The ongoing crisis that has paralysed the hill-station Darjeeling doesn’t seem to end anytime soon. The simple protest has now turned into a massive demonstration by the entire Gorkha Community with demands of a separate state, Gorkhaland taking the front. It’s already been 13 days of the dispute with huge[Read More…]
Author: Radha Mishra
Lynching on the rise but solutions in sight, say experts
It has not been even a week since a man in Rajasthan’s Pratapgarh was allegedly lynched by the government officials for preventing them from clicking pictures of his wife and daughter who were defecating in open. Now headlines are screaming about another lynching, this time it is Jammu and Kashmir’s[Read More…]
In Pictures: How India celebrates International Yoga Day!
The International Yoga Day was nothing less than a grand celebration for Indians and social media is a proof. The internet was bursting with pictures of people doing Yoga poses with great enthusiasm on the occasion of International Yoga Day. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Union Ministers, celebs, cricketers[Read More…]
Harassing women at public places is ‘fun’ for ‘educated men,’ reveals survey
Dear women, if you are being harassed, tortured or ill-treated by men on roads, public places or any at other place, don’t dare to think that the situation will get better anytime soon. Yes, it won’t and we have all the valid reasons to say that. A report released in[Read More…]
Spousal violence: Manipur tops the list with 53% cases; Bihar, Andhra Pradesh are no less
Although marriage is said to be a sacred institution, the alarming numbers of spousal violence in India have another story to convey. A statistics of National Family Health Survey, suggests that nearly 29 per cent of married women in the country faced spousal violence in 2015-16. The figure is indeed[Read More…]
Rajasthan Lynching: Little did he know that safeguarding his wife’s dignity would cost him his life?
It is every man’s moral responsibility to save his family from all ills. And when it comes to a woman’s dignity, especially his wife and daughter, a man anywhere on the planet, would go to any extent to protect it. Well, that’s what Zafar Khan was doing. Khan was allegedly[Read More…]
Watch: There’s no harm in being SHAMELESS! Here’s a proof!
The latest song by Youtube sensation, Prajakta Koli, is going viral and for all the right reasons. The song takes a dig at all the ills of the society surrounding women in the most amusing way. Titled ‘Shameless,’ this song perfectly sums up what is wrong with us and why[Read More…]
Have you ever been to groom fair? Here’s all about Bihar’s 700-yr-old Dulha Mela!
You must have heard about many fairs from books, cloths, to furniture and almost every non-living thing. But have you ever heard of a Groom fair? Yes, the ‘groom fair’ or ‘Dulha Mela’! Mithilalanchal ‘Saurath Sabha’ in Bihar is famous for ‘Dulha Mela’. The practice of buying grooms is being[Read More…]
Pregnancy is not a disease; no need to avoid sex, meat: Gynaecologists
The Ayush Ministry on Tuesday left many people, especially women ,concerned when it came up with the guidelines on what a pregnant woman should be doing and eating to deliver a healthy baby. The ministry has suggested that a pregnant woman should avoid having sex or feeling of lust, eating[Read More…]
Bitcoin: All you need to know about this much-in-demand digital currency!
Many of us have heard of Bitcoins for the first time when it surfaces in the news recently for being the only payment method to pay ransoms to WannaCry attackers. But, you will be surprised to know that Bitcoins can be used for a host of other things. In fact,[Read More…]
[Watch]: Finally, a heartwarming ad on breaking away from gender conditioning
The story of Seema Nagar, who was felicitated by Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje, is winning hearts these days. Her fascinating journey from a curious child to being an engineer was highlighted by Samsung India. The ad starts with a father waiting with his brothers for the first cries of his[Read More…]
10 inspiring quotes by Morgan Freeman to give much-needed boost to your inner self
The name Morgan Freeman needs no introduction. He has long become a household name with his inimitable voice and remarkable acting skills. Born in 1937, this versatile man proved his mettle in almost everything he took up – from acting, producing to narrating. The man, who is a power-house and[Read More…]
America, a country of Child Marriages!
If you’re thinking that child marriages are only prevalent in developing countries like India, Bangladesh, Tanzania, this report will burst your bubble. Over 167,000 people aged 17 or under, married in 38 states between 2000 and 2010 in America. The statistics is based on a search of existing marriage license[Read More…]
Muslims are not prepared to vote for BJP in Gujarat: Congress leader Shahnawaz Shaikh
Shahnawaz Shaikh is the municipal councillor from Jamalpur Ward which lies in the heart of the old city of Ahmedabad. The area is largely Muslim-dominated with around 60,000 voters out of the total of the registered 88,000 electorates. Shaikh, who has been active in student politics for more than a[Read More…]
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Mother’s day: Celebs who share great equation with their famous stepmoms
While it is a tough task for stepmoms to get along with their step-kids with an ease, here are few celebs and their super cool stepmoms who have been setting examples. This Mother’s Day, we raise a hat tip to these beautiful maternal bonds which are in no way less[Read More…]
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A socially conscious actor and his fight against addiction
While we have several examples of people losing their lives due to drugs and alcohol addiction in the glamour industry, here is someone from the same society, setting a whole new example. Bengali film actor-turned-social activist Bobby Chakraborty’s main aim is to keep young boys and girls off addiction. Drug[Read More…]
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A woman who fights for men’s rights: This is her story
There’s no denying the fact that violence against women is getting unprecedented attention these days, and perhaps rightly so. But at the same time, the problems plaguing men get overlooked, leading them to undergo severe pain, losses, loneliness and even depression, with no help at hand. It is high time[Read More…]
Jharkhand politician Nishikant Dubey lets his achievements do the talking
One AIIMS in Jharkhand, 18 ITI colleges, four hospitals, three agricultural colleges, three engineering colleges, four model colleges, three national highways, four water projects, houses with portable drinking water and a lot more – this isn’t a political manifesto of a party but the ground work done by one Member[Read More…]
Yogi Adityanath – Modi’s Masterstroke
BJP won a monumental mandate in just concluded elections in the state of Uttar Pradesh (UP). And the only question on the mind of every political analyst and every person on the street of India was “Who will be the Chief Minister of UP?” Will Modi-Shah duo opt for[Read More…]
Step towards Ram temple resolution
The Supreme Court’s advice on revival of talks in the Ayodhya Temple-Masjid controversy has laid the path for a step on the road to the resolution of the issue. Obviously, some concerned people think that there is nothing left to say in the talks and it’s true that it would[Read More…]
History is biased in favour of the ruler’s narrative: Rana Safvi
A noted historian, a popular author, an active orator, and an influential columnist – the name Rana Safvi needs no introduction. Safvi’s passion for culture and heritage is known to history aficionados. A Master in Medieval History from the prominent Centre for Advanced Studies, Dept. of History, AMU, Rana is[Read More…]