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Celebration of Sikhism
Kapil Dev and Dubai-based entrepreneur Ajay Sethi have come out with a coffee table book on 100 gurudwaras around the world It all started when Kapil Dev visited a gurudwara in Pakistan. He was so moved by the experience that he decided to feature gurudwaras from all corners of the world in one publication. We […]
‘Many of us are exploited’
I have been working as a domestic helper for the last three years. Earlier, I used to work in a hospital where I received my salary on time and the work hours were fixed. My only problem there was that I had to clean patients’ blood, stool and urine. Many people might not have a […]
Anti-social elements thrive on social media
The secrecy offered by WhatsApp is being misused to run sex rackets – and the Cyber Cell of the police is helpless unless girls who are being trafficked cooperate with the investigation “Follow me for WhatsApp fun, and pay to get full pleasure”. It’s entirely possible that you’ve come across such suspiciously cryptic messages on […]
Grey areas for black robes
After working as a chartered accountant for five years, I switched to the field of law. For the last three years, I have been working as a lawyer. There is a code of ethics called ‘Rules on Professional Standards’ framed by Bar Council of India – applicable to every advocate who is registered with the […]
‘We have greater creative freedom’
Punjabi films will soon start crossing The Rs 100-crore mark, says actor-singer Gippy Grewal Actor-singer Gippy Grewal is one of the biggest names in the Punjab film industry today. Since making his debut in the 2010 film Mel Karade Rabba, Grewal has gone on to star in Punjabi cinema’s biggest blockbusters like Jihne Mera Dil […]
Together, we stand
Meet Zuber and Yasmin, the Muslim couple fighting for women to be allowed into mosques. The Supreme Court said it might hear the plea due to its Sabarimala judgement, and asked the Centre to respond When Zuber and Yasmin got married in Pune back in 1999, little did they know that one day they’d be […]
Moving the goalpost
The appointment of the first ever woman VC in Jamia Milia Islamia is a positive step in the direction of women empowerment. So who exactly is Najma Akhtar? Soon after her appointment as Vice Chancellor (VC) of Jamia Milia Islamia, Najma Akhtar said that she was against the very existence of a glass ceiling. She […]
Bollywood’s work culture is exasperating
A first-hand experience of working with a few dogdy artists in Mumbai gives a peek into the hidden aspects of the glitzy film industry “Don’t do it. You’re crazy!” exclaimed a friend in New York when I told him about my upcoming visit to Mumbai for the post-production of a documentary film. He recounted his […]