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Women's commission condemns trolling of Pahalgam attack victim's wife after her appeal for peace
Harassing a woman for her ideological expression was 'not acceptable in any form', said the statutory body.
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'Targeted for Muslim identity;': Academicians back Jindal professor facing FIR for lecture on dating
Sameena Dalwai delivered the talk on September 23 that allegedly caused discomfort among some students as profiles of their friends also popped up on screen.
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· Jan 07, 2024 · 08:08 pm
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