Day: August 5, 2024

What sparked the massive Bangla uprising ?

Arijit Bose

Dhaka: The protests in Bangladesh, which have been escalating since June 2024, were sparked by widespread dissatisfaction with a government job quota system. This system reserved a significant percentage of government jobs for the descendants of those who fought in Bangladesh’s 1971 war of independence. Many students and young people viewed this quota as discriminatory and demanded a merit-based system instead. The situation intensified when the Supreme Court reinstated the quota system, overturning a previous government decision to scrap it following protests in 2018. This led to massive student-led demonstrations…

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Is Begum Khaleda Zia next in command in Bangladesh ?

Arijit Bose

Dhaka: Amid the uproar in Bangladesh, a big news has come out. The President has ordered the release of jailed former PM and opposition leader Khaleda Zia. Apart from this, another big update has come from the army. The army has said that the curfew in Bangladesh will end on Tuesday morning. Schools and businesses will reopen. Sheikh Hasina’s son’s statement also came out Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said  that his mother would no longer return to politics. Joy, a former official advisor…

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How is the Bangladesh situation going to impact global diplomacy ?

Arijit Bose

Dhaka: The situation in Bangladesh can have several ramifications on global diplomacy due to the interconnected nature of international relations and the strategic importance of South Asia. Here are some potential impacts: 1. Regional Stability South Asian Dynamics: Instability in Bangladesh can affect the broader South Asian region, impacting countries like India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Bhutan. Regional organizations such as SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) may need to address the crisis, influencing regional diplomacy and cooperation. 2. International Humanitarian Response Refugee Crisis: A significant crisis in Bangladesh could…

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Tensions in Bangladesh may well have deep impact on India

Arijit Bose
Bangladesh

New Delhi: The crisis in Bangladesh can have several significant impacts on India, given the geographical, historical, and socio-political ties between the two countries. Here are some potential impacts: 1. Refugee Influx Humanitarian Concerns: A crisis in Bangladesh often leads to an influx of refugees into India, particularly in the bordering states like West Bengal, Assam, and Tripura. This can create humanitarian challenges in terms of providing shelter, food, and medical aid. Social Tensions: The arrival of refugees can sometimes lead to social tensions and strain on local resources, potentially…

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Sheikh Hasina quits as PM, moves out of Bangladesh as tempers rise

Arijit Bose

New Delhi / Dhaka: The situation in Bangladesh has deteriorated significantly following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and departure from the country amidst violent protests. These protests, primarily led by students, have been ongoing since early July, with the death toll reaching approximately 300 people due to clashes with security forces. On August 5, 2024, Sheikh Hasina stepped down and fled to the United Kingdom via India. She resigned amid mounting pressure from escalating demonstrations against her government’s controversial job quota policy, which protesters claimed was discriminatory. The Chief of…

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Janhvi Kapoor to deliver her first Monologue in Ulajh

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Janhvi Kapoor

Mumbai: With the release of her latest film Ulajh just a week away, Janhvi Kapoor is on a relentless promotional spree. Currently, the actress is busy giving back-to-back interviews and in a recent one, she spoke about delivering her first monologue in the climax scene, heightening anticipation among fans. Janhvi, who is known for her mystique presence, revealed that Ulajh features a particularly impactful monologue that promises to leave a lasting impression on viewers. The film, directed by Sudhanshu Saria, has already created a buzz, thanks to Janhvi’s star power…

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Sunny Leone’s ‘Quotation Gang’ gets a new release date

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Sunny Leone’s much-awaited film ‘Quotation Gang’, which has left her fans in awe of her acting prowess, is heading to the theatres on a new date. The film, which sees Leone taking a departure from her usual glamorous image to own a ruthless assassin’s role, is going to wreak havoc in the theatres from August 30 onwards. The actress announced the new release date with a new motion poster, which is a perfect peek into Sunny’s role in the world of this Vivek Kumar Kannan directorial. In ‘Quotation Gang’,…

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XG sell-out Shanghai Performance as new single sees global chart success.

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: XG’s world tour, which has seen a surge in sold-out tickets, experienced a rapid sell-out for their Shanghai performance, with over 160,000 purchase requests in just one second! Their latest song, “SOMETHING AIN’T RIGHT,” has made a strong global debut and is off to a flying start! XG, the hip-hop/R&B-inspired girl group, is achieving remarkable success with their latest song “SOMETHING AIN’T RIGHT,” released on July 26, the follow-up to their previous hit “WOKE UP.” “SOMETHING AIN’T RIGHT” serves as the first pre-release track from XG’s upcoming second mini-album,…

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Celebrating Friendship with Golf Action at Sushant Golf City

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: On the eve of World Friendship Day, a Golf Tournament was Organised at The Palms Golf Club & Resort, Sushant Golf City, Ansal API, Lucknow, in which 66 amateurs Golfers participated. Justice/High Court  A R Masoodi distributed the prizes to winners and runners and expressed his pleasure to organize such a beautiful event. The Results for the competition were as follows LONGEST DRIVE: (Overall) Winner RISHI KHANNA LONGEST DRIVE (#1) ( Ladies/ Juniors/ Veterans): WINNER – BRIG. RAJESH KUMAR SRIVASTAVA CLOSEST TO THE PIN (#6): (Overall) WINNER- DEVENDRA MOHAN…

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Ghaziabad gets India’s first AI enabled Anganwadi

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Governor  Anandiben Patel inaugurated the country’s first AI (Artificial Intelligence) based Anganwadi by Rotary International District 3012 in village Morti of Ghaziabad district and distributed kits to Anganwadi centers. On this occasion, the Governor in her address congratulated everyone for the reforms and digitalization being done in the Anganwadi centers in the district and said that today the country’s first AI Anganwadi has been inaugurated, this will provide better education and information to the children. She said that education should be such that children can understand it, it should…

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