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When Janhvi Kapoor spoke about saying no to filmmakers who oversexualise her: ‘What did I consent to?’

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The last few hours have seen the makers of Peddi face flak for objectifying Janhvi Kapoor’s character, Achiyyamma, in the film. Both director Buchi Babu Sana and lead actor Ram Charan have come under fire for the way her character is presented. Some have even blamed Janhvi for agreeing to the role. Looking back at when she spoke about how oversexualisation by filmmakers affected her. (Also Read: Peddi: Hero assaults heroine but Buchi Babu Sana insists on calling it ‘romance’ in Ram Charan-Janhvi Kapoor film) Janhvi Kapoor’s Achiyyamma was objectified in Peddi and the makers face flak. When Janhvi Kapoor spoke against oversexualisation On Raj Shamani’s podcast in April, Janhvi was asked if it affects her when filmmakers oversexualise her. She stated that it all depends on what she consented to. “I think at any and every stage, it’s important to ask yourself, what did I consent to? So, for example, I did a song called Bheegi Saree (in Param Sundari) where I’m in a wet saree, and I’m dancing pretty sensually. The idea for …

Pune students speak up on consent, periods, and relationships

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3 min readPuneMay 28, 2026 11:45 AM IST Written by Vishakha Toshniwal Conversations around menstruation, sex, life choices, and personal relationships, which were once considered taboo, are increasingly becoming normal among young adults. The Indian Express spoke to students from Pune who expressed how many in their generation held progressive and open values. “Many boys of my age do not judge or make me uncomfortable as they believe I can behave as I want and they won’t even tease us,” said Roshni Khobragade, a 26-year-old management student at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), noting that it is the generation gap that often affects how older and younger people perceive women’s choices and relationships. Several male students echoed similar views, saying that women should be free to make their own decisions without being judged for their personal lives or past relationships. Pune student Onkar Binawade says that subjects like relationships and virginity are openly discussed today. Onkar Binawade, a 24-year-old Marathi department student at SPPU, says that subjects once considered taboo, like relationships and virginity, are …

Anoushka Shankar recalls being harassed in public by man who ‘lifted’ her without consent | Music News

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Veteran sitarist and musician Anoushka Shankar recently shared on social media a deeply distressing and chilling experience she had, where a man grabbed her without consent and lifted her into the air as she was interacting with a few fans after a show. Maintaining that the incident happened so fast, Anoushka said she didn’t even have time to process what was happening. She also pointed out that such incidents, in which one fails to offer a ‘fitting’ response, can cause them to gaslight themselves into believing that the other person’s actions were without ill intent. She also maintained that these violations could reopen even childhood wounds that one believed had been healed. “A man picked me up last weekend. I mean, he physically lifted me. He asked if he could, but didn’t wait for an answer before I found myself suspended in the air, clasped in a stranger’s bear hug, my feet dangling. I had been meeting a few fans after a show, and it all happened so fast. I laughed awkwardly and asked to …

Prasanna Bisht reacts to her show Chiraiya being called an ‘anti-men propaganda’: It’s funny and sad at the same time

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The recently released web series Chiraiya starring Divya Dutta has become the topic of public discourse on the internet for touching on the subject of consent and marital rape. The show has found opposition from a section of society who are calling it an ‘anti-men propaganda’. Actor Prasanna Bisht, who plays the victim of marital rape in the show, reacts to those comments saying, “There is high time that people start accepting this change.” Prasanna Bisht Prasanna Bisht adds, “With time, Nature changes, weather changes, so we need to change too. It is high time we start listening because it is not happening. People need to change their thinking. The show is all about explaining that a woman’s body belongs to the woman and what the meaning of consent is, that’s all. If you think that is propaganda, then it’s extremely funny and sad. Whoever is saying that, they should educate themselves more and start growing their emotional intelligence first and start listening.” There have been claims also surfacing online saying that the show says …

Hansika Motwani and Sohael Khaturiya End Their Marriage Through Mutual Consent

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Hansika Motwani, who married businessman Sohael Khaturiya in December 2022 has now officially parted ways with him. Speculation about trouble in their marriage had been circulating since last year, though the actress never publicly addressed it. The Bandra family court in Mumbai has now granted the couple a divorce after they filed for separation through a mutual consent petition. Reports suggest that Hansika chose not to claim any streedhan or alimony as part of the settlement. During the legal proceedings, Motwani was represented by advocate Adnan Shaikh. As per his statement, the couple lived together only for a short period after their wedding before realising that certain fundamental differences were impacting their relationship. Over time, differences in their temperaments, perspectives and lifestyles reportedly led to frequent disagreements. According to the petition submitted in court, even minor issues would often turn into arguments, making it increasingly difficult for them to continue living under the same roof. Eventually, the couple felt that parting ways would be the most practical decision for both of them. The petition also …

Didn’t give consent for closure of case, say Ayesha Meera’s parents

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The parents of B. Pharmacy student Ayesha Meera, who was raped and murdered at a hostel in Ibrahimpatnam on the outskirts of Vijayawada in 2007, said on Friday (February 27) that they have not given their consent for the closure of the case. The couple, Shamshad Begum and Syed Iqbal Basha, blamed the investigating agencies for not booking the culprit 19 years into the incident. The clarification comes a week after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Vijayawada accepted a report by the investigating agency seeking closure of further proceedings in the case citing an absence of sustainable evidence and unwillingness of the parents to pursue additional remedies. Ms. Shamshad Begum said they have not given any consent for closure of the proceedings of the case. “We are not closing the case and will fight for justice,” Ayesha Meera’s mother told the media after receiving her daughter’s mortal remains here. The remains of the deceased’s body was exhumed by the CBI in 2019 for a re-post-mortem examination. “Such incidents shouldn’t repeat, and no …

Marriage registration in Gujarat: Parental consent provision flies in the face of rights, court rulings | Legal News

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 20, 2026 11:36 PM IST The Gujarat government’s move to mandate consent of parents for registration of a marriage flies in the face of constitutional rights of individuals that are routinely safeguarded by several court rulings. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Agency and personal autonomy are key facets of Article 21 of the Constitution which guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty. This right has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to include the freedom to choose a partner without external interference. High Courts also routinely protect couples seeking police protection from their families. On February 16, the Gujarat High Court allowed a 16-year-old girl, who refused to return to her parents, to stay in government care. The minor’s parents had objected to her relationship with a boy of her choice, although the two were willing to wait to “attain marriageable age”. Speaking to The Indian Express, Senior Advocate Jayna Kothari said requiring parental consent is essentially an attempt to curb interfaith and intercaste marriages. “States have schemes promoting intercaste and …

Divya Dutta’s JioHotstar Drama Questions Marriage & Consent

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Dviya Dutta’s Chiraiya Teaser Out (Photo Credit: YouTube) Kya Shaadi ek license hai? JioHotstar unveils Chiraiya, a powerful new original series that dares to question one of the most deeply normalised injustices within Indian households: the dangerous assumption that marriage equals lifelong consent. Directed by Shashant Shah and produced by SVF Entertainment, the series features a stellar ensemble cast led by Divya Dutta, alongside Sanjay Mishra. The makers have dropped the first teaser of Chiraiya that shifts into something far more disturbing. The upcoming original series on JioHotstar is already grabbing attention for the uncomfortable question it puts forward about marriage and consent. The series focuses on a reality that often goes unspoken inside Indian households. A Story That Hits Close To Home The teaser of Chiraiya opens with the sound of celebration: a wedding, a promise, a new beginning. Pooja, the young bride, steps into her new home with hope in her eyes as the “perfect” daughter-in-law everyone expects her to be. But in a sharp and haunting cut, we see her alone on …

Udit Narayan`s first wife claims he removed her uterus without consent

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Renowned playback singer Udit Narayan found himself caught up in controversy once again after his first wife, Ranjana Jha, recently approached the Women`s Police Station in Bihar`s Supaul. She has filed a formal complaint against him on Tuesday, accusing him, his two brothers, and his second wife of serious criminal offences. Arriving with her advocate, Karunakant Jha, she submitted an application, alleging that she was subjected to a criminal conspiracy wherein her uterus was removed without her knowledge. She informed that she got to know of this only years later during medical treatment. Udit Narayan`s ex-wife files a complaint In her complaint, Ranjana identified herself as the 61-year-old daughter of Chandrakant Jha, residing at Sanskrit Nirmali Ward No. 11 under the Balua Bazar Police Station area in Supaul district. She mentioned that she married Udit Narayan on December 7, 1984, as per Hindu customs and rituals. “Udit, however, left for Mumbai in 1985 to pursue his singing career. Through media reports, I later came to know that he married Deepa Narayan and since then had …

Haryana MBBS students in dilemma over government’s bond policy; seek clarity on various aspects before consent

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In dilemma over Haryana government’s “Service Incentive Bond” policy, the MBBS students of government medical colleges have sought administrative and policy-level clarifications stressing complete disclosure of service terms and safeguards before giving their consent. The policy to incentivise doctors to opt for government service upon completion of MBBS degree from government and government-aided medical colleges in Haryana was notified in 2022 and is applicable from academic session 2020-21 onwards. As per the policy, the candidates need to execute a tripartite agreement signed between them, the bank and the government, and opt for government service after completion of MBBS degree in lieu of a bond of Rs.30 lakh minus the total annual fee, with a concession of 10 % on bond amount for female candidates. The government will repay the entire bond amount with interest to the bank in lieu of the service rendered by the candidate in government, else the candidates have to repay it. MBBS Intern, PGIMS, Rohtak, Akshat Mittal, a 2020-21 batch student, told The Hindu over phone that the government was seeking …