A statue of a trainee doctor, who was sadly raped and murdered in Kolkata, has stirred up a lot of drama among junior doctors and the public. While it’s meant to symbolize her suffering, many folks think it’s just plain disrespectful. Protests are happening as doctors push for better safety measures in hospitals and following the rules about keeping victims’ identities safe.
There's been a serious uproar from folks in the Telugu film industry after Minister Konda Surekha made some pretty rude comments about Samantha Ruth Prabhu and the Akkineni family. With everyone getting heated, Surekha quickly took back what she said, leading to a bunch of actors calling for more respect and privacy in public chats.
Two women officers from the Indian Navy, Lt. Commander Dilna K. and Lt. Commander Roopa A., kicked off an epic global sailing trip from Goa on October 2, 2024. They’re set to sail 21,600 nautical miles over eight months, showing off their skills and bravery as they tackle some tough waters.
In Ukhrul town, Manipur, things got serious with prohibitory orders after a gunfight broke out over a land dispute tied to the 'Swachhata Abhiyan.' Two groups from the Naga community clashed, resulting in injuries and police stepping in.
Heavy rains have forced the Nepal government to delay exams and shut down schools for three days. This decision, made during an emergency cabinet meeting, is all about keeping students safe during these crazy weather conditions, with local authorities in charge of when classes and exams will start up again.
Priyanka Chopra totally wowed her fans by posting some throwback pics showing how she went from age 9 to 17. She looked back on her journey with a mix of laughs and nostalgia, reminding everyone how wild growing up can be. Fans are loving her as an inspiration while she juggles being a mom and her busy career.
Manish Narwal, a 22-year-old shooter from Ballabgarh, Haryana, snagged a silver medal in the Men's 10m Air Pistol (SH1) at the Paris Paralympics 2024. He was leading at first, but South Korean shooter Jo Jeongdu overtook him with some strong scores. Narwal, who previously bagged gold in the 50m pistol event at Tokyo 2020, has become a big name in para-shooting thanks to his hard work and skill.
Comedian Shridhar V just called out a Mumbai preschool for asking an odd question on their application form about the method of childbirth. People online are not happy, saying it’s way too personal and unnecessary for getting into preschool.
Two women on a Juneyao Airlines flight from Guiyang to Shanghai are in hot water for locking a crying 3-year-old in the plane’s bathroom to "set some rules". This happened on August 24, and things got heated when one of the women posted a video of it. While they said they were trying to help other passengers, most people think their actions were way out of line.
Japan's plan to give cash and train tickets to Tokyo women who married rural men has been scrapped after a lot of criticism. The scheme offered up to 600,000 yen ($4,140) and free train rides to matchmaking events. Critics ripped into it, saying it was outdated and disrespectful to women's independence. This failure shows ongoing problems with gender and population issues in rural Japan.