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How the Taiwanese mafia turned funeral strippers, who pole dance at death processions, into a cultural phenomenon
September 02, 2025 6:02 pm
The practice of funeral strippers in Taiwan was first documented around 1980
The Rebel Kid Apoorva Mukhija on her father's reassuring message amid India's Got Latent 'fiasco': 'Even my closest, 'wokest' friends didn't write that'
May 22, 2025 2:28 pm
When this entire fiasco happened, it was all over the news, and I didn't have the guts to tell my parents that something like this had happened, opened up Apoorva
'Disgusting activity': Miss World 2025 contestants' visit to Telangana temple sparks backlash over foot-washing clips; expert sheds light on this ritual
May 16, 2025 5:45 pm
A user commented on X: “Such a disgusting activity by the state government it’s an out and out casteist and racist program.”
‘Decided to seek help from a tarot card reader’: Apoorva Mukhija says she suffered from sleep paralysis after India’s Got Latent controversy; effects of exposure to abuse
April 12, 2025 4:12 pm
In the same video, Apoorva Mukhija spoke about surviving an abusive relationship, being sl*t-shamed before she even understood the word
‘Agar is daldal se nikalna bhi hai toh…’: Ranveer Allahbadia reflects on criticism, finding real friends, and moving on after India’s Got Latent row; expert on dealing with crisis
April 07, 2025 2:21 pm
Ranveer Allahbadia shared that while some relationships turned out to be inauthentic, his closest friends remained by his side
Mumbai's top gymkhana removes Jemimah Rodrigues over her father’s ‘religious activity’
October 24, 2024 8:02 am
According to Khar Gymkhana officials, the action was taken after some members objected to Jemimah Rodrigues' father Ivan using club premises for “religious activities” and alleged that events were organised to “convert the vulnerable”.
The inaugural Armory Square Prize runs into controversy; withholds declaring winner
April 20, 2023 7:06 pm
After intimating her of her win, jury withdraws award from writer Nandini Krishnan, cites “reputational risk”; “preemptive censorship”, says writer
Why a recent dishwashing ad for men is making netizens furious: 'This is a joke right?'
December 12, 2022 12:48 pm
"Jokes apart, chores are not gender specific. Ghar sabka hai, ghar ke kam bhi sabke hain," one Instagram user wrote
'Lady Chatterley's Lover': Know more about the book and what made it controversial in its time
November 28, 2022 2:55 pm
Not just in Europe, 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' was considered contentious in countries like the US, Australia, Canada, Japan and also India
Florence Pugh was 'comfortable' showing her 'small breasts' in sheer pink Valentino gown
October 14, 2022 4:23 pm
"...it aggravated [people] that I was comfortable," the actor was quoted as saying
CONTROVERSY VIDEOS
Bassi loyal to ‘khaki’ worn by RSS workers: AAP
February 19, 2016 8:17 am
New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Taking a jibe at B.S. Bassi over the ongoing JNU controversy, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Somnath Bharti on Friday alleged it seems that the Delhi Police Commissioner is loyal to the 'Khaki' pants worn by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) workers. He said the Delhi Police is taking haphazard action. When Bassi talks about the 'khaki', it is not clear whether he is talking about the policemen, who wear the 'khaki' uniform or the 'Khaki' pants which the RSS workers wear.
Haryana CM Khattar backs Vij's beef remark
February 10, 2016 11:38 am
Chennai, Feb 10 (ANI): Supporting the Haryana's Health Minister Anil Vij statement on beef, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday said there should be no controversy on Vij's remark, as they already have an act banning beef in the state. Totally agreeing with Vij's statement, he said that no beef in Haryana. Anil Vij on Wednesday stroked a fresh row saying those who cannot live without eating beef should not visit the state where stringent cow protection law is in place.
Kavita Krishnamurthy opines on Sonu Nigam's Jet Airways row
February 09, 2016 8:17 am
New Delhi, Feb 8 (ANI): Speaking on the on-going Sonu Nigam's Jet Airways controversy, singer Kavita Krishnamurthy supported her counterpart, saying that suspension was a harsh decision. Sonu Nigam recently made headlines for performing on medley of songs on the Jet Airways flight, following which the airline has suspended the entire cabin crew of that flight. The 'Bole Chudiyan' songstress, who has worked with a variety of music composers including R. D. Burman, Hamsalekha and A. R. Rahman, was recently spotted at a musical night 'Basant Ke Rang' held in the national capital. Others who performed at the event were singer Shabir Kumar, and `Uttaran` famed TV star Sreejita among others.
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