Author: Pushpanjali Shukla

An aspiring journalist. A skilled and creative individual when it comes to storytelling and communicating with a great sense of humor. I have hordes of opinions about every other thing which further helps me pen down my thoughts.

India’s first openly Gay Judge, Sourabh Kirpal? - Asiana Times

Saurabh Kirpal would be the first openly-gay judge of India if appointed. He was one of the lawyers whose determination in the Supreme Court led to the decriminalisation of Homosexuality. Saurabh Kirpal is a senior openly-gay advocate whose name was recommended by former Chief Justice of India NV Ramana in 2021. The Centre has urged the Supreme Court Collegium to reconsider its recommendation to elevate Saurabh Kirpal as a High Court judge.Saurabh’s name is one of the 10 recommendations that the Union Ministry of Law and Justice has returned to the appointment panel, led by the Chief Justice of India…

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Kasab, 26/11: An Islamophobic remark made by Karnataka College Professor for its student - Asiana Times

“26/11 Is Not Funny” retorted the student after his teacher remarked to him after hearing a Muslim name, he said, oh you are like ‘Kasab’! In a deeply saddening case from Manipal University in Udipi, a video has gone viral where an engineering student is seen fearlessly standing up against his professor’s politically incorrect and Islamophobic comment calling him by the name of Kasab. The assistant professor of Karnataka College has been debarred from taking classes after a video went viral where the student can be seen rowing with the professor for him making a demeaning statement towards him. The…

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No. 1 Indian Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev: ‘Women Look Good Even If They Don’t Wear Anything' - Asiana Times

Baba Ramdev sparks controversy for his sexist remark over women’s attire ‘Women Look Good Even If They Don’t Wear Anything’ at a Yoga Science Camp and Women’s Meeting in Thane. Baba Ramdev who is an Indian Yoga Guru, a successful businessman, and the face of Patanjali also known as Baba or Swami has indulged himself in a recent controversy over women’s attire at a yoga training program in Thane. Baba Ramdev created massive unrest on social media and has put himself at the center of the fuss and protests against him. At a Yoga Science Camp and Women’s Meeting in…

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Japan’s Dressing Room And November 23, 2022, World Cup Match Won Millions Of Heart

Japan’s triumphant victory against Germany was as spotless and so was “The Blue Samurai’s” dressing room on 23rd November 2022 at Khalifa International Stadium. In between the myriad of debates, the 2022 FIFA has wrapped itself with, images of Nihonese Players clearing their dressing room after their match at the Khalifa International Stadium. 23 November 2022 made headlines marking the day as Nihonglorified its dazzling win over four-time champions Germany with a spectacular 2-1 victory at the FIFA World Cup. Despite being under severe pressure from Germany with one goal down, the Nihonese maintained calm by not losing their composure…

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Terrorism: Russia Has Been Declared A “State Sponsor Of Terrorism’ by European Parliament - Asiana Times

The European Parliament on Wednesday Designated Russia a state sponsor of terrorism stating its atrocities and inhumane attacks toward Ukrainian Civilians. Why Is Russia Declared “A State Sponsor Of Terrorism”? Russia has been declared a “state sponsor of terrorism” by the European Parliament for its monstrosities and inhumane act toward Ukraine, violating varied human rights and international laws. European Parliament backed its statement by reasoning Moscow’s military strikes on Ukrainian civilian targets such as schools, hospitals, shelters, and energy infrastructure. Russia initiated its Ukraine invasion almost 6 months ago on February 24 from Belarus and since then Russian forces have…

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<strong>FIFA World Cup, 2022: Iranian Footballers Refuses To Sing National Anthem, May Face Arrest</strong> - Asiana Times

Iranian Footballers who refused to sing their national anthem prior to their match against England in FIFA World Cup, 2022 in solidarity with the women back home may face consequences such as arrest. From the start of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, it has been submerged in controversies for its guidelines from the appropriate dress code to the ban on the selling of Beers inside, from banning the players to wear one love armband to the detention of a US Journalist for wearing a Rainbow color t-shirt.In recent controversies, Iranian footballers have topped the list by refusing to sing…

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Romance king Shah Rukh Khan To Be Felicitated, Red Sea International Film Festival - Asiana Times

Shah Rukh Khan is to be awarded for his ‘exceptional contribution’ to the film industry, according to the organizers of the festival. Lights, Camera, Action, it is the 2nd edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where Bollywood’s fame, The Superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be felicitated on 1st December at the opening of the International Film Festival with an Honorary Award for his exceptional contribution to the film industry.The CEO of the Red Sea International Film Festival Mohammed Al Turki said, “He has captivated audiences since his earliest performances and is one of the…

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Russia: Shiveluch Volcano, The Most Active Volcano May Erupt Soon - Asiana Times

Scientists caution, the Shiveluch Volcano- the largest and most active Volcano has increased its activity and may erupt soon- Russia According to the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team, the Schiveluch, an ancient active volcano has become intensely dangerous showing an upsurge in its activities and is increasing violently which may result in creating a violent eruption. Alexei Ozerov, the head of the Russian Academy of Sciences Far East Branch Institute of Volcanology and Seismology was cited, as saying that “the volcano’s dome is extremely hot”. Schiveluch Volcano Schiveluch is the most active volcano in Kamchatka and one of the largest…

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Tabassum- The Pioneer Of The Talk Show 'Phool Khile Hai Gulshan Gulshan' dies at 78 - Asiana Times

Tabassum, the essence of the 70s and the face of “Phool Khile Hai Gulshan Gulshan” dies of cardiac arrest in Mumbai on Friday. Tabassum-The Pioneer Of The Talk Show brought news that earlier everybody craved to know- “A lifestyle and Struggles of a Celebrity” to our living rooms through her celebrity talk show ‘Phool Khile Hai Gulshan Gulshan’ and kept her audience engaged with a new genre way before Karan Johar’s ‘Koffee With Karan’. Tabassum Govil alias Baby Tabassum, a Veteran Bollywood Actress was just 78 when she died in Mumbai due to cardiac arrest.According to the reports, Tabassum succumbed…

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<strong>Spain’s New Sex Abuse Law With A Loophole, Sparks Prison Term</strong> - Asiana Times

Before Spains’s ‘yes means yes’ law rape victims needed to prove that they have been sexually assaulted and now with the loophole in the new sex abuse law the offenders might get their sentences reduced? Spain toughens its penalties for sex abuse as it emerged a landmark law that took effect last month is now being used by lawyers as a loophole to reduce their clients’ existing sentences. This has erupted an enormous row in Spain over the getaway of the sex offenders whose lawyers are laughing in delight.Yes Means Yes Law?Until a few days back, Women had to prove…

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