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Kharge Tells Karnataka ministers to ‘shut their mouths’ over deputy CM talk

January 13, 2024 Rishika Chawla 0

New Delhi, Jan 13: In a bid to curb internal dissent and project unity, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has issued a stern warning to ministers […]

National Youth Day 2024 – Meet four young women leaders spearheading change and empowering lives

January 12, 2024 Riya Shalgar 0

Prachi Mishra, Annu Kumari, Prajakta Koli, and Kaushalya Dawar are among the growing list of women leaders who ardently advocate for women’s rights and climate […]

Hubballi's Heritage in Reverse Gear: 156-Year-Old School Faces Demolition for Car Park

Hubballi’s 156-Year-Old Kannada School to be Demolished for Car Parking

January 12, 2024 S Ranjita 0

The fate of a 156-year-old government school in Hubballi is uncertain as it faces demolition for a multi-level car parking project. The school, which has […]

Why Mamata Banerjee is pushing for West Bengal’s name change to Bangla

January 12, 2024 Reeti Garg 0

Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, has reiterated her demand to the central government to rename her state as ‘Bangla’. She argued that […]

Amitabh Bachchan’s reaction to anti-India comments ‘do not harm our self-reliance’

January 8, 2024 Rosette Monell 0

Amitabh Bachchan, the legendary Bollywood actor, has expressed his displeasure over the anti-India remarks made by some Maldives ministers. In a tweet, he said that […]

More than 7500 hotel bookings & 2300 flight tickets have been cancelled for Maldives in 2 days!

Maldives’ former prez Muizzu Calls Modi ‘Champion of Human Rights violations in Kashmir’ – Gets Roasted on Twitter

January 7, 2024 Edwin Deponte 0

Maldives’ former president Mohamed Muizzu, who won the presidential election last year on an anti-India platform, has slammed the island minister Mariyam Shiuna for her […]

Watch 2 sex videos leaked of Rajasthan ex-MLA Mewaram Jain Go Viral, Congress Suspends him

January 7, 2024 Sumi Deka 0

The footage shows Mewaram Jain, a former MLA, entering a room where a woman places her mobile camera on a shelf in the cupboard. He engages in some conversation with her, drinks some water, and then begins to perform lewd acts with her.

West Bengal Ration Distribution Scam – Congress Calls For President’s Rule Over ED Attack

January 6, 2024 Sneha Paikat 0

The recent attack on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in West Bengal has sparked a political uproar, with the Congress party demanding President’s rule in […]

Pro-Kannada Activists Vandalize Bengaluru Cafes, Sparking Language Debate

December 27, 2023 Angelo Castelda 0

A wave of vandalism targeting prominent cafes in Bengaluru has ignited a heated debate about language and cultural identity. Pro-Kannada activists, advocating for the primacy […]

US blames Iran for drone strike on tanker off India’s coast

December 24, 2023 Willy Harper 0

the Pentagon has announced that a drone launched from Iran struck a chemical tanker off the coast of India on Saturday, December 23, 2023. The […]

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Siddaramaiah travels in luxury jet to seek draught funds; draws flak

December 23, 2023 Sneha Paikat 0

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has found himself embroiled in a controversy after a video surfaced online showing him flying in a luxurious private jet. The […]

21-Year-Old Mumbai YouTuber’s Hacked CCTV Video Leaked Online

December 15, 2023 Rishika Chawla 0

A chilling case of cyber voyeurism has shaken the online community, as a young YouTuber and eSports player residing in Bandra, Mumbai, fell victim to […]

Karnataka renames 4 airports after freedom fighters and literary icons

Belagavi airport renamed after Kittur Rani Chennamma, Hubballi after Sangolli Rayanna

December 15, 2023 Reeti Garg 0

The Karnataka Assembly has decided to rename four airports in the state after freedom fighters and literary icons. The Hubballi airport will be named after […]

December 2023 Stimulus Checks: Eligibility, Amount, and Timeline

India and the US Team Up to Fight Financial Crime

December 15, 2023 William Ross 0

Recently, a special relationship between two economic giants, but with opposing issues, is crucial in fighting against financial wrongdoing. The main impetus for this alliance […]

On Universal Health Coverage Day, A petition urgently seeks inclusion of cervical cancer vaccination in UIP

December 13, 2023 Priyanka Pandey 0

The online campaign launched by Nguvu Change Leader Prakshi Saha draws the support of political leaders across party lines Here are a few sobering facts […]

Invest India to Host the 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference in New Delhi next week

December 8, 2023 Riya Shalgar 1

New Delhi, India – [8th December 2023] – Invest India, the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of the Government of India, and the current President of […]

The CBI charges Anil Deshmukh’s Daughter And Daughter-In-Law For Report Leak

November 26, 2023 Ritika Khara 0

Anil Deshmukh, the former home minister of Maharashtra, was dealt a new blow when officials revealed that the CBI had filed charges against his daughter […]

On International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25), here is an overview of the initiatives that are empowering women A recent survey of more than 4 lakh FIRs (First Information Report) in Haryana discovered that when a male complainant registers a case on behalf of a woman friend or relative, he is less likely to “face burdens or exclusions” than if the woman herself was the primary complainant. The report published in October by Nirvikar Jassal, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science, is less about data gleaned from a single state and more about blatant and subtle gender inequities women struggle with routinely. Patriarchy not only fuels crimes against women but also disempowers them when they try to seek justice. A few initiatives are striving to change this by addressing systemic and societal fault lines that facilitate gender violence. An overview: 1. #BasAbBahutHoGaya by Population Foundation of India: Population Foundation of India's initiative #BasAbBahutHoGaya has synergised with Farhan Akhtar's MARD Foundation (Men Against Rape and Discrimination), to challenge the pervasive manner in which gender violence is not only normalised but also condoned. Short films like 'Nirbhaya, Never Again' produced by Population Foundation of India shed light on the factors that perpetuate physical and sexual abuse against women in society. Helmed by well-known film and theatre director Feroz Abbas Khan, the #BasAbBahutHoGaya campaign has also featured achievers like Sania Mirza and Barkha Dutt. In the recent past, Farhan Akhtar has dedicated a song 'Chulein Aasman' as part of the campaign which was started with a filmmaking competition and a concert. 2. UNITE campaign by the UN In the global report on 'Violence against Women' by the World Health Organization (WHO), it's reported that more than a quarter of women aged 15-49 in relationships have experienced physical or sexual violence from their intimate partner at least once in their lifetime since the age of 15—an issue of great concern. Addressing this problem, the UN has intensified the UNITE campaign, originally launched in 2008. As part of UNITE, '16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence', an annual campaign, starts on November 25 and continues till International Human Rights Day on December 10. Moreover, the UNiTE campaign has proclaimed the 25th of each month as 'Orange Day,' a day to raise awareness and take action to end violence against women and girls. 3. #GBVinMedia by Feminism in India: #GBVinMedia, by Feminism in India, challenges the media's portrayal of gender-based violence, aiming to combat victim-blaming narratives and empower women. It seeks to reform the way the media reports on gender-based violence. The #GBVinMedia project comprises four major activities: a) the research and creation of the #GBVinMedia toolkit, b) the facilitation of events, workshops, and seminars to disseminate the toolkit, c) a digital advocacy campaign, and d) the crowdsourced art project. The digital campaign was extremely successful and the most successful article from the campaign was read nearly 17,000 times. As claimed by Feminism in India, the total reach of the campaign was over 7,00,000. 4. Must Bol by Commutiny Collective: The 'Must Bol' campaign, led by 'Commutiny- The Youth Collective'-combats gender-based violence by involving young leaders in raising awareness through short films, exhibitions, and workshops. It has reached over 32,000 people online and 4,500 offline, providing a platform for dialogue and action against GBV. 'Must Bol' was initiated with financial support from UN Women and Partners for Prevention (a regional joint programme of UNDP, UNFPA, and UNV for Asia and the Pacific). The campaign further garnered support from the Sir Ratan Tata Trust to extend its reach to a broader network of young leaders nationwide. 5. HadHiHai on Gender-based Violence by W.E.F The 'HadHiHai on Gender-based Violence' is a supportive program launched by the World Economic Forum in support of the UN’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The project aims to amplify the voices of women against gender inequality through digital advocacy and online campaigns. The outreach partner for this program in India was One Future Collective, and the project team has created videos of insights and learnings from direct interactions with members of the community to provide a glimpse of what domestic violence means to them.

Five Impactful Campaigns Countering Gender-Based Violence in India

November 24, 2023 S Ranjita 0

On International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25), here is an overview of the initiatives that are empowering women A recent […]

Watch: Leaked Video Of Yathindra Siddaramaiah Sparks Political Uproar; Opposition Calls For The CM’s Blood

November 23, 2023 Ritika Khara 0

After leaked video footage showed Yathindra phoning his father, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and requesting that he “consider names given by him,” the actor faced backlash. […]

Rural Bihar sees a 50% surge in women entrepreneurs’ awareness about DRE Solutions

November 22, 2023 S Ranjita 0

An endline survey conducted under the Bolega Bihar initiative revealed a significant increase in awareness of renewable energy among women, rising from 25% to 76% […]