DISCLAIMER: The eye-witness is an anonymous source who was present at the time of incident and has requested to keep his identity undisclosed.
Be warned: These aren’t for the weak-hearted and will leave you feeling very disturbed.
It was a bloody Monday this week when a 34-year-old woman was mercilessly stabbed to death by an auto-rickshaw driver who had allegedly been stalking her for the past few months, according to the victim’s family. And while it’s almost as if human life and free will, as concepts, don’t exist in our world, it’s also remarkable of how, to most people, every mishap is nothing but a spectacle. What else could you describe the incident—where crowds of people getting in and out of the metro trains just stood by and looked as 25-year-old Jitender stabbed the woman—as?
What’s it like to be witness to a murder that’s being committed not just in front of your eyes; but, in front of the eyes and ears of thousands of people, at a public place, within the vicinity of the law enforcement officials? Do you speak up for savior, or do you stay quiet?
Abhishek (name changed)* was one of the individuals among the crowd that saw the gruesome events unfold right in front of their eyes. And this is his account of the incident that went down at the MG Road Metro Station, at 10 am on Monday morning.
“The metro stopped, as usual and some of us got out. Suddenly one of the boys ran ahead and snatched a woman’s hair from behind. Then, with a knife that he had been hiding away all the while, he slit her throat. The woman fell to the ground, immediately. But, that never stopped the boy. In fact, he began stabbing her all over her body. He did not stop! He stabbed her more than 20 times; I saw with my own eyes and I could not get over it.
A crowd did began to collect and some people did shout to ask the boy to stop but it was as if he didn’t hear a thing! I tried to step ahead and help the woman, or at least stop the attacker, but he began to threaten me; to cut my throat as well, if I were to do anything. Ll the while we shouted for the police to come; but no one turned up. It had been peak hours at the metro station and most of the police had been stationed at the entries and exits to monitor the crowds and the checking. No one even heard us shouting for help. Itna awaaz lagaya humne. Phir ja ke ek banda aaya tha CISF se. Lekin woh bhi sirf khara ho ke dekhta raha. The attacker only finally stopped when the knife fell from his hand. That’s when the people around gathered and began hitting him. They then carried the unconscious woman and took her to the police van. The woman had still been alive till then. The police never turned up at all, during the entire incident. Only one official from CISF came to the scene but it was of no avail!”
He was so disturbed by the incident that had taken place that day that he did not go to work for an entire day. When I tried reaching out to him, for the longest time, Abhishek did not want to talk about the incident; busying and burying himself behind his laptop and work.
What Abhishek did manage to do was photograph the attacker after the crowds had thrashed him. The visuals are shown below.
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If you have ever believed that the wealthier people are, the more ignorant they become of other people’s pain, then science is going to back you up. Of course, not every one is a Warren Buffet or a Bill Gates who actually feel the pain of the poor and believe in helping the world. A recent study that was published in the Psychological Science journal at New York University shows that wealthy people pay very less attention to people who are poor in comparison to them. Like we don’t know it already!
The researchers did a lot of experiments and all the results proved their theory. One of the pivotal reasons that explained the reasoning behind this behaviour is that rich people afford to have others work for them and fulfil their needs and this strong financial stability makes them invest in interpersonal relationships lesser than their less wealthy counterparts. Having strong interpersonal relationships is the ideal key to human happiness, as explained in a Harvard study. Wealthy people end up in major bouts of loneliness but it doesn’t seem to bother them at this stage. Well, money cannot buy happiness but it easy to cry in a BMW, rather than crying on a bicycle, or that’s what the rich seem to believe.
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She is originally from South Africa…and is all set to set fire to our hearts!
After ten days of rest, finally getting back to working out slowly.... Well after I get my butt out of this huge comfy white bed! Georgian food has got me like whoa!! #lazybum #fatty
A photo posted by C A R L A D E N N I S (@carlaruthdennis) on Jun 10, 2016 at 3:58am PDT
And loves a bright, bold bikini
Golden tan in the European sun ?????????? I love this place! #notfairandlovely #brownandbeautiful #dusky #tanned #golden #africanmamma #georgia #batumi
A photo posted by C A R L A D E N N I S (@carlaruthdennis) on May 30, 2016 at 2:01pm PDT
She’s also the face of Whirlpool India
Take me back ️
A photo posted by C A R L A D E N N I S (@carlaruthdennis) on Apr 13, 2016 at 10:11am PDT
And is also one of the best working models in the country.
@gqindia Valentines editorial out now. Go get yours
A photo posted by C A R L A D E N N I S (@carlaruthdennis) on Feb 9, 2016 at 11:38pm PST
She’ll make her much-anticipated Bollywood debut in Abbas Mastan’s next movie.
Boom boom pow ! @rahuljhangiani @toabhmanagement ?
A photo posted by C A R L A D E N N I S (@carlaruthdennis) on Jan 22, 2016 at 10:24pm PST
And looks hot-damn-hot in Goa beach
Throwback to #goa in @shivanandnarresh ️
A photo posted by C A R L A D E N N I S (@carlaruthdennis) on Nov 20, 2015 at 10:35am PST
Thank us later for officially introducing to Miss. Carla!
Meaow #halloween
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Ok! One more time…
Golden tan after three days on the beach.... #goa #India #somewhere #casacarlitagoa
A photo posted by C A R L A D E N N I S (@carlaruthdennis) on Oct 22, 2015 at 9:13am PDT
For the last time!!
#thedyingcactus #series @ginanarang @prayagm_v @marcepedrozo @toabhmanagement #toabhmanagement #toabh
A photo posted by C A R L A D E N N I S (@carlaruthdennis) on Jun 23, 2015 at 1:23am PDT
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Akhilesh Yadav’s new campaign video is making news for all the wrong reasons. From not featuring their beloved Netaji to being unapologetically pompous, the video shows a very rosy picture of a state in doldrums.
This, however, is just the usual pre-poll shenanigan for common people like us. The real news point of the video is actually its eerily relatable soundtrack. If you listen to it closely, the soundtrack seems like a pepped up rendition of Inception’s hauntingly beautiful Time.
Now listen to the ‘Inception’ soundtrack and decide for yourself!
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Well, you know what was in the air last night at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon? Phil Collins melodious voice completely setting the stage on fire, that’s what. Collins beautifully performed ‘In The Air Tonight’, his iconic song from 1981, with the help of show’s house band The Roots. Watch his new rendition of the song below and wonder how he still sounds so amazing even at the age of 65.
We can’t wait for the Genesis reunion!
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Yes, it sucks that Halloween will fall on a Monday this year but it’s just an excuse to start spooky celebrations early. So get your costumes ready for these awesome parties lined up in the city this weekend. Here are our top picks.
1.
WHAT : Kitty Su presents Halloween on Friday
WHERE : Kitty Su, Connaught Place
WHEN : Friday, 28th October 2016
TIME : 9 pm onwards
RSVP here.
2.
WHAT : Halloween Night with DJ Alina
WHERE : The Chatter House, Nehru Place
WHEN : Saturday, 29th October 2016
TIME : 9:30 pm onwards
RSVP here.
3.
WHAT : Halloween Spook Out ft. Gurbax and KLOSE
WHERE : Social Offline, Hauz Khas Village
WHEN : Saturday, 29th October 2016
TIME : 10 pm onwards
RSVP here.
4.
WHAT : Halloween Spook Out ft. Shake ‘em and Rave Boy
WHERE : Nehru Place Social
WHEN : Saturday, 29th October 2016
TIME : 10 pm onwards
RSVP here.
5.
WHAT : Halloween Spook Out ft. DJ SA
WHERE : Cyber Hub Social
WHEN : Saturday, 29th October 2016
TIME : 10 pm onwards
RSVP here.
6.
WHAT : Halloween Spook Out ft. Rick and DJ Vipin
WHERE : Odeon Social, Connaught Place
WHEN : Saturday, 29th October 2016
TIME : 10 pm onwards
RSVP here.
7.
WHAT : Halloween Costume Party
WHERE : What A Comic Show, SDA Market
WHEN : Saturday, 29th October 2016
TIME : 8 pm onwards
RSVP here.
8.
WHAT : Halloween Weekend ft. Tansane
WHERE : BandStand, Aurobindo Market
WHEN : Saturday, 29th October 2016
TIME : 9 pm onwards
RSVP here.
9.
WHAT : Halloween Bash
WHERE : The Cocktail House, GK-1
WHEN : Sunday, 30th October 2016
TIME : 9 pm onwards
RSVP here.
10.
WHAT : Halloween Night Thriller
WHERE : Junkyard Cafe
WHEN : Monday, 31th October 2016
TIME : 8 pm onwards
RSVP here.
11.
WHAT : Halloween Madness
WHERE : The Groghead, Green Park
WHEN : Monday, 31st October 2016
TIME : 9 pm onwards
RSVP here.
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As if the world wasn’t weird enough, now hair is being burnt off instead of being chopped off. No, we weren’t kidding in the caption when we said that there is a barber who gives haircuts using the flame of a candle. So, allegedly in Gulbarga’s Shahabad village, Dasharath of Raj Men’s parlour uses candles for haircuts, as reported by ANI News. Dasharath first burns your hair and then cuts it in style.
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He has been doing this for the past six years and has many regular customers. As if his hair-cutting style wasn’t absurd enough, its origins are also very fascinating. Dasharath stumbled on this style of hair styling when one day, the electricity went off in his salon and he thought of using a candle’s flame to cut hair. Here is the video of him cutting or burning off hair using the flame- Look, it’s damn weird but we wouldn’t mind a ‘hot as hell’ haircut!
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Whenever Apple comes out with a new phone, the world suddenly stops. Even though the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus are not exceptionally groundbreaking phones, they still retain that oomph factor every other phone manufacturer desires. The continuity of design has made Apple one of the most consistent brands out there.
The iPhone had the home button which was iconic to many of its users, but it’s now gone. Instead, they have replaced it with pressure sensors, and vibrations with haptic feedback that makes you feel as if a button is present there. And, of course, they removed the headphone jack.
Apple’s decision to remove the headphone jack was the butt of all jokes, but if you really think about it, it was an act of confidence. Sure, it causes all of us a few inconveniences, but Apple feels it’s time to move on. They have done the same thing with some of their own proprietary products like the 30-pin connector, and they were the first ones to remove the CD drive from a laptop. So, we can assume that the headphone jack’s days are numbered.
No Headphone Jack? How will I live my life!
Let me tell you one thing, I was probably the most pissed off dude on the planet when Apple announced that the headphone jack was gone. We’ve been using headphones for the past 50 years and we’re very used to the 3.5Mmm jack. It’s the only way we knew how to listen to music. It’s the only thing common between my grandparents and me.
The new lightning earpods that come with the phone feel exactly the same. They fit well in the ear and are good for calls, just like the older version. However, when it comes to listening to music, the audio quality did drop a bit. Even when I used my monitoring headphones that I connected via the audio jack adapter, the sound quality was good but not up to the mark. You see, a digital audio output can never be better than the audio output you’d get from an analogue device. At least with what technology we have available today. However, the inclusion of the lightning to audio jack adapter does not alienate people completely.
The real motive here is to push users towards wireless audio. Which is why they have introduced their new AirPods, which are essentially a wireless Bluetooth earphone which pairs up with the phone faster and easier than any generic Bluetooth headset. This is possible because of Apple’s chip called the ‘W1’ and custom software that is present on all Apple products.
However, there is one major criticism we cannot ignore. The phone cannot be charged and have headphones plugged in at the same time. Unless you buy a separate accessory which will cost you a bomb! Considering the fact that we are already paying INR 60,000 for the phone, it doesn’t look like a sound investment.
It Actually Loves The Water Now
With any previous iPhone, I always had to be careful when I was around water. However, with the iPhone 7, since it is water resistant I could use the phone in the shower with my waterproof UE speakers, I dumped it in a bathtub and I even put in a bag of full of water for a long period of time to see how it did. Much to my surprise, the phone survived every scenario in perfect working condition.
It’s Got The Best Smartphone Camera, Period
The iPhone 7 camera is the best camera in the market right now. This is not just a claim by Apple, it’s a fact. One needs to understand that most people upgrade to a new phone judging by the camera performance. The iPhone 7 has a new and faster f/1.8 lens which enables it to take pictures with fuller and wider colours. The image stabilisation has drastically improved and it easily outperforms the iPhone 6s, Galaxy S7 and other top tier phones. The only phone that comes close to its quality is the Google Pixel.
However, you must note that when you compare images from the iPhone 6s and 7, there isn’t much difference. The only way you can tell the dissimilarity is when you zoom in and that is where the iPhone 7 blows the 6s out of the water.
Home Button, What Home Button?
The iPhone 7 has no home button. It got a reaction from almost everyone but hey, it’s not what you think. You can no longer ‘click’ the home button since it doesn’t move at all. Instead, it’s completely solid like the trackpad on the MacBook.
The Taptic Engine which jolts when you apply pressure is the feature that tricks your brain into thinking that you might be clicking a button. There are three different types of haptic feedback settings and it still feels strange since you really aren’t clicking on something.
I loved the new button, but most people in our office found it uncomfortable. It’s a matter of getting used to it. The Taptic Engine adds a lot of depth to the phone as it interacts with iOS 10 cohesively. For example, if you drop down the notification shade or do something similar, it gives you a slight nudge.
A nudge, that made me feel as if iOS 10 is alive and is responding to my commands. 3D touch is still hanging about on the iPhone 7’s display and it works just like it used to on the iPhone 6s.
Other Observations
The iPhone 7 does have better battery life than the 6s as it lasts 1-1.5 hours longer. It would last for 6-7 hours with continuous web browsing, WhatsApp and music streaming while 3G or LTE was switched on. I used the iPhone 7 for Apple Music very often as I have a very long commute to work. I check Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and take pictures because it was part of my job. With constant GPS use, music streaming and aggressively checking social media, the phone lasted for 13 hours for me and I still have about 10% left.
The iPhone 7 has stereo speakers which makes the sound quality better and louder than before. Multi-tasking and playing games are as smooth as you can imagine thanks to the A10 chip.
The Final Say
If you are a loyal Apple user, you need to get this now. Break your current phone, throw it in a pool or drop it from the top of your building, but upgrade it as soon as possible. The iPhone 7 starts at INR 57,000 and can go up to INR 72,000 but it’s worth every rupee. If colour preference is your choice, we must advise you stay away from the Jet Black since we live in India and it does tend to get very dusty.
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MS Dhoni is a world class wicket keeper and there’s no doubt about that. Take, for example, this world cup run out which crushed Bangladeshi hopes and reminded everyone why Dhoni is not be taken lightly when he’s protecting the wickets.
And yet after so many years it seems like we haven’t even scratched the surface of MS Dhoni’s brilliance behind the stumps. Take a look at this super cool reverse throw run-out executed by the Indian captain to send Ross Taylor back in the dressing room.
Watch the Mahi magic on loop #INDvNZ https://t.co/btMoJF0xC3
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 26, 2016
So now you know why it isn’t safe to steal a run even if MS Dhoni is not facing the stumps because this guy will surprise you in more ways than one!
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Everyone has, at some point of time, drunk danced on the famous Haryanvi number ‘Hatt Ja Tau’, and everyone has heard of ‘Skrillex’. This video sync of Skrillex playing and dancing to ‘Hatt Ja Tau’ is all the laughter that you need today.
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At some point in our lives, we have all dreamt of getting the perfect body with well-sculpted abs. While some of us are still hoping, a few others have managed to finish the task and the remaining, well, they are busy checking themselves out in the gym mirrors! Really, this actually happens in gyms. Right from the guy who spends 3 hours in the gym everyday to the girl wearing makeup to the gym, you’ll find all kinds of ‘fitness freaks’ in the gym. Just for fun, we’ve picked up the best of our comedians' take on fitness freaks and the gyming fad.
1. Sorabh Pant
East India Comedy
2. Vikramjit Singh
Pajamafest.co.in
3. Vir Das
Facebook
4. Varun Thakur
SnG Comedy
5. Sapan Verma
East India Comedy
6. Sahil Shah
Facebook
7. Abish Mathew
AIB
Going to the gym is entertaining enough! If you ever get bored sitting at home, just head off to the gym for some entertainment. It’s not just me, but a ton of other people who believe so too. Taking up Sprite’s #FakeOff challenge, comedian Papa CJ has poked fun at everything that really happens in a gym.
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