was beneath the surface, and that I wouldn't judge him for it," she explained. "That's the kind of safety we shared. And he was really proud of me for getting sober. He always wanted to go to meetings together." Mayra, also praised Shifty for allowing the world to "witness parts of his journey" through shows like Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew and Sober House. In them, he "allowed people to see not just his pain, but also his deep desire to heal," she went on. "In many ways, he used his music to metabolise that pain, turning his experiences into something others could hold onto. He never pretended to be perfect. He wanted to get well, and at times, he was." Just eight weeks before Shifty's death, the star took to Instagram to open up about his struggles with sobriety. He shared at the time: "I'm a lover than a fighter ...but the one I need to love more Instead of fight with is myself .. mr shifty true Love # Sober alive and grateful (sic)". Mayra went on to share a candid message that she would have told Shifty if he was still here. "You'll be remembered not just for the struggle, but for the strength it took to keep going," she emotionally said. "For your talent, your passion, your resilience. For the way you turned pain into poetry and chaos into sound. You weren't defined by addiction, you were so much more than that. You were a father, a friend, a force. You mattered because you made people feel less alone. And that doesn't go away. That stays forever. And in a plea to the world of showbiz, Mayra added: "Behind every headline is a human being, often isolated, often struggling, and rarely offered real help. The system glamorises the highs and abandons people during the lows. That has to change. "We need structures that protect, not exploit. Accessible, ongoing mental health and addiction support should be standard, not optional."
Mint
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘Ladka kya krta hai?': Groom gets wedding gifts worth ₹15 crore including land, petrol pump and cash
A video from Rajasthan showing a jaw-dropping ₹ 15 crore worth of gifts being given during a wedding has left social media users divided. The viral clip, shared on Instagram by photographer Sonu Ajmer, has amassed over 58 million views, capturing a traditional 'Mayra' ceremony where the bride's maternal family showers the groom's side with extravagant offerings. The Mayra ritual is a customary event generally observed in Marwari communities, where the bride's maternal uncle (mama) gifts valuable items such as jewellery, clothing, cash, and property to support his sister's family during the marriage festivities. However, the scale of this particular Mayra has shocked many viewers. In the video, a man is seen making a formal announcement before the assembled guests, listing the items gifted. According to the announcement, the bride's side offered: 210 bighas of land, 3 kilograms of silver, ₹ 1.51 crore in cash and 1 petrol pump The speaker sums it up, declaring: '1 petrol pump, 210 bigha zameen, 1 crore 51 lakh nagad, kul abhi ka total milakar 15 crore 65 lakh rupaye ka mayra bhara hai.' According to India Today, reports have rounded the total value to approximately ₹ 21 crore when additional items are considered. While some social media users expressed amazement at the opulence, a large section of the internet responded with anger and discomfort. One user sarcastically commented, 'Ladka kya karta hai?' questioning what, if anything, the groom brought to the table. Another wrote, 'Apparently this is social status but a woman asking alimony after divorce is questionable,' highlighting perceived double standards in gender expectations. A third user called out the groom's family, saying, 'How shameless could the groom's parents be? They're basically selling their son for materialistic gains.' The ritual, while rooted in tradition, has reignited conversations around dowry-adjacent customs, gender inequality, and economic showmanship in Indian weddings. Many commentors argue that such practices continue to place disproportionate financial pressure on the bride's family, regardless of the symbolic nature of the event.
Mint
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘Ladka kya krta hai?': Groom gets wedding gifts worth ₹15 crore including land, petrol pump and cash
A video from Rajasthan showing a jaw-dropping ₹ 15 crore worth of gifts being given during a wedding has left social media users divided. The viral clip, shared on Instagram by photographer Sonu Ajmer, has amassed over 58 million views, capturing a traditional 'Mayra' ceremony where the bride's maternal family showers the groom's side with extravagant offerings. The Mayra ritual is a customary event generally observed in Marwari communities, where the bride's maternal uncle (mama) gifts valuable items such as jewellery, clothing, cash, and property to support his sister's family during the marriage festivities. However, the scale of this particular Mayra has shocked many viewers. In the video, a man is seen making a formal announcement before the assembled guests, listing the items gifted. According to the announcement, the bride's side offered: 210 bighas of land, 3 kilograms of silver, ₹ 1.51 crore in cash and 1 petrol pump The speaker sums it up, declaring: '1 petrol pump, 210 bigha zameen, 1 crore 51 lakh nagad, kul abhi ka total milakar 15 crore 65 lakh rupaye ka mayra bhara hai.' According to India Today, reports have rounded the total value to approximately ₹ 21 crore when additional items are considered. While some social media users expressed amazement at the opulence, a large section of the internet responded with anger and discomfort. One user sarcastically commented, 'Ladka kya karta hai?' questioning what, if anything, the groom brought to the table. Another wrote, 'Apparently this is social status but a woman asking alimony after divorce is questionable,' highlighting perceived double standards in gender expectations. A third user called out the groom's family, saying, 'How shameless could the groom's parents be? They're basically selling their son for materialistic gains.' The ritual, while rooted in tradition, has reignited conversations around dowry-adjacent customs, gender inequality, and economic showmanship in Indian weddings. Many commentors argue that such practices continue to place disproportionate financial pressure on the bride's family, regardless of the symbolic nature of the event. Though the practice of dowry is legally banned in India under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, rituals like Mayra often blur the line between cultural celebration and social coercion, especially when conducted on such an extravagant scale. First Published: 6 May 2025, 07:53 PM IST
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
1 kg gold, 4 suitcase of cash, 210 bighas land, petrol pump: Marwari family's Rs 21 crore mayra in wedding goes viral
What was given in Mayra? — jeetusp (@jeetusp) Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by Who gave the Mayra? Live Events Not the first grand Mayra in Nagaur A tradition of love, now under debate A family from Jhadeli village in Rajasthan's Nagaur district gave a mayra worth Rs 21.1 crore at a wedding, drawing wide attention on social media and among local residents, a NBT report stated. Mayra is a traditional custom in Rajasthan among Marwari communities where maternal uncles or brothers give gifts to their sisters and nieces or nephews during weddings. Considered the highest mayra ever recorded in the district, the event involved a grand display of cash, gold, land, and to family members and locals, the mayra included 1 kg of gold, 15 kg of silver, 210 bighas of land, a petrol pump, a plot in Ajmer, Rs 1.51 crore in cash, clothes, vehicles, and one silver coin each to 500 families in Deh village. The total value came to Rs 21.11 gifts were brought in four suitcases along with a large wedding procession. Around 600 to 700 members of the Potliya family arrived in 100 cars and 4 luxury buses to give mayra to their sister's family. Locals said the celebration looked like a royal mayra was given by brothers Bhawarlal Potliya, Ramchandra Potliya, Suresh Potliya, and Dr. Karan Potliya. They are uncle and cousins of groom Shreyansh, son of Jagveer Chhaba and Kamla. Jagveer Chhaba is a former state general secretary of the the mayra ceremony, former BJP state president and Haryana in-charge Dr. Satish Poonia and public representative Hariram Kinwada were also present. The Potliya family includes an advocate, a bank manager, and a family member said, 'Potliya family bhi kisi se kam thode hai.'This mayra follows several other high-value mayras in Nagaur. In the last week of April, Nathuram Sangwa from Sadokan village gave a mayra of ₹3.21 crore at his daughter Seema's wedding in Moondwa. Since Seema has no brothers, her father fulfilled the traditional families from Shekhasani, Dhingasara, and Jakhan villages gave mayras of ₹13.71 crore, ₹8 crore, and ₹1 crore is a traditional custom in Rajasthan where maternal uncles or brothers give gifts to their sisters and nieces or nephews during weddings. It is seen as a symbol of love and respect. In Nagaur, this tradition is celebrated on a large scale and is widely concerns have also been raised about the growing scale of these events. Some users on social media questioned whether such displays of wealth set unrealistic expectations and social pressure.
