Karnataka's Social Boycott Bill: Stricter Law, Tricky Enforcement
Karnataka introduces a stringent bill criminalising social boycotts, going beyond Maharashtra's law. Learn about its key provisions and the challenges in implementation.
Karnataka introduces a stringent bill criminalising social boycotts, going beyond Maharashtra's law. Learn about its key provisions and the challenges in implementation.
Explore the story of Dinkarrao Javalkar, a fierce non-Brahmin leader and critic of Bal Gangadhar Tilak, whose name now graces a Pune road few remember him by. Discover his role in shaping Maharashtra's social justice movement.
Tamil Nadu Congress boycotts MDMK's Equality March over LTTE leader's photo. CM Stalin calls for dismantling drug networks. Key political rift emerges.
An analysis of UP BJP's organisational and cabinet composition shows Brahmins hold 20% of key posts, thrice their population share. OBCs dominate the party's core, while a delicate Brahmin-Thakur balance is maintained. Explore the caste calculus.
Lecturers in Odisha's non-govt aided colleges threaten dharna and CHSE exam boycott over unresolved pay disparity. They demand UGC-mandated scales and state employee status.
A veteran jazz group cancels performances after the Kennedy Center is renamed to include Donald Trump's name, deepening a political and cultural controversy. Read the full story.
Prominent artists pull out of Washington's Kennedy Center over its renaming to include Trump. Jazz and dance groups join the protest, citing artistic freedom. Read the full story.
Senior Pakistan hockey players threaten to boycott the FIH Pro League's February phase over unpaid daily allowances. The PHF blames funding policy. Read the full story.
American far-right figure Nick Fuentes urges supporters to withhold votes in 2026 & 2028 to pressure Trump-Vance on immigration, H-1B visas. Read the full controversy.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation seals Aman Community Hall in Hindpiri for illegal private use. Ward supervisor removed after a decade of negligence. Read the full investigation details.
The Workers Party of Bangladesh announces boycott of the 13th national election, citing a lack of fair environment and law and order concerns. Key details inside.
Pavan Joshi shares a cryptic, emotional Instagram post following ex-fiancée Kinjal Dave's engagement to Dhruvin Shah. The engagement triggered a community boycott and a fierce response from Dave. Explore the full story.
Geoffrey Boycott analyses England's Boxing Day Test win, arguing it exposes a systemic failure in developing batsmen for Test cricket due to white-ball dominance. Read his blunt verdict.
Geoffrey Boycott criticises MCG pitch with excessive grass after 4th Ashes Test ends in 2 days. Read his scathing column and analysis of the match.
Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary cautions legislators against organizing caste-based meetings, stating they are not in line with party traditions. Get the latest political updates.
UP BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary issues a stern warning against caste-based factionalism after a meeting of Brahmin legislators. The move aims to curb internal divisions before the 2027 Assembly elections.
Myanmar holds its first general election in five years under strict military oversight. Critics slam the process as a sham designed to cement junta power, while conflict prevents voting in many regions. Read the full analysis.
Siliguri hotels announce a total boycott of Bangladeshi tourists, citing political tensions and violence against Hindus. The move follows the murder of a Hindu worker in Bangladesh. Read more.
Popular streamer Valkyrae shuts down her official X Community, citing fan pressure and a toxic environment. She prioritizes her mental peace. Read her full statement.
A dinner gathering of nearly 40 BJP Brahmin legislators in Lucknow has ignited a political storm. While the party calls it informal, the Opposition sees caste-based resentment. Get the full story.
The Winter Session of Parliament concluded with key bills passed, but crucial issues like Manipur and security concerns were sidelined. Analysis of the session's hits and misses.
Brahmin legislators in Uttar Pradesh have formed the 'Kutumb' group, mirroring a similar move by Thakur MLAs. This development highlights evolving caste-based political dynamics ahead of the 2027 state elections. Read more.
From Radhika Sarathkumar's transformation in 'Thaai Kizhavi' to the Kerala Film Chamber's boycott. Get the full rundown of today's biggest South Indian film industry news.
Donald Trump's historic hosting of Kennedy Center Honors triggers outrage and calls for CBS broadcast boycott. Details on the political storm and artist honorees.
During UP assembly session, Brahmin MLAs gathered to discuss community fragmentation, cultural preservation, and family unity. No political agenda, say organisers.
Around four dozen Brahmin MLAs and MLCs of the BJP met in Lucknow, days after a Kurmi leader was appointed state chief. Analysts see it as a caste-based pressure tactic ahead of UP polls. Explore the political implications.
Kerala Film Chamber announces boycott of government theatres from January, citing severe financial crisis with less than 10 hits out of 184 releases. Read about their demands.
England cricket legend Geoffrey Boycott tears into batter Ollie Pope after another Ashes failure. Pope averages just 20.83 in the series. Read the scathing critique and analysis.
On December 23, 1981, England's Geoffrey Boycott surpassed Garry Sobers' 8,032-run Test record at Delhi's Kotla. Relive the historic day and the legacy of cricket's top run-scorers.
Voters in Costi, Goa, participated in zilla panchayat polls after MLA Ganesh Gaonkar's assurance to fix a Portuguese-era bridge. They threaten to boycott the 2027 assembly elections if demands remain unmet. Read more.