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Time Magazine
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time Magazine
'Serial' Is on The 100 Best Podcasts of All Time
True Crime It's the show that started the podcasting true-crime boom. This American Life producer Sarah Koenig's 2014 investigation into the murder of Hae Min Lee and ensuing trial of Adnan Syed captured the attention of Internet sleuths who mapped phone towers and dissected motives on Reddit threads. It launched an entire cottage industry. If you somehow have not listened to the show, it is worth bingeing the popular series to hear how its producers nail down what would become a formula for the genre. The show evolved in real time as new clues popped up and new interviewees emerged, surfacing in part because of the podcast's popularity. The journalists then sorted through the best way to present theories responsibly, wrangle with Syed's sudden fame, and contend with the conflicting camps backing his presumed guilt or innocence. Their thorough examination of the case helped lead to a judge reducing Syed's sentence but also launched thousands of think pieces on the ethics of true-crime reporting. Serial went on to produce seasons on the criminal justice system in Cleveland and Guantanamo, among other topics, but none has pervaded the zeitgeist quite like that first mystery.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
City doctors crowdfund fee for IIT Delhi aspirant
1 2 Nagpur: A group of city doctors associated with Central India Doctors Association (CIDRA) have raised the initial course fee for an IIT Delhi aspirant from Nagpur. The candidate, who wishes to remain anonymous, secured a top AIR in the recently declared JEE results. However, his dream of pursuing a BTech from IIT Delhi faced a major roadblock as his debt-ridden father was unable to meet the financial requirements for the course. The boy had secured a 99.961 percentile in his first attempt in JEE Mains and 99.966 percentile in the second attempt last month. The brilliant student had scored 93% in his HSC board exams and 96% in his SSC, even as his family went through financial turmoil in the wake of the Covid lockdown. When CIDRA members learned about this, they initiated a crowd funding campaign to collect the entire course fee to ensure the boy doesn't drop out midway due to a shortage of funds. Approximately Rs5 lakh has been collected to cover the fee for the first two years and living expenses. Jamaat-e-Islami Hind has also offered financial support. Well-known cardiologist Dr Kashif Syed, founding member of CIDRA, said raising the funds was a challenge as the family refused to accept 'zakat' (charity) money. Hence, volunteers were advised to only share non-zakat funds, which they would use to meet their own expenses. Dr Syed said the boy approached them through his school director to seek financial assistance around two weeks ago, while the last date to pay the first instalment was July 21. "During the fundraising campaign, I came across a number of queries from different people, each wanting to be sure whether the family is actually 'poor' to qualify for our aid. While no doubt we should diligently disburse the aid to 'deserving' candidates alone, the definition of deserving should be broadened to include people who are neither too poor nor too rich," said physician Dr Meraj Shaikh, who is treasurer of CIDRA. Dr Shaikh added that the boy's father had borrowed heavily to infuse funds to revive his small business. "He was not in a position to pay the fee as all income was going into loan repayments. The father has agreed to take care of fees once his loans are closed in the next two years," he said. Dr Syed added that CIDRA has been facilitating funding for such meritorious students from the community. "A Kerala boy, who was working part-time to meet his expenses at a medical college here in Nagpur, was helped. CIDRA has assisted two more medical students in Nagpur," he said, adding that such initiatives will continue.
Hans India
10-07-2025
- Hans India
Karnataka tragedy: Son ends life over atrocity case fear, father dies of heart attack
In a shocking incident reported from Yadgir district of Karnataka on Thursday, a young man died by suicide fearing arrest in an atrocity case, and his father, unable to bear the shock, died of a heart attack. The deceased have been identified as 22-year-old Mehaboob and his father, Syed, residents of Vadagera village in the district. According to the police, Mehaboob had a quarrel with a Dalit family a week ago over a dispute regarding the pathway leading to his family's agricultural land, which passed through the Dalit family's farmland. Following the altercation, the Dalit family had initially decided to file a police complaint against Mehaboob. However, village elders intervened, mediated between the two parties, and persuaded the Dalit family not to pursue legal action. Despite this, a leader from a neighbouring village allegedly intervened and ensured that a police case was filed against Mehaboob and his father. Fearing arrest and legal consequences, Mehaboob hanged himself from a tree on his farmland on Wednesday. His father, Syed, unable to cope with the shock of his son's death, suffered a heart attack. He was rushed to Kalaburagi Jayadeva Hospital, where he died in the early hours of Thursday. The family of the deceased claimed that they were being harassed by the accused Dalit family after the dispute surfaced. Mehaboob's mother had personally approached the village elders to resolve the issue, but her efforts went in vain. She is now claiming that her son was hacked to death and did not die by suicide. The police have stated that they will investigate the matter from all angles. Preliminary investigations, however, indicate that Mehaboob died by suicide. Vadagera police have registered a case and are investigating the matter. Tension prevailed in the area as relatives and acquaintances gathered at Mehaboob's residence, and many of them sought justice and action against the alleged harassers.
News18
08-07-2025
- News18
Speeding Hayabusa Hits Food Delivery Agent In Mysuru, Both Killed
Last Updated: Syed was riding a Suzuki Hayabusa at high speed when it hit Karthik's bike, which was moving along the roadside Two people lost their lives in a road accident after a speeding Hayabusa motorbike collided with a Zomato delivery agent's two-wheeler near Bal Bhavan on Nelson Mandela Road in Mysuru, Karnataka. The incident took place around 2 am on Monday and was captured on CCTV. The deceased have been identified as Syed Shaeran, also known as Shara, aged 30, from K.P. Mohalla in Chamarajanagar, and MS Karthik, aged 42, a Zomato delivery executive from Bogadi. 'Speed thrills, but Kills" , CCTV has captured this chilling accident from Mysuru where a speeding Hayabusa crashes into a delivery boy, killing him, the rider of the superbike has also succumbed to his injuries. — Deepak Bopanna (@dpkBopanna) July 8, 2025 According to the footage and eyewitness accounts, Syed was riding a Suzuki Hayabusa at high speed when it hit Karthik's bike, which was moving along the roadside. Karthik was on his way to deliver food when the crash happened. The impact threw him off his vehicle, and he died on the spot from severe head injuries. The Hayabusa continued for several metres after the collision, skidded, and then crashed into an electric pole. It caught fire, reportedly due to a fuel leak, and was completely destroyed in the blaze. Syed, who also suffered major head injuries and burn wounds, was taken to KR Hospital but was declared brought dead. Initial investigation suggests Syed may have been riding at very high speed before the crash. Some eyewitnesses also claimed he was filming videos and performing stunts prior to the incident. These claims are yet to be verified. CCTV footage from nearby cameras has been collected as part of the investigation. Police have registered a case and further enquiry is ongoing. First Published:
Express Tribune
07-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Naqvi vows to address UAE visa problem
Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, while acknowledging concerns over widespread visa rejections, particularly by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has announced that he will meet the UAE interior minister on Wednesday to discuss the matter. He expressed optimism that a solution would be found, especially considering the challenges faced by Pakistani citizens, notably the business community, which frequently travels to the Gulf Arab nation for trade and business engagements. He added that steps are also being taken to improve the global ranking of the Pakistani passport, which, he stressed, would reach a significantly better position in the next two years, making Pakistanis proud of holding the green passport. During his visit to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Monday, Mohsin Naqvi was received by Businessmen Group (BMG) Chairman Zubair Motiwala, KCCI President Muhammad Jawed Bilwani and other prominent businessmen. The interior minister mentioned that Muharram was observed peacefully this year across Pakistan, thanks to the efforts of Rangers, civil armed forces, the Pakistan Army and provincial governments. He noted a significant shift in strategy this year, with minimal mobile service suspension, limited only to specific sensitive areas, unlike previous years when blanket bans were imposed citywide. He assured businessmen that efforts are underway to make Karachi healthier as a strong city will positively impact the entire country. Addressing budget-related issues raised by KCCI, he agreed to work for their resolution and arrange meetings for deeper deliberations. Highlighting anti-smuggling efforts, he said that smuggling, once rampant, even of dollars, has been significantly curtailed over the past two years, though some challenges remain. He emphasised that smuggling is a "termite" eating away at the economy, hindering industrial growth. The Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG), previously operating with only six boats along a 1,000+ km coastline, has been given two more boats, with plans to expand the fleet further by year-end. He stressed the need for better infrastructure and equipment to enable effective border security and anti-smuggling operations. Responding to KCCI's request regarding provision of CNIC and SIM verification at the chamber premises, the minister noted that the interior ministry already has a setup in place and another is being developed. He assured businessmen that they will explore ways to provide KCCI access to this system for background checks before employment, enhancing security for the business community. Regarding the Safe City project, the minister reiterated that it is a top priority of the prime minister as such systems are essential for crime prevention. Work on implementing this project in Karachi is underway and every effort will be made to ensure its effective execution to help reduce crime.
