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Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Wanted criminal injured in encounter with Gopalganj police
Patna: A wanted criminal, with a bounty of Rs 25,000 on his head, was shot in the leg during an encounter with the police in Gopalganj district on Saturday morning. The encounter took place near Jigna Dhala in the Mirganj police station area of the district. According to police, the criminal, identified as Ajay Nat (35), son of Ramnath Nat, and a resident of Bangra Bind Toli Daudpur in the Daud Nagar police station area of Saran district, has more than two dozen cases registered against him in several police stations of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The injured criminal was initially admitted to Sadar hospital, but was referred to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) for better treatment. Gopalganj SP, Awadhesh Dixit, said, "The police arrested the criminal from Gorakhpur on July 23. During interrogation, he revealed the names of several criminals. Based on his information, the police took him to Jigna Dhala in Mirganj to arrest other criminals. Meanwhile, he attempted to escape and fired at the police team. In self-defence, the police fired two rounds at him, in which a bullet hit him in the leg." During questioning, Ajay admitted that he was involved in robberies in Baikunthpur, Sidhwalia, Thawe, Mirganj, and Town police station areas in Bihar. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dubai's Next Icon: Experience Binghatti Aquarise Luxury Binghatti Developers FZE Learn More Undo The police reported that a country-made pistol, two live cartridges, and two empty bullet shells were recovered from him. Ajay has a long criminal history, with 25 to 30 criminal cases registered against him, including serious charges like robbery, snatching, and attempt to murder. The police are now conducting raids to arrest his other accomplices. "The first case against Ajay Nat was registered in 2018 at the Daudpur police station. He went to jail in this case, and after being released, he became active in the criminal world again and started operating the Nat robbery gang. The Nat gang began targeting jewellery shops, homes, and stores. Recently, the Nat gang carried out major jewellery heists in Ekma, Chanchaura, and Parsagarh area. Following these incidents, the police were actively searching for him," the SP added.
NZ Herald
6 days ago
- Politics
- NZ Herald
Letters: Voting should be made easier, not more difficult
Vivien Fergusson, Mt Eden. Seymour's style David Seymour may not physically resemble Donald Trump, but his insulting, dismissive attitude towards those unlikely to support his party is strikingly Trumpian. Last month Seymour personally attacked eminent scholars who opposed his Regulatory Standards Bill, labelling them individually as 'victim of the day'. This week he calls New Zealanders who do not enrol to vote well before election day 'dropkicks'. The Act Party is the tail that wags this dog of a coalition and Seymour's divisive methods threaten our democracy in the same way as Trump's behaviour has brought the United States democracy into disrepute. Andrea Dawe, Sandringham. Food safety If Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard signs off on proposal P1055 by food authority FSANZ to redefine gene edited foods as 'Non-GMO', it will be a betrayal of consumers' basic right to know what we are eating. The minister says that removing tracing and labelling of GE food will make food cheaper, but the promise rings hollow. New Zealanders are paying record prices for butter because other countries are willing to pay more for quality products. How does taking away labelling of GE food and the right to choose change that? Jon Carapiet, Sandringham. Price of butter If 'Nicky no butter' sounds more annoying than 'Nicky no boats', Nicola Willis enigmatically reminded us she wasn't an expert on pricing at Fonterra but ... the price of butter is expected to fall. Really, how would she know? Funnily enough I thought her only expertise was in English literature not financial stuff. If 80% of the price is global pricing and 15% is GST then how can the 5% be even significant from retailers like supermarkets? More like a dropkick's chance of landing in a cow pat in 'footy' terms. Willis is an 'expert' at disguising the truth. Let's be honest it's her forte - not playing footy. The Nats are proud of how fast they've satiated the farming lobby shopping list of requests. Nine of 12 ticked off in half a term. Hasn't she done well. They're not going to put downward pressure on the local butter price any time soon. How idiotic you think they are claiming they would actually bring down the cost of living? Buttering up farmers is in a Nat's nature. Butter literally lubricates the electoral process. All you 'dropkicks' that don't vote know that. Steve Russell, Hillcrest. The real cost of food The angst over the increased food prices exposes the social expectation – something akin to a divine right – that food must be cheap. In New Zealand there is an unreasonable argument that because we have a strong agricultural sector then, somehow, we deserve cheap – even subsidised – food. In one of his last papers, renowned geographer, the late Professor Tony Allan (of King's College, London) persuasively argued that the price of food does not cover the true cost of food production. All political ideologies, Allan says, 'have imposed a system in which farmers deliver food at well below its real cost'. As a result, the price of food fails to cover costs incurred by the environment and public health. These costs, in economic speak, are 'externalised' outside the food price and are ultimately paid by the taxpayer. When we demand 'cheap food', we are selfishly saying that it's okay for the real cost of food to be borne elsewhere. Whether that is borne by farmers not being able to cover their input costs or tolerating environmental degradation or having poorer public health due to an inadequate diet. Don't be fooled; cheap food is a misnomer. We all pay the real cost of food – one way or another. Dr Murray Boardman, Dunedin. Passport changes I read with interest the decision to list English first on New Zealand passports, ahead of te reo Māori. This seems like a return to common sense. Wasn't it established some time ago that English should take precedence on official documents and government department signage to reduce confusion and ensure clarity for the majority? While te reo Māori is an important part of our heritage and deserves recognition, it is simply not widely understood — either within New Zealand or overseas. There is certainly room for Māori language to be included, but not as the primary language on key documents like passports, which are used internationally. English has long served as the clear, functional language for nearly all New Zealanders and for global communication. Unfortunately, some of the recent language and policy changes seem to complicate matters rather than make everyday life easier. It's worth asking: what is actually being achieved by introducing such confusion into areas where clarity is essential? Alan Walker, St Heliers. Vape regulations I cannot believe that a Government with the power to pass laws without due process has thrown themselves prostrate before the might of the vape industry and dropped the 2023 vaping regulations. This retraction as the 'best way to resolve the legal case' taken by Mason Corporation against them smells rotten. Casey Costello used the argument that the regulations were based on limited evidence to justify their withdrawal. I would have thought regularly sucking something into your lungs that is not meant to be there is sufficient, until evidence can be supplied to confirm or not the safety of these devices. Alan Johnson, Papatoetoe. Climate reparations The historic statement by the International Court of Justice that countries are obliged by international law to tackle climate change, and warning that failing to do so could open the door for reparations, will result in joy for all those who have been spending their lives protesting unsuccessfully for action. It will also see fear for governments and corporations who have been deliberately misleading us about the biggest issue of our time. Does this mean that protesters will not have to wave their placards to get action on climate issues, probably not, but they will be able to threaten court action as well and climate criminals will be well advised to listen. However, it's unlikely that they will be held accountable as countries have not ceded sovereignty to any UN agency's which means we are relying on moral pressure, and that may not work. The invasion of Ukraine was a shock to Western nations and illustrated the need to reform the UN Security Council and the first step is to remove the power of veto. NZ could take a leadership role in this as we are vulnerable in all areas, perhaps we could offer to cede some sovereignty to the United Nations if they provide protection from all large countries, who will not be named. Dennis Worley, Birkenhead. Why Putin? Why would one want to make a film about Putin with a list of war crimes as long as your arm and the murder of his critics along the way? It is bound to bring every sadistic man and his dog out of the woodwork and would be better off - much as the case of Adolf Hitler - best forgotten, and for that reason is bound to be a flop. If the powers to be that make movies were serious about making money which they clearly aren't, why not a film about the life of Donald Trump which would be a guaranteed box office sell out. Gary Hollis, Mellons Bay. A quick word The court ruling found that nations have a legal responsibility to aggressively reduce their emissions, and that failing to do so would open the way for impacted nations to seek reparations. It specifically lists the production, use, exploration and subsidies of fossil fuels— both current and historic. Our continued, bipartisan failure to address our responsibility to our neighbours and our grandchildren now will have financial implications. We must act immediately to meet our Nationally Determined Commitment (NDC) to limit temperatures to less than 1.5C above preindustrial levels. Ian Swney, Morrinsville. Wellington councils are considering forming another Super City like Auckland. Can't they see from Auckland's experience it doesn't work and just turns into a huge unwieldy monster that chews up ratepayers' money for no results. Then it splits itself into subdivisions like Auckland Transport (AT), Watercare etc who run their own little fiefdoms and answer to no one and embark on their own pet projects. Don't say you weren't warned. Jock MacVicar, Hauraki. We are told that the proposed changes to voter registration will speed up the result of the election. Please remind me how long it took for the 2023 coalition agreement. Gregory Cave, NZ
Refinery29
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
Even MasterChef Australia Winner Nat Thaipun Struggles With Imposter Syndrome
MasterChef Australia's Nat Thaipun has had a whirlwind year since taking home the grand prize during the 2024 finale. She's worked alongside Jamie Oliver in London, has her first cookbook Anywhere and Everywhere coming out this year, completed 22 pop-ups, and has a new docu-series called For Now launching in August. Yet, when Refinery29 Australia speaks to her, she admits she still struggles with " imposter syndrome" — a feeling that's far too common in women. The young cook is returning to the MasterChef Australia kitchen later this month alongside former winner Julie Goodwin, and will be judging food cooked by the remaining contestants — all who are professional chefs. Even though she's had such an incredible career so far, Nat couldn't help but have "the jitters" and nervous energy running through her veins. "It was terrifying trying to set a challenge for these chefs, because obviously, it's Back To Win, and there were a lot of amazing contestants. It's just a lot of pressure for me," she admits. "I always have imposter syndrome, so yes, I definitely had imposter syndrome [in that moment]." The concept of "imposter syndrome" was first introduced in 1978 by researchers Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Ament Imes. After studying 150 women at the top of their field — who also had PhDs — they discovered the subjects continually believed they were lucky to have success and felt they were considered more intelligent and capable than in reality. For Nat, her link to imposter syndrome harks back to her childhood, when her mother dismissed her dreams of becoming a professional chef. "The imposter syndrome part just comes from something that is very personal to me as well.... because in Thai culture, being in the kitchen is quite normal," she explains. "When I told my mum I wanted to be a chef like her when I was really young, she was like, 'You wouldn't, you can't be a chef because you're Thai. Like [all] Thai people know how to cook'." It's a hard feeling to overcome, especially when society is built around building up and supporting men, so how did the chef realise she finally deserves a seat at the table? "No matter what, I feel like you'll always feel imposter syndrome.... I think it's got to be one of those things where, for me, even in the last year, it was like over time. The more [ MasterChef Australia ] episodes I had won through my dishes, [the more I] had to really hype myself up," she says. "Celebrating the little wins that you have in life is just so, so important. Not even just in life, just in your job, in your day-to-day, and in the cook." ' I feel like you'll always feel imposter syndrome... celebrating the little wins that you have in life is just so, so important. ' Nat believes we are far too hard on ourselves, and with the world being so "difficult and tough", we simply need to give ourselves a break. "It's really important to make sure that you understand you've come a long way. You've learned a lot, give yourself a pat on the back." Being Thai-Australian, Nat's journey has come with struggles being in the hospitality industry. At times, she wondered if she was hired because of her skills, or if she needed to fill a diversity quota. "I'm such an overachiever as well, but sometimes I have this thing where I feel like I'm only achieving things because I'm like, a diversity card. That sounds horrible, but sometimes I'm like, 'Oh, I feel like I'm an easy pick because I'm a woman with tatts, and then I just happen to be of colour as well'. I tick all the boxes, and you know, that's probably why people choose me for things," she admits. "But at the same time, I have to remind myself that I'm good at what I do, and I truly do believe that now. I'm starting to believe it more and more every day." ' I have to remind myself that I'm good at what I do, and I truly do believe that now. I'm starting to believe it more and more every day. ' The cookbook author notes she's become an inspiration for younger women who are "terrified" of entering a career in hospitality, which is a "beautiful" thing. "If I stay in the context of the kitchen and hospitality, I represent something that is so much more, and it's inspiring for women, especially younger women as well," she says excitedly.
Business Upturn
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Shoresy Season 5: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on July 23, 2025, 19:30 IST Last updated July 23, 2025, 14:13 IST Alright, hockey fans, let's talk Shoresy ! The Letterkenny spin-off that's all about chirps, heart, and the gritty charm of Sudbury hockey has us pumped for Season 5. After Season 4 dropped on Crave (January 24, 2025) and Hulu (February 26, 2025), the big question is: what's next for Shoresy and the Sudbury Bulldogs? From release date guesses to cast news and plot hints, here's the full scoop on Shoresy Season 5—everything we know so far, straight from the rink. When Could Shoresy Season 5 Hit Screens? No official release date yet, but let's piece it together. Shoresy has been cranking out seasons like clockwork, one per year since 2022. Season 4 was filmed in summer 2024 and landed on Crave in January 2025, with Hulu dropping it a month later. Word is, Season 5 production kicks off in spring 2025. If the team sticks to their usual pace, we're looking at a Crave premiere in January or February 2026, with Hulu likely following in February or March 2026. Keep your eyes on Crave or Hulu's socials for the official drop date—fingers crossed it's sooner rather than later! Who's Back for Shoresy Season 5? The Sudbury Bulldogs wouldn't be the same without their core crew, and most of the fan-favorites are confirmed to return. Here's who's lacing up for Season 5: Jared Keeso as Shoresy: The chirp-slinging, mom-loving captain is back, ready to lead (and probably offend) with passion. Tasya Teles as Nat: The Bulldogs' sharp-witted owner will keep Shoresy in line—or at least try to. Blair Lamora as Ziigwan: Nat's right-hand woman, bringing her no-BS vibe to the rink. Keilani Rose as Miigwan: The other half of Nat's dynamic duo, Miigwan's set to return, too. Jonathan-Ismaël Diaby as Dolo: The ex-NHLer's chill, hip-hop-loving energy is a lock for Season 5. Terry Ryan as Ted 'Hitch' Hitchcock: Another former pro hockey player, Hitch is back for more laughs. We're still waiting on word about other Bulldogs or new faces. Fans on Reddit are begging for characters like Fish to make a comeback, and there's chatter about Letterkenny crossovers (think Laurence Leboeuf or Scott Thompson) or even big-name guests like Donald Glover—though that's just wishful thinking for now. The show loves tossing in real hockey players, so expect some surprises. What's the Plot for Shoresy Season 5? Season 4 left us with some big changes. After their cup win, the Bulldogs dealt with summer shenanigans in Sudbury, and Shoresy made the gut-punch call to retire from competitive hockey due to injuries. So, what's next? While the writers are keeping things hush-hush, Season 5 will likely dig into Shoresy's life off the ice, exploring how he and the team adjust. Will the Bulldogs stay tight-knit without the rink? Could new rivalries spark up? Expect the show's classic mix of crude humor, team loyalty, and those quiet, heartfelt moments that hit you right in the feels. Sudbury's real-life spots, like the Sudbury Community Arena or local bars, will probably keep setting the scene. Reddit fans are buzzing about possible roster shake-ups—some even want JJ benched for being a flaky teammate—but we'll have to wait and see what the writers cook up. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Why Gen Z Aussies want this boomer staple gone: 'Financially dangerous'
A Gen Z Aussie has revealed why she ditched her credit card, like many others in her generation, claiming she became buried under too much debt. Queensland woman Nat, 24, said she had made the switch to buy now, pay later (BNPL) services as they don't have high interest rates like credit cards. Afterpay revealed earlier this year and that 84 per cent of Aussies deemed credit cards 'financially dangerous' with their use in decline since 2018. There were about 12.1million credit cards as of March last year with a national debt accruing interest of $20.1 billion. Nat said she had accrued thousands of dollars in debt after she got a credit card to pay for a laptop that she could use at university. 'It was really scary because it had massive amounts of fees, and I was so nervous about not paying it on time and ruining my chances of being able to buy a house,' she told 'I just found that it kept accruing interest and I was trying to pay it off, but it felt like a massive weight on my shoulders and it wasn't pleasant. 'I saw the amount of interest I had to pay and thought, "Actually, no".' After that experience she decided to ditch the credit card and sign up to Afterpay. Nat said she didn't understand why people had credit cards which come with annual fees and high interest charges if they're not paid off. She recalled how an ex-boyfriend used a credit card to live beyond his means and could only cover the interest and couldn't get his balance down. 'I think it was about $7,000. It was terrifying,' she said. Nat now prefers the lower risks involved with BNPL options. BNPL services allow people to split their purchase into smaller, interest-free instalments, often paid bi-weekly. Services may charge late fees, while credit cards offer more flexibility and potential rewards, but can also accrue high interest if balances aren't paid off on time. Credit cards allow shoppers to pay for multiple transactions through a revolving line of credit with variable interest rates. They are more flexible, which can lead to unpredictable statement balances and out-of-control debt. 'Our January 2025 survey found that nearly one in three Australians (32 per cent) have an Afterpay account, with Gen Z (45 per cent) and millennials (41 per cent) leading the charge,' Mozo's personal finance expert Rachel Wastell said. Many Aussies online didn't agree with Gen Z however, and preferred to use a credit card, which offers benefits BNPL doesn't. 'I've had a credit card for 30 years with a 40-days interest-free period and I've never been charged interest,' one said. 'Credit cards are for emergencies and to be paid off on the last day of the month.' 'Get yourself a really decent credit card that gives you rewards and as long as you pay your card off each month, put everything you buy onto that credit card then use the cashback app and attach your credit card and get paid even more. Every year I get back around $2,000 in rewards, another said. Graham Cooke, head of consumer research at Finder, said Afterpay was a 'great way to spread a purchase over time'. 'While there is no interest, there are late fees,' he said.
