Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor shares her experience of being trolled for having facial hair due to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). She highlights the societal pressure on women to meet certain beauty standards and how these expectations can lead to insecurities. An expert suggests that promoting both body positivity and body neutrality can be helpful in coping with such pressures.
On Sunday morning, Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh saw an outburst of violence when a team of surveyors arrived at the Shahi Jama Masjid to conduct a second survey of the mosque. The police had to resort to lathi charge and tear gas shells to control the crowd, who were throwing stones and attacking media personnel. Amidst all this chaos, the police announced that they would take strict action against those who were involved in the violence, stating that their actions were illegal under section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita.
On October 20, 2024, the festival of Karwa Chauth will be celebrated with great fervor across India. This festival marks the unwavering love and sacrifice between husband and wife. The belief is that this fast, dedicated to Lord Ganesha and Karwa Mata, ensures the safety and longevity of marriage. The tradition of this fast originated with the devotion of Savitri and is also associated with Goddess Parvati and Draupadi. This article also includes the moonrise time for various cities and a disclaimer regarding beliefs and individual experiences.
During the 2024 election in India, Muslims in Sambhal alleged that the Uttar Pradesh police disrupted voting by storming booths, taking away IDs, and physically assaulting voters. However, data suggests that the ongoing fear-mongering about the growth of India's Muslim population is merely a political tool, rather than a reflection of reality. BJP leaders' statements concerning a recent study on the subject have been criticized for being misleading.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other officials, laid the foundation stone of Hindu shrine Shri Kalki Dham in UP's Sambhal district. PM Modi was seen taking part in the puja rituals as part of the foundation stone laying ceremony. In other political news, Congress leader Ashok Chavan joining the BJP and the buzz of Kamal Nath potentially switching to BJP were also in the headlines.