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Chinmayi Sripaada schools Sunitha Upadrasta for her statement on feminism, slams man commenting ‘my acid, my choice’

Chinmayi Sripaada schools Sunitha Upadrasta for her statement on feminism, slams man commenting ‘my acid, my choice’

Singer Sunitha Upadrasta is getting massive backlash on social media for her take on feminism. Many have called her out for claiming ‘my body my right, his eyes his right’ while stating that today’s feminist struggles aren’t important enough. Chinmayi Sripaada schooled Sunitha about her statement and slammed a man who commented ‘my acid, my choice’ as a result. (Also Read: Singer Sunitha Upadrasta gets massive backlash for her take on feminism: ‘My body my right, his eyes his right’) Chinmayi Sripaada responded to Sunitha Upadrashta’s take on feminism. Chinmayi Sripaada schools Sunitha Upadrasta Chinmayi took to her Instagram stories to respond to Sunitha’s statement after it gained traction on social media. She called her out for ‘brainwashing’ women into being subjugated, saying, “So yes, when men say, my eyes, my right, and if there are women who…I love Sunitha garu, I have a lot of respect for her as a singer. But with all due respect, when ladies speak for the side of men, it actually damages and makes spaces more unsafe for women.” …

Imtiaz Ali weighs in on burqa and parda debate, highlights importance of personal freedom and choice

Imtiaz Ali weighs in on burqa and parda debate, highlights importance of personal freedom and choice

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has sparked a conversation on gender, tradition and personal freedom after sharing his views on the practice of burqa and parda during a recent interaction. Known for exploring complex social themes in his films, the director questioned why many people continue to feel comfortable with customs that, in his view, can restrict women’s freedom and individuality. He has been currently garnering love for film Main Vaapas Aaunga. Imtiaz Ali questions burqa and parda practice Speaking candidly on the subject with Samdish Bhatia on his show Unfiltered by Samdish, Imtiaz clarified that his comments were not aimed at any particular religion. Instead, he said he was raising broader questions about societal practices that limit women’s visibility and participation in public life. According to the filmmaker, the issue goes beyond clothing and concerns the larger idea of freedom and equal opportunity. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit …

Ahead of teachers’ transfer policy, Samrat says no excuses after choice posting

Ahead of teachers’ transfer policy, Samrat says no excuses after choice posting

Bihar chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday said that the government was trying to resolve the vexed issue of teachers’ transfer with a policy that would favour all, but the teachers would also be required to deliver what is expected of them – quality education in schools. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary addressing during Sahyog Shivir at Kaimur in Bihar on Tuesday. (HT photo) “The government will accommodate all teachers with choice positing as far as possible – in the neighbouring panchayats for women and neighbouring blocks for men- but you all will have to teach the children well. There will be no compromise on that,” he made it clear, while speaking at a public rally in Kaimur. The statement is significant in the context of long-awaited transfer and posting for teachers, which has remained inconclusive in the last couple of years and triggered unrest among them. Choudhary said the government is fully conscious of teachers’ convenience, especially female teachers, who would be posted near their homes. “We have decided that our sisters (female teachers) …

George Clooney’s James Bond actor choice is Callum Turner: Here’s what Fantastic Beasts star said on 007 casting rumors

George Clooney’s James Bond actor choice is Callum Turner: Here’s what Fantastic Beasts star said on 007 casting rumors

George Clooney has thrown his weight behind Callum Turner as the next James Bond as the search for the next 007 continues. The 36-year-old British actor, best known for the Fantastic Beasts films and Apple TV+’s Masters of the Air has been one of the most talked-about names in the Bond rumor mill for years. George Clooney has backed Callum Turner as the next James Bond. (REUTERS) Amazon MGM, which acquired full creative control over the Bond franchise from longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson officially announced last month that casting for the new 007 was underway, with Dune director Denis Villeneuve set to helm the film which is the first in the franchise since 2021. Veteran producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman are on board and Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is writing the script, according to People. Also Read: Who is Frances Haugen? Meet the Facebook whistleblower behind Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Social Reckoning’ George Clooney makes his pick Clooney, 65, has publicly backed Turner for the iconic spy role. “I hope …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu reveals Sai Pallavi was first choice for Maa Inti Bangaaram | Telugu News

Samantha Ruth Prabhu reveals Sai Pallavi was first choice for Maa Inti Bangaaram | Telugu News

3 min readHyderabadUpdated: Jun 7, 2026 04:57 PM IST Actor-producer Samantha Ruth Prabhu did not go looking for Maa Inti Bangaaram. By her own account, she was not even the first person the film went looking for. During a promotional Instagram Q&A on Saturday evening, a fan asked how she ended up in the project. She answered, “I didn’t choose the film, the film chose me. The idea of Tralala was to focus on female-led content, so the initial idea of the film was we wanted to pitch it to Sai Pallavi. But she is obviously busy and I know she didn’t have the time, so the makers tweaked the story for me.” She ended the message by saying that she hopes more female-centric stories are taken by actresses, and one day, Sai Pallavi as well. Reposting this story, Sai Pallavi replied, “Ma Inti Bangaram was meant to reach you, dear Samantha. Sending you and Nandini Reddy the biggest hugs and best wishes. And yes, soon.” Also Read: Dimple Hayathi, Ashika Ranganath defend Janhvi Kapoor …

RJ Balaji meets Vijay after saying he was the first choice for Suriya’s Karuppu: ‘Unreal’ | Tamil News

RJ Balaji meets Vijay after saying he was the first choice for Suriya’s Karuppu: ‘Unreal’ | Tamil News

3 min readNew DelhiJun 2, 2026 10:25 PM IST Suriya and Trisha Krishnan’s Karuppu has been performing well at the box office, crossing the Rs 300 crore mark worldwide. A few days after the film’s release, director RJ Balaji revealed that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay was originally the first choice for the lead role. However, Vijay announced his retirement from acting to focus on politics. Now, Balaji has shared glimpses from his meeting with Vijay and described the experience as “unreal.” Taking to his X handle, the director dropped a couple of photos with Vijay. Along with the images, he wrote, “With the man who started it all for #Karuppu !!! Wow…! Feels unreal to meet him now as the honourable Chief Minister of Tamil nadu !!! Same love, warmth, kindness and calmness…!!! Thank you for everything dearest Vijay sir.” With the man who started it all for #Karuppu !!! ❤️❤️❤️Wow…! Feels unreal to meet him now as the honourable Chief Minister of Tamil nadu !!!🔥🔥🔥Same love, warmth, kindness and calmness…!!! 🙏🙏🙏Thank …

RJ Balaji meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay after saying he was the original choice for Karuppu: ‘Feels unreal’

RJ Balaji meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay after saying he was the original choice for Karuppu: ‘Feels unreal’

RJ Balaji’s Suriya and Trisha Krishnan-starrer Karuppu was released in theatres on May 15 to mixed reviews from critics. But the film has performed very well at the box office, crossing ₹300 crore”> ₹300 crore worldwide. The director had revealed days after the release that Karuppu was initially planned with Vijay in mind but he chose to retire from acting and join politics. On Tuesday, RJ Balaji met Vijay and shared how ‘surreal’ it felt to see him as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu now. RJ Karuppu with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. What Balaji said about meeting Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Taking to his X account, Balaji shared a pair of pictures where he was seen with Vijay. The two of them stood and smiled for the shot. In the caption, Balaji wrote, “With the man who started it all for #Karuppu !!! Wow…! Feels unreal to meet him now as the honourable Chief Minister of Tamil nadu !!! Same love, warmth, kindness and calmness…!!! Thank you for everything dearest Vijay sir.” More details …

‘We had no choice but to call police’: Riva Arora recounts distressing ordeal with delivery agent | Bollywood News

‘We had no choice but to call police’: Riva Arora recounts distressing ordeal with delivery agent | Bollywood News

3 min readHyderabadUpdated: May 7, 2026 10:55 PM IST On the afternoon of April 26, Riva Arora placed a routine order on Blinkit. By 3:30 pm, the delivery had turned into a police complaint. The actor, known for her roles in Uri: The Surgical Strike and Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, recalled that the delivery agent who arrived at her door that day was rude from the moment he showed up. When she responded, things did not improve. Her mother, Nisha Arora, stepped in to calm the situation down, and the agent continued regardless. When her sister Muskan Arora encountered him in the lift as he was leaving, he kept at it. “Disrespectful, inappropriate, and crass language was directed at us without any provocation. It wasn’t just a one-time remark, he continued speaking in that manner repeatedly,” Riva told Hindustan Times . By Riva Arora’s account, the ordeal lasted for 30-40 minutes, beginning at their front door and continuing as he made his way out of the building. The family followed him downstairs and stopped …

Rahul Roy slams fake videos, says he is not an abandoned person on the road: ‘My decisions are my choice’

Rahul Roy slams fake videos, says he is not an abandoned person on the road: ‘My decisions are my choice’

Aashiqui star Rahul Roy recently found himself at the centre of social media chatter after appearing in a series of reels with a relatively unknown content creator, leaving many concerned and curious. He has now addressed haters with a detailed statement on Instagram, stating that he is not “abandoned” and is being cared for by his family. Rahul Roy shared a picture with sister Priyanka Roy and brother-in-law Romeer Sen. What Rahul said to his ‘haters’ Rahul shared pics with sister Priyanka Roy and brother-in-law Romeer Sen, and wrote, “Thank you to all of you who showered me with love and support. This message is for all my haters, trollers and fake video makers. I’m safe and I’m well taken care by my sister @harimaapriyanka and brother-in-law @romeersen, I live at my sister’s place. We have a lovely house in Madh, And i’m deeply loved by her which makes me the luckiest brother in the world, my twin brother lives in Canada.” He added, “Unfortunately due to work pressure of rohit I haven’t met rohit …

‘I had no choice’: Mumtaz on marrying a Hindu businessman, quitting acting at peak of her career | Bollywood News

‘I had no choice’: Mumtaz on marrying a Hindu businessman, quitting acting at peak of her career | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiApr 23, 2026 01:49 PM IST Mumtaz, who began her career as a child artist in 1952, faced a long and difficult journey before establishing herself as a leading lady. Early in her career, she was often typecast in B-grade films, but her breakthrough came when she was cast opposite Dilip Kumar in the 1967 hit Ram Aur Shyam. The film marked a turning point, and she soon became one of the most sought-after actresses of her time. However, her peak years in the industry were relatively short-lived. In 1968, Mumtaz was reportedly proposed to by Shammi Kapoor, who wanted her to give up acting after marriage. At the height of her rising career, she chose work over love. But six years later, in 1974, she made a different decision. She stepped away from films to marry Gujarati businessman Mayur Madhvani, and settle down in London. Her marriage attracted attention for being interfaith, but for Mumtaz and her family, it was never an issue. Speaking to Vickey Lalwani, she said, “I didn’t …