social issues

Bhopal, March 30 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Monday that only those with a spirit of service can succeed in politics, while "personal ambitions" adversely impact the democratic system.Yadav was addressing the inaugural session of the two-day conference of young MLAs from...

Chandigarh, March 27 The head of the Radha Soami Satsang Beas (RSSB), Gurinder Singh Dhillon, paid a courtesy visit to Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini in Chandigarh on Friday.Saini and his family met Dhillon at the Chief Minister's official residence, 'Sant Kabir Kutir', and sought...

When you work with a director multiple times, you start to understand how they think and you feel secure, says actor Kumud Mishra, explaining why his collaborations with filmmaker Anubhav Sinha are always special.Sinha is one of the filmmakers with whom Mishra has worked extensively, including...

New Delhi, March 27 Madhya Pradesh BJP MP Sumer Singh Solanki on Friday demanded a strict central law against forced religious conversions, saying the issue has become a threat to national security and the cultural identity of tribal communities is being systematically eroded.Raising the...

Bengaluru, March 23 The Karnataka Assembly on Monday passed two key bills, including the Karnataka Prohibition of Crimes in the Name of Unity, Freedom, Dignity and Tradition in Marriage (Ivanaarava, Ivanaarava) Bill, 2026, with the government asserting that both measures aim at social reform and...

Bhopal, March 19 Ahead of Eid, a Muslim leader here on Thursday appealed to his community members to shop for their festival needs at establishments run by Muslims.Pirzada Tauqeer Nizami, general secretary of the Ahle Sunnat Committee and a leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen...

Mumbai, March 19 Actress Indira Krishna, who plays the role of Durgawati in ‘Ganga Mai Ki Betiyaan’, has shared that the traditions carry deep wisdom. The actress is celebrating Gudi Padwa.Speaking about this, she said, “Our traditions carry deep wisdom. The ‘gudi’ stands for resilience and...

March 18, New Delhi – The Indian Army organized an Iftar gathering in a sensitive area of Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, to strengthen ties with local residents. Hundreds of villagers participated, with discussions held on social and security issues, as well as prayers for peace and harmony...

Mumbai, March 18 Actress Shubhangi Latkar, who plays the role of Ganga Mai in the television show ‘Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan’, has shared her opinion on the evil social practice of dowry and the social pressures it propagates.In the recent storyline, the show sheds light on the deeply ingrained...

Colombo, March 15 – The continued cycle of honor killings across Pakistan reflects a legal framework that has long provided a way out for perpetrators under the guise of religious justice.Cases from different provinces and social classes underscore a troubling truth – despite legal reforms and...

Mumbai, March 14 Actress Divya Dutta attended the Red Lorry Film Festival. She was there to present the French animated film "Little Amélie", which is being considered for the Oscars.Divya revealed that she would love to lend her voice to an animation project in the future. She said that her...

Mumbai, March 14 – Award-winning filmmaker Prakash Jha, known for his socially relevant and thought-provoking films, has shared his opinion on the relationship between society and revolution.The filmmaker-producer spoke to IANS at his office in the Andheri West area of Mumbai, and stated that...

Shimla, March 9 – Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Monday bid farewell to Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Lok Bhawan here.The Chief Minister was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, members of the state Cabinet, public...

New Delhi, March 8 Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan asserted on Sunday the need to adopt a holistic and inclusive approach towards women's issues rather than working in isolation.Pradhan made the comments during a discussion on "Knowledge as Power" at the two-day "Bharati Naari to...

Kathmandu, March 6 Balendra Shah 'Balen', the rapper-turned-politician who won Kathmandu's 2022 mayoral election as an independent, has become a symbol of generational change, representing a break from Nepal's traditional political parties.Popularly known as 'Balen', the prime ministerial...

New Delhi, March 7 Highlighting the need to establish a "correct narrative" about women's role in Indian society, Rashtra Sevika Samiti chief V Shantha Kumari said on Saturday that women have been given great importance in Indian culture, but some people use certain scriptures to suggest that...

New Delhi, March 6 Actor Divya Dutta is set to star in the drama series "Chiraiya", which will be released on JioHotstar on March 20.Produced by SVF Entertainment, the six-episode series is directed by Shashant Shah and also features Sanjay Mishra. It is described as a "powerful social drama...

Kochi, February 27 The Kerala High Court on Friday allowed the release of the film 'The Kerala Story 2-Goes Beyond' by staying the single judge's order which had put the film's screening on hold for 15 days.A bench of justices Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and P V Balakrishnan passed the...

Patna, February 22 RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav launched a scathing attack on the NDA government in Bihar on Sunday, accusing it of undermining the Constitution.Addressing a function organized in Patna on the occasion of the 649th birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas, the leader of...

Mumbai, February 21 – Actress Adrija Roy, who portrays Rahi Kapadia in the popular show "Anupamaa", spoke about the ongoing storyline of male domestic violence in the drama.Adrija said that she is extremely proud to be a part of a show that doesn't shy away from bringing sensitive and rarely...