In his book ‘Merit My Foot– reply to anti-reservation racists’ published by Dalit Sahitya Academy, Bangalore in 1987, V.T. Rajshekhar, Editor of Dalit Voice, strongly condemned the concept of merit in admissions to educational institutions and appointment on posts, alleging this is only an upper caste trick, and he strongly supported caste reservations. For advertisement on … Read more
The BRICS annual summit meeting is taking place in New Delhi on 12th and 13th September 2026. The Presidentship of the organization rotates annually, and since 1st January India is the President, and hence it is hosting this year’s annual summit For advertisement on our platform, do call at +91 6377460764 or email us at … Read more
Many people have asked me which sher (couplet) I regard the greatest in Urdu poetry. For advertisement on our platform, do call at +91 6377460764 or email us at [email protected]. Courts & Judiciary Now there have been many great Urdu poets who wrote excellent poetry e.g. Mir, Ghalib, Momin, Daagh, Faiz, Josh, Sahir, Majrooh, etc. … Read more
In a function in Delhi on 31st August 2026, former film actress Swara Bhaskar, referring to the Hindi film ‘Padmaavat ‘ called the women who did ‘jauhar’ ( self immolation ) as cowards. She asked whether women who are raped should commit suicide ? Does their life end on being raped ? Should no rape survivor … Read more
September 5th is being celebrated as Teachers Day in India. But I regret I cannot celebrate it. My reason is that in my opinion most teachers in India are not real teachers but are wage earners, working only to fill their stomachs and feed their families. Many have got their jobs by giving bribes. I am … Read more
Today there are about 200 million Muslims in India, of the total Indian population of over 1400 million. This is less than the Muslim population in Pakistan of about 235 million, but more than the Muslim population in Bangladesh of about 150 million.In recent times, Indian Muslims have been marginalised in the political life of India, often … Read more
Our national aim must be to transform India into a modern industrial giant, like China or USA. For advertisement on our platform, do call at +91 6377460764 or email us at [email protected]. We are told that we became free in 1947. But real freedom is freedom from poverty, unemployment, hunger, ignorance, lack of healthcare, and … Read more
Leaders and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party ( CJP ) in India are celebrating their ‘victory’ after the criminal cases against them, filed in connection with their protest at Jantar Mantar, have been withdrawn. For advertisement on our platform, do call at +91 6377460764 or email us at [email protected]. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/supreme-court-cancels-all-firs-against-cjp-protesters-criminal-antecedents-only-exception-11986491 To my mind this … Read more
In a recent speech in New York which he is presently visiting, Mohan Bhagwat, the head of the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh ( RSS, a right wing Hindu organisation ) said ” If any Hindu thinks there should be no Muslim in Bharat, he will not remain a Hindu ”. He added ” Every human has dignity. … Read more
The wait for Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam The Conclusion has entered its final stretch. The makers have started the countdown to the film’s October 2 release with a new poster featuring Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar. For advertisement on our platform, do call at +91 6377460764 or email us at [email protected]. The third film in the Hindi … Read more
Tara Sutaria recently disclosed a personal struggle related to one of life’s very common aspects: dealing with numbers. For advertisement on our platform, do call at +91 6377460764 or email us at [email protected]. The actress revealed she lives with dyscalculia, a learning disability centered on mathematics. She shared this during a discussion on financial literacy … Read more
The hugely popular Race film franchise may return to the screens but with an entirely new cast. For advertisement on our platform, do call at +91 6377460764 or email us at [email protected]. According to a new report producer Ramesh Taurani is working on a reboot of the action thriller series. It has been reported that … Read more
Nagarjuna’s special birthday announcement Actor Nagarjuna Akkineni celebrated his 67th birthday on August 29, but this year the star had more than one reason to give his fans joy. The first peek into his milestone 100th film was unveiled on his birthday, finally giving audiences a look into the project that has been mostly shielded … Read more
There are Ramayans in several languages in India, the original being Valmiki’s Ramayan in Sanskrit. For advertisement on our platform, do call at +91 6377460764 or email us at [email protected]. But I had never heard of a Chinese Ramayan, until yesterday when I was informed about the Ramayan in the Chinese Dai dialect by Irfan … Read more
Released in 1988, Dayavan is remembered for many things. It was Feroz Khan’s Hindi remake of Mani Ratnam’s Nayakan. It brought together Vinod Khanna, Madhuri Dixit and Feroz Khan in one ambitious crime drama. But more than three decades later, one intimate scene still dominates every conversation about the film. For advertisement on our platform, … Read more
Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups had a massive opening day. The film crossed the ₹100 crore mark in India and looked set for a strong first weekend. But the second day has changed the picture quite sharply. For advertisement on our platform, do call at +91 6377460764 or email us at [email protected]. The … Read more
Kashmera Shah has come out in support of Sunita Ahuja amid the ongoing dispute between Sunita and her actor husband Govinda. The latest issue between the couple has been keeping the entertainment world on the edge of its seats. When Kashmera, wife of Govinda’s nephew Krushna Abhishek, was asked by paparazzi about the family matter, … Read more
Bollywood actress and ex beauty queen Urvashi Rautela is in a controversy as she wore a tricolour-inspired gown at Miss Universe India 2026 finale in Jaipur. The outfit inspired from Indian colourssaffron, white and green, adorned with a blue circular symbol like the Ashoka chakra has sparked a debate on social media and drawn the … Read more
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut are engaged in an escalating war of words over comments made by Ranaut targeting what she described as Gen Z protesters. The spat has evolved from criticism of young people to a personal spat between the two figures, after Ranaut accused Ramdev of “crossing lines” in … Read more
Deepika Padukone’s Brahmastra 2 Cameo Rumours Take a New Turn After Casting Update | Pinkvilla Deepika Padukone’s rumored involvement with Brahmastra 2 has taken an unexpected turn. Just days ago, rumors had been circulating that the actress could be returning to Ayan Mukerji’s fantasy universe in a more prominent role. However, Deepika’s team has now … Read more
After YR&PF, Yash and Kiara Advani are ready to rule our hearts once again with them in their upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. Their characters’ Chemistry together in the film, especially after the song “Tabaahi’ release has garnered eyeballs. Rumors are abuzz about whether the pair has taken their on-screen chemistry off-screen … Read more
Introduction Yash’s much-awaited film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is heading into theatres with huge expectations. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on August 26, 2026, and its advance sales have already created a major buzz. At the same time, social media has seen allegations that some of the reported advance numbers … Read more
Kriti Sanon’s presence in a jewellery advertorial for Raksha Bandhan has sparked off a larger argument about women’s clothes, culture, and rights to self expression. Initially a comment on an ad campaign, the discussion escalated into a public clash between actor-politician Kangana Ranaut, followed by Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s … Read more
Indian Prime Minister Modi, in his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort, Delhi on 15th August 2026, said that in 2047 India will be a viksit ( developed ) country, For advertisement on our platform, do call at +91 6377460764 or email us at [email protected]. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-modi-independence-day-speech-will-achieve-viksit-bharat-pm-modis-dream-big-pitch-from-red-fort-11912672 I entirely agree with him, though not in … Read more
I have said in my article below that the political weather is changing in India : For advertisement on our platform, do call at +91 6377460764 or email us at [email protected]. But will it change in Pakistan ? Presently, and in the near future, that looks unlikely, since the country seems to be under the … Read more
I have repeatedly said that while the US government often does wicked things, the American people are good. For advertisement on our platform, do call at +91 6377460764 or email us at [email protected]. https://indicanews.com/long-live-the-american-people-2 This has again been proved by the victory in the election to the US Congress of a Muslim Afghan woman, Aisha … Read more
My friend Kapil Sibal, former Union Education Minister, MP and senior advocate, Supreme Court of India, is of the view that India’s massive socio-economic problems can be solved by good education. For advertisement on our platform, do call at +91 6377460764 or email us at [email protected]. https://www.hastakshepnews.com/2026/07/which-world-are-you-living-in-kapil-sibal-justice-katju-education-reform-india.html But how do we provide good education to Indians … Read more
Sunny Deol: Had 56 Cr Debt before Gadar 2 came, was still happy Sunny Deol is the latest Bollywood star to open up about his monetary difficulties. The actor shared details of his 56 crore debt prior to the success of Gadar 2, and surprisingly admitted that even then he was happy. While speaking to … Read more
The rumours surrounding wedding between music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO Kavya Maran has recently taken a strong turn. Ever since the rumors have resurfaced last year (around January 2025), netizens and gossip columns alike have been discussing this topic from all the angles possible. However, an official confirmation is far from reality … Read more
Yash and Kiara Advani are creating a buzz on social media as the release of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups inches closer. Even before the release, the twoactors’ onscreen chemistry in the film has garnered significant attention, especially after the release of the song Tabaahi. Now, some of Yash’s previous comments about working with … Read more