Barriers to Education: The Role of Gender Bias in Parental Decision-Making in India

By: Nisar Rashid (J&K) In India, access to education remains a major concern, with gender inequities influencing educational attainment. Despite recent advances, strongly embedded societal conventions and gender prejudices continue to impact parental decisions about their children’s education, particularly for girls. This article addresses the intricate interplay of factors that contribute to gender-based educational hurdles […]

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Russia accuses Ukraine for crash that killed all 74 on military plane carrying prisoners of war

Russia accuses Ukraine for crash: On January 24, Russia announced that an IL-76 military transport plane crashed in the Belgorod region, bordering Ukraine, resulting in the tragic death of all 74 individuals on board. Among the casualties were 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, six crew members, and three guards, according to Russian authorities. Belgorod’s regional […]

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Mumbai Police on High Alert Following Threat Call of ‘Serial Blasts’; Investigation Underway

Mumbai Police on High Alert Following Threat Call of ‘Serial Blasts’ : New Year’s joy took a hit as an anonymous caller warned Mumbai Police of potential serial blasts in the city. The police initiated searches following the call received on Saturday evening. [sg_popup id=”616″ event=”hover”][/sg_popup] Around 6 pm, Mumbai Police Control received a threat […]

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Reuters videographer Issam Abdallah tragically killed by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.

Palestinian journalists also casualties in ongoing conflicts, prompting international concerns. Issam Abdallah tragically killed: In a tragic incident on Friday, a seasoned Reuters videographer, Issam Abdallah, lost his life in southern Lebanon during his reporting duties. Reuters expressed deep sorrow and promised to gather more information while extending support to Issam’s family and colleagues. Two […]

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McDonald’s Faces Backlash for Alleged Support to Israeli Defense Forces

International Fast-Food Giant McDonald’s Accused of Favoring IDF McDonald’s Faces Backlash: McDonald’s, a global fast-food powerhouse, faces accusations of providing special treatment to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), sparking controversy and calls for a boycott. McDonald’s Faces Backlash: Egypt Leads Calls for Boycott Over Alleged IDF Support In Egypt, anger has surged against McDonald’s due […]

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Delhi police file 100 FIRs and arrest six people for putting up posters against PM Modi

In connection with inappropriate posters, including those in the national capital that made disparaging statements about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, more than 100 FIRs have been filed, and six people have been detained. According to the charges, there were also banners in several areas of Delhi that said Modi Hatao Desh Bachao. According to Special […]

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India after the partition is a “Hindu Rashtra,” – BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya.

According to Kailash Vijayvargiya, general secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), what was left of India after Partition in 1947 was a “Hindu Rashtra”. When reporters in Indore questioned Vijayvargiya about the call from some religious leaders to declare India a Hindu Rashtra, he responded, “When India was divided, it was on this topic. […]

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Congress MLAs bring up the murders of Junaid and Nasir; accuse the Haryana government of favouring “gau rakshak” Monu Manesar.

If the government has equipped the “gau rakshaks” to kill Muslims, MLA for Firozpur Jhirka Maman Khan questions in the Assembly. Monu Manesar: The deaths of Junaid and Nasir, whose families are seeking justice and compensation, were found inside a burned-out Mahindra Bolero in Bhiwani last week. On Wednesday, Haryana’s Congress MLAs launched a stinging […]

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