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The 4 Shararas That Bollywood Ladies Wore During Diwali We Can Ditch Our Pants For. Learn To Differentiate Between Charm And Harm, Says Mallika Dua To Her Trolls. The Recent Akshay Kumar And Mallika Dua Controversy Shows There Is A Big Problem In Normalcy. “But it’s just an innocent remark!”

The Recent Akshay Kumar And Mallika Dua Controversy Shows There Is A Big Problem In Normalcy

“What about her making fun of male parts as Tinder Aunty?” “Don’t talk about equality when you can’t take jokes on women but make jokes on men.” Lawyer Raya Sarkar Has Created A List Of 60+ Sexual Harassers In Academia Taking Everyone By Storm. While the #MeToo campaign is raring on the social media with women coming forward and sharing their stories of being sexually harassed, a lawyer and anti-caste activist Raya Sarkar has compiled a list of ‘academics who have sexually harassed/were sexually predatory.’

Lawyer Raya Sarkar Has Created A List Of 60+ Sexual Harassers In Academia Taking Everyone By Storm

This list has been crowdsourced from students who’ve named 60 such academics who, at some point in time, sexually assaulted them. These students have chosen to remain anonymous. Raya said in her FB post, “If anyone knows of academics who have sexually harassed/were sexually predatory to them or have seen it firsthand PM me and I’ll add them to the list.” Soon after this, she received innumerable messages from many (especially, students) who have been affected. It is indeed disturbing to see how even our educational system is affected by this social evil. PM Modi Pens Down Foreword For Hema Malini Upcoming Biography. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has penned a “short, crisp and sweet” foreword for the authorized biography of veteran actress and BJP MP Hema Malini.

PM Modi Pens Down Foreword For Hema Malini Upcoming Biography

The biography, titled “Beyond The Dreamgirl” is written by ex-editor of Stardust and producer Ram Kamal Mukherjee and will be launched on Hema Malini’s 69th birthday i.e., October 16. The launch of the biography will also mark Hema Malini’s glorious run of 50 years in Indian showbiz. SC Orders Installation Of Three Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines On Its Premises. The topic of menstruation still remains a taboo, but progress is being made gradually.

SC Orders Installation Of Three Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines On Its Premises

Fresh is the case with Supreme Court. Taking a step towards making the premises ‘women-friendly’, the SC has ordered to install three sanitary napkin vending machines. I'm Not Silent Victim Of A Mistaken Beauty Campaign, Says Dove Ad Model Lola Ogunyemi. The black model of the controversial Dove ad, who was accused of being ‘racist’ has come out and spoken. a British-Nigerian model Lola Ogunyemi has said that she is not a “silent victim” of Dove’s beauty campaign.

I'm Not Silent Victim Of A Mistaken Beauty Campaign, Says Dove Ad Model Lola Ogunyemi

She, in a comment piece for The Guardian, said that Dove should have defended their “creative vision”. “While I agree with Dove’s response to unequivocally apologise for any offense caused, they could have also defended their creative vision, and their choice to include me, an unequivocally dark-skinned black woman, as a face of their campaign,” she wrote. Dove, a unit of Unilever, shared a three-second video on their Facebook page on Saturday, showing a black woman taking off her shirt to reveal a white woman underneath.

Screengrabs from the video were widely shared on social media, with many criticising the ad for being racially insensitive. The soap company was quick to apologize and regretted having “missed the mark in thoughtfully representing women of color.” On Rekha's 63rd Birthday, Discover Some Unknown Facts About The Most Celebrated Actress. Bollywood’s one of the most celebrated actresses, Rekha, is celebrating her 63rd birthday today.

On Rekha's 63rd Birthday, Discover Some Unknown Facts About The Most Celebrated Actress

For those who don’t know much about her life prior to making it big in Bollywood, let us take you down the memory lane. And while you enjoy reading about her past victories, scroll down a little more to find her kickass quotes she delivered over a period of time during the interviews. Below are some of Rekha’s memorable quotes: “I, me, myself! Tell me, why not? Malayalam Actress Rima Kallingal Slams The Derogatory Post By A Dileep's Sexist Fan. Malayalam actor Dileep was arrested on July 10 for abducting the young actress and being a part of the assault case.

Malayalam Actress Rima Kallingal Slams The Derogatory Post By A Dileep's Sexist Fan

He was arrested on the charges of criminal conspiracy. The young Malayalam actress was kidnapped on February 17 while she was traveling from Thrissur to Kochi by road and later was dumped. She was molested by a gang of six, who reportedly took pictures of the actor to blackmail her. The actor’s driver was arrested on the same night while two others were arrested in Coimbatore two days later. Mtv Video Music Awards 2017, Gender Neutrality & Politics Take Centrestage. The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) stage became a platform to for a host of artistes and presenters to speak out against racism, sexism, suicide, violence and general repression in the Donald Trump era.

Mtv Video Music Awards 2017, Gender Neutrality & Politics Take Centrestage

The ceremony had its extravagant musical glitterati, but largely, the ceremony is being talked about for its political moments. Jack Antonoff wasn’t shy about his political views as he walked the red carpet before the show. Mark Zuckerberg & Priscilla Chan Letter To Their Newborn Baby Girl Is Heartwarming. Dr Jessica Zucker , Who Started #IHadAMiscarriage, Explains Why Miscarriage Needs To Be Normalized.

Miscarriage is one of the least talked about topics related to a woman’s health.

Dr Jessica Zucker , Who Started #IHadAMiscarriage, Explains Why Miscarriage Needs To Be Normalized

It’s a taboo and families, in general, prefer keeping mum about it. To understand more about the maternal mental health that usually follows after a miscarriage, we spoke to a licensed clinical psychologist, Jessica Zucker, from Los Angeles who specializes in women’s reproductive and mental health related issues. For years, Dr. she has been dealing with women struggling with fertility, pregnancy ambivalence, pregnancy loss, during transitions in motherhood, prenatal and postpartum adjustments, prenatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, pregnancy and postpartum body image concerns.

Photographer Kiana Hayeri Narrates Painful Stories Of Single Mothers From Afghan In A Detailed Interview. 29-year-old Kiana Hayeri is a Tehran-based photographer who is documenting the lives of single mothers in Afghanistan.

Photographer Kiana Hayeri Narrates Painful Stories Of Single Mothers From Afghan In A Detailed Interview

The women she met in the past were either widows or had been separated from their abusive husbands. She reached out women of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, and Herat, a city in the west. In July, these efforts won her a grand prize in documentary photography from the International Academic Forum, a Japanese research group. During one of her recent interviews, she remembers how the decades of war has left her country’s 2 million women widows. She also mentions the women who flee violent relationships don’t necessarily want to marry again. During one of her recent interviews, she remembers how the decades of war have left her country’s 2 million women widows.

The 10-Year-Old Chandigarh Rape Victim Newborn Daughter Already Has A Home. The 10-year-old survivor of the Chandigarh rape case delivered a baby girl on Thursday morning as the Supreme Court had denied the permission to abort the fetus. The family of the rape victim, being under stress of the tragic event, has chosen to not see the newborn. But as it is said, fate has different plans for everyone, a children’s home in Chandigarh, Ashiana, is eagerly waiting to take care of the little angel, as reported by Hindustan Times.

“We have already done shopping for her. We have bought new clothes, diapers, bib, sipper and other items needed for the child. Her room has been cleaned,” said one of the members of Ashiana. Director Nitesh Tiwari Reveals How Deciding Who To Play The Phogat Sisters Wasn’t An Easy Task. Dangal was a smash hit on the silver screens, and so were the on-screen Phogat sisters, played by Actors Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh. Anny Divya, Boeing 777 Youngest Female Pilot, Shares Her Secret To Flying High. Where there is a will, there is a sky. And 30-year-old, Anny Divya is the best example, with her indomitable spirit and will to reach her goal. And rightfully so, as she is the youngest female pilot in the world to command a Boeing 777.

With her goals for the future already set from a very young age, she knew she would become a pilot one day. ”Actually, I used to look up at the sky from a very young age, and I remember wanting to touch it and fly through the clouds!” This Couple Skateboarding On Their Wedding Is Internet's New Sweethearts! What Happened When The 59 Y.O. Former Vogue Editor Took A Bikini Selfie!

Old women don’t take selfies. India's 1st Woman Firefighter Harshini Remembers Her Burnouts & Fiery Comebacks. What does it take to defy the set norms of the society? Belief! Madame Tussauds Unveils The Most Stunning Madhubala Wax Statue From Bollywood. Internet's Latest Crush, IPS Sachin Atulkar Chats With Us About His Life In & Beyond Khaki.

Just a few days back, when I came across the latest ‘Internet Crush’ Sachin Atulkar, an IPS Officer from M.P., I, too, couldn’t stop gushing over him. Author Meenakshi Reddy Madhavan Tells Us Why Mahabharata Is A Modern Day Mafia Clan. Author and Blogger, Meenakshi Reddy Madhavan is back to give her readers a delightful experience with her latest novel, ‘The One Who Swam With The Fishes.’ She takes her own spin on one of the famous female characters in Mahabharata, the most retold epic in India. Lisa Haydon Breastfeeding Picture With Newborn Son Along With A Message. Remember when Instagram used to delete the breastfeeding images by calling them ‘an online nuisance.’ Insulted For Posting Breastfeeding Picture Online, Daughter Of Kyrgyzstan President Finally Speaks Up. We Visited Ritu Gehani's 'Hair Kitchen' To Find All About The Ancient Jadibutis For Healthy Hair.

I somewhere read that hair styling needs one to be creative, friendly, organized and diplomatic. Author Nazia Erum Tells Us What Happened Over Multifaith Iftar With Strangers. Naiyya Saggi Gets Candid About Snoozing While Running A Fast Growing Startup. Having Survived Naxal Attacks And Brutal Poverty, Footballer Rupanti Seeks Financial Help To Play For India. Mandira Bedi fitness tips and weight loose in pregnancy. This Buddhist Organization Teaches Us How To Make World Peace A Reality, One Person At A Time. This Buddhist Organization Teaches Us How To Make World Peace A Reality, One Person At A Time. A Gift For Her Niece Inspired Hetal Gandhi To Become An Author Of Every Child's Own Adventure Book! Don't Miss The Reaction Of This 5 Y.O. After His YouTuber Brother Came Out To Him.

PHOTOS: Beautiful LGBT Proposal Moments That Will Make Your Day. Priyanka Deshpande Shares Her Entrepreneurial Journey Of Eating Regional Cuisines. Princess Diana Unseen Pictures Releases By William And Harry From The Personal Album Of Their Mother. 6 Mantras For Living An Inspired Life By Actor Ashish Vidyarthi. Rice Historian Sheela Balaji Tells Us The Story Of 30 Rice Varieties. Naiyya Saggi Of BabyChakra Gives Away Entrepreneurial Perks Of A Non-Tech Background. We Can't Be More Proud Of You, Indian Women Cricket Team. Kudos To Your Performance! This Designer Taught Slum Kids How To Tailor DIY Raincoats. Slam Poet Aranya Johar Reveals How Teen Girls Are Bullied Because Of Their Body Hair. Karamjyoti Dalal Bags The Third Medal For India At The World Para Athletics Championship. Some Facts About Kavita Devi, India 1st female wrestler To Appear In WWE.

Hours Before The 'Lean In India Summit,' We Check On The Whereabouts With The Regional Leader. Two Assamese Girls, Who Saved 30 Lives In Their Bamboo Raft, Will Be Awarded For Bravery. A Former National Wrestler Has Been Arrested For Allegedly Raping A 16 Y.O. Kabaddi Player. Here Are 5 Parenting Lessons You Can Learn From Bollywood. Story Of How A PR Professional Vaishali Sharma Took To Parent-Blogging & Made It A Successful Career. All You Need To Know About Restaurant GST Rules To Double-Check Your Bill. Read The Emotional Story Of Aparajita Rai, sikkim first female ips officer.

Meet 21 Y.O. Sonal, Who Has Won The First Kalpana Chawla Scholarship. Ace Zumba Instructor Shwetambari Shetty Has Great Advice For Us, The Couch Potatoes! Anita Dongre Admires Her Son's Hard Work That Went Behind Her First 'Grassroot' Store In Soho. Thane's 1st Female Bouncer Talks About Handling Two Jobs To Make Ends Meet At Home. If You Love Your Cat As Much As You Love Food, These Illustrations Are For You. With These Two New Features, Facebook Is All Set To Tighten Its Privacy For Women Users. Indian Business Women - Successful Female Entrepreneurs. Despite Being 5 Months Pregnant, Gal Gadot Slayed As Wonder Woman. India's 1st Stand Up Paddler, Tanvi Tells How Her Grandma Waved Off The Social Stigmas In Her Race. This Lt. Commander Took A 2000-Km Bike Ride To Check Women Safety. Harvard Rescinded The Acceptance Letters Of 10 Students Over FB Posts. Priscilla Reveals Why She Decided To Walk Out Of Her Marriage To Elvis Presley.

Shyam Sunder Is Giving Us The Raw Materials & Machinery To Make Our Own Eco-Friendly Sanitary Pads. This American Is The First Black Woman To Direct A Super Hero Film. Suhani Of Saral Designs Introduces Us To The Process Of Making Ultra-Thin Pads. Priya, Acid Attack Survivor - Is Here To Fight Back, In A Comic Book. Wow, Acid Attack Survivors Are Opening A Lounge-Spa In Uttar Pradesh - Indian Women Blog - Stories of Indian Women. Couldn't Take It Anymore, Twitter Suspends Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya's Account. Mom Invents Reusable, Eco-Diapers After The Disposables Give Her Son's Superbottoms Rashes. Supermodel & Actor Cara Delevingne Took A ‘Bald’ Step To Prove A Point. Sexually Abused At 3, Sonal Kellogg ‘Speaks-up’ To Awaken Parents From Their Denial.

Taksh Sharma Opens About Her Queer Vanity Embellished With Punk Humour. Viral Poetess Aranya Johar Guides Us Behind The Scenes Of A Brown Girl's Life. Artist Tanya Kotnala Sketches "The Himalayan Daughters" To Create A Social Impact. This Actress Will Play Ace Badminton Player Saina Nehwal In Her Next Biopic. This Ford Crib For Babies Will Give Them A 'Car-Like-Feel' & Lull Them To Sleep. This Ford Crib For Babies Will Give Them A 'Car-Like-Feel' & Lull Them To Sleep. Abhay Deol Takes A 'Fair' Dig At Bollywood Biggies & Sonam Kapoor Couldn't Keep From Whining. Ganga Kumari Tells Us What Shattered Her Dream Of Becoming India's 1st Trans Cop.

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