Choreographer and filmmaker Farah Khan, currently hosting Celebrity MasterChef, has sparked controversy with her recent comments about the Hindu festival of Holi. In a recent episode, Khan referred to Holi as a festival of ‘chhapri’ people, a derogatory term that has left many netizens upset and disappointed. *Tajinder Bagga’s Response* Adding to the growing chorus…
Choreographer and filmmaker Farah Khan, currently hosting Celebrity MasterChef, has sparked controversy with her recent comments about the Hindu festival of Holi. In a recent episode, Khan referred to Holi as a festival of ‘chhapri’ people, a derogatory term that has left many netizens upset and disappointed. *Tajinder Bagga’s Response* Adding to the growing chorus…
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, welcomed Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, in Abu Dhabi on Friday. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations and exploring opportunities for cooperation in various sectors. *Strengthening Bilateral…
The Israeli-made Arrow-3 missile defense system is set to protect Europe, with development work having started in Germany. A German army official informed on Thursday that the initial operational capability is expected to be achieved by the end of this year, with full operational capability anticipated by 2030. *Defence System Will Be Built at Three…
For the first time in years, the observance of International Mother Language Day at the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission office in Kolkata was marked by restricted participation, with Indian attendees, including Bengalis from the city and West Bengal at large, being barred from the event. This move, reportedly directed by the interim government in Dhaka,…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that around 90% of homes in the Gaza Strip have been destroyed, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without shelter. This statement was made on Friday following a visit to Gaza by IOM Director General Amy Pope and the Humanitarian Coordinator for the occupied Palestinian territory, Muhannad…
During the current Budget session, the long-standing custom of the Assam Assembly taking a two-hour break on Fridays to allow Muslim lawmakers to offer namaz was abandoned for the first time. The decision, made during the House’s session in August of last year, went into effect this sitting. *Mixed Reactions* Rafiqul Islam, an AIUDF MLA,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-day visit to Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Assam from Sunday to attend several key development initiatives. His itinerary includes the Global Investors Summit in Bhopal and the release of the 19th instalment of cash assistance to farmers in Bhagalpur. *Madhya Pradesh* On Sunday, PM Modi will lay…
With just two days remaining for the much-anticipated Advantage Assam 2.0, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing unit in Changsari on Saturday. The facility, established by Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL) at an investment of Rs 250 crore, is set to boost employment in the region. *Employment Opportunities* The newly inaugurated…
Over a week after the imposition of President’s rule in Manipur, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla held a significant review meeting on Friday with top officials to activate vital state government departments. The focus of the meeting was on the overall budgetary allocation and technical aspects of rehabilitating ethnic violence-affected displaced persons residing in various relief…
