Haq director Suparn Varma says that though society frequently discusses issues faced by various marginalised groups, the largest “backward class” continues to be women, as gender discrimination cuts across class, religion, and geography.
Category: India
India begins 1-year celebration of National Song “Vande Mataram”, marking 150th anniversary
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi inaugurated the year-long commemoration of 150 years of the National Song “Vande Mataram” in New Delhi on November 7. Addressing a gathering on the occasion, Modi remarked that “Vande Mataram” is not merely a phrase, “it is a mantra, an energy, a dream, and a solemn resolve”. The song […]
Bullying horror in Jaipur school: Girl, 9, dies after repeated complaints ‘ignored’
A Jaipur girl decides to end her life after allegedly facing ragging in school.
India speeds ahead: PM Modi rolls out four new Vande Bharat trains from Varanasi
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled four new Vande Bharat Express trains in Varanasi
6 grams of gold, a billion dreams: OGQ’s mission for India’s sporting glory
OGQ was started by Indian sporting legends Geet Sethi, Prakash Padukone, Ashwini Nachappa, and Viswanathan Anand.
Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal concludes New Zealand visit, holds 4th round of FTA talks
Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India-New Zealand FTA talks focused on goods access, services, investment, and economic cooperation.
Trump hints at India visit in 2026, praises Modi, ongoing trade talks
US President Donald Trump has said he could travel to India next year and noted that talks with New Delhi are “going good”. “It’s great, going good. He (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) stopped… Largely he stopped buying oil from Russia,” Trump said at the Oval Office in response to a question on how talks with […]
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup champions meet PM Modi and President Murmu
This ‘Women in Blue’ squad, the first Indian team to win the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, received high praise from PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu.
Bihar assembly elections: Polling underway for 121 constituencies amid tight security
The polling commenced at 7 am and will continue till 5 pm.
Bangladesh temporarily bars entry of controversial hate preacher Zakir Naik ahead of general polls
Bangladesh has temporarily barred Indian-born Islamic preacher Zakir Naik from entering the country amid discussions over a possible visit later this month.
