#Violence In Delhi Today

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India and Independence- Part 1

Tomorrow, 15th of August, is when India celebrates her 77th Independence day and I'd like to rant on everything that should be brought in spotlight. Here we go:

Religion and its role in today's India: I expect we all know what's the current state of religion is in India. It has became no more than a political tool to gain votes. Nothing more. People kill, torture, rape, exploit in the name of religion. The united front this country once presented in the face of the colonisers has long been collapsed. People of different faith find themselves questioning their safety and rights in our country. Have we all forgotten? That in the struggle of independence, we didn't see eachother as hindu, muslims or Sikh, we were just Indians. That during the Jallian wala bagh shootings, the Britishers didn't discriminate between Hindus and muslims, they open fired at all. So why today we point fingers at eachother? Why does extremist parties still thrive in this country who spread religious hatred and entice communal violence? They put on a facade that 'blah blah religion is under threat' and naively everyone agrees. The higher ups plays with the religious beliefs so that they can remain in that position of power. We must remind ourselves this independence day that as long as we foster religious hate, we are never going to develop.

Deep rooted patriarchy and it's cruel effects on the women of this country: Oh I can never run out of words when speaking on this topic. Whether you're a man who has been told since childhood that "boys don't cry" or a woman who has experienced all the atrocities committed by people around you just because you're a woman. We all have experienced the toxic effects of Patriarchy in our daily lives. The mindset that men are superior, more logical, more capable, owner of the house, women are emotional, weak, should stay at home, lower their voices while talking to men, each and every one of this point mixes the poison of Patriarchy deeper into the rivers of this country. It is so deeply engraved that people don't even bat an eyelash when a husband treats his wife like shit. Domestic abuse is common in India. Violence against women is justified. "Husbands have a right to beat their wives", I heard this from the mouth of my own grandmother 2 days ago. This country got independence 77 years ago, but women don't have any in this country. From the second we step out of their homes, men eye us lecherously, we step into our workplace, the manager gives us a creepy smile, we go to schools and colleges, the principal teaches us "don't dress provocatively." Where are the morals? Rape has became so common that we don't understand how horrific it is. And how do the rapists get punished? Bilkis bano's rapists were bailed out and were felicitated with garlands and bouquets as if they did some great thing for the country. THEY GANG RAPED HER. Nirbhaya's case (Delhi 2012), changed nothing! The convicts were hanged yes, but what did the government do to lessen the chances of another nirbhaya? What did they do to protect the women of our country? Nothing. Prajjwal Revanna, a renowned politician, whose rally our honourable pm😍 himself attended, had raped women and had recorded sex tapes of him doing the act. What was the action taken against him? Nothing. The recent news that cut deeply through the medical community, The kolkata doctor's horrific rape and brutal murder. She had completed her 36 HOUR shift and had dinner with her juniors at 2 am. Then went to rest in the seminar hall. What are they doing to bring justice? Nothing, just false assurances. All this country does is sits back and wait for another Bilkis bano, another nirbhaya, another female doctor. When is this going to change?

I wanted to delve even deeper into the issues but the post is getting too long. So, wait for part 2 ig?

[beardedmrbean]

Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Bangladesh's embattled prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, resigned Monday and fled the country after protesters stormed her official residence in the capital amid a growing revolt that began over quotas for government jobs in which hundreds of mostly protesters have died.

The announcement from the head of the army, Gen. Waker-uz-Zaman, came after security forces were overwhelmed by thousands of people incensed by a violent government crackdown descending on the Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area of Dhaka, setting cars and offices ablaze.

Footage circulating online shows protesters celebrating inside Hasina's residence, removing furniture and elsewhere in the city trying to tear down a statue of her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, former prime minister and leader of the country's independence movement, who was assassinated in 1975.

Promising the formation of an interim government, Zaman pleaded with demonstrators to call off their protests.

"Whatever demands you have, we will fulfil and bring back peace to the nation, please help us in this, stay away from violence," said Zaman who promised the military would also back off.

"The military will not fire at anyone, the police will not fire at anyone, I have given orders."

Hasina arrived by helicopter in India at a military airbase 17 miles east of Delhi on Monday evening with the BBC reporting that she may be en route to London, citing unconfirmed reports.

A spokesman for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday that he wanted to see urgent action to "ensure democracy" won out -- but made no mention of Hasina coming to Britain or any discussions regarding where she might go into exile.

"The right to peaceful protest must be protected and never subjected to violence, and we call on the authorities to release all peaceful protesters and ensure due process is followed for those charged and prosecuted," he added.

"I hope that swift action is taken to ensure that democracy prevails and accelerate the process towards peace and security to people in Bangladesh."

Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, said she had been considering resigning for the past 24 hours and had left the country for her own safety at the insistence of her family.

He rejected the accusations leveled at the 76-year-old of outstaying her welcome after four terms totaling more than two decades during which she gradually morphed from the democratic icon catapulted into office in a people power uprising into an authoritarian leader amid crackdowns on dissent and allegations of graft.

"She has turned Bangladesh around. When she took over power it was considered a failing state. It was a poor country. Until today it was considered one of the rising tigers of Asia. She's very disappointed."

In Dhaka, demonstrators ignored an evening curfew as unrest and looting continued into the night with demonstrators breaching the gates and damaging the residence of Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan in the Dhanmondi area of the capital where smoke was seen coming from the building.

Protesters torched the city's Mujibur museum.

Northeast of Dhaka, 150 miles away in Sylhet, the offices of the deputy commissioner and superintendent of police and the homes of several councilors were attacked.

Hasina's resignation came a day after more than 90 people were killed Sunday during clashes between anti-government protesters and police -- 13 of whom were among those killed after thousands of people attacked a police station in the northwestern district of Sirajganj.

Sunday's casualties brought the death toll to 280 since early July when student protests over the partial reinstatement by the courts of civil service recruitment quotas -- where sought-after government jobs were reserved for supporters of Hasina's ruling Awami League -- erupted into wider, and violent, anti-government unrest.

Government crackdown efforts escalated from tear gas and rubber bullets to live fire, curfews and Internet blackouts bringing hundreds of thousands more people onto the streets demanding change and ultimately Hasina's resignation.

Student organizers had called Sunday for a national non-cooperation government boycott under which people would refuse to pay taxes and utility bills.

[gayhomebody]

Books I've read in 2024

'Bleak House' by Charles Dickens

'Bandits' by Eric Hobsbawm

'Soledad Brother: The Prison Letters of George Jackson' by George Jackson

'The Violence of Britishness: Racism, Borders and the Conditions of Citizenship' by Nadya Ali

'Black Power' by Kwame Ture and Charles V. Hamilton

History Today February 2024 Vol. 74 Issue 2

'The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian' by Nirad C. Chaudhuri

'Booth' by Karen Joy Fowler

'Making Sense of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine' by Paul Le Blanc

History Today March 2024 Vol. 74 Issue 3

'Walter Benjamin's Archive'

Granta 15, Spring 1985, 'The Fall of Saigon' by James Fenton

'Kitchen Confidential: Insider's Edition' by Anthony Bourdain

'End British Support for Zionism, Isolate the Israeli State' by FRFI

'East into Upper East: Plain Tales from New York and New Delhi' by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

'From the Four Corners' by Jan Morris

'Common Sense and The American Crisis I' by Thomas Paine

'Renaissance Europe, 1480-1520' by J. R. Hale

'Reformation Europe, 1517-1559' by G. R. Elton

'Europe Divided, 1559-1598' by J. H. Elliott

'Bukharin and the Bolshevik Revolution: A Political Biography, 1888-1938' by Stephen F. Cohen

[dan6085]

India has a rich and complex history that spans thousands of years. Here is a detailed timeline of some of the major events and developments in Indian history:

3300 BCE - 1300 BCE: Indus Valley Civilization

The Indus Valley civilization, also known as the Harappan civilization, was one of the world's earliest urban civilizations. It was located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent and is known for its advanced urban planning, art, and script.

1500 BCE - 500 BCE: Vedic Period

The Vedic period is named after the Vedas, a collection of hymns and religious texts that were composed during this time. It is also known as the early Hindu period and is characterized by the development of Hinduism, the caste system, and the emergence of the Mahajanapadas.

322 BCE - 185 BCE: Mauryan Empire

The Mauryan Empire was the first dynasty to unify most of India under a single ruler, Chandragupta Maurya. Under the rule of the Mauryan dynasty, India saw significant economic, cultural, and religious growth.

320 CE - 550 CE: Gupta Empire

The Gupta Empire was a golden age of Indian civilization. It is known for its advancements in science, mathematics, art, and literature. During this period, the decimal system, the concept of zero, and the Hindu-Arabic numeral system were developed.

711 CE - 1206 CE: Islamic InvasionsIslamic invasions began in the early 8th century, when Arab armies conquered the Sindh region in present-day Pakistan. Over the next few centuries, Muslim rulers established several dynasties in India, including the Delhi Sultanate.

1526 CE - 1707 CE: Mughal Empire

The Mughal Empire was the most powerful empire in India during the medieval period. It was founded by Babur and ruled by a succession of Mughal emperors, including Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan. The Mughal era saw significant cultural growth, including the establishment of the Taj Mahal and the development of Mughal art and architecture.

1757 CE - 1858 CE: British East India Company

The British East India Company established itself as a major political and economic force in India during the 18th century. It gradually expanded its control over Indian territories, eventually ruling over the entire country by the mid-19th century.

1857 CE - 1947 CE: British Raj

The British Raj was the period of British colonial rule in India, which lasted from 1858 to 1947. During this time, India underwent significant economic, social, and political changes, including the establishment of railways, telegraphs, and a modern legal system. The Indian independence movement gained momentum during this period, eventually leading to India's independence in 1947.

1947 CE - present: Independent India

India gained independence from Britishrule on August 15, 1947, and became a democratic republic on January 26, 1950. Jawaharlal Nehru became India's first Prime Minister and led the country through a period of modernization and economic growth. India faced several challenges, including partition, communal violence, and poverty. The country also adopted a non-aligned foreign policy and played a prominent role in the Non-Aligned Movement. India also conducted several nuclear tests in 1974 and 1998, which brought the country into the global spotlight.

In recent years, India has emerged as a major economic power, with a rapidly growing economy and a burgeoning tech sector. The country has also faced several challenges, including political and social unrest, environmental degradation, and growing inequality. India's relations with its neighbors, particularly Pakistan and China, have been a source of tension, and the country has also faced security threats from terrorism and insurgency. The country is also grappling with issues of caste discrimination, gender inequality, and religious intolerance.

In conclusion, India's history is a rich tapestry of cultural, religious, and political developments that have shaped the country into what it is today. From the ancient Indus Valley civilization to the modern-day tech hub, India's history is a testament to the resilience and diversity of its people.

[brazilnews]

"You Killed Bharat Mata In Manipur": Rahul Gandhi Attacks Centre

Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister over the ongoing unrest in Manipur which has claimed over a hundred lives.

New Delhi: The BJP has “murdered India in Manipur” and is now trying to set Haryana on fire, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said in Lok Sabha today in a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government.

Addressing the Lower House during the debate on the no-confidence motion against the BJP government, Mr Gandhi said, “India is a voice, a voice of the heart. You have killed that voice in Manipur. You have murdered Bharat Mata in Manipur. You are traitors. My mother is sitting here. The other mother, Bharat Mata, you killed her in Manipur. That is why Prime Minister does not visit Manipur. You are not protectors of Bharat Mata, you are her killers.”

“The Prime Minister has not gone to Manipur because he doesn’t consider it a part of India. You (BJP) have divided Manipur,” Mr Gandhi said, amid loud protests from the treasury benches. He alleged that the centre can stop the violence in Manipur by calling in the Army, but has not acted yet.

Invoking the epic Ramayana, Mr Gandhi said Ravan was not killed by Ram, but by his arrogance. “You have sprinkled kerosene everywhere, you have set fire to Manipur, you are now trying the same thing in Haryana,” he said, referring to recent communal clashes in Gurugram and Nuh that killed six people.

The remarks sparked a huge uproar in the House, with senior ministers demanding Mr Gandhi’s apology.

Earlier, Mr Gandhi said that when he set out on the Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu to Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, he was confident of his fitness and did not expect it to be difficult. “But this country does not tolerate arrogance. Within a few days, an old injury resurfaced and I was in pain,” he said.

The Congress leader recounted how he derived strength and courage from the people he met during the march and also felt their pain and hardship. Mr Gandhi also recounted his conversations with two women in the relief camps set up to shelter those displaced due to ethnic violence in Manipur.

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lemme tell you how uni went today.

ok so. lets call my crush A and my friend's (name: AY) crush ka naam AR. so like im in batch b of lab and aaj humara lab cancelled tha so like batch b had to come late at like 11am, sirf batch a ka lab hua. but i reached at 8:30 and then me, N and M hung out together in uni.

so we enter class its 11am and its english class (and this sem we got a prof who is so fucking political like i get it you have your views but yeh banda syllabus nhi padha raha he he is forcing his views on us. which is what i hate. like theek he mat padhao but like dont tell us what to follow and what to not). ANYWAYS.

AY is sitting behind me with AR (long story short: AY likes AR and she confessed also and AR likes her back too but they were testing the waters with "friendship" aka hanging out with other friends etc etc. and now they went on a proper date. so like i was falling asleep etc etc and after class they wished everyone a happy new year except me well ok theek he. fine.

THEN A came. wishing everyone a happy new year and ignored me. and i ignored him the entire day. cuz he posted a 2023 recap wala post on insta (not a reel) and included pics with like humare group ke people BUT NOT ME. LIKE???????

and then we have a common elective so he was saying to me "bro i came back from delhi" and my response was "why? couldve stayed there. return ticket book karvau?" and M (one of my friends with whom ive gotten close recently) asked "brother are you fine" 🤡🤡🤡.

and then AR was about to say something to me i just showed him my palm on his face (giving off the "dont talk to me im done with your bs" vibe) and walked away.

and then he was making fun of someone for asking too many "silly doubts" in our elective. first of all, its a physics elective. second of all, there are humanities and commerce students too, so like stfu???? know your surroundings???? understand that just because youre older than us doesnt mean you get to be a complete bitch about it???

anyho this was long hehehe but i love oversharing so hi diti ke followers and stalkers.

Istg i love when you sass AND YOUR sarcasm so much you're just like me fr also nooo booooo foreignseek liya he social science ya politics nai koi issue dafa karo ALSO BRO THEY DIDN'T WISH U AND THEY CALL THEMSELVES YOUR FRIENDS you should literally reconsider that's so mean I would've cried also that return ticket book karvau was 🤌🤌 "brother I crave violence" YEAH EXACTLY LIKE NOT EVERYONE IS SLEEPING IN THE CLASS

Hi to my followers and non existent stalkers too

[filesbeorganized]

Nymphaea

Rating: Teen and Up Audiences

Author’s Note - Start: This fic falls under the series My Garden of Love, which is part of the submission for Celebrrration in Tumblr. The accompanying song for this fic collection is “Flowers” by Hadestown.

Celebrrration Day 3 Prompt: Music

Warnings/Tags:  Celebrrration submission, developing relationship, flower language, canon typical violence, can be read as stand alone but you might be a little confused if you don’t read the previous instalment, songfic, TW for sexual harrasment, TW for blood and major injuries

Relationships: Alluri Sitarama Raju/Komuram Bheem, Seetha&Jenny

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Flowers, I remember fields of flowers,

soft beneath my heels.

Walking in the sun.

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Bheem walked with him through the forest. He keeps Ram updated about what he has been up to, at least the things that he hasn't mentioned in the letters. Jenny walked with Seetha, the both of them deep in conversation, chattering about their own activities.

They end up at the entrance of the village. Passing several children running about, and the communal kitchen alive with the fire and smoke lifting into the air. The sun slowly disappears into the horizon, leaving only streaks of warm light in the sky.

“So that’s the team I was telling you about,” Bheem points to a clearing, several men are engaged in military training. “Currently Lacchu’s training them, I oversee once in a while. In a few months they’ll be ready for their first mission.”

Ram peers into the crowd and found the man who he had tortured for information standing in front of the group. Every so often he delves into the lines of men, correcting postures and adjusting the form. So, his name is Lacchu.

“Want to visit them?” Bheem offers.

He thought about the awkwardness of confronting Lacchu. Plus he just arrived. Does he really want to raise hostility this early in his visit? So, for the sake of maintaining some of the peace, he said, “Maybe another time.”

Bheem raises his eyebrows but does not ask any question.

So they walked to Bheem’s cottage instead. Jenny has her own hut and she had invited Seetha to stay with her during their visit. Seetha accepted.

That means Ram will be staying with Bheem.

After putting his belongings where Bheem had directed him to, Ram wanders around the house. It’s not a massive place, but it is definitely Bheem’s. There’s not a lot of his personal belongings, only the essentials like clothing and a short table where some books and documents are piled on top. There’s a door to the backyard, a pot of fresh water stands beside it. Ram walks to the backyard.

He found Bheem hunched over the soil. Beside him, the hyacinth they found in the forest last time has thrived into thick shrubs of purple flowers. Bheem truly hadn’t lied when he said no plants will perish when he’s around.

Bheem finishes planting the white alyssum Ram had given him. He turns around and smiles as he notices Ram’s presence.

“It’s beautiful already,” Bheem exclaimed, “Can’t wait for it to grow.”

Ram could watch that smile for the rest of time and he won’t get sick of it.

“It’s getting late, we should clean up and rest,” Bheem suggested. Ram nodded in agreement. He let Bheem herded him to a small opening at the side of the cottage. A big pot of water stood beside a small fireplace. Bheem boiled some water and soaked soap beans in them. Then he left Ram to cleans up.

When Ram enters the main room, Bheem is tidying an extra mat beside the one already in the room when he first arrived. He’s not sure why but his cheeks are heating up at the thought of sleeping that close to Bheem.

It’s not even that weird. Back in Delhi, sometimes Bheem will stay over in his house. Most of the time Bheem will just sleep on the floor. But sometimes Ram will insist he take the bed, while Ram sleep on the floor. Sometimes the both of them were just so exhausted, they both just passed out on the bed. He’s not sure why today is any different. Nevertheless it’s apparent that his heart rate is still accelerating.

He scolds himself to please, just be normal.

After Bheem finishes, he brings Ram to get their food at the communal kitchen. Ram watches as the people fuss over Bheem. The village healers surrounded Seetha and exchanged knowledge. Even the raiding team’s men chats along with Jenny, praising her for working as an informant, working behind enemy’s lines.

Ram is content watching the people he loves having the time of their lives. He feels just slightly lonely in that crowd. The disadvantage of people considering you to be a half god, a legend, is that it puts a distance between you and them. Usually Ram won’t mind people ignoring him. But this is Bheem’s people. It feels like their approval of him holds more weight than others. Luckily, the soft smile Bheem wears the whole evening distracts him from the stinging pinch in his heart.

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The next day Ram has to fulfil his promise to meet Bheem’s raiding team. The men are excited. They’re so filled with idealism and long for justice, for freedom to come to their homeland. They ask him questions and insist he oversee their training for the day.

Lacchu was there too. Lacchu will talk to Bheem, and help correct poses like he did the day before. He didn’t do anything particularly hostile. But he is also pretending that Ram did not exist either. After what Ram did to him, this should be considered hospitality, though.

It was past noon when they all took a break. Lacchu immediately parted ways with them, which just emphasised that he won’t be wasting any more time than needed to deal with Ram. Despite knowing he absolutely deserves this treatment, Ram has to push a bitter taste down.

Bheem somehow misses Ram’s pained expression, because he directed Ram to the communal kitchen to fetch their lunch. Leave it to Bheem to make sure Ram never misses his meal.

“Loki-akka!” Bheem greets the woman nursing the fire under a big pot of rice. “I’m here for lunch!”.

She laughs, “Sure, sure. Go have a seat, I’ll fetch a plate.”

He and Ram sat beside the low table nearby. He watches as the children play under the shades of trees. He has a flashback of Bheem and him playing with the Delhi’s children. Part of him felt like he’s not only accompanying them to play, but also is playing with them. Doing things he hadn’t got the chance to do as a child. Being around Bheem tends to make him experience new, amazing things.

Loki-akka comes to the table bringing a big plate of rice and bread. She fetched another plate and put it on another table nearby. She then calls on the kids, announcing that they got to eat their lunch. Hurricanes of limbs and yelps invade the table beside him. The kids quickly wash their hands and take a spot around the table.

Bheem began to eat, so he followed as well. They watched as the kids started ravaging their meals. At some point a couple of kids had begun quarrelling over a piece of chicken. Bheem laughs at that while Loki-akka tries to calm both of the kids. The two kids refuse to let go of the chicken and Loki-akka is clearly running out of patience. She took the chicken from both kids and is ready to scold both of them. Before the whole ordeal turns into a crying match, Ram takes the chicken from his plate and offers it to the kids.

“Here,” he waves it in front of the kid who’s clearly the closest to tears. “I’ve got extras.”

The kid beams for a moment, but the smile quickly dies down as she notices the person offering the food.

“I don’t want it,” she said. The boy who had been wrestling the previous chicken from her quickly took the chicken from Ram’s hand instead.

“You don’t like chicken anymore?” Ram tried to joke. He recognizes this girl as well, he just hopes she does not recognize him.

“I don’t like you,” she scooted farther from him, “You’re a villain.”

Loki-akka inhales a sharp breath nearby, as Bheem stops eating at all. They all went silent for a moment, except some kids that clearly have no interest in following their conversations. They’d rather finish their lunch instead.

“Malli,” Loki-akka’s voice sounded edged, “You can’t say that. Apologise to your anna.”

“I’m not in the wrong!,” Malli insisted, “He hurted Bheem-anna before. He might do it again!”

“Malli!” Loki-akka raises her voice. Even some of the kids previously occupied by their food started staring at them.

“You’re not my anna,” Malli glares at Ram, “Never will be.”

With that she stood up and ran away.

“Oh! That girl will send me to an early grave,” Loki-akka clicks her tongue in frustration. “My apologies, she’s still recovering from..”. From the trauma that you helped cause, is probably what she might have said. But since she’s too polite for that kind of remark, Loki-akka didn’t finish her sentence. Instead she offers him a sympathetic smile and walks away to resume nursing the fire.

That left Ram staring into nothing as Bheem tried to catch his eyes.

“Are you alright?” Bheem cautiously asked.

“Yeah,” Ram tried to fight the stinging in his eyes, “Yeah. I’m full actually. So-”

He stood up and left for Bheem’s cottage.

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For a moment he does nothing except sit on that mat and stares at the wall.

Malli’s right. He’s a villain. He’s not going to be accepted here. Not after he hurt Bheem, the person most beloved by the whole village. Not after he almost caught Malli in the cross-fire. Not after he tortures Lacchu, who hadn’t want to do anything but save Malli.

He’s not sure how to look at any of the villager’s faces without his cheeks burning up in shame.

A knock comes from the door. Bheem appears on the doorway.

“It’s your house,” Ram sighs, “You don’t have to knock.”

“Well, let’s pretend I just knock before entering my house all the time, just for fun,” Bheem said.

Ram shakes his head in disbelief, too tired to laugh at that.

Bheem takes a seat beside him. He sat so close that their shoulders knocked at each other. Even that simple touch is already calming Ram down.

“Thought you might want company,” Bheem murmurs.

“No, I-” Ram chokes on a sob, “No, I actually deserved that.”

Bheem offers his upturned palm, and Ram just has to take it. Just this once he wants to accept Bheem’s help to collect himself, so he does not break down completely.

“They need time to heal,” Bheem stated, “They have every right to take as much time as they need to heal. They’ve been through so much after all.”

Ram nodded in agreement. He’s not sure if by ‘them’ Bheem is referring to Loki-akka and Malli, or to the entire village. They all had been traumatized by the whole kidnapping incident after all.

“You can’t demand them to accept you immediately,” Bheem continued, and he is so right except this reality is also quite painful to swallow, “But what you can do, is to accept yourself first.”

Ram turns his head to face Bheem, his gaze filled with questions.

“I don’t deserve acceptance, though,” Ram whispered, “I did many bad things. Since when does a villain deserve healing?”.

Bheem squeezes Ram’s palm in his hand, “Oh, but you’re not a villain. A villain doesn’t tend to feel bad when they do bad things. But you do. So you do deserve healing. And it can’t start unless you accept yourself first.”

“That man that’s training your team, Bheem,” Ram sighs, “Lacchu. Remember when I was searching for a man all over Delhi? He was the one I was searching for. I tortured him for information, Bheem. I was ready to keep Malli under house imprisonment for the rest of her life in the Scotts house, for a mere promotion. How can you not be disgusted at me?”.

Bheem took both of Ram’s hands into his, “I know about Lacchu. He told me once we got reunited. He’s rightfully angry at you, but after Seetha’s story, he knows that you didn’t have much choice either. All he asks is that he doesn’t want to interact often with you. And that is fair, right? As for the disgusted part, I thought I told you this. I can’t hate you. I love you too much to spare a room for hate in my heart. And did you not end up trying to help Malli? You can’t rewind time to fix the past. But you tried to be better in the future. To be honest, that’s the only thing we all could do. Live for the future. You look too long at your past and you’ll stand still while life passes you by. I don’t want that for you.”

Ram shrugged, “Lacchu has been watching me roaming around his village for the whole day and he’s patient enough not to kick me out immediately. But one scold from Malli and suddenly I’m the one sulking? I don’t deserve your sympathy, Bheem.”

Bheem smacked his side and Ram looked at him in surprise.

“Stop that. You’re deserving of my love. It’s a non-negotiable part of our friendship. You better accept that. And while you’re at it, you better start to accept that you deserve to have a good future as well.”.

“Or what?” Ram’s lips start to quirk up to the side. His breath is less heavy, and he can feel his shoulder loses its tense. He can stand to lose the love of the whole world, as long as he still gets Bheem’s love.

“Or I’ll tickle you to death!” Bheem announced as he lunged to make true of his promise. Ram tries to wrestle out of his death hug but can’t help but start laughing.

A quick knock and the sound of the door opening stops their wrestle. They tried to sit properly as the person at the door made their way inside.

“Hey you guys,” Jenny said, “Seetha told me today’s Dhanteras, so she wants to take me shopping in the-” Her words stopped as she saw Bheem and Ram still somewhat tangled with each other.

“Ah, we’re interrupting them,” Seetha emerges from behind Jenny. Her eyes glinting as if she’s holding in a laughter.

“Yeah, you’re right,” Jenny sighs, “Anyway, if you’re not too busy being joined at the hips, we’re going to the city to shop. If you want to join, meet us at the village’s entrance in ten minutes.”

“Now that’s out of the way,” Seetha steers Jenny to the door, “Let’s leave before we witness any more weird things.”

Jenny barks a laugh at that.

Ram loses the ability to speak for a moment.

“Is she…uh, okay with this?” he asked finally.

“Who? Jenny?” Bheem questioned, “Yeah, of course. Why wouldn’t she?”.

“Well I thought you both have a crush on each other, figured she’d be jealous or something with us being so close or whatever,” Ram tried to sound as neutral as possible.

“Oh. About that,” Bheem actually blushes, “We kind of…drifted apart.”

“Wait, what?” Ram is genuinely concerned, “Are you okay? Don’t tell me you messed it up so hard with the flirting that she got disinterested.”

Bheem bites the side of his cheek, “Shut up, you’re not a master of flirting as far as I can tell. She actually got into trouble for the whole nails in the wheel shenanigans.”.

“Oops,” Ram tuts, but he actually feels a bit bad.

“But anyway,” Bheem continues, “We try to go out together for a while. Didn’t work. Apparently we’re better as friends. So here we are.”

Ram has a surge of irrational fear down his spine. He hopes that he and Bheem weren't just better as friends.

“We should get going,” Bheem tugs at him after a while, “Nothing better to cheer you up than to see fresh scenery. Let’s go!”.

___

The city’s streets are jam packed with stalls.

The four of them just wander around for a while. Bheem dragged them from one stall to another in search of the candies to give to the village’s children.

“Perhaps we can ask for a truce to Malli,” Bheem picks several types of candies from the merchant’s boxes. Ram has the urges to buy all of them if that can grant him Malli’s forgiveness, except he knows full well it doesn’t work like that. Forgiveness and trust are things that are quite hard to be bought.

They resume their walk until they come to a stall selling bangles and earrings. Seetha drags Jenny to select their choices of accessories.

“I somehow have the flashback of shopping with Bheem, he ends up buying a bangle for Malli instead,” Jenny hums.

“I did not buy a bangle for Malli,” Bheem declared, “I made it.”

“Yeah, because he’s romantic like that,” Seetha comments nonchalantly. “Is that why you lost your girlfriend, you ol’ snooze?”.

“Hey!” Bheem protested, “Jenny, Tell her it was a mutual decision!”.

“Yeah, yeah,” Jenny retorts, “It was a mutually made decision after he considers that we’re better as friends, and after I consider that he’d made a terrible boyfriend.”

Ram has the impulse to defend that Bheem would have made a great boyfriend. He did not get to voice it because Jenny suddenly jumps and turns around, panic displayed in her eyes.

Seetha moves first and asks Jenny, “What? What happened?”.

Jenny points to the hollering crowd of boys standing not too far from them. They yell obscenities at Jenny and point at her.

Jenny looked like she wanted to vomit, “I think one of them just slapped my behind.”

One of the foolish boys approaches Seetha and tugged at her saree, trying to pull her closer.

“Want to have fun with me, darling?” he said. Eyes clearly looking vulgarly at her.

Bheem moved forward and the boy finally took notice of him and Ram.

“These two’s your girls, brother?” he raised two hands up, “If so, apologies. Thought that they were alone.”

“They’re not our girls, but-” Bheem enunciated his words slowly, voice laced with barely contained anger.

“Oh!,” the boy laughed as if this whole thing were mere jokes, “Then it’s fine if I took them to have some fun with us?” He points at his friends, still hooting improper words at Jenny.

Ram is standing still, fury starts boiling inside him. Whether they are their girls or not, these boys are not treating their fellow humans with respect and it is unacceptable.

Before he nor the boy could react, something flashes forward and hits the boy’s face.

A loud crack made Ram unconsciously wince. Then he took in the scene of Seetha chasing that boy away.

“You want to have fun? Is that why you harass my friend?” she yelled, bangles rustling in her fist. Whenever she catches up with one of the boys, she lands her punch powered with those iron bangles. The chiming noise of the bangles mixed with bones cracking sound is so absurd that the rest of the group just kind of stands there and stares. She chases them all the way to the road’s branch. The boys ducked into the street’s darkness and Seetha finally gave up her chase. She stomps her way back to the group and checks on Jenny.

“Are you okay?” She touches Jenny's side cautiously. Jenny thoughtlessly nodded.

“Those senseless boys!” Seetha exclaims, “If they come back here I’ll beat them to death!”.

“Uhh, miss?”.

“What?!” she barks her reply.

The stall’s vendor just stares with some fear in his eyes, “Uhh, sorry, but are you going to pay for that?”.

He points at the misshapen, bloodied bangles in Seetha's grip. Seetha looks at him and the bangles a few times before snapping back to reality, “Oh, yes. Apologies for the ruckus. How much are these for?”.

Seetha paid for the broken bangles and some pairs of new ones. The night is decidedly ruined, so they opt for walking back home instead.

“Here,” Seetha hands Jenny the newly bought bangles, “Sorry you have to go through that.”

Jenny stares at her for a moment, her eyes unreadable, then she reaches for the broken bangles in Seetha's other hand instead.

“I want this one,” she takes the broken bangles.

Seetha looks up in confusion, “Why? It’s all bent, you can’t wear that.”

“Sure, I can,” Jenny firmly insists as she fits the broken bangles into her wrists, “You fought tooth and nail to get me these ones. It’s my new treasure now.”

Seetha blushes, her face went bright red, “O-oh. Uh, sure. Thank you?”.

“Thank you to you too,” Jenny replied with a soft expression on her face.

Ram and Bheem exchange a confused look but wordlessly agree that they better not comment anything.

___

After the whole ordeal, Ram thought they’d all slept like the dead all day, but that morning he found Bheem already awake at dawn. The sun barely crept into the sky but Bheem’s standing near the door, buckets of water, mop and broom at his disposal.

He lets his head clear up for a moment before he remembers what’s the day’s occasion.

“Cleaning up for chhoti diwali?” he yawns, still somewhat sleepy.

“Correct,” Bheem beams for some reason. There’s no way anyone is excited to brush their home from floor to ceiling, but there Bheem is, a big smile plastered to his face as he offers Ram a broom.

Ram relents and crawls out of the mat. He helps Bheem roll the mat and put them aside so they can start sweeping the house.

After the sweeping comes the hard part, which was to mop the whole place clean. It involves buckets and buckets of water, and a sore back from bending down to mop the floor. Every so often Ram has to throw away the dirty waters outside, and he’ll be greeted by Seetha or Jenny for Jenny’s hut, both of them also hard at work cleaning the place.

By noon all of them were sprawled across the house’s lawn, tired from the day’s activities. Bheem was pulling a last minute groom for the flowers in the backyard. Apparently he bought a water lily when they went to the city, so he’s now fussing over the new addition to his garden, making sure it has enough water and all that. So Ram’s just sitting on the front lawn, exchanging groans with anyone who was passing, their conversations basically going, Are you tired? Me too, I’m tired too. At one point Seetha crosses the road to bring him water, but almost pour the water down his face because she was so out of breath that her hand’s shaking. After that no one tried to move for a while, trying to regain their energy and calm their breath.

Fate seems to be in a joking mood that day, because that’s the moment a kid ran across the lawn. She tried to climb a tree in panic, which means she failed miserably. Ram’s brain was sluggish, his overworked body still dealing with the tiredness fatigue, but he finally saw the thing that had alarmed the girl. That thing is turning so fast at the corner that it slips and falls, but it quickly gets up its feet again. That thing is a wild boar, and it is readying itself to charge forward.

Now it’s Ram’s turn to panic. He doesn’t know what to do, his movement still slow from weariness, but the boar is definitely not waiting until he can plan a reasonable course of action. So he does the next best thing, which in retrospect is actually the worst thing ever. He throws himself in the course of the boar.

Ram can feel the boar’s ploughing through him. He bet this is what getting hit by a truck felt like. His limbs do their best to wrestle against the boar, trying to steer farther from where the kid is. He feels that he’s losing his footing, so he does his last ditch move and tries to break the boar’s neck. The boar’s struggling under him but clearly still has a lot of fight in it. He heard someone yell as he felt the boar’s tusk digging itself into his stomach. The flare of pain only feeds his adrenaline. With his last burst of energy, he twists the boar’s head until he can hear the bones breaking inside. This also means he’s yanking out the boar’s tusk out of his stomach. Blood seeped into his clothes and he felt lightheaded. The good thing is his last ditch move works and the boar fell limp beside his foot. He did not have the time to congratulate himself because he soon followed the boar’s lead and passed out on top of it.

___

As Ram wakes up, he almost wishes he didn’t.

There’s a throbbing pain on his sides and the fatigue hasn’t gone away either. Overall it’s quite an unpleasant waking up experience.

“Ah, you’re awake,” a small voice beside him spoke, “I thought you’ll spend another day in a coma.”

He tried to follow where the sound came from, but his headache said otherwise. So he just croaks, “Yep. Awake. A hundred percent awake. Hi.”

A small face looms over him, “You’re in pretty bad shape.”

“Gee, thanks for your observation,” he huffs.

“How are you still annoying despite being currently in death’s door,” the kid scoffs.

His eyes clears up and he finally registers that the small face belongs to none other but Malli.

“Oh, hey you,” he finally said.

“The only reason I didn’t stab you again in your sleep is because Bheem-anna would be disappointed in me,” Malli announces. She shuffles uncomfortably from where she’s sitting, then continues, “And also because you saved me. So thanks for that, I guess.”

Ram vaguely remembers the girl that’s trying to climb the tree in panic, “Oh, that was you trying to imitate a broken legged goat on that tree?”.

Malli huffs but Ram’s suspicious that she’s holding a laughter rather than being offended.

“Shut up,” she fumed, “I’ll call Bheem-anna to check on you, but only after he finishes putting up diyas outside.”

“Are you…prioritising a candle over me not dying?” Ram asked, he’ll laugh if that won’t make his whole body ache.

“Yeah, that’s your punishment,” Malli insists, “No way I’m letting you get in the way of my anna getting his yearly blessings.”

“Also,” Malli poked her tiny finger into Ram’s cheek, “You’re not dying anymore, Seetha-akka basically yanks you out of the afterlife. You’re okay now, crybaby.”

This kid is so disrespectful but somehow Ram can’t bring himself to get angry at her.

“Okay, then. If I died, however, I’m haunting you forever,” Ram said.

Malli stood up so she once again loomed over Ram, “Sure you will.”

Then, perhaps Malli got scared of being haunted, or maybe it’s something else. But she puts a few candies she must have gotten from Bheem in Ram's hand.

She talks quickly in a harsh tone, as if embarrassed, “Happy Diwali anna, sorry you have to miss it. And, thank you.”

Then she ran out of the door, all the while yelling, “Enjoy your stab wound!”.

That impertinent girl.

Ram sighs as he feels the weight of the candies in his hand. He tastes sweetness in his mouth despite the fact that he hadn’t eaten anything since that morning. From outside the house, he can hear the faint sound of laughing and music being played. Light from the bonfire somewhere out there flickers across the room every so often. The booming sound of the firecrackers being lit up is not helping his stinging headache. But all in all, not the worst day he’s ever had in his life.

___

Author’s Note - End: Pink Nymphaea/Water Lily symbolises joy, youth, and friendship. The word is derived from "nymph" which referenced the spirits of plants from Greek mythos. It has opposing qualities, for example, despite its beauty, this plant often grows in ponds with thick muds. In parallel, nymphs are creatures that can bring both harm and good to humans who encounter them.

Tagging the mods @stanleykubricks and @fangirlshrewt97 and the blog @celebrrration in case my Tumblr went nuts again.

Shout out to @dumdaradumdaradum on Tumblr for letting me annoy her with questions about the festivals mentioned in this fic.

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Chhattisgarh Maoist victims meet Amit Shah, demands justice and rehabilitation

Team News Riveting Raipur, September 19 A delegation of over 70 victims affected by the Maoist violence from Bastar region of Chhattisgarh today met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence in New Delhi. The people affected by Maoists violence shared their ordeal and demanded justice and rehabilitation. The delegation was led by Bastar Shanti Samiti, which is working for peace and…

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Domestic Violence Against Men: Breaking the Silence

Domestic violence is often perceived as a one-sided issue, primarily affecting women. However, it is essential to recognize that men can also be victims of domestic violence. At LawChef, we believe in breaking the silence surrounding this topic and providing support for all victims, regardless of gender. This blog will explore domestic violence against men, its signs, and the legal remedies available to those affected.

Understanding Domestic Violence Against Men

Domestic violence against men can take many forms, including physical, emotional, psychological, and economic abuse. While societal perceptions often minimize or dismiss male victimization, the reality is that many men suffer in silence, feeling ashamed or reluctant to speak out.

Signs of Domestic Violence Against Men

Physical Abuse

Unexplained injuries, such as bruises or cuts.

Frequent arguments escalating into physical confrontations.

Emotional Abuse

Constant belittling, humiliation, or manipulation.

Gaslighting, making the victim question their reality or sanity.

Financial Control

Restricting access to finances or employment opportunities.

Running up debts in the victim's name.

Isolation

Preventing the victim from seeing friends or family.

Monitoring and controlling social interactions.

Recognizing these signs is crucial for men to understand that they are not alone and that help is available.

Legal Remedies Available for Male Victims

In India, men facing domestic violence can seek legal remedies under various laws. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 primarily protects women, but men can seek justice through other legal channels.

1. Filing a Police Complaint

Men can file a complaint with the police if they are victims of domestic violence. The police are obligated to register the complaint and take appropriate action.

2. Seeking Protection Orders

While the PWDVA focuses on women's protection, men can still seek protection orders through the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Section 354 of the IPC addresses assault or criminal force against a man, providing legal recourse.

3. Legal Support

Engaging a domestic violence lawyer is crucial for men seeking justice. If you’re looking for a domestic violence lawyer in Noida, our team at LawChef is here to help you navigate your options and ensure your rights are protected.

4. Divorce Proceedings

In cases where domestic violence has occurred, men may also consider filing for divorce. A divorce lawyer in Noida Extension can provide legal guidance and support throughout this process.

The Importance of Legal Assistance

Having a dedicated lawyer for domestic violence cases can significantly impact the outcome of your situation. A knowledgeable lawyer for domestic violence case in Delhi can help you:

Understand your legal rights and options.

File necessary legal documents and complaints.

Navigate the complexities of custody and property disputes if applicable.

If you are searching for a domestic violence lawyer near me, our experienced team at LawChef is ready to assist you.

Breaking the Stigma

Addressing domestic violence against men requires a shift in societal attitudes. Men must feel empowered to speak out against abuse without fear of stigma or ridicule. Support systems and legal remedies should be accessible to all victims, regardless of gender.

Conclusion

Domestic violence against men is a real and serious issue that deserves attention and action. At LawChef, we are committed to providing support and legal resources for all victims of domestic violence, including those facing domestic violence against women.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, reach out for help today. Our compassionate team of domestic violence lawyers in Delhi is here to guide you through the legal process and help you reclaim your life. Remember, it’s essential to break the silence and seek support—there is hope and help available.

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https://www.globalresearch.ca/sheikh-hasina-speaks-up-us-plot/5865459

Sheikh Hasina Speaks Up on US Plot

By M. K. Bhadrakumar

Global Research, August 16, 2024

Indian Punchline 11 August 2024

The exclusive report in today’s Economic Times carrying Sheikh Hasina’s first remarks after her ouster from power will come as a slap on the face of the nincompoops in our country who are waxing eloquently about developments in that country as a stand-alone democracy moment in regional politics.

Hasina told ET,

“I resigned, so that I did not have to see the procession of dead bodies. They wanted to come to power over the dead bodies of students, but I did not allow it, I resigned from premiership. I could have remained in power if I had surrendered the sovereignty of Saint Martin Island and allowed America to hold sway over the Bay of Bengal. I beseech to the people of my land, ‘Please do not allow to be manipulated by radicals.’” 

The ET report citing Awami League sources implied that the hatchet man of the colour revolution in Bangladesh is none other than Donald Lu, the incumbent Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian affairs who visited Dhaka in May. 

Screenshot from Times of India

This is credible enough. A background check on Lu’s string of postings gives away the story. This Chinese-American ‘diplomat’ served as political officer in Peshawar (1992 to 1994); special assistant to Ambassador Frank Wisner (whose family lineage as operatives of the Deep State is far too well-known to be explained) in Delhi (1996-1997); subsequently, as the Deputy Chief of Mission in Delhi from 1997-2000 (during which his portfolio included Kashmir and India-Pakistan relations), inheriting the job, curiously enough, from Robin Raphel, whose reputation as India’s bête noire is still living memory — CIA analyst, lobbyist, and ‘expert’ on Pakistan affairs. 

Indeed, Lu visited Bangladesh in mid-May and met with senior government officials and civil society leaders. And shortly after his visit, the US announced sanctions against then Bangladesh army chief General Aziz Ahmed for what Washington termed his involvement in “significant corruption.”  

Image: U.S. Department of State – Ambassador Donald Lu (From the Public Domain)

After his Dhaka visit, Lu told Voice of America openly,

“Promoting democracy and human rights in Bangladesh remains a priority for us. We will continue to support the important work of civil society and journalists and to advocate for democratic processes and institutions in Bangladesh, as we do in countries around the world…

“We [US] were outspoken in our condemnation of the violence that marred the election cycle [in January] and we have urged the government of Bangladesh to credibly investigate incidents of violence and hold perpetrators accountable. We will continue to engage on these issues…”

Lu played a similar proactive role during his past assignment in Kyrgyzstan (2003-2006) which culminated a colour revolution. Lu specialised in fuelling and masterminding colour revolutions, which led to regime changes in Albania, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan (ouster of Imran Khan). 

Sheikh Hasina’s disclosure could not have come as surprise to the Indian intelligence. In the run-up to the elections in Bangladesh in January, Russian Foreign Ministry had openly alleged that the US diplomacy was changing tack and planning a series of events to destabilise the situation in Bangladesh in the post-election scenario. 

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Chhattisgarh Maoist victims stage protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on CM's initiative

The protesters at Jantar Mantar Team News Riveting Raipur, September 19 With the encouragement and support of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, around 55 citizen affected by the violence inflicted by the outlawed Maoists in Bastar staged a protest today at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar under the banner of “Kenja Naxali-Manwa Mata” (Listen, Naxals, to Our Plea). The Chief Minister inspired the victims to…

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Kolkata Doctor’s Tragic Death Sparks Nationwide Protests and Medical Strikes

The recent rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata have sent shockwaves across India, leading to widespread protests, a significant political fallout, and a massive response from the medical community.

The Incident and Arrests

On August 9, the body of the young doctor was found in the seminar hall of the hospital, sparking immediate outrage. The Kolkata Police arrested a civil volunteer, Sanjay Roy, who is now the prime suspect. However, the family and protesters have raised concerns about a potential cover-up, suspecting foul play and demanding a more transparent investigation. This prompted the West Bengal government to hand over the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)​ (India Today)​ (The Independent).

Protests and Strikes

The tragedy has ignited massive protests across West Bengal and other parts of India. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a protest march demanding the death penalty for those responsible. The outrage has extended beyond the state, with doctors across India launching a nationwide strike. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for a 24-hour shutdown of non-emergency services starting August 17, marking one of the largest medical strikes in recent history​ (India Today)​ (The Independent).

In Delhi, doctors held joint protests, condemning the violence against medical professionals and calling for increased security measures in hospitals. The protests have also seen significant participation from women’s groups, with marches taking place across the country to demand justice and highlight the issue of women’s safety​ (India Today).

Political Repercussions

The case has become a major political flashpoint in West Bengal. The opposition parties, including the BJP, have criticized the state government, accusing it of failing to protect women and demanding Chief Minister Banerjee’s resignation. The ongoing protests have led to tension between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and opposition parties, with each blaming the other for the deteriorating law and order situation​.

Conclusion

As the CBI continues its investigation, the protests show no signs of slowing down. The tragedy has not only highlighted the urgent need for justice but also the broader issues of women’s safety and workplace violence in India. The coming days will be crucial as the nation awaits the results of the CBI probe and the response from the government to these widespread demands for justice.

Check:- https://celebglobenews.com/kolkata-doctors-tragic-death-sparks-nationwide-protests-and-medical-strikes/

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Protests sweep India over rape and murder of doctor

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Protests sweep India over rape and murder of doctor

Holding candles, hundreds of thousands of women marched through the night in cities across India, to protest the brutal rape and murder of a young female doctor in a hospital that has fueled anger over a lack of safety for women despite tough new laws.A 31-year old trainee doctor was raped and murdered inside the medical college in Kolkata where she worked on Friday, triggering nationwide protests among doctors and drawing parallels to the notorious gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old student on a moving bus in New Delhi in 2012.INDIA PROTESTS AGAINST SEPARATIST SLOGANS AT CANADIAN EVENT FOLLOWING KILLING OF SIKH LEADER A YEAR AGO”We have come here to demand justice because even I have a daughter. I am scared to send her anywhere…I am scared to send my daughter to study,” said Rinky Ghosh, who took part in a protest in Kolkata. “So I am here today because something … must be done, this injustice must stop.”The doctor had retired to sleep on a piece of carpet in a seminar room in the R G Kar Medical College after a marathon 36-hour shift, given the lack of any dorms or resting rooms for doctors in the premises, her colleagues told Reuters.She was found dead on Friday. Police said she had been raped and murdered and a police volunteer was subsequently arrested in connection with the crime.Many government hospitals in cities across India suspended all services except emergency departments earlier this week, as junior doctors sat outside in protest, demanding justice.The victim was found bleeding from her eyes and mouth, with injuries to her legs, stomach, ankles, her right hand and finger, a doctor’s inquest report Aug. 9 and accessed by Reuters said.In protests called “Reclaim the Night”, women marched across several Indian cities from midnight on Wednesday, on the eve of the country’s 78th Independence Day, to protest against the lack of safety for women in India, especially at night.”As a society, we have to think about the atrocities being committed against our mothers, daughters and sisters. There is outrage against this in the country. I can feel this outrage,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in an Independence Day address to the nation on Thursday.The 2012 Delhi rape case was seen as a turning point in attitudes towards women’s safety in Indian society. It triggered huge protests and was the catalyst for rapid change in laws tackling crimes against women.These included fast-track courts for swifter convictions in such cases, but protesters say a decade on, the situation for women has not improved.”This horrific incident has once again reminded us that women disproportionately bear the weight of ensuring their own safety,” Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt said in a post on her Instagram page, which has more than 85 million followers.Doctors in India’s crowded and often squalid government hospitals have long complained of being overworked and underpaid, and say not enough is done to curb violence levelled at them by people angered over the medical care on offer.Crimes against women in India rose 4% in 2022 from the previous year, data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), released late last year, showed.

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Bangladesh Air Force's C-130J Leaves Hindon Without Sheikh Hasina. Where is She?

Hasina is expected to fly to London soon to seek political asylum, with reports suggesting she has been in contact with UK authorities regarding this matter.

New Delhi: A day after Sheikh Hasina fled to India following her resignation as Bangladesh's Prime Minister, a Bangladesh Air Force C-130J transport aircraft landed at the country's air base. The aircraft, which ferried Hasina to Ghaziabad's Hindon air base, took off without her this morning. The C-130J, carrying seven military personnel, departed from the Hindon Airbase around 9 AM today. It was closely monitored by Indian security agencies throughout its flight path. 

For the unversed, Hasina stepped down and fled the country yesterday after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a broader challenge to her 15-year rule. Thousands of demonstrators stormed her official residence and other buildings associated with her party and family.  She arrived in India and landed at Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad at 5.30 PM. She was taken to a secure location, where she is currently staying. 

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"Want To Give Her Time," S Jaishankar Told MPs On Sheikh Hasina: Sources

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been briefed on the Bangladesh situation New Delhi: Foreign Minister S Jaishankar today chaired an all-party meeting to discuss the fall of Sheikh Hasina government and the Army’s takeover in neighbouring Bangladesh amid violent protests. Mr Jaishankar briefed the leaders of all parties about the situation in the violence-hit nation and the steps taken by the…

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Centre's All-Party Meet On Bangladesh Turmoil, S Jaishankar Briefs MPs

Sheikh Hasina resigned yesterday and fled Bangladesh as vast crowds of angry protesters demanded her exit. New Delhi:  Foreign Minister S Jaishankar today chaired an all-party meeting to discuss the fall of Sheikh Hasina government and the Army’s takeover in neighbouring Bangladesh amid violent protests. Mr Jaishankar briefed the leaders of all parties about the situation in the violence-hit…