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'Toxic men are just like bacteria': Dettol apologises after another ad controversy in China

June 24, 2026 2:58 pm

Dettol has apologised after its China advertisement aimed at challenging sexism sparked outrage online, with critics accusing it of objectifying women and promoting harmful stereotypes.

Dettol apologises after China ad linking women’s ‘purity’ to cleanliness sparks outrage

June 23, 2026 11:09 pm

Dettol has apologised after a controversial advertisement in China drew criticism for linking women’s purity to cleanliness despite its intended anti-sexism message.

Raveena Tandon speaking about the 2024 Bandra incident

'The truth came out': Raveena Tandon revisits 2024 mob incident; expert weighs in

May 27, 2026 7:01 pm

An expert shares the psychological impact of sudden public hostility

‘Sabne peeth dikha di apni’: Samay Raina reflects on mental health toll and isolation following India’s Got Latent controversy; expert on dealing with fear

April 09, 2026 4:00 pm

Samay Raina’s reflections about the 2025 controversy are a stark reminder that even the most ‘unfiltered’ public figures aren't immune to the crushing weight of a digital mob.

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.”

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.