90% body burned: Odisha student sets herself on fire after sexual harassment complaint goes unheard; accused detained

In Odisha’s Balasore, a college student self-immolated after alleging inaction on her sexual harassment complaint against a department head. Suffering 90% burns, she’s now in critical condition at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. A student who tried to help was also injured. Prior to the incident, she protested for a week, and the college principal stated an internal…

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Rajiv Rai says ‘industry lost a gem’ after Divya Bharti’s untimely demise: ‘She would have been the biggest superstar’

Rajiv Rai introduced Divya Bharti to Bollywood. He recalls his initial doubts about her. He later recognized her potential. Divya became a star after Vishwatma. Her sudden death shocked the industry. Rajiv believes she would have been a superstar. He cherishes the memories of working with her. Divya’s early career included Telugu films. She married…

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Only 35.95% Success Rate: Are Jharkhand’s Schools Failing the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Initiative?

Jharkhand’s government schools have significantly underperformed in the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ plantation drive, achieving only 35.95% of their target by the September deadline. While Gumla district leads in implementation, Sahibganj lags far behind. Officials emphasize the need for improved monitoring and timely reporting to foster environmental responsibility among students and schools.

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