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Send us a textIn this episode of Street Life, John and Mark dive into the fascinating world of street photography with special guest Suresh Naganathan. Suresh, a Swiss-born photographer now based in Mumbai, shares his unique journey from Switzerland to India and how it shaped his photographic style.We discuss Suresh's transition from taking holiday snaps to capturing the vibrant chaos of Mumbai's streets, highlighting the challenges and rewards of street photography. He reflects on the importance of being present in the moment and how he finds quiet, poignant moments amidst the city's hustle and bustle.Suresh also opens up about the complexities of photographing in a city with stark contrasts between wealth and poverty, emphasising the need for sensitivity and respect in his work. He shares insights into his creative process, including how he approaches sequencing images for his book and the importance of instinct in editing.Throughout the conversation, we touch on the struggles many photographers face, such as processing images and the fear of repetition in their work. Suresh's perspective on maintaining curiosity and openness in photography serves as an inspiring reminder for all of us.Join us as we explore the art of street photography through Suresh's eyes, and gain valuable insights into capturing the essence of urban life.Follow us on Instagram and leave us a review!

The island-wide special customs operations in Hainan province have ignited a tourism and spending surge, which is transforming the free trade port into a new global consumption landmark.海南省全岛实施的特殊海关运作机制引发了旅游与消费的双重增长，正推动海南自由贸易港向全球消费新地标转型。For example, duty-free sales in Sanya exceeded 100 million yuan ($14.2 million) for five consecutive days, said the Sanya Municipal Bureau of Commerce. Specifically, duty-free sales in the city hit 102 million yuan on Monday, following a strong streak that began on Dec 18.例如，三亚市商务局表示，三亚免税销售额已连续五天突破1亿元人民币（约合1420万美元）。具体而言，继12月18日以来的强劲走势之后，三亚周一的免税销售额达到1.02亿元。Analysts attribute the boom to Hainan's evolving trade policies, which are enhancing its appeal as a winter getaway and shopping destination, especially with the New Year and Spring Festival holidays approaching.分析人士将这一增长归因于海南不断优化的贸易政策，这些政策正显著提升其作为冬季度假和购物目的地的吸引力，尤其是在元旦和春节假期临近之际。Travel bookings reflect the strong momentum. Online travel platform Qunar reported a 51 percent year-on-year increase in flight bookings to Sanya for the upcoming New Year holiday, with bookings to Haikou up 19 percent.旅游预订数据反映出这一强劲势头。在线旅游平台去哪儿网数据显示，即将到来的元旦假期期间，飞往三亚的机票预订量同比增长51%，飞往海口的预订量增长19%。International interest is rising sharply. International flight bookings to Haikou for the New Year period jumped over 40 percent, while Spring Festival bookings more than doubled. Travelers from Russia, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, South Korea and Thailand are leading the surge, signaling Hainan's growing resonance as a global vacation hot spot.国际市场兴趣迅速升温。元旦期间飞往海口的国际航班预订量同比增长超过40%，春节期间的国际航班预订量更是翻倍增长。来自俄罗斯、新加坡、澳大利亚、马来西亚、韩国和泰国的游客成为主要增长来源，彰显海南作为全球度假热点的吸引力不断增强。Dev Bagchi, an Indian businessman, told China Daily that: "We came for business purposes, but later discovered Hainan is also a tourism destination. It's fantastic. It's a very good place. I will tell everybody in India to visit here, very nice people, very nice place. The weather is very good, just like Mumbai. You know, people from India, prefer to go to Europe for their holidays and I would like to tell them to come to China and especially come to this place, Hainan."印度商人德夫·巴格奇在接受《中国日报》采访时表示：“我们原本是因商务来到这里，后来发现海南也是一个旅游目的地。这里太棒了，是一个非常好的地方。我会告诉印度的每一个人来这里旅游，这里的人非常友好，地方也非常好。天气很好，就像孟买一样。你知道，印度人通常更喜欢去欧洲度假，而我想告诉他们，可以来中国，尤其是来这里——海南。”Behind such a tourism and spending surge is a policy breakthrough. According to China's Ministry of Finance, the special customs operations have expanded Hainan's zero-tariff product coverage from 21 percent to 74 percent, with tariff-free items jumping from about 1,900 tariff lines to approximately 6,600.旅游与消费热潮的背后，是一项政策性突破。根据中国财政部的数据，特殊海关运作机制已将海南零关税商品覆盖率从21%提升至74%，免税商品由约1900个税目大幅增加至约6600个。"These measures, combined with streamlined customs clearance procedures, solidify Hainan's competitive edge as a low-cost, high-efficiency trade hub," said Gao Ruifeng, head of Haikou customs. "It becomes a key gateway for foreign goods entering the Chinese market."海口海关关长高瑞峰表示：“这些举措与通关流程的简化相结合，进一步巩固了海南作为低成本、高效率贸易枢纽的竞争优势，使其成为境外商品进入中国市场的重要门户。”The policy impact translated into remarkable statistics from day one. According to Haikou customs, on Dec 18, Hainan's offshore duty-free sales skyrocketed to 161 million yuan, involving 24,800 shoppers and 118,000 purchased items. These figures represented staggering year-on-year increases of 61 percent, 53 percent and 25.5 percent, respectively.政策效应自实施首日便转化为亮眼数据。海口海关数据显示，12月18日当天，海南离岛免税销售额飙升至1.61亿元，涉及2.48万名消费者和11.8万件商品，同比分别增长61%、53%和25.5%。The epicenter of this commercial explosion was the China Duty Free Group's Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex. Anchored in a deep integration of "duty-free shopping plus culture and tourism", the mall launched a grand promotional campaign for the occasion, including giving away shopping vouchers. It also specially curated an exclusive VIP salon for foreign visitors, a strategic move designed to transform abstract policy dividends into tangible, experiential benefits and to craft a diversified, immersive new shopping scenario for foreign tourists.此次消费热潮的核心区域是中国免税集团旗下的三亚国际免税购物城。依托“免税购物＋文化旅游”的深度融合，该商场推出了大型促销活动，包括发放购物代金券，并专门为外籍游客打造了专属VIP沙龙。这一战略举措旨在将抽象的政策红利转化为可感知、可体验的实际收益，为外国游客营造多元化、沉浸式的全新消费场景。The result was a comprehensive eruption of market vitality. Data revealed that on Dec 18, customer traffic at the complex exceeded 36,000, a surge of over 60 percent year-on-year, while sales revenue soared by an impressive 85 percent. These standout figures served as a potent testament to the vigorous kinetic energy unleashed by Hainan FTP's institutional innovation.其结果是市场活力的全面释放。数据显示，12月18日当天，该购物城客流量超过3.6万人次，同比增长逾60%，销售额同比大幅增长85%。这些亮眼数据有力印证了海南自贸港制度创新所释放出的强劲动能。A spokesperson from the sales department of the duty-free complex said, "To welcome this historic moment of island-wide special customs operations, we began planning and preparing three months in advance, increasing our inventory to create a high-quality shopping experience for domestic and foreign travelers."该免税购物城销售部门的一位负责人表示：“为迎接全岛实施特殊海关运作这一历史性时刻，我们提前三个月开始策划和筹备，通过增加库存，为国内外游客打造高品质的购物体验。”special customs operations/ˈspeʃl ˈkʌstəmz ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənz/特殊海关运作机制consumption landmark/kənˈsʌmpʃən ˈlændmɑːk/消费地标winter getaway/ˈwɪntə ˈɡetəweɪ/冬季度假目的地tariff line/ˈtærɪf laɪn/税目customs clearance/ˈkʌstəmz ˈklɪərəns/海关通关offshore duty-free/ˈɒfʃɔː ˈdjuːti friː/离岛免税

Send us your feedback — we're listeningColossians 3:15 — Christmas Day Prayer for Family Peace, Harmony, and Softening of Hearts From London to Vancouver, from Cape Town to Auckland, from Mumbai to Dublin — a global 9 A.M. Christmas Day prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Cycle. Colossians 3:15 — “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.” Romans 12:18 — “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Christmas morning amplifies emotions in families worldwide. Search behaviour shows rising desire for peace, harmony, and softening of strained relationships. As gatherings begin and expectations increase, hearts long for calm conversations, restored unity, and the peace of Christ ruling over every household. prayer Father, in Jesus' name, let Your peace settle over every home today. Where tension sits under the surface, soften hearts. Where words have wounded, bring healing. Where families have drifted apart, draw them together with gentleness and mercy. Lord, we ask for harmony at the dinner table, patience in every conversation, and kindness in moments that could easily become strained. Replace frustration with understanding, pressure with calm, and old hurts with fresh grace. Holy Spirit, walk through every living room, every kitchen, every gathering. Make homes sanctuaries of peace rather than places of stress. Fill families with compassion, humility, and genuine love. Let today be marked not by conflict but by Your presence, restoring unity from the inside out. prayer points prayer for softened hearts, prayer for gentle conversations, prayer for restored unity, prayer for calm households, prayer for kindness today, prayer for healing past hurts, prayer for family harmony life application Before family gatherings, pause and pray: “Christ, rule in my heart.” Let His peace shape your tone, reactions, and expectations throughout the entire day. declaration I declare that the peace of Christ rules in my heart and home today. call to action Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources. 24-hour arc connectorPrevious: 5 A.M. Renewed Strength and HopeThis Episode: 9 A.M. Family Peace and HarmonyNext: 12 P.M. Christmas Healing and Emotional Restorationsupport this listener-funded ministry for £3 a monthhttps://buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencoopercolossians 3:15 prayer,Support the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningJohn 1:5 — Light in the Darkness, Hope for a Weary World This ChristmasFrom London to Seoul, from Toronto to Mumbai, from Cape Town to Buenos Aires — a global 6 P.M. Christmas prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Cycle. John 1:5 — “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” Isaiah 9:2 — “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light…” By Christmas evening, global searches show rising emotional fatigue, heaviness, and the desire for renewed hope. Many feel spiritually drained, carrying private battles beneath the celebrations. Today's prayer speaks strength into a weary world longing for light, clarity, and divine reassurance. prayer  Father, in the name of Jesus, shine Your light into every shadow we carry tonight. For the weary, breathe fresh strength. For the anxious, release calm. For those overwhelmed by silence, noise, fear, or expectations, let Your presence break through like dawn after a long night. Lord, You are the Light that darkness cannot overcome—steady our minds, lift our spirits, and renew every faint heart. Bring clarity where confusion sits, courage where fear whispers, and joy where heaviness presses. Let households feel Your peace settling like a warm mantle. Illuminate paths that seem hidden, restore souls that feel empty, and remind us that Your light still leads, heals, and prevails. Tonight, let hope rise again—quiet, strong, unshakeable. prayer points prayer for renewed hope, prayer for inner strength, prayer for God's light, prayer for weary hearts, prayer for emotional clarity, prayer for restored joy, prayer for peace in every homelife application Step outside for one quiet minute tonight. Breathe deeply and ask God to shine light on one area where you need renewed hope and direction. declaration I declare that the light of Christ breaks every darkness and fills my life with unshakeable hope. call to action Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources. 24-hour arc connectorPrevious: 12 P.M. Healing for Loneliness and the Empty ChairThis Episode: 6 P.M. Light in the Darkness — Hope for a Weary WorldNext: 8 P.M. Calm for the Evening — support this listener-funded ministry for £3 a monthhttps://buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooperjohn 1:5 prayer, isaiah 9:2 christmas hope, light in darkness prayer, christmas encouragement,Support the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

How AI Is Targeting Malaria at Its SourceDrones, AI and a radically targeted approach to malaria prevention - this week Ania speaks with Mary Yeboah Ansawa from Ghana's Sora Technology about locating larvae-filled puddles before mosquitoes grow up to bite. From cutting pesticide use to saving field teams days of work, we dive into how this tech could reshape malaria control across Africa.India's TB Breakthrough—And a Privacy StormBack in MumbaiChavi Sajdev updates us on new TB diagnostics that swap messy sputum tests for simple oral swabs—faster, safer and far more accessible. Then: why India's plan to preload every new phone with a government cyber-security app sparked a nationwide backlash and pushback from major tech companies.Somewhere on Earth - voices from Ghana to India, innovation to controversy - all in one episode.The programme is presented by Ania Lichtarowicz.Production manager: Liz TuohyEditor: Ania Lichtarowicz

Send us your feedback — we're listeningColossians 3:15 — Peace for Relational Strain and Family Pressure in December From London to Vancouver, from Nairobi to Sydney, from Mumbai to Dublin — a global 8 P.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Scripture (NIV): Colossians 3:15 — “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts…” Romans 12:18 — “If it is possible… live at peace with everyone.” Across global platforms, searches rise for “family tension,” “peace at Christmas,” “how to handle conflict,” and “emotional overload with relatives.” December always exposes pressure points. Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, we ask for Your peace to enter strained homes, heavy conversations and families walking on emotional edges. Calm voices, soften hearts, lift pressure and dismantle every unseen tension. Heal long-standing fractures, generational wounds, silent resentments and unspoken disappointments. Bring understanding where irritation sits, patience where frustration grows and grace where tempers flare. Restore kindness in marriages, unity among siblings, peace among extended family and strength for those carrying relational fatigue. Let Your Spirit fill every room where conflict whispers. Let the peace of Christ rule over emotions tonight. In Jesus' name. Amen. Prayer Points: prayer for peace, prayer for unity, prayer for patience, prayer for calm, prayer for forgiveness, prayer for softened hearts, prayer for restored relationships, prayer for emotional stability, prayer for grace, prayer for families Life Application: Pause before every conversation tonight and silently pray, “Let the peace of Christ rule in my heart.” Approach each relationship with gentleness. Declaration: I declare that Christ's peace governs my emotions, my home and every relationship tonight. Call to Action: Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.24-Hour ARC Connector:Previous: Friday 6 P.M. — Global Nations PrayerThis Episode: Friday 8 P.M. — Peace for Family PressureNext: Friday 10 P.M. — Comfort for the Lonely and GrievingOutro: Thank you for praying with us today. For more daily devotion, follow us on all social platforms at DailyPrayer.uk.Support This Ministry:https://buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooper colossians 3:15 prayer, peace for family tension, christian prayer for relationships, prayer for calm in december, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, prayer for unity, prayer for emSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

It's been a few years since I last saw Punit, back when Elichi was still open in Black Rock and the world and hospitality felt very different. In the time since, he's lived what feels like several careers' worth of experience: closing a restaurant, cooking through lockdown with his family, stepping into senior hotel roles, winning AHA Chef of the Year last year, and quietly building the foundations for something deeply personal. That something is Bombay Meri Jaan, Punit's Richmond restaurant and love letter to Mumbai. Not the shorthand version of Indian food most of us think we know, but a layered, regional, memory-driven expression of western Indian cooking shaped by coastal spices, street snacks, family recipes, and the rhythms of a city that never stops moving. In this conversation, Punit talks about slowing down, learning when to step back, and what it means to cook food that actually reflects who you are. We cover hotel kitchens and home cooking, leadership and letting go, butter chicken (of course), and why some of the most important dishes are the ones tied to trains, fishermen, and late-night streets.

Sí, reconocemos que no podemos ser objetivos con Ram V. El guionista nacido en Mumbai tiene varios seguidores acérrimos (prácticamente acólitos) en varias secciones de Zona Negativa. Tras entrevistarle en Avilés, tocaba hacer un repaso en condiciones de su carrera. Os invitamos a que os embarquéis en este monográfico en el que hablaremos de Costas salvajes, La Cosa del Pantano, La Mano y los Seis Dedos, Catwoman, Las muchas muertes de Laila Starr y mucho más. Colaboradores: Antonio Valdepeñas, Alfonso del Pino e Igor Álvarez Muñiz. Edición y publicidad: Sergio Fernández Atienza. Portadas: Román de Muelas. Suscríbete a nuestro podcast en... iVoox - https://bit.ly/znpivoox Spotify - https://bit.ly/znpspo Apple Podcasts - http://bit.ly/znpapple Google Podcast - http://bit.ly/znpgoogle Y búscanos en tu app de podcast favorita. Música de entrada: "IkouZe ! - acoustic" de Sumashu - https://bit.ly/ZNPintro Para estar al día de todo el mundo del cómic y sus galaxias cercanas, ¡visita Zona Negativa!

Nature: Asteroids, antibiotics and ants: a year of remarkable scienceIn this episode:1:58 Evidence of ancient brine on an asteroidSamples taken from the asteroid Bennu by NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft suggest the parent body it originated from is likely to have contained salty, subsurface water. This finding provides insights into the chemistry of the early Solar System, and suggests that brines might have been an important place where pre-biotic molecules were formed.News & Views: Asteroid Bennu contains salts from ancient brineNature Podcast: Asteroid Bennu contains building blocks of life08:01 How gene expression doesn't always reflect a cell's functionCells are often grouped into categories according to the RNA molecules they produce. However a study of zebrafish (Danio rerio) brains revealed that cells can be functionally diverse even if they appear molecularly similar. This finding adds more nuance to how a cell's ‘type' is ultimately defined.News & Views: Does a cell's gene expression always reflect its function?12:01 The disproportionate mortality risks of extreme rainfallAn assessment of death rates in India's coastal megacity of Mumbai revealed that the impact of extreme rainfall events will be highest for women, young children and residents of informal settlements. This situation is likely to become more pronounced as a result of climate change.News & Views: Extreme rainfall poses the biggest risk to Mumbai's most vulnerable people14:46 An AI-designed underwater glueInspired by animals like barnacles and aided by machine learning, researchers have developed a super-sticky compound that works as an underwater adhesive. To demonstrate its properties, researchers applied it to a rubber duck, which stuck firmly to a rock on a beach despite being battered by the sea.News & Views: AI learns from nature to design super-adhesive gels that work underwaterNature Podcast: Underwater glue shows its sticking power in rubber duck test Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The consumer-robotics graveyard is littered with well-funded American startups. Moxie, Jibo, Anki—all raised millions, then collapsed under cloud costs and thin margins. Enter Miko, a Mumbai company selling AI companions to American kids. With Indian manufacturing cutting costs to one-fifth of US production and subscriptions driving recurring revenue, Miko has advantages its rivals never had. Yet it's still losing money—120 crore rupees last year. Now, as the company hits 500,000 units in annual sales, it's reaching the exact scale where others stumbled. Can Miko's India edge break the robotics curse, or will it become just another cautionary tale?Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

For any questions, suggestions or queries, you can follow and reach out to us on twitter/X at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/AbhasMishra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or our website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abhas-mishraIn this episode, we speak with Advocate Nandini Jaiswal, an Intellectual Property law specialist and former Trademark Examiner at the Indian Trade Marks Registry (CGPDTM), Mumbai.Drawing from her experience as an examiner, litigator, researcher, and legal writer, Nandini offers a rare inside view of trademark practice in India—how examination really works, where applicants and lawyers go wrong, and how global frameworks like TRIPS and WTO influence domestic IP policy.We discuss:·        What happens inside the Trade Marks Registry·        Digital-era challenges including AI, cybersquatting, and brand enforcement·        Harmonisation vs sovereignty in international IPlaw·        India's evolving global IP strategy·        Career myths and realities for young IP lawyers·        Making legal knowledge accessible beyondcourtrooms and classroomsThis episode is especially valuable for law students, IP practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and creators navigating the future of intellectual property in India and beyond.Guest: Advocate Nandini JaiswalTopics: Trademark Law, IP Policy, AI & Law, TRIPS–WTO, Digital IP, Legal CareersFormat: Long-form conversationFollow Nandini on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nandini-jaiswal-ba51789a/Views and opinions expressed by the guest are their own and do not reflect the opinions of the channel or the host. None of the views are meant to malign any religion, ethnicity, caste, organization, company or individual. The contents of the show are meant to spread awareness and should not be considered legal advice. Do not imply solicitation. Always consult a lawyer. LinkedIN profile of our Chambers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/76478950/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ कानूनी कहानियों और व्याख्यान के लिए सुनें Kanooni Kisse

In this episode of Coffee & Investing, Nandita and Saurabh Mukherjea discuss the unprecedented festive season of 2025. On Dhanteras, Indian demand for silver was so intense that bullion markets in Mumbai, London, and New York literally ran out of stock. Even major banks like JPMorgan Chase had to step back as India's demand broke the global silver market.What fueled this sudden consumption boom after years of stagnation? Saurabh breaks down the massive policy shifts—including Income Tax cuts, GST 2.0, and the crackdown on F&O trading—that injected Rs 6.3 trillion back into the economy.

Retired agent William Peterson reviews two cases, his kidnapping investigation where two American businessmen in Kenya where held for ransom and his assistance in the capture and identification of terrorist Sajid Mir, a senior member of the Pakistan-based Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT). Mir is on the FBI Most Wanted list for his leading role in the planning, preparation, and execution of the November 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India. These were just two of the significant investigations Peterson worked during his FBI counterterrorism and international law enforcement career. He served in the FBI for 23 years. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/381-william-peterson-kenya-kidnapping-most-wanted-terrorist-sajid-mir/       Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL        Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams     Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/

Legendary director Mira Nair and Cannes-winner Ritesh Batra made two very different hit films about very different sides of India's fabled food delivery system. Batra tells Rico about the romance of dabbawallas, while Nair remembers the mean streets of Mumbai's chaiwallas (and what she serves her son Zohran Mamdani at home).Just in time for holiday eat-a-thons, the award-winning MUBI Podcast is back and celebrating its tenth season with a four-course serving of stories about food on film. Titled "A Feast For The Eyes," the season digs into the ways filmmakers use food to provoke hunger, thought, nausea, political action...and sometimes all the above.Joining host Rico Gagliano is a sampler platter of luminaries from the film and culinary world, including directors Brad Bird (RATATOUILLE), Mira Nair (MONSOON WEDDING), and David Gelb (JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI), former New York Times food writer Alison Roman, and more. Gluttons for great cinema stories can start chowing down on episodes weekly, starting Thanksgiving Day.Let's Eat! Food and Film collection is now streaming on MUBI globally.THE LUNCHBOX is now streaming on MUBI in the UK, Ireland, Australia, Latin America and Netherlands. To stream some of the films we've covered on the podcast, check out the collection Featured on the MUBI Podcast. Availability of films varies depending on your country.MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. MUBI makes, acquires, curates, and champions extraordinary films, connecting them to audiences all over the world. A place to discover ambitious new films and singular voices, from iconic directors to emerging auteurs. Each carefully chosen by MUBI's curators.

Our latest Wild City mix from the dancefloors of ParaDisco, the party series founded by Mumbai's Nida Merchant, who was already one of the country's busiest DJs before she turned her focus to building the event series and other efforts like New Delhi Community Radio from the ground up. Dedicated to the joyous nature of disco and house, the parties are not the run-of-the-mill affair of handpicked artists at regular venues, but see extra care in stylistic cohesion across not just curation but the look and feel of the events. Inviting collaboration (their Halloween party saw Delhi's Monkey Bar get decked up with the help of Nabi, for instance) and giving a chance to beginner DJs through open calls, ParaDisco promotes a sense of community, and the growing community has responded so far across cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and even London. As it gears up for a Goa edition on December 27, our latest Wild City mix shares the sounds from ParaDisco's latest iteration in Mumbai as Nida leads the way into a b2b2b between her and Mumbai's own Choksi and Sohail Arora aka Rafiki. The first hour is littered with familiar tunes recontextualised through edits and sampling to offer Bollywood soundtracks from films like 'Disco Dancer', songs by Etta James and George Michael, Four Tet's famed remix of Taylor Swift's 'Love Story' to reel the listener in. Once hooked, the mix undergoes a palpable shift an hour in as the acid basslines of Kink's 'Disco Spectrum' turn the mood a bit more intense and modern as the tag team of three keeps the mix oscillating between sombre, percussive and the occasional popular callback. The mix comes fully live, as record pull-ups give a sense of the height the party reached at ParaDisco's last outing. For more info: https://www.thewildcity.com/mixes/21496-wild-city-257-nida-x-choksi-x-rafiki-paradisco

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unleashing Potential: Arav's Journey from Self-Doubt to Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-16-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई के ठंडी सुबह में, एक स्टार्टअप इनक्यूबेटर में हलचल मची हुई थी।En: On a chilly morning in Mumbai, there was hustle and bustle in a startup incubator.Hi: यह जगह युवा नवप्रवर्तकों से भरी थी, जहां हर तरफ सफेद बोर्ड और रंग-बिरंगे पोस्ट-इट्स लगे हुए थे।En: This place was filled with young innovators, where whiteboards and brightly colored post-its could be seen everywhere.Hi: हवा में उत्साह और समर्पण की सुगंध थी।En: There was an aroma of enthusiasm and dedication in the air.Hi: ऐसे ही माहौल में आरव, रिया, और देव अपने स्कूल प्रोजेक्ट की प्रस्तुति देने पहुंचे थे।En: In such an environment, Arav, Riya, and Dev came to present their school project.Hi: आरव में उद्यमिता का जोश था, लेकिन आत्म-संदेह उसके कदम रोक देता था।En: Arav was passionate about entrepreneurship, but self-doubt often held him back.Hi: आज स्कूल प्रोजेक्ट का दिन था और उसे अपनी टीम का आइडिया जजों के सामने पेश करना था।En: Today was the day for the school project, and he had to present his team's idea in front of the judges.Hi: रिया उसके साथ थी, जो संचार और डिजाइन में माहिर थी।En: Riya was with him, who was an expert in communication and design.Hi: और देव, जो आरव का सहपाठी और तकनीकी विशेषज्ञ था, आत्मविश्वास से भरा हुआ था।En: And Dev, who was Arav's classmate and a technical expert, was full of confidence.Hi: प्रस्तुति से कुछ ही समय पहले, आरव के मन में फिर से चिंता घर करने लगी।En: Just moments before the presentation, Arav began to feel anxious again.Hi: वह सोच में डूबा था कि क्या वह आत्मविश्वास दिखा पाएगा या किसी और की नकल करेगा।En: He was lost in thought about whether he could project confidence or would he just imitate someone else.Hi: तभी रिया ने उसके कंधे पर हाथ रखकर कहा, "आरव, तुम अपने आप में विश्वास रखो, बस अपनी कहानी सचाई से कहो।En: Just then, Riya placed a hand on his shoulder and said, "Arav, believe in yourself, just tell your story truthfully."Hi: "आरव ने गहरी सांस ली और खुद पर विश्वास करने का निर्णय लिया।En: Arav took a deep breath and decided to believe in himself.Hi: आखिरकार, यह उसकी कहानी थी - उसे ही कहना था।En: After all, it was his story - he had to tell it.Hi: देव के साथ थोड़ी चर्चा के बाद, उन्होंने तय किया कि रिया अपनी संवाद कला का उपयोग करके दर्शकों को जोड़ने का काम करेगी, और देव तकनीकी विवरणों पर रोशनी डालेगा।En: After some discussion with Dev, they decided that Riya would use her communication skills to engage the audience, and Dev would highlight the technical details.Hi: आरव का काम था अपनी देखा-सीखी और अपने जुनून को साझा करना।En: Arav's task was to share his experiences and passion.Hi: जब आरव मंच पर आया, उसने अपने आत्म-संदेह को किनारे रखते हुए, दर्शकों से अपनी कहानी कहनी शुरू की।En: When Arav came on stage, he put aside his self-doubt and began to tell his story to the audience.Hi: उसकी आवाज साफ और आत्मीय थी।En: His voice was clear and heartfelt.Hi: उसने अपनी टीम के स्टार्टअप विचार और इससे समाज पर होने वाले संभावित प्रभाव को असरदार ढंग से व्यक्त किया।En: He effectively communicated his team's startup idea and the potential impact it could have on society.Hi: उसकी प्रस्तुति में जुनून की चमक और ईमानदारी की गहराई थी।En: His presentation glowed with passion and was deeply sincere.Hi: ऑडियंस में तालियों की गूंज उठी।En: Applause erupted in the audience.Hi: जजों में से एक ने प्रस्तुति के बाद आरव से मुलाकात की।En: After the presentation, one of the judges met with Arav.Hi: उन्होंने उसे भविष्य में मेंटरशिप और संभावित निवेशकों से मिलवाने का प्रस्ताव दिया।En: They offered to introduce him to mentorship and potential investors in the future.Hi: आरव के चेहरे पर मुस्कान थी, आत्मविश्वास की चमक थी।En: There was a smile on Arav's face, a shine of confidence.Hi: उसने महसूस किया कि सच्चाई और टीम वर्क की ताकत क्या होती है।En: He realized the power of truth and teamwork.Hi: वह न केवल अपनी प्रस्तुति में सफल हुआ, बल्कि खुद पर विश्वास करते हुए एक नए साहस की खोज भी की।En: Not only did he succeed in his presentation, but he also discovered a newfound courage by believing in himself.Hi: इस तरह आरव ने न केवल अपने स्कूल प्रोजेक्ट में सफलता पाई बल्कि अपनी व्यक्तिगत यात्रा में भी एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम बढ़ाया।En: In this way, Arav not only succeeded in his school project but also took a significant step in his personal journey.Hi: अब वह नए अवसरों के लिए तैयार था, और सोचता था, "अगर इरादों में सच्चाई हो, तो मंजिल दूर नहीं होती।En: Now he was ready for new opportunities and pondered, "If there is truth in intentions, then the destination is not far." Vocabulary Words:chilly: ठंडीhustle: हलचलincubator: इनक्यूबेटरinnovators: नवप्रवर्तकोंaroma: सुगंधenthusiasm: उत्साहdedication: समर्पणenvironment: माहौलentrepreneurship: उद्यमिताself-doubt: आत्म-संदेहpresentation: प्रस्तुतिexpert: विशेषज्ञanxious: चिंताimitate: नकलengage: जोड़ने काexperiences: देखा-सीखीeffective: असरदारheartfelt: आत्मीयsincere: ईमानदारीapplause: तालियोंmentorship: मेंटorshipinvestors: निवेशकrealized: समझाpotential: संभावितconfidence: आत्मविश्वासtruth: सच्चाईteamwork: टीम वर्कcourage: साहसsignificant: महत्वपूर्णopportunities: अवसरों

In the deep, silent hills of Kumaon, a village prepares for a celebration. But in Kaala Kuwaan, there is no music, no laughter, and no guests... only a terrifying silence.Aniket, a journalist from Mumbai, travels into the mountains to chase a rumor about a wedding that defies the laws of nature. He is looking for a story, but some stories are better left unheard.What happens when a ritual meant to unite souls ends up awakening a curse buried for centuries?This December, witness a wedding where the Shehnai sounds like a scream.Har Vivaah Shubh Nahi Hota. (Not every wedding is auspicious.)

Moneycontrol decodes what the falling rupee means for markets and investors, while an expert shares his take on what to expect from the RBI to control the currency volatility. Learn about a high-frequency trading firm that has silently become one of India's most powerful market players. Besides, find out how India's trade with the US has grown in October despite the tariffs. From market trends, regulatory changes and the Bondi beach shooting tragedy - we have it all in the latest Moneycontrol Editor's Picks. Plus, we also bring you the key voices from our Dezerv Wealth Summit held in Mumbai this week.

Today I'm joined by Urooj Ashfaq - the Mumbai-based comedian, writer and actor who's quickly become one of the most exciting voices in stand-up. Bursting onto the scene winning Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2023, she's now back with her new show, How To Be A Baddie.We discuss the danger of optimising your honesty, the evolution of the Indian stand-up scene, can you be emotionally sensitive while succeeding in comedy, why you can't plan authenticity, the pressure for women to never be mediocre and we find out if Urooj Ashfaq is happy!Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 25 minutes of exclusive extras including Urooj's comedy superpowers, the pressure to perform for clicks, brand deals and the vulnerability of going viral.

Education in India isn't just about schools, classrooms, or textbooks.It's about possibility.It's about whether a child is seen, heard, and given the chance to imagine a different future.And yet, for millions of children across the country, quality education still slips through the cracks—not because they lack talent or potential, but because the systems around them fail to create opportunity. It's a gap we've lived with for far too long. But every once in a while, someone chooses to challenge that gap.In this special three-part series, The Education Revolution, we sit down with Shaheen Mistri—Founder and CEO of Teach For India, and one of the most influential voices shaping the future of learning in India.What began as a young woman's decision to return to Mumbai at 18 has since grown into one of the country's most powerful education movements. From the early days of Akanksha to building Teach For India into a nationwide force, Shaheen's work reminds us that real change begins with empathy, courage, and an unwavering belief in every child's potential.In this first episode, we trace her journey back to where it all began.We explore:What inspired her to work with children in low-income communitiesThe stark realities of education she witnessed in Mumbai's slumsThe early struggles and defining moments that shaped AkankshaThe lessons she learned from children that transformed her approach to leadershipWhat continues to motivate her after more than three decades in the sectorThis is a story about purpose, persistence, and the quiet power of showing up—day after day—for children who deserve every opportunity to thrive.CreditsHost: Shreya MGuest: Shaheen MistriResearch: Alisha CArtwork: Rajnikant SProduced by: The Good SightConcept: The Good SightFor feedback or to participate, write to us at contact@thegoodsight.org#TeachForIndia #EducationReform #EducationForAll #EdEquity #TFIMovement #TheGoodSight #EducationRevolution

 Dr Rima Ghose Chowdhury | President & CHRO, CSR Leader, Datamatics Dr. Rima holds a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Technology and a Ph.D. in Leadership from DY Patil University. Trained in Gallup Strengths Coaching in the UK, she has received numerous HR Excellence Awards, including ‘India's Greatest CHRO 2023-24 by Asia One and '50 Most Influential HR Tech Leaders' at the World HRD Congress. As President & Global CHRO, CSR Leader, Dr Rima Ghose Chowdhury leads Datamatics People agenda globally, with operations in the US, India, the Middle East, Europe, and the Philippines. A firm believer in the balance of Hi-Tech and Hi-Touch culture, Dr Rima is an active proponent of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the workplace, and is also a workplace social systems designer focusing on holistic Wellbeing of her staff.Dr Rima leads various Transformational Leadership Programs at Datamatics, bringing breakthrough performance amongst senior leaders and high performers in the organization. She is also the creator of the Datamatics Diversity Charter (DDC), with initiatives like (Wo)Mentoring, ‘Coffee Cake Candid Chats', and ‘Welcome Back' to promote dialogue for an inclusive workplace that nurtures differences. A seasoned HR leader and Practitioner with over twenty-five years of experience in Corporate and Academia, Dr. Rima has been instrumental in building Technology and Leadership capabilities in enterprises like IBM, Sony Pictures, and Quinnox. In the past, she held the position of Professor and Head of Department – HR, at a reputed B-school in Mumbai, with an additional responsibility of leading and facilitating Management course delivery for the Indian Defence forces. Dr. Rima has been an International Mentor for Middlesex University London, and is also a trained Trainer by Sony Pictures, UK on Energy Project, a flagship intervention of Sony Group to promote wellbeing for staff. As a Trainer and Facilitator, she has delivered over 5,000 person-hours of training in Leadership masterclass, HR Analytics, Enhancing Personal Effectiveness & Mentoring.She has received numerous HR Excellence Awards, including ‘Global Women in Leadership' Awards by the Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade (GCPIT), Confederation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CIMSME), India's Greatest CHRO 2023-24 list by Asia One, '50 Most Influential HR Tech Leaders', at World HRD Congress. 

In Today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack our interview with SoftBank's Sumer Juneja, who says the firm is now “competing with the IPO market” as founders choose quicker listings and the firm is 'not in exit mode' with more investment action expected from 2026. We also break down the backlash to India's AI copyright licensing draft, Brookfield's $1 billion GCC plan in Mumbai, and Dream Sports' restructuring into eight companies after the gaming ban.

India faces many challenges related to climate change. But it's also a powerhouse of innovation and engineering. Rajat Kukreja is Entrepreneurship Manager at the University of Toronto India Foundation in Mumbai, enabling connections between science, government and startups to build new collaborative projects around urban planning and climate resilience. He has also been instrumental in developing the Sustainability Mafia network, currently gathering almost 100 climate tech founders in India. The ambition is to grow exponentially over the coming years, making sustainability "the default choice".Heja Framtiden met Rajat during his participation in Swedish Institute's yearly Impact Pioneers programme in Stockholm. Podcast host: Christian von Essen // Learn more at hejaframtiden.se and follow the newsletter on Substack (in Swedish only).

HELLO & welcome back to another episode of MOMENT OF SILENCE.We're back with peak chaos, peak honesty, and peak girl-gang energy — and yes, we're manifesting that 100K milestone together. This week's episode feels like a full-time personality test: From December refusing to end, to discovering yet another patriotic dish, to Naina's dramatic airport arc (Indigo, please), it's giving India's most unserious podcast — but make it comforting. We dive into the “middle-class tags” we can't let go of, the price of living your girlhood dream, and the funniest pregnant-friend story that includes a man who absolutely did not sign up for this plot twist. There's also a lot of financial self-drag: hydrafacials, Black Friday sales, black coffee addictions, and beauty treatments we would (or would not) do again. Plus — balding wars, packaging traps, rumours we're debunking, Mumbai vs Delhi blowdries (!!), and a very wholesome Sindhi appreciation moment.And of course… #AD Moxie's Anti-Dandruff range to the rescue — clean scalp, happy hair, and no flakiness (in life or love)- https://moxiebeauty.in/collections/scalp-revivingWebsite: https://moxiebeauty.in/Hit play, tell your bestie, and help us hit 100K so we can cry together on cameraChaptering:(00:00) – Welcome back! Let's manifest a 100K girl-gang era(00:56) – December… sweetie, why are you dragging your feet?(01:29) – Another patriotic dish unlocked (Khichdi's cousin from 2 States)(02:37) – Indigo VS Naina: airport melodrama no one asked for(04:19) – Life rule: Never say NO to an influencer (for your own peace)(04:40) – YOU got us to Spotify's Top 10 (cue emotional breakdown)(06:09) – Middle-class tags vs the cost of living your girlhood dream(08:20) – Funniest pregnant-friend story… with the most tried man ever(10:19) – Where the money went: hydrafacials, Black Friday, black coffee(15:24) – Brutally honest beauty treatment ratings(18:42) – Moxie's Anti-Dandruff range enters like a superhero(27:01) – Our Top 5 spending priorities (don't judge us)(30:25) – Sorry parents… here's what we actually spent on(34:55) – Demystifying rumours: mouth tapping, sleep shredding & massages(37:23) – Men vs women: who handles balding better?(40:29) – Are women bait to packaging? (Spoiler: marketing says yes)(46:56) – Blowdries: Mumbai vs Delhi salons— the showdown(49:02) – A little Sindhi appreciation moment(50:15) – Moxie sample shoutout & chaotic wrap-upAlso don't forget to visit our website- https://mos-pod.com/Also… consider this your gentle-but-not-really-gentle reminder to watch our first ever MOS Vlog- https://youtu.be/IBKqUmMtwy0Follow MoS on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/momentofsil...Credits:Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinkerhttps://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig...Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina's overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinkinghttps://www.instagram.com/sakshishivd...Senior Producer- Amruta P. www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925Produced by Handmade - Our personal cheering squad https://www.instagram.com/thehandmade...Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS' signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehrahttps://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=en Researched by our very own curiosity engineer - Aashna Sharma https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are for entertaining purposes only and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts, the production team, or affiliated brand. We don't claim to be experts- just two people with Wi-fi and feelings. While we encourage open dialogue, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared. Listener discretion is advised — especially if you're allergic to strong opinions.

Death gets pink-slipped and sent to Mumbai—so we're unpacking The Many Deaths of Laila Star and why its big ideas and electric colors hit so hard. We also review Inferno Girl Red: Book Two #1, Shiver Suspense Stories Two #1, and The New Space Age #1. Plus: the eternal debate—Wendy's, McDonald's, or Burger King? Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN SHIVER SUSPENSTORIES 2 #1 Writer: Various Artist: Various Publisher: Oni Press Cover Price: $8.99 Release Date: December 10, 2025 AS IF THE HOLIDAYS WEREN'T HORRORIFIC ENOUGH?! EC Comics and Oni Press are BACK to stab your stocking for the second year running with all-new, all-terrifying tales of holiday horror and Christmastime catastrophe as SHIVER SUSPENSTORIES slays again! In this year's giant-sized, 56-page tome of gruesomely gift-wrapped delights: We're tying perpetual naughty-listers David M. Booher (Canto), Melissa Flores (Biker Mice from Mars), George Northy (Yuletide), and Ben H. Winters (Benjamin) to the dried-out Christmas tree in the family parlor . . . and gathering 'round as artistic Tormentors-in-training Sami Kivelä (Abbott), Dan McDaid (Shazam!), and more surprise guests throw a few lit matches their way to get this old-fashioned solstice sacrifice started in style! Yes, we know: It smells like dinner might be getting a little overdone! Never fear, because EC's newest annual tradition also comes complete with an extra-added EC Comics classic—newly restored back to its authentic original coloring! As you sift through the charred remains, just remember: SHIVER SUSPENSTORIES is here to bring the horror back to the holidays . . . and we wouldn't want it any other way! [rating:3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4iIZJhN MATTHEW INFERNO GIRL RED: BOOK TWO #1 Writer: Mat Groom Artist: Erica D'Urso Publisher: Image Comics/Massive-Verse Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: December 3, 2025 INFERNO GIRL RED RETURNS! Cássia Costa has established herself as Apex City's protector — but now, still reeling from a heartbreaking loss, the consequences of her past victories have come back to haunt her. Who are the Twins, what are their plans for Apex, and what shocking revelation will leave Cássia reeling? [rating:3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3YflT1Q RODRIGO THE NEW SPACE AGE #1 Writer: Kenny Porter Artist: Mike Becker Publisher: Mad Cave Studios Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: December 17, 2025 Disgraced astronaut Mark Mitchell has only ever had one true mission—to find his little brother Joey, who was abducted by aliens from a crop circle when they were little. But when Mark's hotshot piloting gets him grounded and the last of the public space program defunded, Mark loses his only means of finding Joey out in space. Until Mark's homemade scanning rig discovers the shocking truth about the crop circles—they're instructions for space travel. Mark will need to uncover the hidden messages that have been left on Earth for years, and reverse engineer the magic that can finally help him find Joey. [rating: 3/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4iKY5fD DISCUSSION THE MANY DEATHS OF LAILA STARR Writer: Ram V. Artist: Filipe Andrade Publisher: Archaia Release Date: February 1, 2022 Humanity is on the verge of discovering immortality. As a result, the avatar of Death is cast down to Earth to live a mortal life in Mumbai as twenty-something Laila Starr. Struggling with her newfound mortality, Laila has found a way to be placed in the time and place where the creator of immortality will be born. Will Laila take her chance to stop mankind from permanently altering the cycle of life, or will death really become a thing of the past? You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4akSlY7 CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

Death gets pink-slipped and sent to Mumbai—so we're unpacking The Many Deaths of Laila Star and why its big ideas and electric colors hit so hard. We also review Inferno Girl Red: Book Two #1, Shiver Suspense Stories Two #1, and The New Space Age #1. Plus: the eternal debate—Wendy's, McDonald's, or Burger King? Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF)

Death gets pink-slipped and sent to Mumbai—so we're unpacking The Many Deaths of Laila Star and why its big ideas and electric colors hit so hard. We also review Inferno Girl Red: Book Two #1, Shiver Suspense Stories Two #1, and The New Space Age #1. Plus: the eternal debate—Wendy's, McDonald's, or Burger King? Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF)

The journey to becoming a published author is rarely a straight line, but few paths have been as globally adventurous, or involved a greater number of pachyderms and famous spies, as that of Vaseem Khan.From his decade living in India to his new role continuing the legacy of James Bond's very own gadget master, Q, here are the key takeaways and inspiration points from a writer who proves that persistence truly is the only non-negotiable trait in this business.100 Rejections and the Power of Persistence.Vaseem's story is a powerful reminder that rejection is not destiny, it's just part of the process.After being encouraged by an English teacher in school, he wrote his first novel, a comic fantasy, at the age of 17. The response? A swift, harsh rejection. This was followed by a staggering two decades of writing and seven more rejected novels across various genres.* A Brutal Education: Over that period, Vaseem collected over a hundred rejection letters, describing the feeling as “like being kicked in the bollocks repeatedly every few years.”* The Commitment to the Dream: What kept him going was the fundamental love for books and the idea of being a writer. He believes those who last the course never give up on that core dream.* The Breakthrough Moment: His career finally launched at age 40 when he tapped into his personal experience: his 10 years living in India. He wrote The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra - a crime novel set in modern Mumbai featuring a serious policeman who inherits a baby elephant. His editor loved it precisely because it was “completely different to anything we'd seen in the crime fiction market.”Vaseem's Advice on Finding Your Voice: You have to write what you know, or at least, what you are uniquely positioned to write. The trick is to do something “completely different, but the same, take an established genre, stick to its core beats, but tweak the formula just enough to offer a unique perspective.”Commissioned by Ian Fleming: The Q Mystery Series.Perhaps the most exciting new development in Vaseem's career is his commission by the Ian Fleming Estate to continue the story of James Bond's gadget master, Q.The request was clear: they did not want another straight spy novel.* The Perfect Pitch: The Estate asked for “something halfway between Mick Herren's Slow Horses and Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club.“* The Premise: In the first book, Quantum of Menace, Q is booted out of MI6 at age 50. He returns to his small hometown, having left a “messy past behind,” to reinvestigate the mysterious death of a childhood friend. The hope is that he will evolve into an amateur detective, solving mysteries in this small-town setting.* The 007 Cameo: For Bond fans, Vaseem confirmed that he's included plenty of Easter eggs, and Commander James Bond “does make a meaningful appearance in the second half of the book.”The Single Most Important Piece of Writing AdviceWhen asked for the one crucial tip he gives in his workshops, Vaseem didn't hesitate:“The number one reason that books are rejected by agents is because the quality of the book does not meet their minimum standard for them to be able to have confidence sending it out to a publisher.”His concrete advice is to focus on craft before submission:* Understand Your Genre: Know the standards for prose, plotting, and characterization required for your specific genre (e.g., crime fiction needs a strong hook and right ‘beats' over literary prose).* Get Quality Feedback: You must get feedback. Don't rely solely on friends; consider paying an experienced, trusted editor who has a proven history in the industry.* Don't Ruin the Hook: You normally only get one good chance with a brilliant idea. Bad execution will ruin your chance with an agent, forcing you to write something else. Make the best possible fist of your manuscript before you send it in.Vaseem's interview was a masterclass in commitment, creativity, and the power of finding that one unique idea that can change everything. You can find his books, including his new Q novel, on his website and at all major bookstores.Catch the full interview with Vaseem Khan on our YouTube channel: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewccs.substack.com/subscribeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-writing-community-chat-show--5445493/support.

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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Lost and Found: A Night of Discovery on Marine Drive Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-09-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई की ठंडी सर्दियों की शाम थी।En: It was a chilly winter evening in Mumbai.Hi: मरीन ड्राइव पर लहरों की आवाज और चौक पर टहलते लोग, सब कुछ एक जादूई अहसास दे रहे थे।En: The sound of waves on Marine Drive and people strolling on the promenade gave everything a magical feeling.Hi: अनया, रोहन और उनके पिता ईशान, छुट्टियां मनाने मुंबई आए थे।En: Anaya, Rohan, and their father Ishan had come to Mumbai to celebrate the holidays.Hi: यह उनका पारिवारिक अवकाश था।En: This was their family vacation.Hi: अनया, जो हमेशा से जानने और खोजने के लिए उत्सुक रहती थी, इस बार भी मरीन ड्राइव की रोशनी से मोहित हो गई।En: Anaya, who was always curious to know and explore, was once again captivated by the lights of Marine Drive.Hi: उसकी आँखें बड़ी-बड़ी इमारतों और चौड़े मेहरों की तरफ उठतीं, समुद्र के साथ बातें करतीं।En: Her eyes looked up at the tall buildings and wide arches, talking to the sea.Hi: "भैया, मैं थोड़े समय के लिए अकेली घूमने जा सकती हूं?En: "Bhaiya, can I go for a walk alone for a little while?"Hi: " अनया ने चुपचाप पूछा।En: Anaya quietly asked.Hi: "नहीं, अनया।En: "No, Anaya.Hi: यहां भीड़ बहुत होती है।En: There is a lot of crowd here.Hi: तुम कहीं खो जाओगी," रोहन ने फौरन जवाब दिया।En: You might get lost," Rohan replied immediately.Hi: वह अपनी बहन की सुरक्षा को लेकर हमेशा सोच में डूबा रहता था।En: He was always concerned about his sister's safety.Hi: इस बीच उदास होकर अनया ने एक विचार किया।En: In the meantime, feeling a bit sad, Anaya had an idea.Hi: "अगर मैं खुद को उनका भरोसा दिला दूं?En: "What if I convince them to trust me?"Hi: " उसने तय किया, अपने आप से चुपके से कहा।En: she decided, whispering to herself.Hi: थोड़ी देर में, जैसे ही ईशान मोबाइल पर व्यस्त हुए, अनया ने चुपचाप कदम बढ़ा दिए।En: Soon after, when Ishan got busy on his phone, Anaya quietly stepped forward.Hi: वह भीड़ की तरफ तेजी से बढ़ने लगी।En: She started moving quickly towards the crowd.Hi: रंग-बिरंगी दुकानों और खाने के ठेलों के बीच खो जाने का रोमांच उसे खींच रहा था।En: The thrill of getting lost among the colorful shops and food stalls was pulling her.Hi: वह अनोखे ईमारतों को देख रही थी, समुद्र के किनारे चलते समय की ठंडी हवा का आनंद ले रही थी।En: She was watching the unique buildings, enjoying the cool breeze while walking along the sea.Hi: लेकिन अचानक, उसे अहसास हुआ कि वह सचमुच खो गई थी।En: But suddenly, she realized she was really lost.Hi: हर तरफ से लोग, आवाजें, भीड़, सब उसका हौसला तोड़ रहे थे।En: People, voices, crowds from all directions were breaking her spirit.Hi: "ओ नहीं!En: "Oh no!Hi: अब क्या करें?En: What should I do now?"Hi: " अनया की आँखों में थोड़ी घबराहट झलकने लगी।En: A hint of panic appeared in Anaya's eyes.Hi: पलभर के लिए, उसने अपने परिवार को याद किया।En: For a moment, she remembered her family.Hi: कितनी बार रोहन और ईशान ने बताया था, "अगर कुछ हो जाए, तो वो विशेष संकेत याद रखना।En: How many times had Rohan and Ishan told her, "If anything happens, remember that special signal."Hi: "उसने आँखे बंद कीं और वे याद किया।En: She closed her eyes and remembered.Hi: उसने उनके तय किये गए स्थान, एक विशिष्ट दूकान के सामने जाकर खड़ा होना तय किया।En: She decided to go and stand in front of the predetermined place, a specific shop.Hi: वह भागते हुए वापस उन्हीं कदमों से चलने लगी, जैसे उसने पहले दर्ज किया था।En: She began to walk back swiftly, retracing her steps as she had noted earlier.Hi: कुछ ही देर में, उसे वही दूकान दिखी।En: In just a short while, she saw the shop.Hi: वहाँ खड़े रोहन ने उसे देखा तो राहत की सांस ली।En: Rohan, standing there, saw her and breathed a sigh of relief.Hi: "अनया!En: "Anaya!Hi: तुम ठीक हो?En: Are you okay?"Hi: " उसने पूछा और उसे करीब खींच लिया।En: he asked, pulling her close.Hi: "हाँ भैया, मैं ठीक हूँ।En: "Yes bhaiya, I'm fine.Hi: मुझे माफ़ करना," अनया ने कहा, अपनी गलती को स्वीकार करते हुए।En: I'm sorry," Anaya said, acknowledging her mistake.Hi: ईशान, जो किनारे से सब देख रहे थे, मुस्कुरा रहे थे।En: Ishan, who was watching everything from the sidelines, smiled.Hi: "देखो, अनया खुद सीख गई।En: "Look, Anaya learned on her own.Hi: यह अनुभव उसे मजबूत बनाएगा," उन्होंने रोहन को समझाया।En: This experience will make her stronger," he explained to Rohan.Hi: अनया ने वहाँ खड़े होकर महसूस किया।En: Anaya stood there contemplating.Hi: स्वतंत्रता और परिवार का साथ, दोनों ही उसकी जिंदगी का हिस्सा हैं।En: Both independence and family were part of her life.Hi: उसने रोहन को गले लगाया।En: She hugged Rohan.Hi: "भैया, मैं अब समझ गई।En: "Bhaiya, now I understand.Hi: मुझे आपकी चिंता की कदर है।En: I appreciate your concern."Hi: " और रोहन ने भी, हल्की मुस्कान के साथ कहा, "तुम्हें मुझ पर भरोसा है, तो मुझे तुम पर भी भरोसा है।En: And Rohan, with a slight smile, said, "If you trust me, then I trust you too."Hi: "उस हल्की सर्दी में, मरीन ड्राइव पर समुद्र की लहरें उनकी हंसी की गूंज के साथ खेलती रहीं।En: In that light chill, the waves on Marine Drive played with their laughter.Hi: उस शाम, अनया और रोहन का रिश्ता कुछ और मजबूत हो गया।En: That evening, the bond between Anaya and Rohan grew even stronger. Vocabulary Words:chilly: ठंडीwaves: लहरोंpromenade: चौकstrolling: टहलतेcurious: उत्सुकcaptivated: मोहितarches: मेहरोंcrowd: भीड़convince: भरोसा दिलाthrill: रोमांचunique: अनोखेpredetermined: तय किये गएretrace: वापस उन्हीं कदमों से चलpanicked: घबराहटacknowledging: स्वीकार करते हुएcontemplating: सोच में डूबाindependence: स्वतंत्रताappreciate: कदरbond: रिश्ताsignal: संकेतmagical: जादूईexplore: खोजनाpredetermined: तय किये गएswiftly: तेजी सेdusk: शामresilience: मजबूतsuggested: समझायाreflecting: महसूस कियाshore: समुद्र का किनाराpredicament: स्थिति

My Story   Talk 33  Life after Mattersey (3) India Our last trip beyond Europe during the years following our departure from Mattersey was to India in 2010. Like my first trip to Ethiopia in 2005, this came about through Arto Hamalainen, the Overseas Missions Director for the Pentecostal churches in Finland. One of their missionaries had asked him to recommend someone who would come and teach about the Holy Spirit and Arto suggested me. The Finns said that they would cover my airfare and, as Eileen had never visited India, I was happy to pay for her. Our destination was Machilipatnam on the eastern coast of India, stopping briefly to minister at Mumbai before flying home. However, as several of our former Mattersey students were from India, we decided that we'd like to visit them as well, if at all possible. So I contacted Lawrence Arumanayagam in Coimbatore and Victor Palla in Palakonda and they were keen to have us come. So an itinerary was arranged for us to arrive at each place on a Monday and then stay for six days before moving on the following Sunday evening or Monday. I made it clear that it was important for me to abide by the Sabbath principle of resting one day in seven. Apart from that, they could arrange as much ministry as they liked during our stay with them. However, it turned out that they were all so keen to make the most of our visit that they organised ministry for all six days and counted on us travelling on to the next place on the day we were supposed to be resting! So the itinerary turned out as follows: Friday 19th February – travel to London Heathrow Saturday 20th – depart Heathrow Sunday 21st – arrive Mumbai at 1a.m. (local time) – attend church in Mumbai and preach in the evening Monday 22nd – fly to Machilipatnam Tuesday to Sunday – ministry in Machilipatnam Sunday 28th – evening, fly to Hyderabad (staying overnight at the airport) Monday March 1st – travel  on to Palakonda Tuesday to Sunday – ministry in Palakonda Monday 8th – travel to Coimbatore via Chennai and Bangalore Tuesday to Sunday – ministry in Coimbatore Monday 15th – travel on to Mumbai Tuesday-Wednesday – ministry in Mumbai Thursday 18th March – fly home. I have taken space to include this itinerary to show how busy our schedule was and to indicate what was probably the reason for the health challenges I subsequently faced and which I will describe later. But first let me briefly mention some of the highlights of the trip. Machilipatnam Although we were already tired from our long journey to Mumbai we needed to be up by 4.50 on Monday morning to catch the 6.50 flight to Bangalore where we changed planes and flew on to Vijayawada where we were met by Pauli, our Finnish host. We were so grateful for the comfortable taxi he had hired to take us on to Machilipatnam. Pauli and his wife accommodated us throughout our stay in a comfortable room in their home and fed us well. From Tuesday to Friday I was teaching every morning and afternoon and developed a sore throat, partly due, I suspect, to the dry heat. However, on the Saturday there was no meeting until the evening, and we were taken to visit some of the local villages and a vast beach where people were in the sea dressed in their everyday clothes. This was a very poor area which had been badly affected by the Tsunami a few years earlier. We were also interested to visit the Hyny Bible College, named after the first missionary from Finland, 'Mother' Hyny. Once again I am grateful to Eileen's journal which brings back happy memories of the Sunday morning meeting: For the first half of church children from orphanages sit on the floor. They come for Sunday School and then stay for the meeting. They are so still and well behaved. They have Bibles and some take notes. They gave us garlands again… After a quick lunch we were back in a taxi again speeding our way to Vijayawada airport. Our stay had been brief and very busy, but despite our tiredness we were grateful for the opportunity the Lord had given us to visit these wonderful people and to share his word with them. Palakonda Palakonda is also on the east coast of India, but further north. The quickest way to get there was to fly inland to Hyderabad in central India and then northeast to Visakhapatnam. This would require an overnight stop at Hyderabad airport where fortunately a comfortable bedroom was available at a very reasonable price. At Visakhapatnam we were greeted by Victor Palla and one of his associate pastors. Victor was one of our former students having taken both our undergraduate and MA courses. He knew Bob Hyde well as they had both been at Mattersey together and our church in Brixham was supporting Victor and the thirty churches he had planted in the Palakonda area after leaving college. The taxi journey on to Palakonda took a further three hours and we were grateful for the large ensuite airconditioned bedroom Victor and Lydia provided for us throughout our stay. The hospitality was lavish and the food both plentiful and excellent. It's so difficult not to eat too much when people are so generous. There was only one problem. Palakonda is famous for its malaria carrying mosquitos and both of us were bitten while we were there despite Victor's efforts to zap the invaders with an amazing racquet powered by batteries that electrocuted them. However, thanks to prayer and the antimalarial tablets we were taking, neither of us contracted the dreaded disease. During the course of the week we ministered in numerous meetings in Palakonda and the surrounding villages. In one of them we were told how the church had started with a family becoming Christians. The rest of the villagers worshipped a tree. The Christian family wanted to cut it down but were afraid of the people. Then Christians from another village came and after praying cut the tree down. The villagers expected something bad to happen to these Christians, but when nothing of the kind happened, they all became Christians. But the highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the day we left at 10am for a meeting with ten churches in the beautiful hills surrounding Palakonda. We travelled by Jeep on extremely bumpy roads at an average speed of 10mph passing through villages that hadn't changed for centuries. We finally arrived at a village where a large banner with our names on it welcomed us. Leaving the Jeep there we were led up a rocky, dusty path to the church where some 400 people were sitting outside it on the ground under a leafy shelter. We sat on chairs with our backs to the church building and the girls came and washed Eileen's feet and we were both given beautiful garlands to wear. The meeting started with lots of singing followed by prayer, after which I preached. This was followed by a meal where the people sat in rows on the ground and were served with a rice dish on disposable plates made from sown leaves. In her journal Eileen commented:             The whole time was special. Amazing atmosphere. And the same day, after returning to Palakonda for a short rest, we were driven to a village after dark where 200 had gathered for another meeting where, after a firework display, I was asked to preach again. We returned to Palakonda extremely tired, but very happy. It was very much the same the entire week and by the time we moved on to Coimbatore I was beginning to feel the need of a good rest. But what a privilege it had been to have fellowship with Victor and Lydia and to share the word of God with so many wonderful people in the Palakonda area whose way of life is very different from ours but with whom we have so much in common. Coimbatore After a busy week in Palakonda, the following Monday we flew on to Coimbatore via Chennai (formerly Madras) to be greeted by Lawrence and Getzi Arumanayagam and were made very welcome in their lovely modern apartment. On the Tuesday we were straight into teaching sessions both morning and afternoon in their beautiful church. I was pleased to see that the congregation was much larger than it had been when I had visited them in 1986. The teaching sessions continued on the Wednesday. They started well until something happened that I had never experienced before. In the middle of preaching I suddenly began to feel unwell. Eileen, who was sitting on the front row, said afterwards that she thought I was going to have a stroke or a heart attack. I asked if I could sit down for a moment and the people, suspecting that I was suffering from dehydration, kindly brought me some fluids and chocolate. After a few minutes I was feeling a bit better and was able to resume preaching although I remained seated to do so. Looking back on it, I'm sure that it was because of overwork and the extreme heat. I hadn't had a rest day since we left England and India was even hotter than usual that year. But the experience had seriously affected my confidence. The next day, realising that I needed a rest, Lawrence and Getzi decided to take us for an overnight stay in Ooty where the temperature is a few degrees lower because of its altitude. Eileen said it felt almost cold at times, but I was so grateful for it. We had a delightful two days there and I began to feel better. We took the opportunity to visit the Livsey Children's Home built in memory of Helga Mosey.  Helga had come to our youth camp in the New Forest back in the seventies and was one of the passengers on Pan Am flight 103 destroyed by a bomb while flying over the Scottish town of Lockerbie in 1988. Her parents John and Lisa were well known to us, and the home had been built from part of the proceeds of the compensation they had received. The trip to Ooty did us good and I thought that I had got over whatever it was that had caused the problem on Wednesday. However, on Saturday morning I was feeling so unwell that I was unable to attend a graduation service where I was expected to preach. Instead, Lawrence phoned a Christian doctor at the hospital who arranged an immediate appointment for me. They took my blood pressure and gave me an ECG and some tablets for vertigo, but could find nothing wrong with me. Encouraged by the news, on Sunday I was feeling somewhat better and managed to preach three times, at 6.30am in Zion Church where Lawrence's father was the pastor, at 9.30am in Bethel City Cathedral led by Pastor David Prakasam, another of our former students, and again in the afternoon at the students' graduation where Eileen and I presented their certificates. Mumbai On Monday we flew back to Mumbai where the temperature was five degrees hotter than usual. Our hosts were Yukka and Lily, Finnish missionaries who, hearing that I was to visit India, had asked if we could fit in a couple of days of seminars before we returned to England. We were accommodated in a comfortable hotel room, but once again I began to feel unwell and ate very little breakfast. I was beginning to feel I just wanted to get home to England, but the flight wasn't until Thursday. However, when Biju Thampi, another of our former Mattersey students, called me and asked if he and his wife, Secu, could take us to lunch, we were keen to see him and we agreed to go. They arrived at 12 and before lunch took us to see a little of what they were doing for some of the many homeless children of the area. There were dozens of children on a piece of wasteland in the shadow of a viaduct where people regularly dumped their rubbish. Biju's ministry involved sending buses to these children where they provide them with a meal and give them a basic education. He told us moving stories of how they had been able to help these children and of miracles that had happened among them, and we decided to hand over all our remaining rupees to him as a small contribution to this vital work. By contrast, immediately afterwards they took us to a high-class hotel not far from the rubbish dump where we were treated to a delightful lunch. After what we had seen we almost felt guilty eating it. Our time with Biju and Secu had been all too brief, but as I was scheduled to teach in the afternoon, we had to say goodbye. Yukka had hired the Catholic Centre and arranged seminars for us from  3.30 to 5.00, and 5.30-7.00 that day with two further sessions scheduled for the Wednesday starting at 9.30. People had travelled great distances to be there to hear me talk about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately it was extremely hot and there was no air conditioning in the building and I soon began to feel unwell again. Realising I had a problem, during the break Yukka arranged for me to sit in his car with its air conditioner on and I was able to continue teaching for the first part of the next session. But sadly I had to finish 30 minutes earlier than planned and they rushed me back to the hotel and sent for a doctor who told me that there was nothing seriously wrong with me and that it was all probably due to the heat. Although that was reassuringly good to hear, it did not, of course, solve the immediate problem. The first session was at 9.30 and the temperature was no cooler and I was unable to complete the seminars. I apologised profusely and the people were very understanding despite their disappointment. They promised that if we ever came again they would be sure to hire an air-conditioned building. The next day we flew back to England, disappointed that a wonderful trip had finished as it had but intensely relieved to be going home where, hopefully, I would soon be back to normal. But I was soon to discover that my recovery would take far longer than expected. There would be new challenges to face for both of us. But that will be the subject of our next talk.

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“Khoya Hua Frame” follows the disappearance of Naksh Tyagi, a Mumbai street photographer, whose camera contains disturbing images of a faceless woman. The woman appears closer in each photo until she is seen inside his home—followed by an image of Naksh lying unconscious. CCTV later reveals the woman's face transforming into his. The ghostly entity steals identities through photographs. Naksh is never found, but a shifting face still appears in windows wherever cameras point.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you're the first in your family to chase a dream everyone else kept secret? On this episode of Bringin' it Backwards, Adam Lisicky sits down with Indian singer-songwriter and producer Nikitaa—an artist who grew up in Mumbai surrounded by music, yet never saw anyone actually turn their passion into a career. That is, until she decided to break the mold. From early poetry scribbled in a black diary, to piano lessons she begged her mom for, Nikitaa opens up about leaving home for Los Angeles with more ambition than a plan, stepping into LA's music scene wide-eyed, and debuting music that unexpectedly racked up thousands of streams and editorial playlist placements. Hear her talk about weathering cultural expectations, why she learned to produce and engineer her own tracks during the pandemic, and the deeply personal, vulnerable stories behind her upcoming album—including the healing power she found in telling her own truth through songwriting. This is not just a conversation about music. It's about risk, being your own advocate, the joy (and terror) of finally being seen, and learning to trust your voice—especially when you're the very first one in your family to use it. If you're someone looking for road-tested insight on finding authenticity in your music career, hit play and subscribe to Bringin' it Backwards wherever you get your podcasts.

“Mehmaan Line Par Hai” is a horror narration about Samar, a Mumbai podcaster who receives a chilling call during a live episode. The caller claims to be a dead woman named Anamika—from the same room he is sitting in. As her presence becomes undeniable, Samar realizes Anamika shares the name of his twin sister who died years ago. The studio descends into darkness, and the ghost takes over the show as the new host. Samar disappears, but listeners still hear his faint whispers in every episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Mumbai Monsoon Magic: A Night of Serendipity and Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-06-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: रात का समय था, और मरीन ड्राइव की सड़कों पर हल्की-हल्की रोशनी बिखरी हुई थी।En: It was nighttime, and a soft glow of lights was scattered over the streets of Marine Drive.Hi: अरब सागर की लहरें सड़क पर हल्का संगीत बजाती, जैसे कोई थिरकती ताल का हिस्सा हों।En: The waves of the Arabian Sea played a gentle melody on the road, as if they were part of a rhythmic dance.Hi: ठंडी हवा से सर्दी का एहसास होता था, जो मुंबई की ठंड की तासीर थी।En: The cool breeze carried a hint of chill, characteristic of Mumbai's winter.Hi: रोहन, एक सॉफ़्टवेयर इंजीनियर, बेंगलुरु से मुंबई के एक सम्मेलन में शामिल होने आया था।En: Rohan, a software engineer, had come from Bengaluru to attend a conference in Mumbai.Hi: वह काम के बाद मरीन ड्राइव पर टहलते हुए शहर की चुनिंदा नज़ारों को दिल में बसाना चाहता था।En: After work, he wanted to stroll along Marine Drive and soak in the city's selected views.Hi: सोच में डूबा, वह समुद्र की ऊँची लहरों को देखता रहा।En: Deep in thought, he watched the high waves of the sea.Hi: तभी अचानक, बादल घिर आए और जोरदार बारिश शुरू हो गई।En: Suddenly, clouds gathered and a heavy rain began.Hi: वह जल्दी से एक नज़दीकी छतरी के नीचे जा खड़ा हुआ।En: He quickly found shelter under a nearby canopy.Hi: वहाँ पहले से ही कोई और खड़ा था।En: Someone was already standing there.Hi: "नमस्ते," अनजान आवाज़ सुनाई दी।En: "Namaste," a stranger's voice was heard.Hi: वह एक युवा महिला थी।En: It was a young woman.Hi: "मैं अनन्या हूँ।En: "I am Ananya."Hi: ""नमस्ते," रोहन ने मुस्कराते हुए कहा।En: "Namaste," Rohan said with a smile.Hi: "मैं रोहन हूँ, बेंगलुरु से।En: "I'm Rohan, from Bengaluru."Hi: "बातों-बातों में पता चला कि अनन्या एक पत्रकार थी।En: In their conversation, it emerged that Ananya was a journalist.Hi: वह मुंबई के मानसून पर एक फीचर स्टोरी की तैयारी कर रही थी।En: She was preparing a feature story on Mumbai's monsoon.Hi: रोहन ने क़बूल किया कि वह मुंबई की असली छवि देखना चाहता था, जो काम से परे हो।En: Rohan confessed that he wanted to see the real image of Mumbai, beyond work.Hi: अनन्या ने कहा कि वह शहरी जीवन की सच्ची कहानियों पर ध्यान देना चाहती थी, न कि महज़ तथ्यों पर।En: Ananya said she wanted to focus on true stories of urban life, and not just facts.Hi: बारिश बढ़ती गई, लेकिन साथ ही, उनकी बातचीत भी गहरी होती गई।En: The rain intensified, but alongside it, their conversation deepened.Hi: दोनों अपनी-अपनी कहानियों और उद्देश्यों को साझा करने लगे।En: Both began to share their own stories and purposes.Hi: अचानक, उन दोनों को महसूस हुआ कि शहर को गहराई से जानने के लिए यह रात सही थी।En: Suddenly, they realized that tonight was the right time to know the city deeply.Hi: एक हल्की सी हंसी के साथ रोहन ने कहा, "शायद मुझे अपनी यात्रा कुछ दिन और बढ़ानी चाहिए।En: With a slight laugh, Rohan said, "Perhaps I should extend my trip a few more days."Hi: "अनन्या ने भी मुस्कराते हुए जवाब दिया, "और मुझे अपने लेखन में लोगों की कहानियों पर अधिक ध्यान देना चाहिए।En: Ananya also smiled and replied, "And I should focus more on people's stories in my writing."Hi: "जब बारिश थम चुकी थी, दोनों ने समुद्र के किनारे चलना शुरू किया।En: When the rain stopped, they started walking along the seashore.Hi: मरीन ड्राइव की ठंडी हवा ने उनके इरादों को और दृढ़ कर दिया।En: The cool breeze of Marine Drive further solidified their intentions.Hi: यह अनुभव दिखाता है कि कभी-कभी अनजाने में भी मिलने वाले लोग और परिस्थितियाँ हमें नई दिशाओं में ले जा सकती हैं।En: This experience shows that sometimes unexpected people and circumstances can lead us in new directions.Hi: रोहन और अनन्या ने एक-दूसरे में न केवल एक साथी पाया बल्कि मुंबई की धड़कन को महसूस करने का एक नया ज़रिया भी।En: Rohan and Ananya found not only a companion in each other but also a new way to feel the pulse of Mumbai.Hi: ज्यों-ज्यों वे चलते गए, दोनों ने वादा किया कि अब वे सिर्फ काम की नहीं, बल्कि इस शहर की आत्मा की खोज भी करेंगे।En: As they walked, both promised that they would not only focus on work but also explore the soul of this city.Hi: यही तो है मुंबई का असली जादू!En: This is the true magic of Mumbai! Vocabulary Words:glow: रोशनीscattered: बिखरी हुईmelody: संगीतbreeze: हवाcharacteristic: तासीरstroll: टहलतेsoak: डूबनाwaves: लहरेंshelter: शरणcanopy: छतरीstranger: अनजानemerged: पता चलाconfessed: क़बूल कियाbeyond: परेintensified: बढ़ती गईcircumstances: परिस्थितियाँdrenched: भीगनाseashore: समुद्र किनाराrealize: महसूस हुआcompanion: साथीpulse: धड़कनsoul: आत्माmagic: जादूfeature: फीचरjournalist: पत्रकारfocus: ध्यान देनाurban: शहरीstories: कहानियोंintentions: इरादोंextend: बढ़ानी

“Band Kamra 703” tells the story of a man whose final diary reveals chilling, supernatural events inside a Mumbai apartment. Strange footsteps, wet footprints, ghostly reflections, and eerie voices torment him night after night. His last diary entry describes a dark figure sitting on his chest as he slept. Authorities later find the room empty—but a message written in water says, “New occupant saved.” CCTV footage confirms the horrifying truth: the man left, but his reflection stayed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rekindling Old Bonds: A Festive Reunion at Mumbai Station Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-04-23-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई की ठंडी शाम थी।En: It was a cold evening in Mumbai.Hi: हवा में हल्की सर्दी थी, जो क्रिसमस के करीब आने का एहसास दिला रही थी।En: There was a slight chill in the air, reminding everyone that Christmas was nearing.Hi: ट्रेन स्टेशन का वातावरण व्यस्त और शोर-शराबे से भरा था।En: The train station's atmosphere was busy and filled with noise.Hi: लोग इधर-उधर भागते हुए अपने गंतव्यों की तरफ बढ़ रहे थे।En: People were rushing here and there, heading towards their destinations.Hi: अरजुन भी उसी भीड़ का हिस्सा था।En: Arjun was also part of that crowd.Hi: उसके कंधे पर लैपटॉप बैग लटका था और चेहरा थोड़ा थका हुआ दिख रहा था।En: A laptop bag hung on his shoulder, and his face looked a little tired.Hi: वह काम के बोझ से कुछ परेशान था और एक कप चाय की खोज में रेलवे स्टेशन पर चला आया।En: He was a bit bothered by the workload and had come to the railway station in search of a cup of tea.Hi: कॉलेज के दिनों में वह यहाँ अक्सर अपने दोस्तों, माया और रोहन, के साथ आता था।En: During his college days, he often came here with his friends, Maya and Rohan.Hi: इस भारी-भीड़ भरे स्टेशन पर अचानक अरजुन के मन में ख्याल आया कि क्यों न पुरानी यादों को ताजा किया जाए।En: In this bustling station, a thought suddenly crossed Arjun's mind — why not refresh some old memories?Hi: उस जगह जाने का मन हुआ जहाँ वे तीनों घंटों तक बैठा करते थे।En: He felt like visiting the place where the three of them used to sit for hours.Hi: उसने अपने व्यस्त दिनचर्या से थोड़ा समय निकालकर बचपन की वो गली में कदम रखने का निर्णय ले ही लिया।En: He decided to take a little time out of his busy schedule and step into that alley of his childhood.Hi: वह जब उस पुराने स्थान पर पहुँचा, तो उसे यकीन नहीं हुआ।En: When he reached that old spot, he couldn't believe it.Hi: माया और रोहन भी वहाँ पहले से बैठे हुए थे।En: Maya and Rohan were already sitting there.Hi: माया का चेहरा खिला हुआ था और रोहन के साथ उसकी हंसी की आवाजें गूँज रही थीं।En: Maya's face was alight with joy, and her laughter with Rohan echoed around.Hi: अरजुन उन्हें देखकर आश्चर्यचकित था।En: Arjun was surprised to see them.Hi: "अरे अरजुन!En: "Hey Arjun!Hi: तुम यहाँ?En: You here?"Hi: " माया ने खुशी से कहा।En: Maya said happily.Hi: उसका चेहरा खुशी से भर गया था जब उसने अरजुन को देखा।En: Her face lit up with joy when she saw Arjun.Hi: "हाँ, बस युहीं आ गया।En: "Yes, just came by.Hi: कितने साल हो गए ना हमें इसी प्लेटफॉर्म पर बैठकर बातें किए हुए," अरजुन ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा।En: It's been years since we sat on this platform and talked," Arjun said with a smile.Hi: इसके बाद तीनों ने एक-दूसरे के हाल-चाल पूछे।En: After that, the three caught up with each other.Hi: माया ने अपनी विदेश यात्रा के किस्से सुनाए, और रोहन ने अपने फोटोग्राफी के सपने की बातें कीं।En: Maya shared stories from her travels abroad, and Rohan talked about his dreams in photography.Hi: अरजुन ने भी अपने काम की सहायता ली और बताया कि वह कितना व्यस्त और तनाव में रहता है।En: Arjun also talked about his work stress and how busy and tense he had been feeling.Hi: माया ने कहा, "अरजुन, काम के साथ-साथ खुद के लिए भी समय निकालना चाहिए।En: Maya said, "Arjun, you should take some time out for yourself along with work."Hi: "रोहन ने भी जोड़ा, "हमें एक साथ समय बिताना चाहिए।En: Rohan added, "We should spend time together.Hi: कुछ पुरानी यादें ताजा करनी चाहिए।En: We should refresh some old memories."Hi: "अरजुन ने मन ही मन महसूस किया कि उसे सच में अपने सामाजिक जीवन को संतुलित करना है।En: Arjun felt deep inside that he really needed to balance his social life.Hi: पुरानी यादों का नशा उसे फिर से जिंदा करने लगा था।En: The charm of old memories was starting to revive him.Hi: उस दिन उन्होंने पूरे समय बातें कीं।En: That day, they talked the entire time.Hi: और अंत में यह तय किया कि क्रिसमस के मौके पर सब एक साथ मिलेंगे।En: And finally, they decided to meet together on Christmas.Hi: उस क्षण से अरजुन ने तय किया कि वह अपने दोस्तों के लिए ज्यादा समय निकालेगा और इसी के साथ उसका तनाव भी कुछ कम होगा।En: From that moment, Arjun decided that he would make more time for his friends, and his stress would lessen with it.Hi: जब तीनों अपने-अपने रास्ते चलने लगे, अरजुन के चेहरे पर वह चिंता नहीं थी जो पहले थी।En: As the three took their separate paths, Arjun's face was no longer filled with the worry it had before.Hi: उसे एहसास हुआ कि दोस्ती का बंधन उसकी ताकत है।En: He realized that the bond of friendship was his strength.Hi: वो मुस्कुराते हुए स्टेशन से बाहर निकला, जैसे उस दिन को एक नई शुरुआत मिल गई हो।En: He walked out of the station, smiling, as if that day marked a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:chill: सर्दीnearing: करीब आनेreminding: एहसास दिला रहीatmosphere: वातावरणbustling: भीड़ भरेstation: स्टेशनworkload: काम का बोझreached: पहुंचाspot: स्थानgreeting: बोलाsmile: मुस्कुरातेdreams: सपनेphotography: फोटोग्राफीstress: तनावbalance: संतुलितrevive: जिंदा करनेdecided: तय कियाseparate: अलगbond: बंधनstrength: ताकतbeginning: शुरुआतplatform: प्लेटफॉर्मrefresh: ताजाmemories: यादेंtension: तनावjourney: यात्राchildhood: बचपनechoed: गूंजतीabroad: विदेशsocial life: सामाजिक जीवन

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Chance Encounter: Love and Hope in a Mumbai Hospital Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-04-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई के एक व्यस्त अस्पताल की हलचल भरी लॉबी में लोग बहते हुए समुद्र की तरह आ-जा रहे थे।En: In the bustling lobby of a busy hospital in Mumbai, people were moving back and forth like a flowing sea.Hi: दीवाली की जगमगाहट के ठीक बाद की ठंडी हवा और मुरझाए रंग-बिरंगे दीये का गठजोड़, दिसंबर की शुरुआत को थोड़ा और मोहन कर देता था।En: The chilly air right after the sparkle of Diwali and the faded, colorful diyas created a slightly more enchanting start to December.Hi: अस्पताल में एंटीसेप्टिक की गंध हर ओर फैली थी, एक स्थायी कठोरता के साथ।En: The smell of antiseptic filled every corner of the hospital, with a constant harshness.Hi: विक्रम, अपने लैपटॉप पर काम करते हुए, लापरवाही से किसी और का इंतज़ार कर रहा था।En: Vikram, working on his laptop, was carelessly waiting for someone.Hi: थकी हुई आंखों के साथ, वह दिन-रात कोडिंग से अवकाश चाहता था।En: With tired eyes, he craved a break from day-and-night coding.Hi: रेटिना पर लगातार बदलते कोड से उसकी आंखें अब एक विराम की इच्छुक थीं।En: The constantly changing code on the screen had made his eyes long for a pause.Hi: वहीं दूसरी ओर, अनाया अस्पताल की हलचल के बीच राहत की सांस लेते हुए बैठी थी।En: Meanwhile, Anaya was sitting in the midst of the hospital's bustle, taking a breath of relief.Hi: उसकी विश्वसनीय दृष्टि हमेशा अपने मरीजों का ध्यान रख रही थी।En: Her reliable vision was always keeping an eye on her patients.Hi: परिवार और काम के बीच संतुलन साधने की कोशिश में, वह भी इस दिन बुलाए बिना कुछ ठहराव की अपील कर रही थी।En: Trying to balance between family and work, she too was silently pleading for some respite on this day.Hi: फिर भी, भीतर से सहारा और समझदारी की दरकार में एक अनकहा सन्नाटा था।En: Yet, there was an unspoken silence inside, yearning for support and understanding.Hi: दोनों ही अपने-अपने इंतज़ार में थे, जब उनकी नज़रें मिलीं।En: Both were in their respective waits when their eyes met.Hi: विक्रम की सामान्यतः गंभीर नजरें कुछ पल अटकी रहीं।En: Vikram's usually serious gaze lingered for a moment.Hi: वह हिचकते हुए बोला, "क्या आप रिशि का इंतज़ार कर रही हैं?En: Hesitantly, he said, "Are you waiting for Rishi?"Hi: " अनाया ने सिर हिलाया।En: Anaya nodded.Hi: "हाँ, आप भी?En: "Yes, you too?"Hi: " विक्रम ने मुस्कुरा कर सिर हिलाया, "वह मेरा भी दोस्त है।En: Vikram smiled and nodded, "He's my friend too.Hi: मुझे लगता है, वह आज थोड़ा ज्यादा ध्यान कर रहा होगा अस्पताल खाने पर जो भी टिप्पणी कर रहा था।En: I think he's contemplating a bit more today over whatever comments he's making about the hospital food."Hi: "उनके बीच हास्य ने बर्फ़ तोड़ी।En: The humor between them broke the ice.Hi: विक्रम ने धीरे से कहा, "आप बहुत व्यस्त लगती हैं, परिवार और यहाँ का काम, कठिन है ना?En: Vikram gently said, "You seem very busy, balancing family and work here, it must be tough, right?"Hi: " अनाया ने हार नहीं मानी।En: Anaya didn't give in.Hi: उसने अपनी संघर्ष और दबाव की कहानी साझा की।En: She shared her story of struggles and pressure.Hi: यह सुखी बातचीत अब एक गहरी समझदारी में बदल गई थी।En: This pleasant conversation had now transformed into a deep understanding.Hi: तब, अस्पताल के कर्मियों की सामान्य आवाजाही के बावजूद, वे दोनों एक दूसरे की बातों में उलझे थे।En: Then, despite the usual hustle of the hospital staff, they were engrossed in each other's words.Hi: जैसे-जैसे बातचीत खिलखिलाहटों में डूबी, विक्रम ने देखा कि ये कनेक्शन कितना महत्वपूर्ण है।En: As the conversation was filled with laughter, Vikram realized how important this connection was.Hi: वह सोच रहा था, "क्या यह वही है जिससे मैं अनजान था?En: He was thinking, "Is this what I was unaware of?"Hi: "अंततः, उन्होंने अपने फोन नंबर का आदान-प्रदान किया।En: Eventually, they exchanged phone numbers.Hi: "दोबारा मिलने की बात करके अच्छा लगेगा," अनाया ने कहा।En: "It feels good talking about meeting again," Anaya said.Hi: विक्रम की आंखों में अब नयी उम्मीद झिलमिला रही थी।En: There was new hope sparkling in Vikram's eyes.Hi: "हाँ, कॉफी का वादा पक्का समझो।En: "Yes, consider the coffee plan a promise."Hi: "और इस तरह, विगत दिखाए रिश्तों से अलग, विक्रम को एक नई दिशा में एक रिश्ता निर्मित करना सहज लगा।En: And thus, unlike relationships from the past, Vikram felt it was easy to build a relationship in a new direction.Hi: अनाया के लिए यह संघ एक आशा का संकेत था, कि अब उसके जीवन में संतुलन के साथ सहारा भी मौजूद होगा।En: For Anaya, this union was a sign of hope that not only balance but support would now be present in her life.Hi: मुंबई के इस सहज मुलाकात ने शायद उनके जीवन को नई धार प्रदान कर दी थी।En: This casual meeting in Mumbai might have given a new course to their lives. Vocabulary Words:bustling: हलचल भरीantiseptic: एंटीसेप्टिकharshness: कठोरताcarelessly: लापरवाही सेrespite: ठहरावhesitantly: हिचकते हुएcontemplating: ध्यान कर रहाpleading: अपीलreliable: विश्वसनीयengrossed: उलझेhustle: अवाजाहीsign: संकेतunspoken: अनकहाconversational: बातचीतyearning: दरकारcontemplating: ध्यान कर रहाtransformed: बदल गईrecklessly: लापरवाही सेbalance: संतुलनvision: दृष्टिconstantly: लगातारchilly: ठंडीenchanting: मोहनdepth: गहराईunaware: अनजानdiyes: दीयेsparkling: झिलमिलाlonging: इच्छुकgaze: नजरेंconnection: संघ

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Forty years ago, Shenzhen, China, was little more than a cluster of villages, home to a few hundred thousand people. Today, it holds roughly 20 million residents and ranks among the world's fastest-growing megacities. Yet, unlike other urban centers that have ballooned at similar speeds — Mumbai or Lagos, for example — Shenzhen has largely sidestepped the air pollution, overcrowding and failing infrastructure that often accompany rapid expansion. In the second of a five-part series, The World's Jeremy Siegel explores how the city has been able to avoid the problems typically associated with megacities. The post Lessons from the world's most thriving megacity appeared first on The World from PRX.

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Following the Beatles' final concert tour, George Harrison travelled to India in 1967 to learn sitar under the renowned musician Ravi Shankar. Fleeing Beatlemania he travelled in disguise to Mumbai and then to Srinagar in Kashmir. Listening to BBC archive and using excerpts from a Martin Scorsese documentary, we hear one of the world's most famous guitarists challenge himself to learn a new instrument. The moment influenced George's spirituality and his burgeoning solo musical career, as well as the Beatles'. It also propelled Ravi Shankar further into the limelight. The musicians remained lifelong friends. Ravi says they last saw each other on 28 November 2001, the day before George died. Produced and presented by Surya Elango.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there.For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more.Recent episodes explore everything from the death of Adolf Hitler, the first spacewalk and the making of the movie Jaws, to celebrity tortoise Lonesome George, the Kobe earthquake and the invention of superglue.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: Eva Peron – Argentina's Evita; President Ronald Reagan and his famous ‘tear down this wall' speech; Thomas Keneally on why he wrote Schindler's List; and Jacques Derrida, France's ‘rock star' philosopher.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the civil rights swimming protest; the disastrous D-Day rehearsal; and the death of one of the world's oldest languages.(Photo: George Harrison and Ravi Shankar in 1975. Credit: by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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The last time comedian Vir Das was on Working It Out, he and Mike discussed the intense reaction to a piece he performed called “Two Indias.” Now Vir returns to share how he moved on from the controversy, and all the ups and downs he's experienced since then, including: literally losing his voice just weeks before sold out shows in Mumbai, writing a memoir, and making an independent film. Plus, Mike and Vir dive into the two different shows Vir is currently performing, and Vir explains why Mike's name belongs in a Bollywood musical.Please consider donating to Yoda - Youth Organization in Defense of Animals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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