1. #MeToo: Politicians, Directors, Actors Called Out
With the #MeToo movement rising in India, some of the most well-known politicians, actors, directors and authors have all been called out on sexual harassment charges. Their response? To lash out at the movement.
While author Chetan Bhagat called the movement a "smear campaign" and author Ira Trivedi's claims against him "false and motivated", actor Alok Nath retaliated by pressing a defamation charge against survivor Vinta Nanda, who had accused him of raping her.
Director Subhash Ghai reiterated his denial of sexual harassment charges, despite Kate Sharma filing an official complaint against him today. Union Minister MJ Akbar, who's been accused of harassment by multiple women, in a statement, rubbished all their claims and has gone back to work as usual. He too, has filed a defamation case against Priya Ramani, which is expected to be heard on Tuesday, 16 October.
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2. Gurugram Shooting: Judge’s Wife Dies From Injuries, Son Brain Dead
The wife of a judge, who was allegedly shot at in Gurugram’s Arcadia market by their personal security guard, succumbed to her injuries, officials said on Sunday, 14 October.
Additional Sessions Judge Krishan Kant's wife Ritu (45) and son Dhruv (18) were shopping in the crowded market on Saturday, 13 October, accompanied by the judge’s guard, Mahipal Singh. The incident reportedly occurred around 3:30 pm when the duo were shot at.
Dhruv, who was shot in the head, is brain dead. He has been put on life support system. “It would be a miracle if he is saved,” Pawan Choudhary, Regional Medical Officer of Gurgaon Civil Hospital, said.
“The accused, during interrogation, said he was mentally disturbed and irritated as he was asked to take them to the market and he did not like doing household chores,” KK Rao, Gurugram Police Commissioner said.
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3. Dalit Youth Speak Their Minds On Mayawati and Chandrashekhar
Is Mayawati’s influence in the Dalit community still as strong as ever? Will the Dalit community support PM Modi in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections? Will Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad Raavan’s release from jail pose a challenge to Mayawati’s Dalit base? These are the questions on people’s minds as the 2019 Lok Sabha elections creep closer.
To get the answers and understand the minds of Dalit youths, The Quint reached Mayawati’s den Saharanpur and the surrounding areas.
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4. Do Women of Kerala Want to Go to Sabarimala Temple?
The countdown has begun. In just a few days, the gates of the Sabarimala temple will be opened to all men and women. But for this, many in Kerala are fuming.
On 28 September, a five-judge Constitution bench headed by former chief justice Dipak Misra lifted the ban on the entry of women of all ages into the shrine.
Speaking to The Quint, many young women said that they believe that ‘regressive’ traditions have to change and this order has been long overdue. Some say that it is high time we stop looking at women as impure beings and accept menstruation as just another bodily function.
“No one can restrict us from entering any place. It is our right to go where we want to. Just because we are female and go through menstruation from the age of 15-45, we are not able to go to temples. I don’t see any logic here,” said Hashifa from Kannur.
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5. How to Survive Durga Pujo Like a Boss!
The season of great food, community bonding, and days and nights of bright lights and old friends is upon us. Durga Pujo is all that and more. It is also the season of antacids and band aids, long lines and rapidly-expanding waistlines!
What do you do when you meet a silly chengra (roadside Romeo) you’d much rather shut up? How do you communicate with your Pujor prem at the para’r pandal (a budding love story at the community pandal)? How do you survive a heartbreaking probashi Pujo – aka, a Pujo away from your beloved home?
Fear not, we’ve got you covered. So, before stepping out into the wonderful madness that is Pujo, take a look at this video to know how to sail through with ease from Shashthi to Dashami!
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