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Bollywood directors, one observes a pattern in the sets and the costumes. You realise that there's a conflation of royal palaces and brothels. Queens, brides and prostitutes all look alike, dress alike, live in the same spaces, dance and sing for the pleasure of men. A celebrity wedding looks no different — same sets, same costumes, the same desire for glamour. This is what relationships should look like in social media discourse — instagrammable, with friends, girlfriends, wives, mistresses, ex-lovers, secret lovers and escorts. The look matters. The same look in almost all cases. The Kama Sutra draws attention to the tension between the monogamous housewife and the polygamous courtesan. The former has access to status, power, dignity and nobility while the latter has freedom, agency and enterprise. The two belong to very different worlds. This was part of Indian culture for over 2,000 years. This system was broken down brutally by the British with the support of nationalists, who saw the courtesan culture as a sign of corruption and debauchery. In this one aspect, the nationalists and the colonialists agreed.

is a banned terrorist outfit. Prabhpreet Singh is accused of recruiting and funding a terrorist module in Germany. Punjab Police's State Special Operation Cell arrested the banned Khalistan separatist organisation's operative.

Elon Musk is clashing with a bald, athletically built Supreme Court justice in Brazil over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation on X

Ambedkar Jayanti 2024: Ambedkar Jayanti, also known as Bhim Jayanti, is celebrated on April 14 every year to honor the memory of "Father of Indian Constitution" Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary. 1891-born Ambedkar was not only the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, but the first Law Minister of Independent India, a jurist, economist, and a social reformer.

Investors keep the faith in Indian social startups, eye GenAI models Among the FinTech sector, the 'Alternative Lending' segment accounted for almost 89% of the total funding in the first three months of 2024. The 'Alternative Lending' firms clocked $491 million during this period, Tracxn mentioned. Credit Saison emerged as the top-funded company in the 'Alternative Lending' segment, receiving $144 million in a Series D round in Q1 2024.

Zerodha Co-Founder Nikhil Kamath has alerted investors about not being part of any WhatsApp group that gives stock recommendations. The Indian entrepreneur shared a picture on his official X handle saying that it was not him and called it a "Scam".

candidates applying for the Common University Entrance Test — Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2024 has seen a significant drop this year, with a 1.5 lakh decrease in the total number of applicants. Despite this decrease, there has been a rise in the number of subjects opted for. This year, candidates have opted for double the number of tests, with an average of 4.3 subjects chosen per applicant, up from 2.3, the previous year.

police station following a dispute over the recovery of an allegedly illegal weapon from a soldier's family member. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, was captured in several videos that went viral on social media, showing men in army uniform beating up policemen, resulting in injuries and visible marks of torture. Escalation of Dispute The conflict began when several police officers raided the family home of an army SSG (Special Service Group) commando named Khalil on April 8. However, the officers were reportedly taken captive by the soldier and his relatives instead. In response, a larger police force was deployed to rescue the captured cops, leading to the arrest of Khalil, his father Anwar Jat, his brothers, and other family members for attacking the police party. Reports suggest that the soldier and his relatives were subjected to torture while in custody and were not presented before a magistrate for police remand.

MLA Raaj Kumar Anand resigned from his office and from the Aam Aadmi Party, saying he could not «tolerate injustice.» However, the Patel Nagar MLA can't leave his post just yet. The legislator's resignation — which he sent to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday — is stuck in limbo, with the man responsible for accepting it in custody. Under normal circumstances, Kejriwal would have accepted the resignation and sent it onward to the Lieutenant Governor, who would have then forwarded it to the President for approval.

Delhi's Instagram influencers are crossing dangerous lines, risking their lives and others' for a few moments of social media glory. Recent incidents have highlighted the lengths to which some are willing to go, flouting laws and common sense for the sake of likes and followers. Reel-Worthy Risks: Dangerous Antics for Views Driving on pavements, causing traffic jams, and performing stunts in busy streets have become the norm for some of Delhi's Instagrammers. Their actions, aimed at creating captivating content, often endanger public safety.

Instamart delivery man was caught on camera stealing a pair of shoes from outside a flat in Gurugram. The incident, which occurred on April 9, gained widespread attention after a user named Rohit Arora shared CCTV footage of the theft on social media platform X.

Pakistan Army personnel engaging in the alleged torture of policemen from Punjab province. As reported by PTI, in one clip, the police officers, clad in uniform, were forced to kneel on the ground by the army personnel. In another scene, two officers undergoing severe mistreatment were observed pleading with the army personnel to refrain from further harm.

MI vs RCB IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) did not have much to celebrate once Mumbai Indians (MI) came out to bat. However, the MI vs RCB IPL 2024 match on April 11 at the Wankhede Stadium saw an outstanding catch—one of the finest ever in IPL history. English cricketer Reece Topley was standing at short fine leg when Rohit Sharma tried to hit one over his head for a boundary.

'Useless without family's name': Annamalai hits back at Dayanidhi Maran So if someone scans the poster through their mobile phone camera, it will list out alleged scams by the BJP party. The video in social media showed that after scanning the "JiPay", it reflected BJP’s alleged corruption through electoral bonds, the irregularities highlighted in the CAG report, alleged corruption in various infrastructure projects, loan to big corporates, etc.

Mike Tyson at his peak of form but how well would he perform if he suddenly dons the big gloves and enters the ring in his late fifties? Well, this question may soon be answered as the legendary boxer takes on social media sensation Jake Paul, who is also a boxer in Texas this year. Although the details of the fight has not been officially announced, including the fact that it will be a friendly one or a pro match. However, Texas' authorities around the sport will do a drug test for both the boxers, as random drug tests are a regular practice for most competitive matches in the state, as reported earlier.

Supreme Court justice in Brazil over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation on X, the social media platform Musk bought when it was Twitter. Since his takeover, Musk has upended many of Twitter's policies, gutted its staff and transformed what people see on the site. As its owner and perhaps most influential user, he's also used it to try to sway political discourse around the world.

Toyota is set to revolutionize the automotive industry by allowing drivers to easily change the color of their cars. The company has been developing this groundbreaking technology since 2022 and recently published it in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on March 19. With this patented system, drivers can freely modify their car's color without the need for traditional methods like vinyl wraps or painting jobs.

Instagram says it’s deploying new tools to protect young people and combat sexual extortion

tourists back to the Maldives, a major tourism body here has announced that it will hold road shows across key Indian cities. A full-blown backlash was directed at the Maldives following derogatory remarks against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media by three Maldivian officials after Modi posted photos and video of the pristine Lakshadweep Islands on India's west coast on January 6 on his X handle. Scores of Indians, including multiple celebrities, cancelled their reservations and dropped plans to visit Maldives. The tourism arrival statistics reflected how from being a top visitor country, India's position went down to first fifth and now at the sixth position after January.

2024 Lok Sabha polls, a Padma Shri recipient is making waves in the Tiruchirappalli Lok Sabha constituency. S Damodaran, 62, an independent candidate running under the gas stove symbol, is campaigning by interacting with vegetable vendors, making flower garlands and selling vegetables. Damodaran, who hails from Tiruchirappalli, have been working in the sanitation centre as Associate Service volunteer for more than 40 years. He started his career at the age of 21. He got the Padma Shree award from then President of India Ram Nath Kovind for his work in the sanitation sector.