A shocking incident of child molestation has emerged from Thane. Reportedly, on a school trip on February 20th, the bus attendant molested 8-10 children who were from grade 2. Parents held protests outside school against the school administration over alleged molestation of children on a school trip. They were demanding the resignation of the teachers involved and management. We have filed an FIR against the teacher, management, principal and the criminal. On the Thane children molestation incident, a parent said, "On February 20, when kids from grade 2 were on a picnic, two outsiders also accompanied them which wasn't informed to any parents. We don't know the due diligence or the process through which they're selected for the picnic.”
22 February,2024 04:56 PM IST
Amid the political storm in West Bengal that has erupted over the Sandeshkhali horror case, a major breakthrough has been achieved as the accused Shibu Hazra was arrested on Feb 17 from Basirhat. According to police, as many as 18 people have been arrested in the case so far. Notably, agitated villagers set fire to a poultry farm belonging to TMC leader Shivprasad Hazra. Residents claimed that Hazra took over their land against their will, leading to their agitation. Political storm broke out following the incident provoking to and fro allegations from state and national parties. The poor local women have narrated tales of horror of women being raped for years by leaders of Mamata Banerjee’s party Trinamool Congress and their henchmen in TMC’s party office.
18 February,2024 12:35 PM IST
Just a few days back, a shocking video surfaced from the Indian state of Manipur that showed dozens of men parading and assaulting two women who had been stripped naked. The incident happened on May 4th. The main culprit in Manipur’s viral video who was wearing a green t-shirt and seen holding the woman has been arrested in an operation after proper identification. His name is Huirem Herodas Meitei (32 years) of Pechi Awang Leikai, according to government sources. A day after the video went viral, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on July 20 termed it as a crime against humanity and assured that the government will take efforts to ensure capital punishment for the accused.
21 July,2023 11:43 AM IST
Pride Month 2023 is celebrated every June worldwide to honour the members of the LGBTQIA+ community. In the fourth episode of our series, ‘Queer Freedom with Harish’, Harish Iyer - known as one of the most influential gay men in the world, gives out an exclusive message for all those struggling to come out as LGBTQIA+. Harish is an Indian equal rights activist being a voice for several causes, including promoting the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, children, women, animals, and survivors of child sexual abuse.
28 June,2023 04:16 PM IST
Pride Month 2023 is almost coming to an end. June brings with it the colors of pride honouring and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community. As more and more people seem to accept diversity and celebrate Queer freedom, we went out on the streets of Mumbai to ask Mumbaikars about their views on homosexuality and everything related.
23 June,2023 07:58 PM IST
Pride Month
Pride Month 2023 is being celebrated worldwide for the commemoration of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender pride. In the third episode of our series, ‘Queer Freedom with Harish’, Harish Iyer - known as one of the most influential gay men in the world, gives out an exclusive message for the corporates from the LGBTQIA+ community. Harish is an Indian equal rights activist being a voice for several causes, including promoting the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, children, women, animals, and survivors of child sexual abuse.
23 June,2023 12:23 PM IST
Pride Month
Pride Month is an entire month dedicated to raising LGBTQIA+ voices. In the second episode of our series, ‘Queer freedom with Harish’, Harish Iyer - known as one of the most influential gay men in the world, sends out an exclusive message to the parents of LGBTQIA+ children. Harish is an Indian equal rights activist being a voice for several causes, including promoting the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, children, women, animals, and survivors of child sexual abuse.
14 June,2023 11:35 AM IST | Mumbai
Pride month is being celebrated around the world in the month of June to honour the identities and reflect on the struggles of the LGBTQIA+ community. In the first episode of our weekly series, ‘Queer Freedom with Harish’, Harish Iyer - known as one of the most influential gay men in the world, gives out an exclusive message for the people of the LGBTQIA+ community. Harish is an Indian equal rights activist being a voice for several causes, including promoting the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, children, women, animals, and survivors of child sexual abuse. Stay tuned to ‘Queer Freedom with Harish’ every Wednesday in the month of June to catch his views on the issues related to the LGBTQIA+ community.
07 June,2023 12:10 PM IST
Just like the majority of mothers, Padma Iyer wanted to see her son happily married. The only difference lay that Mrs Iyer wasn’t looking for a bride but a groom for her son. In May 2015, an ad published in the Mid-Day newspaper created a huge stir. This groundbreaking ad by Mrs Iyer was India’s first gay matrimonial ad. On the occasion of Mother’s Day, we bring to you the story of a mother who evolved from a simple homemaker to one starting a social media revolution. Today, Mrs Padma Iyer stands as a proud rainbow parent and has turned into one of the biggest cheerleaders of LGBTQIA+ activism - all out of love for her son Harish.
14 May,2023 11:03 AM IST
The months-long wrestlers’ protest picked up pace again at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar as wrestlers gathered to protest over lack of action over sexual harassment case on April 23. Raising their voice over the matter and briefing about the entire case timeline, wrestler Vinesh Phogat couldn’t hold and broke down. Demanding justice over the matter, wrestlers informed about the matter. Keeping forward their strong stance over the issue, wrestler Vinesh Phogat further spoke over their decision to stay at Jantar Mantar until justice is served. India’s top wrestlers including many national-level wrestlers have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over a sexual harassment case.
24 April,2023 10:49 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
