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At least 36 dead as bus plunges off bridge in Bengal’s Murshidabad

on Monday, January 29, 2018

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Are Political Connections Shielding Accused Actors in Malayalam Cinema's Sexual Harassment Cases?

South Indian Films specially Malayalam movies got hype after covid times on OTT platform. We call it Mollywood and we have seen its highs—award-winning films and a passionate global fanbase—and its lows, especially the systemic issues harming its women. The Justice Hema Committee report, released in August 2024, sparked a #MeToo wave, exposing a grim reality of sexual harassment, exploitation, and power imbalances. Female actors have bravely shared their stories, naming prominent figures, while political ties seem to protect some accused, like Shine Tom Chacko. Here’s a human look at the reported cases and the political dynamics at play, based on what’s known as of April 18, 2025. The Justice Hema Committee: A Wake-Up Call In 2017, the abduction and assault of actress Bhavana Menon shocked Kerala, leading to the formation of the Justice Hema Committee, led by retired Justice K. Hema, actress Sharada, and retired IAS officer KB Valsala Kumari. Their 290-page report, submitted in 2019 b...

After nude video leak controversy, Sanjjanaa (Sanjana) duped of Rs 28 lakh in chit fund scam

Actress Sanjjanaa (Sanjana) has been cheated to the tune of Rs 28 lakh by a chit fund. The Dandupalya 2 girl has now lodged a complaint against Prassiddhi Chit Fund on grounds of fraud with Malleswaram police station in Bengaluru.

India Signs Rs 63,000 Crore Deal with France for 26 Rafale Marine Aircraft: A Boost to Naval Power

On April 28, 2025, India and France inked a landmark Rs 63,000 crore (approximately €7 billion) government-to-government deal for the procurement of 26 Rafale Marine (Rafale-M) fighter jets for the Indian Navy. The agreement, signed remotely by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu, marks a significant step in bolstering India’s maritime capabilities and deepening the strategic partnership between the two nations. The signing ceremony, held at Nausena Bhawan in Delhi, was presided over by French Ambassador Thierry Mathou and attended by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Navy Vice Chief Vice Admiral K. Swaminathan. This acquisition, approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on April 9, 2025, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is set to enhance India’s naval aviation prowess, particularly in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), amid growing regional challenges. Details of the Rafale Marine Deal The deal encompasses the acquisition...