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FIR against Kapil Mishra in accordance with law, says Punjab DGP

January 23, 2026 12:00 pm

Says police accountability towards court, no provision in law for legislative oversight

Maharashtra municipal corporation polls: Gauri Lankesh murder case accused Shrikant Pangarkar wins from Jalna as Independent

January 16, 2026 6:16 pm

A former Shiv Sena corporator, Shrikant Pangarkar served as a councillor of the undivided Sena between 2001 and 2006. After being denied a ticket in the 2011 civic polls, he joined the Hindu Janjagruti Samiti.

Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh

‘Serve Himachal, not rule’: Vikramaditya Singh echoes deputy CM, says some UP, Bihar officers not working in state’s interest

January 14, 2026 3:54 am

In a Facebook post, Vikramaditya Singh said that officers from other states should learn from Himachal Pradesh cadre officers and understand the state’s culture and sensitivities.

While modern funeral strippers serve a different function, they continue the tradition of hired performers at memorial services

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

Miss World 2025 contestants from the European region were welcomed for a cultural tour in Telangana

'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.”

Apoorva Mukhija on the aftermath of the India’s Got Latent controversy

‘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

Jemimah Rodrigues, seen with her father Ivan, had her Khar Gymkhana (Mumbai) membership cancelled. (Photo via Jemimah Rodrigues' X)

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

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.