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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Wednesday, September 11, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started.The Indian equities markets rose for a second consecutive trading session yesterday. Both the Sensex and the Nifty rose by around 0.4 percent on Tuesday.After a lull the previous two years, startup IPOs are back. 10 such new age companies have gone public so far this year. The market is now conducive for such listings, and investors continue to pour in more money than ever. But this isn't just an IPO momentum: investors have held on to their shares well after a bumper listing. But in his detailed story, Abhishek Mukherjee advises some caution. He writes that even the most promising startup will have to beat incredible odds to emerge as a market leader. This process takes many years, if not decades. In a bull market, every stock seems like the next best thing — investors would do well to keep a long-term outlook in mind.On Monday, Apple's Tim Cook unveiled the latest iPhones. While other companies like Google and Samsung have dipped their toes into AI-driven phones, Apple's global reach—boasting about 1.3 billion active users—means it has the clout to push AI into the mainstream. Apple's track record of transforming industries, like it did with music through the iPod and iTunes, suggests it could do the same with AI technology, writes Shouvik Das. However, there's some debate about how essential AI is in smartphones right now. While previous Apple innovations like the touchscreen became indispensable, AI features are seen more as helpful extras rather than must-haves at this stage. Shouvik also spoke to analysts and retailers, who expect Apple's new phones to make a significant dent in India. A sales boost of nearly 20 percent is expected in the next three months, as the launch coincides with the festive period in India. The average price of the new iphone is likely to be 75,000 rupees, up from 69,000 for the previous model. However, analysts expect a rise in demand due to the new AI features. Get ready to see a host of people with shiny new iphones soon.India's retail inflation for August is anticipated to remain stable at 3.5%, buoyed by a favourable statistical base effect, according to a survey by Mint of 27 economists. This level is comfortably below RBI's medium-term target of 4%, suggesting inflation is under control for the second consecutive month. While this might seem like good news, experts who spoke to Mint's Payal Bhattacharya and Manjul Paul, advised not to jump to conclusions about long-term trends just yet. The stability in August's inflation is partly due to expected declines in food prices, which make up nearly 40% of the inflation basket, but again, this too would be because of a favourable base effect. The real test will be the impact of September's rainfall on food inflation, as adverse weather could disrupt this positive trend. Biryani has truly become India's favourite go-to food, not just at festive gatherings but as an everyday meal. Thanks to food delivery giants like Zomato and Swiggy, grabbing a plate of biryani is now as easy as ordering a pizza. Swiggy, in fact, saw a whopping 250 biryani orders per minute during last year's India-Pakistan world cup match! This biryani boom is also spurring a surge in basmati rice sales, especially in bulk. Ayush Gupta from KRBL, a rice processing company, told Mint's Suneera Tandon that their bulk rice sales have skyrocketed, growing 20-25% each year post-COVID, particularly in the South where biryani is a staple. But the craze isn't just a southern phenomenon anymore; it's nationwide. Recognizing this trend, rice companies are getting creative, rolling out biryani mixes and kits for easy home cooking, aiming to replicate the restaurant experience in your kitchen. Whether it's a match day or any day, it seems like biryani is on everyone's menu.

"There is no reference to the biryani in the popular domain earlier than 125 years ago. Biryani was just one of the many varieties of pulao. One text tells us that no civilised gourmet in Lucknow touched biryani. They only ate yakhni pulao. So how has biryani become so important? Because if you are a show off and nouveau riche, you could show that, look, I've cooked something so expensive and exotic for my guests! Yes, the Nizams of Hyderabad, with the Hyderabadi dum ki biryani, did cultivate it into a very good art form. But the Nizams rose only after the decline of the Mughals so the biryani came from the Nizam who was experimenting with Turkish and Persian food. The food was from different directions. The biryani has been mythologised and mystified as an exotic dish so it has become aspirational. But a pulao is a pulao is a pulao and, with all due respect to biryani lovers, a biryani is a bit of a con! The biryani rose after 1857 to please the British. People wanted to go outside the pulao route and make it so complicated that it was like a jigsaw puzzle for them to unravel - ki kha kya rahe hai!" - Pushpesh Pant, author, 'Lazzatnama; Recipes of India' talks to Manjula Narayan about biryanis and pulaos, recipes of the Mahabharata, prawn poha, Kayasth mock meat dishes, North Eastern cuisine, kheers and khichdis, and how the modern kitchen has taken the drudgery out of cooking, among many other interesting things.

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Join Cyrus and special guests @‌TheBigForkers in this wild ride through Delhi's food scene! What starts as a mouthwatering culinary tour quickly turns into an unforgettable adventure. Watch as our intrepid foodies navigate hidden food gems, experience a soul-stirring Qawali night, and even encounter an unexpected run-in with local police - all caught on camera! From street food to gourmet delights, from cultural surprises to heartwarming connections, this episode captures the essence of Delhi's diverse flavors and vibrant communities. Featuring a Cameroonian chef who loves Hindi music and a glimpse into the city's lesser-known African community, this episode is a feast for the senses. Warning: May cause extreme wanderlust and hunger!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, we chat with Vishal Jindal, the co-founder of Biryani By Kilo (BBK), a leading food delivery service revolutionizing how India enjoys biryani. Vishal, who ventured into entrepreneurship at 40, shares his journey of turning a passion for biryani into a thriving business. We explore why biryani is so beloved, the consumer trends driving its popularity, and the foundational principles behind BBK's success. Vishal discusses the challenges of maintaining quality while scaling, the importance of innovation, and BBK's unique marketing strategies. He also offers insights into managing a team, ensuring sustainability, and balancing quality with growth. Join us for an inspiring discussion packed with valuable lessons from Vishal's entrepreneurial journey and his vision for the future of food delivery Biryani By Kilo: https://biryanibykilo.com/ Instagram of Jivraj - https://www.instagram.com/jivrajsinghsachar/ 00:00 - Preview 00:33 - Introduction 00:53 - Why is Biryani So Popular? 04:09 - Consumer Trends in Biryani Consumption 06:33 - Building a Food Company at 40 10:42 - Importance of Passion in Building a Company 13:51 - Meeting His Co-Founder 15:01 - Foundational Principles of Biryani by Kilo 19:41 - Maintaining Quality Across India 22:47 - Scale of Biryani by Kilo 27:56 - Thoughts on Dining and Offline Channels 31:05 - Growth Rate of Food Delivery 33:45 - Revenue Split of BBK 34:29 - Behind the Scenes of BBK Operations 39:41 - Balancing Quality and Growth 41:16 - Learning the Food Business 42:06 - Managing Team Attrition 45:18 - BBK Marketing Strategy 48:33 - Attracting Consumers 51:40 - Healthy Food Branding 53:42 - Sustainability Insights 54:57 - Thoughts on Premium Pricing 56:45 - Lessons from Large Food Businesses 1:00:00 - Vishal's Strengths 1:01:47 - Vishal's Fears 1:02:14 - How Friends Describe Vishal 1:03:11 - Message to Younger Self 1:04:26 - Outro #indiansiliconvalley #isv #indiansiliconvalleypodcast #isvpodcast #jivrajsinghsachar

Hello!Rice is a very ancient food…People ate rice perhaps from 12000 BCE gathered with other seeds and nuts. Today every third person on earth eats rice every day in one form or another. Rice is grown on about 250 million farms in 112 countries. But one dish more than any other, defines the global reach of rice and how it is claimed by many nations and has a deep, complex history: Biryani!From Persian "birinj biriyan" - literally, fried rice, to the Mughal Empire and an old Mughlai recipe from Shah Jahan's kitchen, to subtle pulaos that let the fragrance and flavour of highly aromatic rice shine through and would have been considered more refined and fit for a king there's a rich cultural trail to follow in todays exploration of one of my favourite rice dishes!Enjoy!The Delicious Legacy Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-delicious-legacy. If you love to time-travel through food and history why not join us at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-delicious-legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cricket World Cup started this week, and fans in New York are celebrating the wickets, the fast bowlers, and biryani. How did the rice dish become the meal of the match? Journalist Kunwar Khuldune Shahid reports. (100 Proof will be back on June 20.)Make Biryani at home with our tested recipe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Embark on a journey to the captivating city of Hyderabad with Hyderabadis Meenakshi and Jerad! This episode of Love Letter to Hyderabad dives into the heart of Hyderabad, exploring its iconic landmarks like the Charminar, its mouthwatering cuisine (Biryani anyone?), and its unique blend of rich history and modern life(IT Parks). Discover hidden gems, cultural experiences, and the warmth of the Hyderabadi people. Feeling hungry? We guarantee your tastebuds will be tingling by the end of this episode! Love food, history, and vibrant cities? Hyderabad awaits!

Joseph John is Senior Economic Development Advisor at the City of Salisbury and is what we term an 'arrow', having recently moved to Adelaide with his wife and young family. Joseph is originally from India and has spent time working in New Zealand and the UK, including as an Associate for Goldman Sachs and as Director for the British High Commission, India. He chats to us about his reasons for moving to Adelaide, how his family navigated the migration and Visa process, how his children are settling in and what he enjoys about his new hometown, including his favourite Biryani and his new love of Vegemite!

Biryani Diplomacy: The Illusion of Political Influence & the "Flour Massacre" | Imam Tom

Updated: 12:20 p.m.Zak Amin has worked as a liaison to Kurdish families, and as an English as a second language instructor at Moorhead Public Schools. This fall he started a new class for Kurdish students to learn about their language, culture and history. Amin not only teaches Kurdish language to these students, he teaches English as a second language to many of their parents. He saw a communication barrier that needed to be addressed.“Kids sometimes have needs they need to express, but the only way they can express it fully is in English, they cannot actually convey the message fully to their parents because their parents English is very limited,” said Amin.And parents get frustrated trying to rely on a mix of Kurdish and English to talk to their children. That communication struggle was the impetus for this class. “My main goal was to create a bridge and build a stronger relationship between the parents and the kids,” explained Amin.Amin came to the U.S. nine years ago. He previously taught school in Kurdistan before serving as a U.S. military translator for eight years. The class started as an after-school offering, through the Kurdish American Development Organization, which helps connect Kurdish people with community resources.This fall the Amin began offering the class at the high school.Represent yourselfDuring a recent session, eight high schools students listened intently as he discussed Kurdish cuisine. The students are all Kurdish from 9th through 12th grade and they've chosen to take this new elective class. “Who knows what Biryani is?” Amin asked. Senior Rayan Salih accurately described the dish as rice mixed with vegetables. Salih came to the U.S. a decade ago. This class is motivating him to embrace his own identity. “I feel like no matter what you are, where you're from, you should always represent yourself because I feel like it's just right,” he said. Improving his Kurdish language skills and learning about Kurdish culture and history is also about respecting his elders.“What your people did, it's like they did a lot for you to be where you're at right now,” Salih said. “That's why I represent my culture and my ethnicity.”Like many of the students in this class, Salih comes from the Duhok area of Iraq. Amin said there are three primary languages and many dialects among Kurdish people. Most of the students speak Behdini.Kurdish is spoken in the homes of 239 families with students in Moorhead schools, according to district officials. It's the most common language spoken at home in the district, after English.There are 17 students currently enrolled in this new Kurdish language and culture elective.Making connectionsAyaah Kakasaif is a ninth grader. She came to the U.S. as a very young child.Her parents speak Kurdish, but most of her friends speak English and she feels the need to be fluent in both. “A couple of months ago I went back to Kurdistan and they were all talking, their vocabulary was so well and mine wasn't. I wanted to talk to them and I wanted to say stuff to them, but I didn't really know how and I didn't have the right words," said Kakasaif, explaining why she signed up for this class. “I wanted to be able to speak to my family more and understand them and feel like I'm actually with them,” she said.Kakasaif calls the class a gift for Kurdish students. Moorhead school officials say there are 56 different languages spoken in families with students in the district. Kurdish and Somali are the two most common after English. High School Principal Josh Haag said this class fits well with the district goal of connecting with an increasingly diverse student body. “Sometimes there's that disconnect of ‘nothing that goes on here is what I see when I leave here,'” Haag said. “It's the, ‘how is this going to affect me in my life, in my world,'” he said. “I think that's what we're trying to do.”Amin said Kurdish students and parents are excited about the class. He hopes to expand the Kurdish language offerings next year. And Amin thinks improving communication between parents and students can help him achieve a larger goal. “Trying to make them more engaged into American society,” he said. “The ultimate goal is to make the parents more adapted to American society and make the kids remember about their culture and identity.”Want more Fargo-Moorhead news? Check out our local FM page and sign up for our weekday text club:Sign up herehttps://app.groundsource.co/surveys/textsms/18445189770/fmlocal/?font=arial&button=000000What else is happening in the Fargo-Moorhead area? Let MPR News know at afelegy@mpr.org. Also, take our Fargo-Moorhead news survey.

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Hyderabad ke famous Zayka Biryani House ki printed bill receipt par Suket ko ek message likha mila, jisne uski zindagi mein toofan khada kar diya. Kya tha woh message? Kisne likha tha use? Aur kaise ho gaya tha woh gayab? Kya koi aur bhi tha jise isi tarah ke message milte the?Bill receipt par likhe messages ki unsolved mystery janne ke liye suniye yeh kahani!CREDITSBhoot Bhulaiya: A Horror PodcastProduced By: Kommune IndiaStories By: Jatin BhasinVoice Artist: Anuj GurwaraScript Written By: Deepti MittalAudio Production: 3D HeadroomEpisode Supervised By: Ikroop Chamba

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Coarse rice to eat, water to drink, my bent arm for a pillow, therein is happiness. Wealth and rank attained through immoral means are nothing but drifting clouds. Where did Biriyani come from?What is the best recipe for it?Did Mongols, or Persians or Tamils or someone else brought it to the Indian Subcontinent?When did it become a such a popular sensation?All the above will be answered in this episode.For a full version please go to my Patreon page and subscribe from $3 a month, less than a cup of coffee in London, for exclusive archaeogastronomical content!https://www.patreon.com/thedeliciouslegacyThis way you'll help create more episodes, more frequently and you'll allow me to extent my research to many different fascinating areas of our past.Plus you'll be getting unique recipes tailor made for you! And more videos! Win-win really!EnjoyThe Delicious LegacySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-delicious-legacy. If you love to time-travel through food and history why not join us at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-delicious-legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're hosting a dinner party, and you are all invited! On this week's Meat and Three, we explore the complex meanings behind sharing a meal with friends, family, and acquaintances. We dive into how a casual dinner party can be a conduit for community building and fostering connections across diverse frontiers, and how food is central to these experiences. We will also see how some unexpected guests at these get-togethers can spark up some mystery while enjoying a home-cooked meal. Further Reading:Read more from the Venerable Thubten Chodron on mindful eating and learn about Sravasti Abbey. Keep up with Asma Kahn's work here. Listen to the whole Spaces for Joy episode on Queer the Table. Keep Meat and Three on the air: become an HRN Member today! Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate. Meat and Three is powered by Simplecast.

Mr Joshi is a man of great talents. One among them is the delicious Biryani his makes, the story of which goes back to his youth.Mr Joshi shares a dramatic flashback tale of a aspiring chef, who is none other than himself.CastPrasad Joshi: Gajraj RaoSudha: Sheetal RobinsonYoung Joshi: Anurag JhaYoung: Amod: Sujan SenguptaDoctor: Jayesh GuptaPowered By: SBI Life Insurance Co. LtdProduced By: IVM PodcastsDirector: Safura UbaidChief Assistant: Saurabh SharmaMusic: Utsav NandaHead Writer: Abhishek ChatterjeeWriter: Snayhil AnejaSound Recording: Nikhil BhagwatSound Design: Chetan MestryAdditional Sound Design, Mix & Master: Vijay DoiphodeCreative Solutions: Ekta Valecha & Aishwariya KaulIllustrations: Poonam BishtEpisodic Artwork: Srishti Srivastava—----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can check out this show on the IVM Podcasts website and app, or wherever else you get your podcasts fromThis podcast is brought to you by SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. For more details, please visit www.sbilife.co.in/podcasts. IRDAI Registration No. 111ALAKL/Cr7/06/23/POD/ENGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Siddhant tells of an adventure with a biryani. If you want to know more about storytelling in Hong Kong - workshops, pitches and live shows - go to the website - www.hongkongstories.com Everyone has a story to tell.

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1957 - Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. A humble betel nut seller decides to start a 4 seater Biryani hotel, with a recipe from his wife. Over 60 years later, that tiny hotel is a sprawling business valued at over 860 crores. So what is so special about the Biryani from Dindigul? Or for that matter of that from Ambur and Chennai? This week, we travel across North, Central and Southern Tamil Nadu to discover the Biryanis of the state, with their unique accompaniments like Dalcha and Ennai Kathrika, and the light it sheds on India's culinary culture. Special thanks to the kickass producer of our show, Anthony for graciously taking time for this episode. He runs his own show Kannagi Kaviyam https://bit.ly/42IzzSG   Till then Check out the other episodes, Anne Frank, Lootera and Endless Life of TreesThe Trees that built VeniceElm Trees, National Revolutions and Modern PaperEuropean Impressionism, Japanese Nationalism and Cherry Blossom TreesThe tree that built New ZealandLiving Fossils, National Identities and 200 MM year old trees You can check previous episodes of 'Podcasts from Nowhere' on IVM Podcasts websitehttps://ivm.today/3xuayw9You can reach out to our host Utsav on Instagram: @‌whywetravel42(https://www.instagram.com/whywetravel42  ) Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.  Do share the word with your folks!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Varun Duggirala and Krish Ashok, author of ‘Masala Lab' and TCS Global Head, as they explore the origins of Indian cuisine and the cultural influences that have shaped it over centuries. Krish sheds light on the fascinating history and science of flavours, spices, and techniques that make Indian food so unique and beloved worldwide. From understanding why no dal ever tastes as good as the one your mother makes, to the rich history of Biryani to why jaggery is not really any better than sugar, Krish busts every food myth and explains the truth behind it in this latest episode of Take aPause! Krish Ashok heads the Digital Workplace unit at Tata Consultancy Services where his team helps reimagine the future of work for large enterprise customers. In between MS Teams and Zoom meetings, he also likes cooking, a passion that resulted in a book called  “Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking” published by Penguin Random House in December 2020. Between eating and work, he additionally writes columns on topics at the intersection of technology and culture for a variety of platforms such as LiveMint etc. Follow Krish Ashok to learn all about science, food and more fun stuff! : Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/_masalalab Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/user/krishashok Twitter : https://twitter.com/krishashok You can Order Varun's book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/335QKow  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/varunduggi  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://varunduggi.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being.  It's built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we're all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we're experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

In this episode, the 2Gs, our gourmands and geeks, Sadaf and Archit, speak with Charmaine O'Brien, an award-winning author, chef, and Ph.D. candidate in creative writing. Together, they explore: Her new book, Eating the Present, Tasting the Future: Exploring India Through Her Changing Food, The evolution and understanding of "Naan" and "Curry" in Australia and India Can you make naan on a barbecue grill? The uniqueness of Delhi's street food culture Regional differences and similarities in Indian cuisine over time So, sit back and relax, and let's understand the evolution of Indian food and where it is headed. Important links to geek out more Social Media: Instagram | Website Book: Eating the Present, Tasting the Future: Exploring India Through her Changing Food by Charmaine O'Brien Book: Flavours Of Delhi: A Food Lover's Guide by Charmaine O'Brien Book: The Penguin Food Guide to India by Charmaine O' Brien Article: How restaurants, MasterChef and YouTube shaped Indian food by Ruth Dsouza Prabhu Article: Bengaluru's Oota, Bombay Canteen, Gurugram's Comorin—Indian chefs dig into regional cuisine by Charmaine O'Brien You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle Sadaf Hussain: @sadaf_hussain  Archit Puri: @thehustlingglutton Subscribe & listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Gaana, Amazon Music or any other podcast app. Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the 2Gs, our gourmands and geeks, Sadaf and Archit, speak with Asma Khan, author, chef, and founder of Darjeeling Express. Together, they explore: What made Asma switch from academia to the kitchen? How is Darjeeling Express breaking the barriers and pushing for women's rights and empowerment? What is more important to Asma: maintaining the real flavor of the food or giving it a modern take to make it look more ‘presentable'? The misconceptions around Indian food that she tackled with her supper club Important links to geek out more:  Social Media: Twitter | Instagram Books by Asma Khan Asma's Indian Kitchen Ammu Article: Asma Khan Won't Stop Shaking the World by Katherine Lagrave Article: Asma Khan: ‘Restaurants should be ranked on how they treat their people' by Nosheen Iqbal Article: At Chef Asma Khan's table, food is served with a dash of courage by Avantika Bhuyan You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle Sadaf Hussain: @sadaf_hussain  Archit Puri: @thehustlingglutton Subscribe & listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Gaana, Amazon Music or any other podcast app. Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Cyrus Says, Cock & Bull!In today's episode, Cyrus is joined by Abbas & Noel. Today, Cyrus starts the show by talking about the recent podcasting awards we received at the India Audio Summit Awards, of which Cyrus forgot the name.In the show: Cyrus' internet is messed up, and we get cameos from Punit Pania, Mohit Mahale & Kunaal Vijayakar. And Noel talks about the time when he'll get awards for his podcast. Topics discussed: A Bengaluru man who threw the cash from a flyover, another Bengaluru man who brought in a girl from Pakistan to India, and a Mumbai girl who accidentally ordered expensive Biryani from Bengaluru as she was drunk. Tune in for this and much more!Subscribe to the Cyrus Says YouTube Channel for full video episodes!Check out the Cyrus Says Official MerchFollow Noel on Instagram at @cordeironoelFollow Abbas on Instagram at @abbasmomin88Listen to Cyrus Says across Audio PlatformsIVM Podcasts | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Gaana | Amazon Music | Jio SaavnEmail your AMA questions to us at whatcyrussays@gmail.comDon't forget to follow Cyrus Says' official Instagram handle at @whatcyrussaysConnect with Cyrus on socials:Instagram | TwitterAnd don't forget to rate us!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seeta went to India with her husband and four children to visit her ailing mother-in-law. A few days later her father gets a call saying that Seeta died of a heart attack in India. What really happened? We featured as guests on the Khooni Podcast with Sneha! Join us as we try and make sense of a bizarre case that left one family in search of justice for their daughter. Southall Black Sisters Website - https://southallblacksisters.org.uk/ Khooni Merch Store at https://khoonistore.blinkstore.in/ for all your Khooni swag needs. You can support Khooni by buying them a Biryani at : 1. https://ko-fi.com/khoonipodcast 2. https://khoonistore.myinstamojo.com/product/437437/buy-us-a-biryani/ Follow them on socials : Instagram: @khoonipodcast Twitter : @khoonithepodcast Facebook : Khooni The Crimes of India Podcast Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWvZyPzovJLZ7ZJ2wHgSMng

Seeta went to India with her husband and four children to visit her ailing mother-in-law. A few days later her father gets a call saying that Seeta died of a heart attack in India. What really happened?  Join us with our very special guests, Pia and Alex from Crimes from the East Podcast as we try and make sense of a bizarre case that left one family in search of justice for their daughter.  Crimes from the East Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/1mT5oNO8Bq2sgsMfi2m4Uc?si=qRyKFTBaTwO_wQWC9I9PEA Southall Black Sisters Website - https://southallblacksisters.org.uk/ You can visit our brand new Khooni Merch Store at https://khoonistore.blinkstore.in/ for all your Khooni swag needs. You can support us by buying us a Biryani at : 1. https://ko-fi.com/khoonipodcast 2. https://khoonistore.myinstamojo.com/product/437437/buy-us-a-biryani/ Follow us on our socials : Instagram: @khoonipodcast Twitter : @khoonithepodcast Facebook : Khooni The Crimes of India Podcast Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWvZyPzovJLZ7ZJ2wHgSMng Sources: 1. https://www.hindustantimes.com/columns/seeta-kaur-died-mysteriously-why-does-no-one-care-what-really-happened-to-her/story-UY9sg2GdhLfGJN1RCLCAzO.html 2. https://www.hindustantimes.com/columns/seeta-kaur-died-mysteriously-why-does-no-one-care-what-really-happened-to-her/story-UY9sg2GdhLfGJN1RCLCAzO.html 3. https://indianexpress.com/article/world/uk-mps-back-probe-over-sikh-womans-alleged-honour-killing-4418872/ 4. https://www.newsweek.com/2017/05/12/honor-killings-violence-against-women-seeta-kaur-india-pakistan-593691.html 5. https://www.womensviewsonnews.org/2017/03/still-no-justice-for-seeta-kaur/

This week we look at how several brave woman filed cases against Bikram and how one man brought him down. We also talk about where Bikram is right now and there is a very special announcement at the end of episode!  Also, please do not listen to this episode with children around. You can visit our brand new Khooni Merch Store at https://khoonistore.blinkstore.in/ for all your Khooni swag needs. You can support us by buying us a Biryani at : 1. https://ko-fi.com/khoonipodcast 2. https://khoonistore.myinstamojo.com/product/437437/buy-us-a-biryani/ Follow us on our socials : Instagram: @khoonipodcast Twitter : @khoonithepodcast Facebook : Khooni The Crimes of India Podcast Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWvZyPzovJLZ7ZJ2wHgSMng Sources: 1. Netflix Documentary - Bikram : Yogi, Guru, Predator - https://www.netflix.com/watch/81070160?trackId=255824129&tctx=0%2C0%2CNAPA%40%40%7C2f222a1e-4b06-4b5a-848c-53dc3bf02cc7-333611905_titles%2F1%2F%2Fbikram%2F0%2F0%2CNAPA%40%40%7C2f222a1e-4b06-4b5a-848c-53dc3bf02cc7-333611905_titles%2F1%2F%2Fbikram%2F0%2F0%2C%2C%2C2f222a1e-4b06-4b5a-848c-53dc3bf02cc7-333611905%7C1%2C%2C80221584 2. Podcast - 30 for 30 -  https://30for30podcasts.com/bikram/ 3. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/feb/18/bikram-hot-yoga-scandal-choudhury-what-he-wanted 4. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/nov/20/bikram-choudhury-yoga-founder-abuse-netflix-documentary 5. https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/what-happened-to-minakshi-micki-jafa-bodden-bikram-choudhurys-ex-lawyer 6. https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/bikram-choudhury-accuser-sarah-baughn-where-is-she-now 7. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/index.html 8. https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/bikram-choudhury-accuser-sarah-baughn-where-is-she-now 9. https://www.nytimes.com/1974/06/25/archives/president-suffered-leg-inflammation-condition-resolved-nixon.html 10. https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/bikram-choudhury-the-other-side-of-success/1706440/

He changed the face of Yoga as the world knew it. He was the bad boy of yoga who claimed that Elvis, Michael Jackson and the Beatles were his disciples. He said that Nixon gifted him a Green Card. While his yoga centres around the USA made him millions, his staff were busy covering up the seedy underbelly of sexual abuse, racial abuse and financial mismanagement. Join us in our first two parter of 2022, where we look at the life and lies of Bikram Chowdhary. Also, please do not listen to this episode with children around. You can support us by buying us a Biryani at : 1. https://ko-fi.com/khoonipodcast 2. https://khoonistore.myinstamojo.com/product/437437/buy-us-a-biryani/ Follow us on our socials : Instagram: @khoonipodcast Twitter : @khoonithepodcast Facebook : Khooni The Crimes of India Podcast Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWvZyPzovJLZ7ZJ2wHgSMng Sources: 1. Netflix Documentary - Bikram : Yogi, Guru, Predator - https://www.netflix.com/watch/81070160?trackId=255824129&tctx=0%2C0%2CNAPA%40%40%7C2f222a1e-4b06-4b5a-848c-53dc3bf02cc7-333611905_titles%2F1%2F%2Fbikram%2F0%2F0%2CNAPA%40%40%7C2f222a1e-4b06-4b5a-848c-53dc3bf02cc7-333611905_titles%2F1%2F%2Fbikram%2F0%2F0%2C%2C%2C2f222a1e-4b06-4b5a-848c-53dc3bf02cc7-333611905%7C1%2C%2C80221584 2. Podcast - 30 for 30 - https://30for30podcasts.com/bikram/ 3. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/feb/18/bikram-hot-yoga-scandal-choudhury-what-he-wanted 4. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/nov/20/bikram-choudhury-yoga-founder-abuse-netflix-documentary 5. https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/what-happened-to-minakshi-micki-jafa-bodden-bikram-choudhurys-ex-lawyer 6. https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/bikram-choudhury-accuser-sarah-baughn-where-is-she-now 7. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/index.html 8. https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/bikram-choudhury-accuser-sarah-baughn-where-is-she-now 9. https://www.nytimes.com/1974/06/25/archives/president-suffered-leg-inflammation-condition-resolved-nixon.html 10. https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/bikram-choudhury-the-other-side-of-success/1706440/

In Dhubri in Assam, there is a District and Session Court Building. But it was only built in 2018. There was a house there before that. A house that was called the "Bhoot Bangla".  In today's episode, we will tell you the story of that house, and the family that lived in that house, and also the story of the first and only India Judge to have been given the death penalty.  We also would like to thank our listener Farha for this case suggestion. Thank you very very much! This is the link to the article we refer to in the Episode : https://www.pressreader.com/india/hindustan-times-bathinda/20180410/281694025356055 You can support us by buying us a Biryani at :  1. https://ko-fi.com/khoonipodcast 2. https://khoonistore.myinstamojo.com/product/437437/buy-us-a-biryani/ Follow us on our socials : Instagram: @khoonipodcast  Twitter : @khoonithepodcast  Facebook : Khooni The Crimes of India Podcast Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWvZyPzovJLZ7ZJ2wHgSMng Sources : 1. https://indiankanoon.org/doc/1422299/ 2. https://www.pressreader.com/india/hindustan-times-patiala/20150901/281938836678062 3. https://nenow.in/north-east-news/assam-dhubri-ghost-house-to-be-razed-down.html 4. https://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+Murder+He+Wrote.-a0531445545

A Hijra (transsexualwoman) was murdered in 1852. Was the murderer her jilted lover? or was it her disciple? Whoever the perpetrator may be, for the judges, the identity of the accused mattered lesser than that of the victim. In fact, the honorable judges dedicated a lot of space in that judgment criminalizing the victim and others like this. In this episode, we look at how this murder led the Colonial British government started a state-sponsored program to "eradicate" the Hijra Community in the North Western Provinces. We also talk about how this draconian legislation's effect on India last well into the 21st Century, and in many ways still affects transgender community in our country.  You can support us by buying us a Biryani at :  1. https://ko-fi.com/khoonipodcast  2. https://khoonistore.myinstamojo.com/product/437437/buy-us-a-biryani/  Follow us on our socials :  Instagram: @khoonipodcast  Twitter : @khoonithepodcast  Facebook : Khooni The Crimes of India Podcast  Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWvZyPzovJLZ7ZJ2wHgSMng Sources : 1. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-48442934 2. https://thekootneeti.in/2020/12/20/hijras-disposition-during-british-colonization/ 3. https://law.unimelb.edu.au/centres/alc/engagement/past-events/2019-past-events/governing-gender-and-sexuality-in-colonial-india-the-hijra,-c.-1850-1900 4. https://www.shethepeople.tv/news/17-year-old-tamil-nadu-trans-girl-murdered-by-brother-dakshayani/ 5. https://tdor.translivesmatter.info/reports/2021/08/30/dakshayani_salem-tamil-nadu-india_e636fdf5 6. https://www.indiatvnews.com/crime/madhya-pradesh-transgender-body-cut-into-two-pieces-in-indore-accused-nabbed-latest-updates-mohsin-zoya-kinnar-noor-mohammad-khajrana-area-2022-09-01-804484 7. https://tdor.translivesmatter.info/reports/2022/08/30/zoya_indore-madhya-pradesh-india_8b0a04e3

Dushyant just wanted to have a good time with the woman he was seeing, obviously, his wife does not know. A Teacher from Delhi thought she married a good man with a nice government job. But as we all know, everything is not as it seems on the Internet.  Join us this week as we discuss the world of dating apps and the men and women who use them for nefarious purposes. You can support us by buying us a Biryani at : 1. https://ko-fi.com/khoonipodcast 2. https://khoonistore.myinstamojo.com/product/437437/buy-us-a-biryani/ Follow us on our socials : Instagram: @khoonipodcast Twitter : @khoonithepodcast Facebook : Khooni The Crimes of India Podcast Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWvZyPzovJLZ7ZJ2wHgSMng Sources : 1. https://www.timesnownews.com/mirror-now/society/article/tinder-murder-priya-seth-dushyant-sharma-dikshant-kamra-lakshya-walia-kidnapping-extortion-body-in-suitcase-jaipur-murderer-interview/254154 2. https://www.timesnownews.com/mirror-now/society/article/tinder-murder-priya-seth-dushyant-sharma-dikshant-kamra-lakshya-walia-kidnapping-extortion-body-in-suitcase-jaipur-murderer-interview/254154 3. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/a-true-account-of-a-tinder-murder/story-NA4xQ19l42XNwjVb3BpZzK.html 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_GZIp7BS-I 5. https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2022/02/20/who-ramesh-swain-the-odisha-conman-who-tricked-18-women-into-marriage.html 6. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/3-more-women-lodge-complaints-against-fake-doctor-swain/articleshow/89812960.cms 7. https://www.postoast.com/ramesh-kumar-swain-india-tinder-swindler/

This is a very special episode where we venture out into the world to create a podcast episode. Well by the world we mean Sneha's favorite Cafe in Hyderabad. In this episode, we delve into a case that was apparently motivated by the occult. Or was it? Anyway, we talk about Satan, Colony Aunty Networks, aand Astral projection! Intrigued? Well, go on listen to this, and find out. We promise you, it's a wild ride.  We also have a few updates on the Shraddha Walker Murder Investigation.  You can support us by buying us a Biryani at : 1. https://ko-fi.com/khoonipodcast 2. https://khoonistore.myinstamojo.com/product/437437/buy-us-a-biryani/ Follow us on our socials : Instagram: @khoonipodcast Twitter : @khoonithepodcast Facebook : Khooni The Crimes of India Podcast Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWvZyPzovJLZ7ZJ2wHgSMng Sources : 1. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/cadell-who-murdered-four-kin-admitted-to-hospital-after-suffering-seizure/articleshow/62660250.cms 2. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/cadell-jensen-raja-mentally-unfit-to-face-trial-say-psychiatrists/articleshow/58709340.cms 3. https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2020/dec/12/the-massacre-at-nanthancode-2234963.html 4. https://www.casemine.com/judgement/in/5ffcf2019fca1917ab0e2bb2 5. https://newsable.asianetnews.com/kerala/nanthancode-killings-cadell-jeansen-raja-sound-mind-police-court 6. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/cadell-jeansen-raja-taken-to-house-to-collect-evidence/articleshow/58174655.cms 7. https://www.livescience.com/27978-astral-projection.html 8. https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/140417/nanthancode-murder-case-cadell-jeansen-raja-blames-it-on-fathers-character.html 9. https://medium.com/illumination/man-kills-his-family-and-lives-with-their-bodies-for-days-but-why-1d7b35bcd66c 10. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/letter-points-to-pre-planned-conspiracy-cops/articleshow/95724171.cms

Sneha Anne Philip was a medical intern in New York in 2001. She stepped out to run errands on 10th September 2001, a day before the entire world changed. Her family says that she perished in the attack on the Twin Towers when she went in to help the injured, but the NYPD had other theories. In this episode, we look at the story of a woman who was first declared a victim of 9/11, and then her name was removed and finally added again. Join us, as we explore one of the most bizarre cases we covered on Khooni. You can support us by buying us a Biryani at : 1. https://ko-fi.com/khoonipodcast 2. https://khoonistore.myinstamojo.com/product/437437/buy-us-a-biryani/ Follow us on our socials : Instagram: @khoonipodcast Twitter : @khoonithepodcast Facebook : Khooni The Crimes of India Podcast Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWvZyPzovJLZ7ZJ2wHgSMng Sources : 1. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/sneha-philip-mystery-disappeared-9-11-b1917381.html 2. https://nymag.com/news/features/17336/ 3. https://www.trace-evidence.com/sneha-philip 4. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing-on-9-11/id1506816225

We know. We know it's been a minute. But we are back! Pretty much. We missed you as much as you missed us. Right upwards and onwards. He killed her and chopped her body into 35 pieces. Why? Because she wanted to talk marriage. Also, exercise caution before you date someone who worked as a Chef. Just kidding. But, are we? You can support us by buying us a Biryani at : 1. https://ko-fi.com/khoonipodcast 2. https://khoonistore.myinstamojo.com/product/437437/buy-us-a-biryani/ Sources : 1. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/shraddha-murder-case-charred-her-face-to-hide-identity-confesses-aftab/articleshow/95576737.cms 2. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/shraddha 3. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/aaftabs-family-shifted-to-mira-road-during-diwali-left-flat-last-week-neighbours/articleshow/95623559.cms 4. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/shraddha-walkar-murder-delhi-cops-record-statements-of-two-men-who-helped-shraddha-after-aaftabs-2020-assault/articleshow/95623597.cms 5. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/shraddha-walkar-murder-delhi-cops-record-statements-of-two-men-who-helped-shraddha-after-aaftabs-2020-assault/articleshow/95623597.cms

It's always a good time to think about the needs of others, but it's especially top of mind around the holidays. The Middletown Community Thanksgiving Project is a perfect example of Middletown's ability to come together in service. In today's conversation, Ayanna sits down with Lara SantaMaria, Executive Director of Ministry Services at Fellowship Church and the coordinator of the Middletown Community Thanksgiving Project. Lara shares the evolution of this amazing project and highlights all the partners joining forces to bring Thanksgiving meals to hundreds of families in our community. We invite you all to get involved!https://www.facebook.com/thanksgivingproject/https://svdmiddletown.org/food-pantry/https://russelllibrary.libcal.com/event/9855422Book RecommendationsRecipe for Disaster by Aimee LucidoMaizy Chen's Last Chance by Lisa YeeGarlic and the Vampire by Bree PaulsenFry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble MaillardThank You Omu! by Oge MoraFreedom Soup by Tami CharlesAnni Dreams of Biryani by Namita Moolani MehraPIE by Sarah WeeksThis podcast uses music by Ashutosh, under a creative commons license:Time by ASHUTOSH | https://soundcloud.com/grandaktMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Mario, Mario, Mario. This lunatic, no doubt trying to get back at Jackie for the last episode's surprise drink, brought a secret sausage to the party (apologies to Seth Rogen). But as Porky Pig never said, "that ISN'T all folks." This episode's featured item is Arroz Con Salchichas, a childhood favorite and adult comfort food for Mario. Will Jackie use the opportunity to dunk on something near and dear to his friend, or does this snack join Sushi and Biryani in the hallowed halls of stuff he digs now? We propose these questions. The episode has the answers. Listen and learn some Puerto Rican geography while you're at it. New episodes every other Thursday. Follow the show at pickyeaterpod on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/pickyeaterpod/). Everything relating to Mario's band, "this HOLY rodeo!", can be found here (https://linktr.ee/thisholyrodeo). Listen to Jackie's new podcast, "Please Don't Tell," here (https://linktr.ee/pleasedonttellpod).

In this episode, Sadaf Hussain is hosting Ahmer Naqvi, a freelance writer and journalist based out of Karachi. He writes on pop-culture and food. In this episode the biryani lovers discuss:Ahmer's diverse interests in food, music and cricketThe anatomy of biryaniWhat are the components of the perfect biryani?Is biryani popular across Pakistan?What's special about Karachi's biryani?The secret behind Shaan's Bombay and Sindhi biryani masalasIs biryani better than pulao?So, sit back, relax and order or cook some biryani while you savour this borderless biryani bonhomie.Important links to geek out more:Instagram & Twitter: @karachikhatmal and @khanaymeikyahaiArticle: Rice, Fat, Meat, Streets by Ahmer NaqviArticle: My quest for the best biryani in Karachi by Noman AnsariPodcast: Biryani: The Original One-Pot Meal by Naan CurryYou can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle:@sadaf_hussain @thehustlinggluttonSubscribe & listen to the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, AudioBoom, Youtube, Spotify or any other podcast app.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

On this episode of the Dance Cry Dance Break, we open with “Answer Inc.,” a story by Corey Farrenkopf followed by Inhuman, a track from the album Nothing Is by Nashville artist/producer Thomas Bryan Eaton.For Thomas Bryan Eaton, music is everything. Obsessed since childhood with sound and how you can make it, his musical journey has taken him all around this world. While often seen wandering around the fret boards of guitars & pedal steels with Miss Tess, Western Centuries, or JP Harris & the Tough Choices; Thomas also makes his own recordings reflecting his unique take on the music of America and beyond. Delving deep into the roots of music and searching for ways to push forward are at the core of his efforts & artistry.Bandcamp - Spotify - Instagram Corey Farrenkopf lives on Cape Cod with his wife, Gabrielle, and works as a librarian. His short stories have been published in Tiny Nightmares, The Southwest Review, Three-Lobed Burning Eye, Smokelong Quarterly, Catapult, Flash Fiction Online, Reckoning, Uncharted, Wigleaf, Bourbon Penn, and elsewhere. He is the Fiction Editor for The Cape Cod Poetry ReviewWebsite - Twitter - InstagramAnswer Inc. By Corey Farrenkopf Answer Inc. doesn't provide a company computer. For thirty-two fifty an hour, my old Mac does the job. The screen illuminates my face as I hunch over the keyboard. Every light is off in my basement apartment, the scent of microwaved Biryani filling the cramped space. I'm confined to the beanbag chair my parents let me take from my childhood bedroom, the faux leather slightly sticky beneath my back.  Once I log in, questions fill my ears. Is a Pomchi the right breed of dog for me? How far is too far to drive for a Tinder date before I look like a creep? If I can only afford to buy my father's diabetes medication or my brother's diabetes medication, whose should I buy? I'm not allowed a follow up question. I can't delve into which relative Asker C is closest with, which attended more of her high school drama performances, which calls on her birthday. No. They are paying for a one sentence reply, so one sentence is what they get. No, a cockapoo is the correct breed. Anything over fifty miles and you'll seem like an axe murderer. Strictly based on life expectancy, your brother. Sometimes I imagine my callers. Twenty-something with a perfect fade. Late thirties with a softening gym body. Early forties, grays coming in at the roots. It helps me answer, to humanize the anonymous caller numbers and blurred-out headshots. For fifty dollars, clients log on to have someone else make their decisions.  Should they get a face tattoo? How many cats is too many cats for their condo? Which is the best day of the week to bring up divorce to their blindsided spouse? I can see the allure. There are too many options these days, too many lives you can live, and none of them feel right. The vastness is crippling. If I had money, maybe I'd use the service. Employees get a twenty percent discount, but rent is steep.  My questions remain my own. *** I rarely get the same caller twice, except b582 that is.  Somehow, she's in my queue every day. I imagine she's in her thirties, short hair, eyes baggy from sleep. At least that's what her one sentence a day conveys. “Is the air in my apartment toxic?” she asked on her first call. I listened for the bleep of CO detectors. Finding none, I said “No, the air in your home is clean.” The next day she asked, “If my landlord is trying to poison me, how would I know?” After consulting a poison control Google search, I said, “You would feel light-headed and  nauseous.” Her daily questions morph from outward concerns to inner. “Is it crazy to believe your landlord is trying to kill you?” “Is it normal to fear the water coming from the tap?” “Is it normal to worry about what's coming for me?" To each question, given the times we live in, I say No it is completely normal to worry about X,Y, and Z as long as it doesn't rule your life.  *** After a month, I email my boss asking if I can get in touch with b582 to give her the number for a healthcare professional or therapist that may be better equipped for her questions than an ex-barista with a sociology degree. My supervisor writes back that of course there is no way to contact b582. Answer Inc. cares about customer privacy, and, if we were to pass b582 onto another service, we would be losing the fifty dollars per call, and that certainly isn't in the business plan.  We are a form of therapy, he says. The simplest form of therapy. *** On b582's hundredth call, I refuse to answer her question about fearing the inhuman silhouette standing on her street corner. Instead, I give her my cellphone number, rattling off the digits, hoping my supervisors aren't listening in. “There's got to be a better way of doing this. I can't give you the help you need. Call me and we'll figure something out.” b582 pauses.  “But what about the silhouette?” She asks after a minute. I swallow whatever response I thought I'd come up with and simply tell her, “If it's close to your house, yes, go lock your doors.”  Then she hangs up and my next caller is on, asking me about haircare products and flammability around tiki-torches. *** I wait for an unknown number to light up my cellphone screen, but nothing happens. I continue to answer questions about organic sheets, dopamine deficiency, and the most successful ways to potty train a cat, with no interruptions. I end my shift at eight o'clock and move to the kitchen where I microwave instant cup noodles and continue to wait for her call. But the call doesn't come. I worry about how quick she locked the door.  *** The next morning, b582's ID pops up on my screen. She neglected my personal number, but I'm cool with that simply for the fact whatever she thought she saw beneath that streetlight didn't get her in the night. I click “accept” and wait for her voice. “How do you live in this world?” she asks, words coming quick, as if startled. I've given up on one sentence replies. If she isn't going to call my actual number, this is the only chance, the only way I might help “By following the truth. Listening to facts. Believing those you love. Not letting every fear swallow your day.” Each option sounds sensical as I say it, but there is a hesitancy in the back of my throat, an uncertainty clinging to my tongue. “But everyone possesses their own individual truth. You're seeing a different world than I'm seeing.” “Nope, there's one world and we're all sharing it.” I'm waiting for my supervisor to come on the line to end the call, but it's just the two of us, despite the fact we've far surpassed the time limit. My heart rate is up. I can smell my own sweat. “You tell yourself what you need to. Our worlds aren't the same, but they might be some day. You couldn't do your job if they were the same. You'd have too many questions and there'd never be enough answers. You'd always be too afraid of what's coming.” “What is coming? Is it that silhouette again?” I ask. “What's coming for me is also coming for you. It comes for all of us, eventually. Why do you think I'm so afraid?” “I assumed you had an anxiety disorder or a list of phobias, not this.”  “We all have anxieties,” she replies. In the background, footsteps fall on hardwood, boots approaching from down a long hallway. “But this is different. It has arrived and I never learned how to prepare.” “Prepare for what?” “You'll know it when it gets to you. All I can say is you need to be the one asking the questions, not the one giving…” Then the line goes dead. “No, wait,” I reply, leaning forward, my face close to the screen as I frantically search for some trace of b582. An account number. An email. Something I might have previously overlooked. There's no redial option, no number I can reconnect with. It's just me and the next question.  “What's the cheapest wine I can get away with on a first date?” I want to ask if he's aware of what's coming for him, whatever got b582, but I hold my tongue.  “Twenty-eight a bottle,” I reply, not ready to be the one asking the questions.  Not yet.The Dance Cry Dance Break is written and produced by Natalie Bayne and recorded and edited by Moe Provencher. Theme music is Red Lines, by Dance Cry Dance Records artist Tiny Tiny. Dance Cry Dance is a collective record label in Seattle, WA. Paid subscriptions support our artists and writers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit break.dancecrydance.com/subscribe

I was honored to be invited to sit down with Farah Heron to discuss her newest release, Kamila Knows Best! From the story being a contemporary retelling of Emma by Jane Austen to how diverse characters don't need to live in a world of adversity, we discuss it all! I loved discussing the heavier topics while also discussing puppies, biryani parties, and how women who are seen as vapid because they take extra time with their appearance or want to host parties doesn't mean they don't have added depth. Kamila Knows best is available for preorder and is set to be released on March 8th! This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/abookshelfbinge Join the discord server! Shop the books mentioned on the podcast here! We have merch! Click here to shop the podcast's merch! Credits: Host: @bookshelfbinge Guests: Farah Heron (@farahheronauthor) Cover art: SaraSomethingCo (@sarasomething.co) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app