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NEW DELHI: A woman cannot be treated as "untouchable" for three days in a month and then cease to be considered untouchable on the fourth day, Supreme Court judge BV Nagarathna remarked on Tuesday during hearing of cases including Sabarimala issue.The remarks came as solicitor general Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, said he strongly objected to the 2018 Sabarimala judgment's observation that barring women aged 10 to 50 from the temple amounted to "untouchability" under Article 17 of the C ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 26 : Fazilla Jan, a young Kashmiri artist is embarking on a remarkable ... Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 26 : Fazilla Jan, a young Kashmiri artist is embarking on a remarkable journey of self-discovery through art. The 19-year-old Fazilla has already left an indelible mark on the local art scene, capturing the essence of nature with her captivating brushstrokes. Fazilla's artistic voyage began in 2018 during her 8th standard when she disc ...Read More >
PATNA: A distressing episode at Patna railway station has once again brought to light the persistent racism and bias faced by people from India's Northeastern states. A cultural dance troupe from Arunachal Pradesh was allegedly harassed and barred from using a washroom in the ladies' waiting area, with the confrontation captured on video and now going viral across social media.The incident took place on April 2 when members of the visiting dance team tried to access the facilities at the station ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Actress Mona Singh, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming streaming series 'Maa Ka Sum', has urged people to not glorify the pain of their mothers. In the series, the actress essays the role of Vinitha, a modern single mother navigating love, life, and self-discovery on her own terms. Talking about the same, she said, "I feel it's important, especially for younger audiences, to see their mothers as individuals first. They have dreams, emotions, and a life bey ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 15 (ANI): Over 50 senior women proved that age is no barrier to fitness at the Vivekanand Education Society grounds in Chembur on Sunday, partaking in a special Grandmothers 10K run, hosted by Zydus Pinkathon, India's biggest women's run. The unique format brought older women into the spotlight, celebrating fitness and challenging long-held stereotypes around ageing. Now in its third edition, the Grandmothers' Run reflects Pinkathon's long-standing approac ...Read More >
He shared a picture of her and wrote, "Smita consciously used her cinematic journey as a medium to drive change. Her portrayals dared to question norms and dismantle stereotypes. Her ease with complex roles and her deep understanding of characters woven into our social fabric set her apart. She achieved so much within the brief span that destiny allowed. The brevity of her life will always feel like an unhealed grievance. On her birth anniversary, I fondly remember Smita Patil." Raj and Smita ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said that the Rights of Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 and Rights of Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020, have been brutishly reduced to dead letters. The apex court emphasised that the Centre and states have exhibited a grossly apathetic attitude towards the transgender community, by defacing the lived realities of this community with their inaction. A bench comprising justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan, in a 1 ...Read More >
Bathinda: Daughter of a mason and a domestic help in Punjab's Dunneke village, 19-year-old Param is emerging as the Punjabi music world's newest sensation with her earthy looks, raw lyrics, and melodious voice. Born Paramjit Kaur, the singer-songwriter has shot to fame with her YouTube debut That Girl, which has turned into a runaway hit.Uploaded on September 23, the track -- an assertion of a new-age woman's masculine identity -- has clocked 4.4 million views and 3.2 lakh likes in just eight da ...Read More >
What has earned Param the spotlight is not just the raw energy in her voice, but also her authentic tone, powerful singing and a challenge to the typical trope of a Punjabi woman singer who often sings folk or pop. A plane cuts across the sky above a maze of tin roofs and from the crumbling homes in the alleys below, a girl, in a boxy T-shirt that says 'World Circuit' and camouflage cargos, steps out with neighbourhood children and mouths a few sharp lines in crisp Malwa Punjabi. "Ve main addi ...Read More >
The Border Roads Organisation's 763 BRTF has empowered nine Tibetan refugee women, employing them in high-altitude road construction in the rugged Himalayas. These resilient women defy stereotypes, breaking stones and carrying heavy loads in extreme conditions, providing for their families and contributing significantly to nation-building. Their work ensures economic independence and builds futures. Itanagar: The Border Roads Organisation's 763 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) of Project Vartak h ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court Women Lawyers' Association (SCWLA) has strongly condemned the recent remarks of former Supreme Court judge Justice Markandey Katju, describing them as "misogynistic" and an assault on the dignity of women in the legal profession. Justice Katju, in a controversial comment, suggested that women lawyers could secure favorable judicial orders by "winking" at judges. The association said such a statement was not only deeply offensive but also undermined the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Freedom finds a fresh beat this Independence Day. Kar Dikha -- a spoken word and rap anthem by RPG Group -- redefines azaadi for today's India: not as a moment in history, but as a daily responsibility. RPG Group emphasizes the call to show up, take ownership, and shape a better India, stating: azaadi sirf paane ki nahi, nibhane ki bhi kahani hai. Also Read | Happy 79th Independence Day 2025 Wishes & Quotes: WhatsApp Messages, 15th August Images and Face ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation's (GHMC) order to shut beef shops and slaughterhouses on the Independence Day (August 15) and Krishna Janmashtami (August 16) evoked mixed response from people in the city. While some felt that the beef shops should be closed on Krishna Janmashtami considering religious sentiments, they said the shops could be allowed to function on August 15. While there are no restrictions on chicken, fish, etc., beef shops were ordered to be closed. So ...Read More >
JAMMU: In a landmark stride towards bridging the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), JK Public School Kunjwani, in collaboration with FICCI FLO JKL, hosted an inspiring seminar for girl students of Classes IX and X. The initiative aimed to ignite curiosity, dismantle gender stereotypes, and motivate young women to take up Mathematics and Science for higher studies, preparing them to lead in a technology-driven world. The event brought together eminent speake ...Read More >
In the letter, the association said the Kashmiri women students have been systematically targeted. This incident follows the 2022 Karnataka hijab ban, currently under Supreme Court review after a split verdict. Bengaluru: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Tuesday, July 15 wrote to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stating that Muslim students wearing hijab were barred from attending classes and threatened with expulsion at a Bengaluru college. The alleged case of re ...Read More >
New Delhi: Bollywood's one of the most adorable couples Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani are now proud parents to a baby girl. The good news has not been officially shared by the duo yet, however social media is abuzz with congratulatory messages for the new parents. According to Hindustan Times report, the baby was born via normal delivery at Reliance Hospital in Mumbai - both mother and baby are doing fine. Neither Sid or Kiara has put any post or released a statement as of now. In Februar ...Read More >
New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Tuesday said prisoners, including disabled ones, not being provided "preferred or costly food items" in jails was not a violation of fundamental rights. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan said the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution extends to all prisoners, however, it did not confer a right to demand personalised or luxurious food choices. "Mere non-supply of preferred or costly food items cannot ipso facto be treated as a violati ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that lawful incarceration does not suspend the right to human dignity, while directing jail authorities of Tamil Nadu to identify prisoners with disabilities at the time of admission and equip all prisons with disability-friendly infrastructure. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan said, "Lawful incarceration does not suspend the right to human dignity. The punishment lies only in the restriction of liberty, not in the denial of huma ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed stand-up comedians Samay Raina, Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, and Nishant Jagdsish Tanwar to appear personally before the court on the next date of hearing over their alleged insensitive remarks against persons with disabilities. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi allowed comedian Sonali Thakkar, also known as Sonali Aditya Desai, to appear virtually during the next hearing. Also Read | India Ra ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed stand-up comedians Samay Raina, Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, and Nishant Jagdsish Tanwar to appear personally before the court on the next date of hearing over their alleged insensitive remarks against persons with disabilities. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi allowed comedian Sonali Thakkar, also known as Sonali Aditya Desai, to appear virtually during the next hearing. The apex court recor ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to t ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 15 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Tuesday wrote to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, seeking his immediate intervention in an incident of alleged religious discrimination faced by Kashmiri female students at a nursing college in Bengaluru. The students, who wear the hijab or burkha in accordance with their religious beliefs, have reportedly been barred from attending classes and threatened with expulsion by the managem ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 15 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Tuesday wrote to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, seeking his immediate intervention in an incident of alleged religious discrimination faced by Kashmiri female students at a nursing college in Bengaluru. The students, who wear the hijab or burkha in accordance with their religious beliefs, have reportedly been barred from attending classes and threatened with expulsion by the managem ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shubhangi Atre, best known for her role in the show 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain,' has dismissed the long-standing belief that television is a medium dominated by women, while films are meant for male actors. Sharing her thoughts on the matter, she called the notion outdated and irrelevant in today's evolving entertainment landscape. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Atre highlighted how the times are changing. She pointed to successful, female-led films like Queen ...Read More >
Mumbai: Aamir Khan's much-awaited film Sitaare Zameen Par, co-starring Genelia D'Souza, continues its successful run at the box office. After a brief dip midweek, the film showed a strong resurgence on its third Saturday, pushing its total India net collection past the ₹140 crore mark. According to early estimates from Sacnilk, the film earned approximately ₹4.75 crore on Day 16 (Saturday), a significant rise from the previous day's ₹2.4 crore. This brings the total India net collection to ₹142 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 5 (PTI) The Tribal Affairs Ministry has asked the Environment Ministry to provide scientific evidence to support the claim that granting land rights under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, has led to forest degradation, warning that such statements may "reinforce stereotypes" and "undermine" the law. In an office memorandum dated July 2, addressed to the secretary of the Environment Ministry, the Tribal Affairs Ministry said, "The India State of Forest Report (IFSR) 2023 indicat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 5 (PTI) The Delhi High Court has dismissed over 200 petitions of the Ministry of Defence challenging the Armed Force Tribunal's order holding a number of defence personnel entitled for disability pension for their respective disabilities. Disability pension cannot be denied to defence personnel solely on the ground that the onset of the disability occurred while they were posted at a peace station or by contending that it is a lifestyle disease, it said, while noting that militar ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Vikrant Massey has opened up about his experience working with debutant Shanaya Kapoor in "Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan." The actor shared how her dedication and hard work helped break the nepotism stereotype often associated with star kids. When asked what he learned from Shanaya during the shooting of the romantic drama, Vikrant Massey spoke highly of her commitment and sincerity. He told IANS, "I've learned a lot from her too. But what truly inspired me was her com ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, Jun 28 (PTI) Commemorating a decade of MOSAIC, the diversity and inclusion initiative, private steel major Tata Steel on Saturday said it aimed to have 20 per cent diversity in its workforce across the group by 2028. For Tata Steel, the commitment to diversity goes beyond policy implementation. It actively seeks to redefine norms in typically male-dominated sectors, the company said in a statement. Tata Steel's progressive HR policies offer equal benefits for LGBTQIA+ partners, gen ...Read More >
Bhopal, June 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior BJP leader and Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister for Urban Development, Housing and Parliamentary affairs, Kailash Vijayvargiya stirred controversy on Thursday with remarks disapproving of women wearing short outfits, asserting that such a trend is a foreign concept of beauty and not aligned with Indian tradition. A six-time legislator and a state government minister, Vijayvargiya emphasised that in Indian culture, women are regarded as a form of Goddess and ...Read More >
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