What does feminism mean to Gen-Z? This International Women’s Day, the young actresses of Big Girls Don’t Cry – Vidushi, Avantika, Dalai, Afra, Aneet, Akshita and Lhakyila – tell us what they think of this special day dedicated to women, and what feminism means to them. Big Girls Don’t Cry is a new web series on Amazon Prime Video, out on March 14, set in a high school, highlighting issues in the lives of teenage women. #internationalwomensday2024 #womensday2024 #feminism #BGDC #biggirlsdontcry #exclusive #entertainment #interview
07 March,2024 07:30 PM IST
Para-athlete Suvarna Raj, who has represented the country in global events, on February 3 accused the IndiGo airline crew of 'mistreatment', saying she requested the carrier to provide her a personal wheelchair at the aircraft door but the staff did not respond. On the IndiGo’s mistreatment, Suvarna alleged that she was mistreated by IndiGo crew members while taking a flight from New Delhi to Chennai. Suvarna had booked seat number 39D(Aisle) on the Chennai-bound flight on Friday. Speaking to ANI, Indian para-athlete Suvarna Raj said, “...I told them 10 times that I want my personal wheelchair at the aircraft door, but no matter how many times you tell them, they don't listen.
07 February,2024 02:22 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on February 03 reached Sant Kabir Nagar. While addressing the audience, he gave a stern warning to eve-teasers and said that the police would take strict action against them and they won’t be able to run away.
04 February,2024 03:40 PM IST
The State Department of the United States has issued a travel advisory for its citizens in or traveling to Pakistan. The US has advised its citizens to be vigilant ahead of Pakistan general elections 2024 scheduled for Feb 08. In the advisory, the State Department has highlighted potential disruptions and safety concerns during political activities of Pakistan Elections 2024. It also mentioned that in some instances, political activities in Pakistan have been targeted for violence.
04 February,2024 02:33 PM IST
Amid the widening diplomatic rift between India and Canada, Interpol has issued red corner notice against a Khalistani terrorist. Member of Babbar Khalsa International, 38-year-old Karanvir Singh is on Interpol’s radar. According to intelligence sources, Singh is believed to be hiding in Pakistan. According to Interpol, Singh is wanted by India for criminal conspiracy, murder, raising funds for terrorist acts, and more. The Red Corner Notice against the wanted pro-Khalistani leader comes amid a diplomatic spat between New Delhi and Ottawa. NIA has also launched a massive crackdown against designated Khalistani terrorists. Recently, the properties of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and Hardeep Singh Nijjar were confiscated. Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead outside a Gurudwara in Canada’s Surrey in June 2023. Justin Trudeau claimed to have “credible allegations” of involvement of Indian agents in Nijjar’s killing. A senior Indian diplomat was expelled by the Canadian government and India retaliated the same way.
26 September,2023 03:37 PM IST | Mumbai
In the ongoing Nijjar row, Canadian authorities have updated its travel advisory for India to ‘exercise a high degree of caution’. Canada has advised to avoid all travel to the border regions of J&K, Gujarat, Punjab and Rajasthan. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, for whom Trudeau is raising his voice, was a designated terrorist of Khalistan Tiger Force. Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Nijjar was shot dead outside a Gurudwara in Canada’s Surrey in June 2023.
20 September,2023 02:44 PM IST
TN Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s ‘eradicate Sanatana Dharma’ remark sparked a political slugfest. Notably, on Sept 02 DMK leader said that Sanatana Dharma should not merely be opposed but eradicated. Taking to X, Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sept 02 cleared his stance about ‘Sanatan Dharma’. Speaking about his alleged ‘Genocide’ claims, Udhayanidhi said that he already made his comment on social media. BJP’s Annamalai took aim at the DMK Minister and said that “eradication of a particular culture will be genocide”. K Annanmalai schooled DMK leader by saying that the Sanatana Dharma has existed from even before Christianity, Islam.
04 September,2023 02:54 PM IST | Mumbai
The term of the municipal house ended on March 7, 2022. Since then, Mumbai has been governed by an administrator in the absence of corporators. Are civic councillors really the crucial link between the administration and the people. Do citizens even need them in the era of social media and helplines?Mid-day asks various stakeholders - including citizens, town planners, experts, activists, ALMs and former corporators. Mid-day for Mumbai Roundtables is a series of discussions held with a panel of experts from across industries to discuss the current affairs and the future plans of the city.
07 August,2023 02:30 PM IST | Mumbai
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued an orange alert for heavy rains in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. While a yellow alert has been issued for Mumbai on June 29 and 30. As per the Regional Meteorological Centre, the island city, eastern and western suburbs received 12.44 mm, 42.41 mm and 40.46 mm of rainfall respectively between 8 am to 12 noon on Wednesday. In the last 24 hours, there were 26 incidents of tree fall, 15 short-circuits, and five incidents of collapse/partial collapse of houses in Mumbai, as per the civic body. There was no report of any major water-logging in low-lying areas, officials of the BMC informed. Suburban trains on the Central Railway and Western Railway routes were running normally, though they were delayed by a few minutes, informed railway officials. Andheri subway was flooded because of heavy downpour but traffic was running smoothly soon and there was no major waterlogging. IMD scientist Soma Sen said, "The monsoon is active currently with its rapid advancement in the last 4-5 days. Leaving some parts of northwest India, the monsoon has impacted almost the entire country. Entire Gujarat and south-east Rajasthan have been covered by the monsoon. In the next two days, it is expected that south Punjab, Haryana and the remaining parts of Rajasthan will be covered."
28 June,2023 03:43 PM IST | Mumbai
Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik, who has been part of the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations, today (June 10) said that protesting wrestlers will participate in the Asian Games only after their issues get resolved. The wrestler also added that they are going through a difficult time, which no one will understand. She also appealed the media to not spread false news and asserted that Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and she are still in this fight together.
10 June,2023 05:44 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
