Best Anila Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 093: Anila Quayyum Agha 56:20

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Kevin Kirkwood shared a conversation with Anila Quayyum Agha. She is an internationally recognized artist born in Lahore, Pakistan and currently based in the US. Anila creates immersive installations that explore global and environmental issues, culture, and social and gender roles. Using Islamic geometric patterns, light, shadow, and steel cut wit…

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The Girl Who Drank Bleach for Freedom: The Murder of Shafilea Ahmed | Welted Marigold Episode 28 6:53

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Send us a text “Imagine your entire life is a battlefield—not between countries, but inside your own home." Welcome to Welted Marigold, where we unravel dark and mysterious stories from South Asia and beyond. Tonight, your storyteller Ambaka brings you the tragic, pivotal story of Shafilea Ahmed—a girl who dreamed of freedom but was betrayed by the…

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Episode 094: Tori Tinsley 40:48

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Kevin Kirkwood travels to Decatur, Georgia, to sit down with artist Tori Tinsley for a conversation about process and vulnerability. Born in 1980, Tori Tinsley is an Atlanta-based artist whose practice navigates memory, labor, and lived experience. She earned her BFA from the University of Michigan’s Stamps School of Art & Design, a Master of Arts …

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The Locked Room Mystery: What Really Happened to Snehal Gaware? | Welted Marigold Episode 27 8:47

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Send us a text In the This episode of Welted Marigold, we journey to Mumbai, India, to uncover one of the most chilling and baffling cold cases in recent history. This is the story of Snehal Gaware, a 21-year-old engineering student whose life was cut short in a crime so intimate and terrifying that it left an entire nation in shock. Imagine the ho…

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The Murder that ruined Indias first superstar | True Crime India 5:10

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Send us a text In the world of South Asian true crime, few stories rival the 1944 murder of C.N. Lakshmikanthan—a case that didn’t just shock the public, but brought the glittering world of the Madras film industry to its knees. This episode is a deep dive into the scandal that ruined superstars, exposed a blackmail empire, and changed Indian cinem…

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Murder of Sana Yousaf | Pakistan True Crime 5:46

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Send us a text Welcome to Welted Marigold with your storyteller Ambica , where we delve into the dark and mysterious true crime stories from South Asia and beyond. Tonight, we investigate the profoundly tragic and shocking Sana Yusf murder case. Sana Yusf, a vibrant 17-year-old digital leader from Islamabad, was a one-woman industry who commanded o…

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Episode 092: Carol Paquet 41:28

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Kevin Kirkwood traveled to Willow Pond in San Luis Obispo to visit the bright, light-filled studio of contemporary artist Carol Paquet. A South African–American visual artist, Carol works across photography, oil painting, and mixed media, blending analog and digital techniques to create fictional botanical landscapes shaped by memory, place, and im…

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The Maharani Anila Kumari Murder Case: Royal Feud, Missing Queen, and a Property Scandal 8:15

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Send us a text Dive into the complex and shocking saga of the Maharani Anila Kumari murder case, a sensational crime that has gripped Madhya Pradesh. This investigation focuses on the alleged suspicious death of the 95-year-old Maharani of the erstwhile Narwar Royal Family in Ujjain. The case is not just about a missing royal, but a bitter, ongoing…

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Episode 091: Nigel Sussman 47:11

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Kevin Kirkwood visits the vibrant, detail-packed studio of illustrator and muralist Nigel Sussman in the heart of Berkeley, California. Known for his bold isometric worlds and large-scale murals that transform city walls into playful architectural maps, Nigel has developed a visual style that is instantly recognizable and endlessly explorable. Kevi…

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Episode 090: Wanxin Zhang 42:07

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In today’s episode, Kevin Kirkwood brings listeners to the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco, recording inside the studio of contemporary artist Wanxin Zhang. Widely regarded as a leading voice in the new generation of the Bay Area clay movement, Wanxin is celebrated for his monumental ceramic figures, his experimental formless structures, and …

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1925 Bombay: The Bawla Murder and the King Who Lost His Throne | True Crime India 9:34

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Send us a text Step back to colonial India in 1925 for the Bawla murder case, the royal scandal that shook the British Raj. When wealthy businessman Abdul Kader Bawla is brazenly shot dead on Malabar Hill, Bombay, the trail leads directly to a powerful Maharaja, a beautiful courtesan, and a daring plot of kidnapping and passion. This is not just a …

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Episode 089: Hal Fischer 1:02:36

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Kevin Kirkwood sits down with celebrated artist, critic, and museum professional Hal Fischer for an intimate conversation recorded at Fischer’s home in San Francisco. Known for his groundbreaking Gay Semiotics series and influential writing on photography in the 1970s, Fischer reflects on a career that spans more than four decades and continues to …

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Streamline release notes: balance AI and human oversight 35:10

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Senior technical writers Gareth Brinn and Lydia Pedersen talk about using GPTs and n8n to automate release notes: scripting, prompt engineering, and synthesizing data from Jira and GitHub. Next plans include using AI for first drafts of core docs while maintaining oversight. Their advice: start simple, iterate, and grow to achieve process improveme…

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Episode 088: Andy Diaz Hope 50:02

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Kevin Kirkwood spent time with artist Andy Diaz Hope in his San Francisco studio, where Andy reflected on his upbringing on the Bay Area’s peninsula, his academic path through Stanford University, and the moment the Catharine Clark Gallery took interest in his work. Andy Diaz Hope holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Engineer…

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Brother’s Betrayal: Pramod Mahajan and the Murder That Shook Indian Politics| True Crime India 13:24

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Send us a text The most shocking political true crime story in modern India. Pramod Mahajan was the BJP's charismatic "Kingmaker" and a Union Cabinet Minister. His extraordinary life was ended not by a political rival, but by his own flesh and blood. In this chilling episode of The Brand and Tonic Show, we go beyond the headlines to uncover the tox…

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Episode 087: Badri Valian 49:54

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Episode 087: Badri Valian بدری ولیان Kevin Kirkwood sat down with artist Badri Valian in her San Francisco studio in the Design District, where they talked about her upbringing in Iran, the ways those early experiences continue to shape her creative life, and the possibilities she envisions for her future practice. Badri Valian is a San Francisco–b…

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Episode 086: Brian Singer 53:34

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Kevin Kirkwood sat down with artist and designer Brian Singer for a brief conversation in his San Francisco studio, located in the Mission District. Brian reflected on his upbringing in Silicon Valley, discussed the ideas behind several of his artworks, and shared his thoughts on the evolving direction of his creative practice. Best known for his t…

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BRUTALLY MURDERED: Justice Overturned by Elite Power | The Ivonne Johnson True Crime Sri Lanka Nepal India Pakistan 14:17

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Send us a text In the wealthy, exclusive Royal Park Condominium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, a life of privilege masked a savage brutality. This is the harrowing true crime story of Ivonne Johnson, a bright 19-year-old found murdered in a rarely used fire escape stairwell in 2005. The Case That Rocked a Nation: Ivonne's killer was one of their own: Jude …

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Episode 085: Abby Zhang 36:17

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Episode 085: Abby Zhang Kevin Kirkwood met up with Abby Zhang in Bayview, California at a park just south of San Francisco. Abby Zhang is a Bay Area–based artist working across painting, printmaking, and installation. She holds an MFA from Pratt Institute and has exhibited her work nationally. Currently in residence at Kala Art Institute, she is ex…

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Episode 084: Bibby Gignilliat 39:55

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Kevin Kirkwood sat down with Bibby Gignilliat, a Northern California–based artist whose work radiates color, texture, and fearless creativity. They met in her Sausalito studio, a small waterfront town just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Before becoming a full-time artist, Bibby built a thriving culinary team-building business in four major cities…

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11 Bodies. 11 Family Members. 11 Diaries | The Burari Deaths | True Crime India 14:41

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Send us a text Dive deep into the chilling Burari Murders case – one of India’s most perplexing and disturbing mass deaths. In this episode of Shadows of Burari, we meticulously dissect the evidence, the shocking discovery of eleven family members found deceased, and the terrifying belief system that led to this tragedy. Explore the unsettling dyna…

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Episode 083: Nina Katz 47:10

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Kevin Kirkwood recently sat down with Nina Katz, a Berkeley-based painter whose work explores the figure and portraiture. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Hong Kong, Nina studied in Boston before settling in the Bay Area. Largely self-taught, she’s been painting full time for the past 15 years; creating deeply expressive and intimate works. Nina’s la…

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The Halloween Horror – Arpana Jinaga's Bizarre Murder & the DNA That Couldn't Speak | True Crime India 15:40

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Send us a text The perfect nightmare: A crowded Halloween party ends in a brutal murder, with a crime scene so contaminated it baffled police for years. This is the chilling story of Arpana Jinaga. In 2008, 24-year-old software engineer Arpana Jinaga hosted a massive Halloween costume party at her Redmond, Washington apartment complex. Hundreds of …

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Episode 082: Fernanda Martinez Gutierrez 40:39

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Kevin Kirkwood shared a conversation with Fernanda Martínez Gutierrez, an Oakland based painter and muralist; In her work, she incorporates nature elements as themes, organic shapes, bold textures, and deconstructed patterns to develop intrinsic narratives. Recently her practice expanded to sculptures, where she experiments with different materials…

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The Palace of Death: Crown Prince Dipendra and The Unsolved Nepal Royal Massacre | True Crime Nepal 11:20

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Send us a text The Night A Monarchy Was Obliterated. On June 1, 2001, nine members of Nepal’s Royal Family, including King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya, were gunned down at the Narayanhiti Palace. The official verdict was clear: Crown Prince Dipendra—fueled by rage over a forbidden marriage and substance abuse—murdered his family before taking his …

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Episode 081: Fanny Wu 38:07

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A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with Fanny Wu, an architect and artist who lives and works in San Jose California. This episode is particularly meaningful to me because Fanny and I spent many afternoons sketching various locations of the communities that we helped design. Fanny is passionate in building and creating spaces that p…

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Episode 080: Lenny Grant 29:49

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A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with Lenny Grant, an architect who lives and works in San Luis Obispo, California. This episode is particularly meaningful to me because Lenny played an important role in my early growth as an architectural designer. With over thirty years of experience, Lenny brings a thoughtful perspective to his…

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Beyond Access Control: Model-Context Protocol Paradigm 36:35

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API thought leader Kevin Swiber and Pronovix CEO Kristof Van Tomme join the podcast to explore the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and the emerging governance challenges it presents to API strategy. We discuss the need to balance driving business value and opportunity against mitigating the security risks associated with rapid MCP adoption, noting the…

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Episode 079: Kim Anno 44:53

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Kevin Kirkwood visits artist Kim Anno in her Berkeley, California studio for a conversation about how her family influenced her creative beginnings, what inspired her to make her collection of films, and her journey to becoming a Guggenheim fellow in 2024. Kim Anno is a painter, photographer, and filmmaker/video artist born in Los Angeles whose wor…

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India's First Cyber Murder: The Case That Changed Digital Crime Laws | True Crime India 10:11

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Send us a text It started with a simple email, a mysterious online profile, or a digital trail left in the dark corners of the web. This is the groundbreaking true story of India’s First Cyber Murder, the case that proved technology wouldn't just be a tool for criminals, but also a weapon for killers. In a seemingly ordinary life, a venomous, digit…

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Episode 078: Chase Lanier 35:00

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Kevin Kirkwood shares a conversation with artist Chase Lanier, recorded live at Westobou Gallery. Together, they explore Chase’s process, his approach to making, and the conceptual ideas that inform his work. Chase is a boomerang native of Augusta, GA, where he teaches art at the Academy of Richmond County. In 2024, he showed at ArtFields in Lake C…

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Kerala’s Darkest Secret - 28 years to discovering what happened to Sister Abhaya | True Crime India 12:06

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Send us a text A true crime case that shook the foundation of the Indian Church. In 1992, Sister Abhaya, a young nun in Kottayam, Kerala, was found dead in a convent well. What followed was a decades-long struggle for justice, initially dismissed as a suicide by the local police, only for the CBI to later confirm it was a brutal murder. This episod…

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Did Adnan Syed Kill his ex ? the murder case of Hae Min Lee | True Crime India Pakistan 26:41

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Send us a text The Hae Min Lee murder case is back in the spotlight, and this time, the twists are more profound than ever. Convicted in 2000 and subject of the globally famous Serial podcast, Adnan Syed spent 23 years maintaining his innocence. In 2022, a stunning move led to his release, but the legal saga did not end there. This episode is your …

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The tragic killing of Noor Mukadam in Pakistan | True Crime Pakistan Nepal India Bangladesh 27:07

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Send us a text The brutal 2021 murder of Noor Mukadam in Islamabad sent shockwaves across Pakistan and the world, becoming a symbol of the pervasive issue of violence against women. Join us as we unravel the chilling timeline of events, from Noor's desperate attempts to escape to the high-profile trial that captured a nation's attention. We'll expl…

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A politician, a socialite and a murder | what really happened to sunanda pushkar death? | True Crime India 24:28

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Send us a text On January 17, 2014, the world woke up to a shocking headline: Sunanda Pushkar, the vibrant, outspoken businesswoman and wife of prominent politician Shashi Tharoor, was found dead in a luxury hotel suite at The Leela Palace in Delhi. What followed was a complex web of intrigue, high-profile politics, and a true crime mystery that ha…

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Anni Dewani Murder Case: The Shocking Truth Behind the Honeymoon Killing | True Crime India 22:49

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Send us a text Join us as we dive deep into the Anni Dewani murder case, a captivating and complex story that made international headlines. In this episode, we explore the mysterious death of Anni Dewani, a young bride killed during her honeymoon in South Africa. Was it a random hijacking, or was there a sinister plot orchestrated by the one person…

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The Aarushi Talwar Murder: A Case That Divided a Nation - Indian True Crime - Welted Marigold 29:17

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Send us a text On a fateful morning in May 2008, the bodies of 14-year-old Aarushi Talwar and the family's domestic helper, Hemraj, were discovered in the Talwars' Noida home. What followed was a sensational double-murder case that captivated and shocked India. Was it a crime of passion, a conspiracy, or a tragic miscarriage of justice? This docume…

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The Unsolved Mystery of Divya Bharti: A Bollywood Tragedy | Indian True Crime 21:22

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Send us a text On April 5, 1993, Bollywood's rising star, Divya Bharti, died under mysterious circumstances after falling from her fifth-floor apartment. At just 19, she was at the peak of her career, and her sudden death has been a subject of speculation and debate for decades. Was it a tragic accident, a deliberate suicide, or something far more …

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The Death of Sushant Singh Rajput: A Bollywood Mystery | A True Crime Investigation | True Crime India 14:04

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Send us a text Join us as we re-examine the perplexing case surrounding the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Beyond the headlines and celebrity status, this episode delves into the unanswered questions, the conflicting reports, and the controversial theories that have made his case one of Bollywood's most enduring mysteries. We'll explore the i…

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Noor Mukaddam: The Islamabad Murder Case That Shocked Pakistan | A True Crime Story of Justice and Betrayal 16:16

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Send us a text The brutal murder of Noor Mukaddam in Islamabad became one of the most talked-about true crime cases in Pakistan's history. This isn't just a story of a life tragically cut short, but a deep dive into betrayal, the dangerous intersection of class privilege and power, and an entire nation's fight for justice. In July 2021, the world w…

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The Aarushi Talwar & Hemraj Murder Case : India’s Most Controversial Case - True Crime India 22:22

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Send us a text On a quiet night in Noida, a family's life was shattered by a brutal double murder. But what really happened inside the Talwar home. We dive deep into one of India's most controversial and perplexing true crime cases: the 2008 murders of teenager Aarushi Talwar and the family's domestic help, Hemraj Banjade. This episode meticulously…

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Episode 077: David Clifton-Strawn 48:35

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Kevin Kirkwood chopped it up with David Clifton-Strawn, an Atlanta based fine-art photographer. David focuses his practice on exploring the traditional art of portraiture through a contemporary queer lens. Clifton-Strawn's work is represented by Alan Avery Art Company and has been exhibited across the United States, Canada and Europe. His work is i…

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The Surat Conspiracy: The Murder of Dishit Jariwala | welted marigold | Indian true crime 18:05

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Send us a text In the quiet, upscale neighborhood of Parle Point in Surat, India, a gruesome scene was discovered on the night of June 27, 2016. Dishit Jariwala, a young and successful textile mill owner, was found hacked to death in his own home. Initially, the crime scene pointed to a robbery gone wrong, with Dishit's wife, Welcy Jariwala, claimi…

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Mysterious Death in a hotel room - unresolved questions - Sunanda Pushkar - Welted Marigold - True Crime 19:11

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Send us a text In January 2014, the world was captivated by a shocking story out of New Delhi. The sudden death of socialite and businesswoman Sunanda Pushkar sent shockwaves through India's political and media circles. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the Sunanda Pushkar death investigation, from the initial discovery of her body to t…

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Qandeel Baloch: The Tragic Honour Killing & The Price of Digital Freedom in Pakistan- Welted Marigold - True crime 28:34

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Send us a text Dive deep into the shocking Qandeel Baloch murder case, a landmark honour killing that exposed the complex struggles for digital freedom in Pakistan. In this gripping true crime podcast episode, we explore the life and tragic death of Pakistan's controversial social media star, Qandeel Baloch, whose defiance of conservative norms ult…

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Shraddha Walkar Case: The Chilling Truth & Deep Dive into India's Most Shocking Live-In Murder - True Crime India 21:00

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Send us a text Explore the chilling truth behind the Shraddha Walkar murder case, one of India's most shocking live-in relationship crimes. This extended true crime podcast episode takes a deep dive into the horrifying details, the investigation, and the societal implications of Aaftab Poonawala's gruesome act. We meticulously unpack the timeline, …

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The Tragic Story of Jaswinder Kaur Sidhu: An Honor Killing Victim | Weltered Marigold | Indian True Crime 7:06

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Send us a text Dive into the heartbreaking true story of Jaswinder Kaur Sidhu, known as Jassi, an honor killing victim whose life was tragically cut short at just 25 years old. In this powerful episode of "Weltered Marigold," storyteller Ambica unravels Jassi's journey from Maple Ridge, British Columbia, where she navigated a blend of Western and P…

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Episode 34: The Re-arrest of Rwandan Opposition Leader Victoire Ingabire 32:59

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Episode Notes Episode 34: The Re-arrest of Rwandan Opposition Leader Victoire Ingabire On June 17, 2025, Victoire Ingabire was at her home in Kigali, Rwanda, when she received an unusual phone call. She was being summoned by the High Court of Rwanda, and she was required to appear before the court two days later. Victoire was, of course, familiar w…

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35 piece murder : shraddha walkar murder case - Indian True Crime 11:52

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Send us a text Prepare to be gripped by one of India's most shocking true crime sagas. This episode dives deep into the chilling story of Shraddha Walkar, a young woman whose life was brutally cut short by the very person she loved and trusted. We'll uncover the dark secrets of a toxic relationship, the calculated acts of a killer, and the relentle…