LOSING MY RELIGION
Konkona Sen Sharma feels fundamentalism can come from any religion
The actress, daughter of veteran filmmaker Aparna Sen, said her mother made her write a report in Bengali and English on the 1992 incident.
Will have to invest time and put in lot of effort if he contests from Jorhat assembly seat in 2026 assembly polls: Sarma
Jorhat assembly seat- Will have to invest time and had to give lot of time and put in lot of effort if he contests from Jorhat assembly seat in 2026 assembly polls and party will have to see if so, much time can be given by the chief minister in a constituency-Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Lecturing India on human rights would not work; conversation will: Indian-American lawmakers
Indian-American lawmakers, including Congressman Ro Khanna, Shri Thanedar, Pramila Jayapal, and Dr Ami Bera, have emphasized the importance of having a conversation with India's leadership to raise concerns about human rights. Khanna argued that lecturing India on the issue of human rights is not productive and that a Trump presidency is not the same as Prime Minister Modi being in power. He also emphasized the need for a vibrant democracy with freedom of speech, press, and the ability to push back.
BJP seeks votes in name of God instead of talking about inflation, jobs: Priyanka Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticizes BJP for seeking votes in God's name instead of addressing inflation and employment during 'nukkad sabhas' in Amethi. She supports Kishori Lal Sharma against Smriti Irani, highlighting false promises and safe return initiatives.
'400 paar' a joke, '300 paar' impossible, '200 paar' a challenge for BJP: Shashi Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor ridicules BJP's '400 paar' claim, suggesting it's a joke and even '200 paar' may be a challenge. Tharoor expresses confidence in a comfortable win in Thiruvananthapuram and predicts BJP's poor performance in the South. He questions BJP's messaging strategy for the elections, highlighting challenges in various states.
Singaporeans cannot disavow ethnic roots with China and India: PM Lee
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore emphasizes the importance of social cohesion rooted in the nation's diverse ethnic and religious heritage. In his final major address before stepping down, he highlights ongoing challenges, including divisions between citizens and potential political exploitation. Lee reflects on Singapore's progress and the enduring legacy of trust in governance.
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Pathanamthitta: A battle of Antony Vs Antony Vs Isaac in electoral maze
In Kerala's Pathanamthitta constituency, known for Sabarimala, a three-way battle unfolds among prominent Christian candidates. Congress' Anto Antony seeks a fourth win, facing BJP's Anil K Antony, who switched from Congress, and LDF's Thomas Issac, aiming to convert assembly dominance to a Parliament seat. Congress highlights ousting Modi, while LDF emphasizes anti-BJP stance. Anil K Antony aims to build on BJP's 2019 votes. The election is seen as a test of Congress-LDF-BJP dynamics in the region.
Congress veteran AK Antony hopes for son Anil's defeat in Lok Sabha polls
AK Antony expressed opposition to his son's BJP candidacy, endorsing the victory of the Congress candidate in Pathanamthitta. Anil K Antony's move to BJP after criticizing a BBC documentary on 2002 Gujarat riots was notable. The Lok Sabha polls in Kerala are set for April 26. Anil faced criticism from state Congress leaders for supporting PM Modi, prompting his resignation from his positions in KPCC Digital Media and AICC Social Media and Digital Communications Cell.
Smriti Irani lampoons Congress' 'will protect democracy' assertion
Smriti Irani criticizes Congress for allying with parties disrespecting the Constitution and taking support from banned organizations during campaigning in North Chennai, Tamil Nadu, emphasizing democracy and development under BJP leadership.
No Muslim living in India will lose citizenship, Opposition creating confusion: Rajnath on CAA
Rajnath Singh guarantees Indian Muslims' citizenship safety, criticizes opposition, and highlights BJP's commitment to its promises like the Ram temple in Ayodhya and triple talaq abolition, emphasizing respect for all religions in India.
Congress still 'very strong', losing elections will not be end of it: Ashok Gehlot
The Congress faced a massive defeat in the 1977 general elections, even Indira Gandhi had lost. But the party made a strong comeback and formed the government, Gehlot said.
Oscars 2022: Chris Rock declines to file report against Will Smith. But, will the actor lose his trophy or face an Academy ban over slap?
On Twitter, the organisers of Oscars 2022 have given a disclaimer.
There’s strong pro-incumbency sentiment in favour of my government: Yogi Adityanath
"I have been saying it from the first day that people of UP have developed a trend of 80 versus 20. A total 80% of the seats will go to BJP while the remaining 20% will go to other parties."
'My father is a Hindu, mother was a Muslim.' NCB officer Sameer Wankhede hits back at Maha minister, wife Kranti reacts
The NCB officer invoked his secular credentials in his statement.
‘Losing one of the lions that guarded judicial institution,' says CJI on retirement of Justice Nariman
Justice Nariman, who became the apex court judge on July 7, 2014, disposed of over 13,500 cases and delivered historic verdicts including declaration of privacy as fundamental right, setting aside of an IT Act provision empowering arrests, decriminalising consensual gay sex and permitting women of all ages to enter Kerala's Sabarimala temple.
Zomato says food doesn't have religion, wins appreciation on Twitter
Deepinder Goyal had in an internal message to his team at Zomato applauded the customer team for "upholding our values and not discriminate on basis of caste or religion for sake of growth (or customer satisfaction)".
'Food has no religion': Zomato tweets savage reply to customer who cancels order because of non-Hindu rider
The customer did not demand a refund for the order.
All's well in pari-war! Akhilesh always does good work, after all he is my son: Mulayam
In first media interaction since party fight, SP patriarch Mulayam Singh tells ET all is well in family and he’s fully on board.
Athar Aamir Khan loses UPSC rank one to Tina Dabi, wins her heart
Both Khan and Dabi have been open about the relationship, posting pictures of holidays and hang outs with friends on Facebook.
Discriminatory practises cannot be held integral to freedom of religion: Ravi Shankar Prasad on triple talaq
"We respect freedom of religion and freedom of faith which are protected by the fundamental rights. But every unreasonable or discriminatory practice cannot be held integral to faith."
People should know while Netaji may be SP national chief, he is also my father: Akhilesh Yadav
"I'm deeply sorry about what happened in Bulandshahr. It occurred on a busy highway and none noticed. We caught the gang and took immediate action," Yadav said.
GoodWorkLabs co-founder Vishwas Mudagal to deliver a sci-fi trilogy
It took Vishwas Mudagal five years to write `Losing My Religion'.
Don't want to lose my job by speaking on beef ban: CEA Arvind Subramanian
"You know that if I answer this question I will lose my job. But thank you nevertheless for asking the question," he said while interacting with students of the Mumbai University.
Keeping religion out of politics not possible in India: Noah Feldman
If you see the minority as a private religious minority and just protect people’s rights and liberties it might be possible to re-imagine the politics and move to secularism.
In Bihar, it is a caste-plus-Nitish versus religion-Plus-Modi contest than a straightforward fight
Vikas Purush Vs Vikas Purush High-octane rallies are oxygen for any political party. But for the BJP in Bihar, Modi rallies have become the ozone.
Delhi elections 2015: If I lose election, will go back to speaking engagements at Oxford and Harvard, says Kiran Bedi
"Last mile connectivity was my dream in Asian Games 1982. I told the government at that time, give me ring railway buses and give me one pass."
Kailash Satyarthi loses Nobel acceptance speech page
"Solutions are not found only in the deliberations in conferences and prescriptions from a distance...Friends what is missing now of course is my paper," he said.
Joined Congress because of my sensibilities: Kushboo
The actress noted that though she is a Muslim, she had not changed her caste (after marriage). "At the same time, it is not about religion.
Joined Congress because of my sensibilities: ex-DMK leader Kushboo
Asked whether she was looking to rise through the ranks in Congress, she said she was not hankering for any post and was there to work for the party.
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