A drive home with his two children after school turned into a 20-minute confrontation for a Goregaon resident when a two-wheeler rider allegedly accused him of running over his foot and demanded money for medical treatment. The motorist, Shukla, says he eventually paid Rs 1000 to end the dispute and spare his children further distress. Suspecting an extortion attempt, he shared his experience on X to warn other Mumbaikars, prompting several users to recount similar encounters. (Written by Madhulika Ram Kavattur) (Illustrations by Uday Mohite)

On Day 21 of their hunger strike on Tuesday, Ravindra and Sonali Wakode, parents of late IIT-Bombay student Sahil Wakode, resumed their hunger strike at Azad Maidan, demanding justice for their son. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)