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Hindustan Times
14 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Cyber crooks impersonate Parsi bizman to scam community on fake 80th birthday
MUMBAI: A reputed Parsi businessman has become the unlikely face of a birthday scam, after cybercriminals impersonated him to dupe fellow members of the Parsi community into donating money to a fake charity. The audacious fraud, disguised as an invitation to his 80th birthday celebration, has triggered a police probe into an elaborate email con. Cyber crooks impersonate Parsi bizman to scam community on fake 80th birthday Captain Percy Meher Master, a respected maritime entrepreneur and global president of the World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC), was horrified to discover that his name and photo had been misused in mass emails soliciting donations from prominent Parsi industrialists across the city. According to the police, the scammers crafted an emotional appeal: the email claimed Captain Master was hosting a grand 80th birthday bash in Cuffe Parade and, instead of gifts, urged guests to donate to the poor. It included a touching family photograph and even bank account details—supposedly of a needy woman named Sharmiladevi—where the 'birthday donations' could be sent. The con came to light on April 20, when Roshan Revetina, a member of WZCC, called Captain Master to confirm the event. She had received the birthday email four days earlier, followed by a second message requesting that instead of gifts, she deposit money into Sharmiladevi's account to support her family's medical needs. A shocked Master denied sending any such communication. Soon, more businessmen from the elite World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce circle reported receiving identical emails. With the community on high alert, an official complaint was filed by Shreekant Dharpawar, 46, an employee at Master's company, Master Marine Services Pvt. Ltd, based in Lower Parel. 'This was a well-planned identity theft meant to exploit the goodwill Captain Master enjoys,' said an officer from N M Joshi Marg police station. 'The email looked convincing—it even used his official email ID and family photo.' A case has been registered under section 356(2) (defamation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and section 66(c) (identity theft) of the Information Technology Act. Investigators suspect the scam may have originated from outside Mumbai, given the sophistication of the phishing attempt. While no money appears to have been transferred so far, police are reaching out to WZCC members to prevent further losses and are tracing the IP addresses from which the emails were sent. 'We urge people to be cautious. Even trusted names can be misused in today's digital age,' said the officer.
Scottish Sun
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Horse racing tips: Three outsiders who can bash the bookies on Thursday
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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ankita Lokhande pens heartfelt note as husband Vicky Jain and mom celebrate their birthdays; says, 'Two people who hold the most special place…'
It's a special day for Ankita Lokhande as her husband Vicky Jain and her mom are both celebrating their birthdays today. The actress took to her social media handle and penned a heartfelt note wishing them a very happy birthday. Vicky also shared a series of pictures and videos from his birthday bash, which was attended by Abhishek Kumar, Nia Sharma, and others. Ankita Lokhande shared a series of pictures from Vicky's birthday celebration. Moreover, she revealed that both her mother and Vicky share the same birthday. She posted a picture with the two of them and penned a heartfelt note wishing them the best. The caption of the post read: 'Wishing the happiest birthday to the two people who hold the most special corners of my heart — my mumma and my Vicky. So, so, so grateful for both of you today and always. I've got double reason to smile today.' Several friends from the industry also wished Vicky on his birthday, including Elvish Yadav, Nia Sharma, Abhishek Kumar, Samarth Jurel, and others. Soon after the pictures surfaced on social media, fans poured in wishes for Vicky and praised the couple. One user wrote, 'Happy birthday Vicky, already missing him and Ankita on Laughter Chefs.' Another commented, 'Didn't know he would entertain us so much on LC, happy birthday dear.' Yet another user wrote, 'Happiest birthday to him.' On the work front, Vicky appeared on Bigg Boss 17 alongside wife Ankita Lokhande. He was later seen on Laughter Chefs season one and two along with Ankita.
IOL News
28-07-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
Trending EFF: What we got right during the past 12 years of our existence
EFF says the 12th Anniversary in Khayelitsha is a Festival of the Poor, celebrating resilience, grassroots power, and the ongoing fight against poverty, spatial apartheid, and economic injustice. Image: EFF/ X The EFF's birthday bash at the weekend got the X community and members buzzing over the party's successes over the past 12 years @SewelaNkoana This picture warms my heart, CIC and 2 hard-working councilors who have dedicated their lives to serving their communities. @Sinawo_Tambo Spot the chap who ate the cows of Mkhwanazi. . . @DjSbu Blessed Birthday. #EFFTurns12 @Oriana _RSA Lord CIC Julius Malema. #EFFTurns12 @ChrisExel102i Some were all eyes and ears to see the EFF's 12th Anniversary Celebration fail. And as usual the opposite is true. Viva EFF. @Ali-Naka Happy birthday to the People's Movement. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ @Aubrey_Senyolo No EFF Member will pass without dropping a LIKE and COMMENT Happy Birthday EFF. @TumiSole 'Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.' – Proverbs 22:6 Thank you @EFFSouthAfrica @KimHeller3 By far the most powerful picture from the #EFFTurns12 celebrations today A safe playground for children during the rally. The future is in good hands – happy birthday EFF @Ndi_Muvenda_ We have been serving this organisation on the ground, time to take it to socials now. @OmphileMaotwe Happy Birthday EFF.' @ApostleDeza Thank you to the ground forces of the Western Cape for coming out in your numbers to celebrate #EFFTurns12 with us. You have affirmed that the EFF is alive and thriving in the Western Cape! DAILY NEWS
NDTV
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"Champagne Socialist": Zohran Mamdani Faces Flak For Lavish Uganda Wedding
New York City's mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has been branded a "champagne socialist" after reports of his extravagant and high-security wedding celebration in Uganda. The 33-year-old Democratic Socialist assemblyman held a three-day wedding party at his family's secluded compound in Buziga Hill, a posh neighbourhood on the outskirts of Kampala, Uganda's capital. The event had military-style guards, multiple security gates, luxury cars, and even a cellphone-jamming system, The NY Post reported. In December 2024, Mamdani had a Nikkah ceremony with artist-animator Rama Duwaji in Dubai. Her family was in attendance. They then held a civil ceremony in February this year in New York City. This month, the couple flew to Uganda to celebrate the wedding with his parents, acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair and scholar Mahmood Mamdani, at their two-acre lakeside estate. According to local sources who spoke to The NYP, the residence was transformed into a high-security party zone with guests arriving in luxury vehicles, music playing late into the night, and guards stationed at the gates wearing masks and military-style gear. Festivities extended into the late hours under strings of lights, with buses and high-end cars such as Mercedes-Benz models and a Range Rover seen entering the premises. The event led to criticism online. Social media users pointed to the contrast between Mamdani's political platform, which includes calls for rent freezes, police budget cuts, and expanded housing rights, and the extravagant celebration. A user on X wrote, "Zohran Mamdani called ICE agents in masks 'militarised oppression.' Then flew to Uganda for his own wedding bash, guarded by masked riflemen, military tents, and a phone-jamming system - all at his millionaire family's compound. ICE for thee, private militia for me. Revolution sponsored by generational wealth." Zohran Mamdani called ICE agents in masks 'militarized oppression.' Then flew to Uganda for his own wedding bash, guarded by masked riflemen, military tents, and a phone-jamming system — all at his millionaire family's compound. ICE for thee, private militia for me.… — Sam E. Antar (@SamAntar) July 26, 2025 Another said, "Mamdani clearly doesn't see the irony-his wealth and lavish lifestyle, including that Uganda wedding bash with armed guards, stem directly from capitalism. As a self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist, he thrives while pushing policies like defunding the NYPD and rent freezes that could financially ruin everyone else." Mamdani clearly doesn't see the irony—his wealth and lavish lifestyle, including that Uganda wedding bash with armed guards, stem directly from capitalism. As a self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist, he thrives while pushing policies like defunding the NYPD and rent freezes that… — Grass???? (@DewyGrassBlades) July 26, 2025 Someone commented, "Three separate wedding celebrations in NYC, Dubai, and Uganda. It is always the same with these champagne socialists. It is remarkable how many avowed socialists during my undergrad in Trinity spent their study breaks skiing." Three separate wedding celebrations in NYC, Dubai, and Uganda. It is always the same with these champagne socialists. It is remarkable how many avowed socialists during my undergrad in Trinity spent their study breaks skiing. — Rachel Moiselle (@RachelMoiselle) July 26, 2025 Ugandan locals have reportedly taken issue with the timing of the party, which coincided with national mourning for a prominent judge in the region. Mamdani has built his political reputation on advocating for working-class New Yorkers and opposing systemic inequality. He wants to freeze rent on nearly one million apartments, build 2 lakh affordable homes, and give tenants stronger protections. His plans include raising the minimum wage to $30 by 2030, creating city-run grocery stores to lower food prices, and offering free childcare for all young children. To pay for these ideas, he proposes higher taxes on millionaires, big companies, and luxury real estate deals.
