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A young woman stripped to her underwear at an Iranian university on Saturday in an apparent protest against the country’s strict Islamic dress code, according to online videos and media reports. A video posted on social media showed security guards at a branch of the Islamic Azad University detaining the unidentified woman. University spokesperson Amir Mahjob said on X that “at the police station,…it was found that she was under severe mental pressure and had a mental disorder”. But some social media users suggested the woman’s action was a deliberate protest. “For most women, being …in their underwear in public is one of their worst nightmares, … This is a reaction to the (authorities’) stupid… Read More »Woman Strips At Iran University To Protest Strict Dress Code: Reports

<p><strong>Washington:</strong> Diwali is a reminder of the many ways Americans of South Asian descent have enriched the United States, Secretary of State Tony Blinken said Friday as he hosted the annual reception of the festival of lights with members of the diplomatic community and Indian-Americans.</p> <p>At its core, Diwali is about the idea that light will push back against darkness, that compassion, curiosity can overcome ignorance, and that everybody has an obligation to care for the other, he said in his remarks at the Diwali reception he hosted at the Department of State.</p> <p>”I can’t think of a more powerful lesson to take to heart in this time for our world than that,” Blinken said.</p>… Read More »‘Diwali Reminds Us Of Light Against Darkness’: US Secretary Blinken Celebrates Festival With Indian-American Community

United States of America votes on November 5. The stage is set for the 2024 presidential election. The two major political parties – Democrats and Republicans – had nominated their candidates through a series of primaries and caucuses. On the Republican side, it is former President Donald Trump. His opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, emerged as the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden chose not to seek re-election. As voters prepare to cast their ballots, let’s look back at the US Presidents who have shaped the nation’s history since 1900. William McKinley (1897-1901) William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States, holding office from March 4, 1897, until his assassination on September 14,… Read More »The Changing Face Of The Oval Office – All The US Presidents Since 1900

United States of America votes on November 5. The stage is set for the 2024 presidential election. The two major political parties – Democrats and Republicans – had nominated their candidates through a series of primaries and caucuses. On the Republican side, it is former President Donald Trump. His opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, emerged as the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden chose not to seek re-election. As voters prepare to cast their ballots, let’s look back at the US Presidents who have shaped the nation’s history since 1900. William McKinley (1897-1901) William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States, holding office from March 4, 1897, until his assassination on September 14,… Read More »The Changing Face Of The Oval Office – All The US Presidents Since 1900

A massive fire broke out in a fire in factory located in outer Delhi’s Alipur area on Saturday evening and 34 fire tenders were pressed into service, an official said. No one has been injured in the blaze and an operation to douse the fire is underway, the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) official said. A call regarding the fire at the factory in the Firni area of Alipur was received around 4 pm, the official said. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said in a post on X that the incident was worrisome and she was personally monitoring it. The chief minister said she was in touch with the district magistrate concerned and all possible official help… Read More »Fire Breaks Out At Factory In Delhi’s Alipur, 34 Fire Tenders Rushed