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Taslima Nasreen Says Medieval Burqa-Like Chastity Belt, Uniform Civil Code Is A Must

The author, who is known for sharing her views on women’s issues that often spark controversy, said a burqa and hijab can never be a woman’s choice. read more

Uttarakhand polls: Congress doesn’t see India as one nation, says Prime Minister Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a possible reference to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s comment, said on Saturday that those who do not see India as one nation have come to Uttarakhand to destroy the state. read more

Ishan Kishan becomes second most expensive Indian player in IPL auction history as Mumbai Indians shell a hulking figure

Young Indian wicketkeeper batsman Ishan Kishan became the second most expensive player in the history of the IPL auction on Saturday as Mumbai Indians shelled a whopping amount of INR 15.25 crore to win back the young talent. Read Lake

Ananya Panday Doesn’t Accept Infidelity But Says ‘Don’t Think Something In Life Is Unforgivable’

Ananya Panday has said that she may not be okay with infidelity in a relationship, but she may be trying to explore why someone would cheat on a partner. Read Lake

NASA shares on ‘pepperoni’ storms over Jupiter, video goes viral

NASA’s Instagram page is a treasure trove for lovers of space-related content. The space agency regularly shares posts showing the wonders of the world beyond our Blue planet. read more