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Irfan Pathan trolled because he posted an ‘unislamic’ picture of his wife on Twitter
Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan uploaded a photo of his, along with his wife, on Facebook and moral policing trolls swarmed on his post, commenting that his wife's pic is "Un Islamic" and being a Muslim and a Pathan he should take utmost…
Madhya Pradesh government to blend science and astrology for treating medical cases
Patients in Madhya Pradesh government hospitals will now be provided with astrologers in the OPD (outer-patients department). The astrologers will be from the government's Maharshi Patanjali Sanskrit Sansthan( MPPS).
MPPS director PR…
Bengali filmmaker Ashish Avikunthak was denied entry in a mall because he was wearing…
In another incident of discrimination based on attire, a filmmaker Ashish Avikunthak in Kolkata was not allowed to enter a mall because he was wearing a Dhoti. Ashish was well dressed as per a friend of his and this happened at Quest…
In this region of India, brides are ‘sold’ for Rs 50,000 to 1 lakh
Preference for the male child doesn't only lead to discrimination against the girl child and fosters gender inequality, it also leads to social imbalances like skewed sex ratio. It was reported earlier that in few villages of Haryana…
IT employee commits suicide in Pune; writes lack of ‘job security’, the reason in…
Indian IT industry is going through its worst phase due to visa and policy sanctions from the Trump administration. In the past few months, several big IT companies have laid off thousands of IT employees and much more are staring…
PM Modi supporter groom calls off wedding with bride over a political argument
The youth of the country taking an active interest in political affairs of the country is a good sign for a healthy democracy. People's participation in social media political debates and increased awareness about political issues that…
Footprints of ‘aliens’ have been found in this village of India
There are so many tales of spotted aliens and UFOs seen in a clear sky, in different parts of the world. Alien conspiracy buffs love this stuff and skeptics are keen to pick holes in it.
Recently, big, strange footprints were seen…
Amarnath Yatra terror strike: Driver Salim Sheikh who saved the life of more than 50 pilgrims is an…
In the aftermath of the tragic and dastardly terrorist attack on a bus carrying Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, one man has emerged as the hero whose courage, determination and quick decision making saved the lives of more than 50 people.
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Video: This company is offering women employees PAID ‘first day of period’ leave
Periods are still a societal taboo in several quarters of the society. Women at workplace still make different excuses to take a leave or two during cramps to stay comfortable at home. In the bid to become more ‘women friendly’, a media…
In another ‘pro-people’ move, now Delhiites will have access to free surgery at private hospitals
Arvind Kejriwal has introduced another pro-people reform in the healthcare sector, which will be welcomed by the people. Delhi residents who are unable to get a surgery done within 30 days in a government hospital, can get the surgery…
