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Madhur Virli apologises for ‘cuddle after rape’ joke after facing backlash: ‘Certain topics require sensitivity’

Madhur Virli apologises for ‘cuddle after rape’ joke after facing backlash: ‘Certain topics require sensitivity’

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Amid the outrage for the ₹370 biryani remark on comedian Pranit More‘s show last week, a clip from stand-up comedian Madhur Virli’s 2024 show Love & Latex resurfaced on social media. It sparked immediate backlash, with many calling for immediate action against the comedian. Madhur has now addressed the controversy and apologised for the joke. (Also read: Internet outraged by comedian Madhur Virli’s joke on rape cases amid Pranit More biryani row, demands strict action) Madhur Virli has issued an apology for his joke on rape cases. What Madhur wrote in his apology Taking to his YouTube channel, Madhur made a new post to issue an official statement on the controversy. The statement read, “This is to apologise for a video of mine that is currently being shared online. The clip being circulated is from a performance I did around two years ago. Soon after performing that bit, I understood how wrong it was and took it down at that time, long before the clip started circulating again recently.” ‘The only honest thing to do …

Chain pulled after Uma Bharti almost misses train; she points lack of ‘sensitivity’ in modern facilities| India News

Chain pulled after Uma Bharti almost misses train; she points lack of ‘sensitivity’ in modern facilities| India News

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BJP leader and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Uma Bharti on Sunday wrote to union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after she almost missed her train at the Jhansi railway station. Bharti flagged “insensitivity in modernisation”, saying she had previously faced a similar issue at the Mathura railway station. (ANI) Bharti, who was seated in the train after someone pulled the chain, alleged that she had reached the station on time but was delayed due to infrastructure issues and the train departing early. She further flagged “insensitivity in modernisation”, saying she had previously faced a similar issue at the Mathura railway station. “Respected Railway Minister Ji, I had previously written about the insensitivity towards passengers at Mathura Railway Station. Today, while boarding at Jhansi Railway Station with me, another incident occurred in which there was no criminal involved; rather, the lack of practical sensitivity in constructing modern facilities at stations was the cause,” she said in a post on X. Bharti said that she had arrived on time for the train, asking for the CCTV cameras …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Haq wins Best Film for Gender Sensitivity award | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Haq wins Best Film for Gender Sensitivity award | Bollywood News

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2 min readHyderabadApr 5, 2026 10:13 PM IST Chetak Screen Awards 2026 Best Film for Gender Sensitivity Winner: At the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 held on Sunday in Mumbai, the Best Film for Gender Sensitivity award recognised a title that handled that responsibility better than any other release of 2025, and it was Haq that claimed the honour. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The category brought together some of the year’s most thoughtful and socially conscious filmmaking. Dhadak 2, Humans in the Loop, Mrs, and The Great Shamsuddin Family were all in the running, each making a case for cinema that takes its portrayal of gender seriously. In the end, it was Haq that the Screen Academy felt went furthest in that conversation. The team of Haq accepted the honour, which was presented by Boman Irani. Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, comedians Zakir Khan and Sunil Grover, and eminent journalist Saurabh Dwivedi (Editor – Hindi, The Indian Express) served as hosts in the ceremony. ALSO READ | Chetak Screen Awards 2026 LIVE Updates Instituted by The Indian …

Amala Akkineni reveals how kodallu Sobhita Dhulipala, Zainab Ravdjee brought home joy, sensitivity towards Islam

Amala Akkineni reveals how kodallu Sobhita Dhulipala, Zainab Ravdjee brought home joy, sensitivity towards Islam

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Actor-activist Amala Akkineni spoke about her kodallu (daughters-in-law), Sobhita Dhulipala and Zainab Ravdjee, on a recent podcast. Talking to NTV, she mentioned how both of them brought love and joy into the Akkineni household after their weddings to Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Akkineni. Here’s what she said. Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala, Amala Akkineni and Nagarjuna at Zainab Ravdjee and Akhil Akkineni’s wedding. Amala Akkineni about Sobhita Dhulipala, Zainab Ravdjee Amala mentioned on the podcast that she was taught Telugu after her marriage to Nagarjuna by her atta garu (mother-in-law), Annapurna. When mentioned that she herself is an atta garu now to Sobhita and Zainab, she couldn’t help but gush about them. Talking about Sobhita, she said, “It’s so wonderful. I have two lovely daughters-in-law. Of course, Sobhita is such a talented and independent, such a lovely young person. We have great admiration for her. She’s such an affectionate young lady. I really enjoy spending time with her.” Amala also spoke about Zainab and added, “Zainab is a very warm human being. She’s very accomplished in …

Girija Oak Godbole praises Gulshan Devaiah’s sensitivity in filming sex scenes: ‘He asked 16,17 times ‘Are you okay?’’

Girija Oak Godbole praises Gulshan Devaiah’s sensitivity in filming sex scenes: ‘He asked 16,17 times ‘Are you okay?’’

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Published on: Nov 09, 2025 02:59 pm IST Girija Oak Godbole praised co-star Gulshan Devaiah for his professionalism and thoughtfulness during their intimate scene in Therapy Sherapy.  Girija Oak Godbole, who stars opposite Gulshan Devaiah in the upcoming web series Therapy Sherapy, recently opened up about filming an intimate scene with him. In a candid chat, the actor praised Gulshan for his exceptional professionalism and thoughtfulness, revealing how he went the extra mile to ensure her comfort on set. Girija Oak Godbole highlighted Gulshan Devaiah’s efforts to ensure her comfort, including bringing pillows and checking in on her throughout the shoot of Therapy Sherapy. Girija opens up about intimate scenes in upcoming show In a recent interview with the Lallantop, Girija recalled how Gulshan went out of his way to ensure her comfort on set, describing him as one of the few actors with whom she felt completely at ease. The actor shared that before shooting the scene, Gulshan personally brought several pillows from his vanity van to make her comfortable. “No matter how much …

Michelle Williams says late ex-boyfriend Heath Ledger had ‘incredible sensitivity’; makes rare comments about him and daughter Matilda: ‘Thank god there’s…’ | Hollywood News

Michelle Williams says late ex-boyfriend Heath Ledger had ‘incredible sensitivity’; makes rare comments about him and daughter Matilda: ‘Thank god there’s…’ | Hollywood News

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Although it has been close to two decades since he tragically passed away, Heath Ledger is still widely regarded as one of the finest actors of the 2000s. His performances as the Joker in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight (2008) and Ennis Del Mar in Ang Lee’s Brokeback Mountain (2005) continue to inspire many. Recently, his former girlfriend Michelle Williams — who shares a 19-year-old daughter, Matilda Ledger, with him — fondly recalled what an incredible person Ledger was. During a chat with her on a recent episode of his Armchair Expert podcast, actor-comedian Dax Shepard spoke about the late thespian, “I feel obligated to say that I knew him a little bit when he was getting sober. I can feel the weight of the world on him in a very special way that kind of broke my heart. I was very, very sad, and I thought he was just so special.” Also Read | When Bobby Deol’s wife Tanya opened up on sharing household chores with Sunny Deol’s wife Pooja, revealed mother-in-law Prakash Kaur …

Rajnath Singh on Operation Sindoor: ‘Indian Army has acted with precision, alertness and sensitivity’

Rajnath Singh on Operation Sindoor: ‘Indian Army has acted with precision, alertness and sensitivity’

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Operation Sindoor: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the armed forces showed sensitivity in ensuring that the civilian population is not affected during their action. New Delhi: On the successful execution of Operation Sindoor, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the Indian army has acted with precision, alertness and sensitivity. He said India has exercised its right to respond to attack on its soil. “Our action has been taken very thoughtfully and in a measured manner. With aim of breaking morale of terrorists, this action was limited to their camps and other infrastructure,” Rajnath Singh said. Rajnath Singh said that the Indian Armed Forces displayed their valour and bravery in Operation Sindoor, scripting a new history, and took action against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and POJK with “precision, alertness and sensitivity”. Speaking at an event for the inauguration of 50 Border Roads Organisation infrastructure projects across six states and two UTs, Rajnath Singh said that the armed forces showed sensitivity in ensuring that the civilian population is not affected during their action. He …

In a letter to Bangladesh’s Yunus, PM Modi highlights sensitivity to ‘mutual concerns’ | Latest News India

In a letter to Bangladesh’s Yunus, PM Modi highlights sensitivity to ‘mutual concerns’ | Latest News India

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On the occasion of Bangladesh’s National Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a stirring message to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, underscoring the significance of mutual sensitivity to each other’s interests and concerns. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a letter to Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.(PTI) The Indian PM, while extending his heartfelt greetings to the Bangladeshi leader and its people, said, “India remains committed to advancing its partnership with Bangladesh, driven by the common aspirations for peace, stability, and prosperity, and based on mutual sensitivity to each other’s interests and concerns.” “Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration,” Modi wrote to Yunus in a letter. In his message, Modi also reflected on the strong historical bond between India and Bangladesh, calling March 26 “a testament to our shared history and sacrifices.” The Prime Minister’s words celebrated the unwavering spirit of Bangladesh’s Liberation War, which continues to inspire the relationship between the two countries. “The spirit of the Liberation War of Bangladesh continues to remain a guiding light for our relationship, which has flourished …

PM Modi writes to Yunus on Bangladesh National Day: ‘Relationship to be built on mutual sensitivity’

PM Modi writes to Yunus on Bangladesh National Day: ‘Relationship to be built on mutual sensitivity’

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PM Modi in the letter to Muhammad Yunus highlighted the historical significance of the 1971 Liberation War and reiterated its role as the foundation of the strong ties between India and Bangladesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to Bangladesh on Thursday, its National Day, through a letter to chief adviser Muhammad Yunus. PM Modi highlighted the historical significance of the 1971 Liberation War in the letter and reiterated its role as the foundation of the strong ties between India and Bangladesh. PM Modi to Yunus: ‘Committed to strengthening ties’ PM Modi in the letter wrote to Yunus that India remained ‘committed’ to strengthening ties with Bangladesh, but also underscored the need for the relationship to be built on “mutual sensitivity to each other’s interests and concerns”. “I extend my felicitations to you and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the National Day of Bangladesh. This day stands as a testament to our shared history and sacrifices, which have laid the foundation of our bilateral partnership. The spirit of Liberation War of …

India hopes to rebuild ties with Canada based on mutual trust, sensitivity: MEA | Latest News India

India hopes to rebuild ties with Canada based on mutual trust, sensitivity: MEA | Latest News India

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India on Friday said it hopes to rebuild ties with Canada based on “mutual trust and sensitivity”, striking a conciliatory tone after bilateral ties plummeted to an all-time low over the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and New Delhi’s concerns at the activities of extremist elements on Canadian soil. Former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau walks past Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 Summit in New Delhi in September 2023. (AP File Photo) External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal blamed the downturn in bilateral relations to the “licence that was given to extremist and secessionist elements” in Canada. “Our hope is that we can rebuild our ties based on mutual trust and sensitivity,” he said while responding to a question during a media briefing on the current status of bilateral ties in the aftermath of a recent visit to India by the Canadian intelligence chief. India-Canada ties went into free-fall after former prime minister Justin Trudeau alleged in September 2023 that Indian government agents were linked to the murder of Nijjar, who was …