Manipur Electoral Rolls: Transgender Exclusion?

Manipur Electoral Rolls: Transgender Exclusion?

Guwahati: The transgender community of Manipur has raised strong objections to the inclusion of only 239 of its members in the northeast state’s final electoral rolls, asserting that this figure significantly under-represents their actual population. The adult transgender population of Manipur exceeds 4,000 according to community representatives. The final electoral rolls, released on Monday by […]

“MPs Suspended: Chaos in Parliament Continues”

“MPs Suspended: Chaos in Parliament Continues”

In an unexpected turn of events, the Lok Sabha Speaker took a firm action against ‘disruptive behavior’, suspending 14 Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) for the rest of the Winter Session. The suspension followed their reported “utter disregard for the chair’s directions.” This action increased the instability in Parliament, with the opposition seeking explanations about […]

Gunshot weddings and Bihar

Gunshot weddings and  Bihar

In the Hindu calendar, it is the wedding season. ‘Pakadua Vivah’ or forced marriage is a regular occurrence reported mainly from cities of Bihar. Many people believe that the recent incidents are the only ones in Bihar, but that is where the problem lies. This illegal ritual has been going on for a long time, but […]

Northeast India Fashion Week – Celebrating Artisans’ Talents in Arunachal Pradesh

Northeast India Fashion Week – Celebrating Artisans’ Talents in Arunachal Pradesh

Itanagar: The vibrant and culturally rich landscape of Arunachal Pradesh is set to host the sixth edition of the Northeast India Fashion Week – The Artisans Movement. Commencing on Sunday, the 19th of November, this three-day extravaganza promises a celebration of traditional crafts, weaving, and fashion at the picturesque Koro Happa River Island in Jollang. […]

Diwali Celebrations Light up India Despite Pollution Concerns

Diwali Celebrations Light up India Despite Pollution Concerns

13 November 2023: Streets and homes across India were bathed in a warm glow on Sunday night as millions of people celebrated Diwali, the national festival of lights. The festivities reached new heights in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, where a record-breaking 2.2 million earthen oil lamps adorned the landscape, setting a Guinness World […]

Swift takes her Eras Tour to the Movies

Swift takes her Eras Tour to the Movies

Taylor Swift is once again making headlines, and this time it’s not just for her chart-topping music or stunning live performances. The pop sensation has recently announced that her highly acclaimed “Eras Tour” will be hitting the big screen this fall, giving fans a chance to relive the magic of her electrifying concerts in a […]

Chinese Hackers Penetrate Japan’s Defense Networks

Chinese Hackers Penetrate Japan’s Defense Networks

In an alarming revelation, it has come to light that Chinese military hackers infiltrated the classified defense networks of Japan, a vital strategic ally of the United States in East Asia. According to sources, the breach occurred in the fall of 2020 and was not publicly reported until now. The intrusion allowed Chinese cyber operatives […]

Robbers tie up Parish priest, make off with donations

Robbers tie up Parish priest, make off with donations

Three masked men tied up a Catholic priest and robbed him of his money in broad daylight in the Raipur archdiocese of Chhattisgarh. Father Varghese Thekkekut, is  parish priest of St. Theresa of AvilaChurch  at Bagbahra in Mahasamund district. The parish is 89 km east of Raipur, the state capital. The men called on the […]

Manipur burns- but is it really Meiti vs Kuki?

Manipur burns- but is it really Meiti vs Kuki?

Manipur is burning. We hope and pray for sense to prevail, and a solution to be worked out. But the smaller tribes of Manipur who are lumped together under the umbrella identity ‘Kuki’ are caught in the middle.Any long-term solution to the ongoing conflict in Manipur must also take into account the hopes, aspirations and […]

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