New York, June 26 (IANS) Human Rights Watch (HRW), a US-based advocacy group, expressed grave concern over Chinese authorities’ censorship of prominent social media accounts, foreign films, and events with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) themes around Pride month, saying such measures reflect the deteriorating rights situation for LGBT people in China.According to the HRW, several of these events were organised by foreign embassies and cultural institutes.“Under Xi Jinping, the …
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Chandigarh, June 25 (IANS) Rajya Sabha member Vikramjit Singh Sahney has written to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw seeking urgent action against the spread of hateful, derogatory and inflammatory content targeting the Akal Takht, the Jathedars and revered Sikh institutions on social media. “Such attempts to hurt religious sentiments and disturb communal harmony have no place in our society. I have requested immediate intervention under the provisions of the IT Act to ensure strict action agai…
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Singer-actress Ila Arun has come out strongly in support of stalwart singer Alka Yagnik after apparently noticing comments questioning the veteran singer’s ability to sing following her recent Padma Bhushan honour and amid concerns over her health.Taking to her social media account on Thursday, Ila penned an emotional note for Alka, expressing disappointment over the remarks being made about the celebrated playback singer.In her post, Ila wrote, ‘To those doubting Alka…
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Actress Divya Seth Shah has shared an emotional post remembering her late daughter Mihika, saying that she is trying to ‘live the way her daughter would have wanted her to’ and is also trying to seek peace after her untimely demise.Taking to her social media account, Divya posted a picture of herself dressed in a bright pink traditional outfit, smiling warmly.Alongside the picture, Divya penned a deeply emotional note reflecting on grief, healing and the effort to be a…
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Actress Disha Patani seems to be heartbroken and emotional after she lost her dearest pets, her dog Bella and her cat Jasmine , probably on the same day.The actress took to her social media account and shared heartbreaking notes for her beloved pets, mourning the loss of her first babies in two emotional posts.The actress, who has often given fans glimpses of her bond with her furry companions on social media, penned deeply personal tributes recalling their love, warmth an…
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekar seems to have been enjoying her recently short getaway amidst nature, baby goats and all things organic.The actress who recently took a break from her busy schedule, was seen immersing herself in nature, and spending two weeks at a farm that she described as her “home away from home.” Bhumi shared glimpses from her countryside retreat on her social media account, and gave fans a peek into her life surrounded by nature, homegrown food and farm animals…
Los Angeles, June 23 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Madonna has an opinion on the duality of Instagram. The Queen of Pop is “mesmerising and soul-destroying”. The 67-year-old singer “has a lot of discipline” when it comes to social media because she spent so much of her life without it and admitted she gets “depressed” if she falls into a trap of just scrolling the photo-sharing app to aimlessly look at content, reports ‘Female First UK’.Madonna, who has over 20 million Instagram followers, told I…
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Actor Rohit Roy has marked a special milestone in his personal life as he celebrates 27 years of marriage with wife Mansi Joshi Roy on June 23.Sharing a heartfelt anniversary post on his social media account, the actor expressed his gratitude for his wife and called her the person he is most thankful for in life.Rohit shared a carousel of pictures spanning different phases of their relationship, and penned an emotional caption.In the first picture, the couple can be seen o…
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Actress Rhea Chakraborty has offered a glimpse into her playful and reflective side through her latest social media post. Along with sharing a series of quirky captions, the actress also revealed that if not acting, she would have chosen a career in music. On Tuesday, Rhea posted a series of her photos and captioned them as “Bet you can’t fold like me While posing Boundaries strong Light needs to be good Always keep gate closed! What’s written on my hoodie? Fries for d…
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Actress Gia Manek, best known for her role in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, has offered a reflective glimpse into her personal journey through a thoughtful social media post. The actress highlighted the idea of inner growth and self-discovery, describing it as one of the most meaningful experiences in life. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Gia shared a video of herself posing by the beach. The actress appeared calm and relaxed in the serene setting. Alongside the caption, Gia Ma…