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Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
'We are proud of it': Two Himachal brothers marry same woman in tribal polyandry tradition; videos go viral
NEW DELHI: In a rare yet culturally rooted event, two brothers from Himachal Pradesh's Hatti tribe have married the same woman, reviving an age-old tradition of polyandry. The ceremony took place in Shillai village of Sirmaur district's Trans-Giri area, with hundreds attending the three-day celebration that began on July 12. The bride, Sunita Chauhan from Kunhat village, married Pradeep and Kapil Negi in accordance with the tribal custom known as "Jodidara", which is recognised under Himachal Pradesh's revenue laws. 'I made this decision without any pressure. I respect the bond we have formed,' Sunita told PTI. Pradeep, who works in a government department, and Kapil, employed abroad, said the marriage was a joint, transparent decision. 'We followed the tradition publicly as we are proud of it,' Pradeep told PTI. Meanwhile, Kapil said, 'We're ensuring support, stability and love for our wife as a united family.' Videos from the wedding, which featured local folk music and dance, have gone viral on social media, drawing attention to the once-prevalent tradition. The Hatti tribe, a close-knit community living along the Himachal-Uttarakhand border, was granted Scheduled Tribe status three years ago. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Polyandry, though rare now, is still practised in parts of the region including Trans-Giri, Jaunsar Babar in Uttarakhand, and Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh. According to village elders, such marriages continue discreetly and are accepted socially, though fewer in number due to growing literacy among women and economic development. Kundan Singh Shastri, general secretary of Kendriya Hatti Samiti, explained the tradition's roots to PTI. 'Polyandry helped prevent the division of ancestral land, encouraged brotherhood, and ensured a feeling of security in tribal life. It was also practical for managing scattered farmlands in the hills,' he said. In the Hatti tradition known as "Jajda", the bride arrives in a procession to the groom's home where rituals including "Seenj" are performed. A local priest chants mantras, sprinkles holy water, and offers jaggery to the couple, blessing them with sweetness in their married life from the family deity. (with inputs from news agency PTI)
NZ Herald
4 days ago
- General
- NZ Herald
Pōrangahau's Birch Hill Station: ‘Amy's Forest' protected by QEII covenant and fencing
A chance visit to Birch Hill Station, by Mark Mitchell from Hawke's Bay Regional Council, led him to discover a block of bush that he believed needed to be preserved. Collaborating with QEII National Trust and the regional council, Ben and Libby started to get the project under way. Ben said that after three wet summers and a cyclone, the deer fencing around the 24ha native forest block had now been completed. He said the 2m-high fence will keep out wild deer and allow the forest to regenerate in the coming years. 'Systematic predator control has been carried out to reduce the numbers of rats, possums and other predators, like cats, stoats and ferrets. 'This will allow the native birdlife to flourish.' Fletcher Tosswill (left), Libby Tosswill, with arms around Jack Tosswill, team member Max Lyver and Alex Tosswill at Birch Hill Station. Photo / Ben Tosswill Predator control will need to be ongoing, but Ben said the aim was for Amy's Forest to become an island sanctuary where birds and other fauna could proliferate and spread to other areas. Peka peka (New Zealand short-tailed bat) have also been found to use Amy's Forest as a roost. Eventually, Ben and Libby aim to create a walking track in this native block, so it can be made available for visitors to appreciate how precious our native bush is. Birch Hill Station in Pōrangahau, Central Hawkes Bay, is home to Amy's Forest. Photo / Ben Tosswill Eradicating the remaining wild deer that were inside the fence after it was completed has been a major job. Professional hunters with specially trained hunting dogs, drones with thermal cameras and game cameras were employed for this task. It took a month to complete before it was 100% certain there were no more deer left. Amy's Forest has been protected in perpetuity by a QEII National Trust covenant, meaning it will always remain in its natural state. Photo / Ben Tosswill Wild red deer (an introduced species) are prolific in Central Hawke's Bay and throughout New Zealand, posing a major threat to native forests as they browse seedlings and prevent regeneration. Amy's Forest has been protected in perpetuity by a QEII National Trust covenant, meaning it will always remain in its natural state. Ben and Libby are advocates for enriching the land and, in turn, enriching people. Significant work has gone into protecting waterways and wetlands on their farm, and they also run a glamping site that enables visitors to enjoy a taste of country life and appreciate how farmers care for the environment and their stock. 'Amy's Forest is a special place for our family, and, in Amy's memory, it will be enjoyed by generations to come,' Ben said.
Mint
4 days ago
- Mint
Gunmen kill 2 Indians and abduct a third in Niger
Two Indian workers were killed and a third was abducted during a terrorist attack in Dosso region of Niger, the Indian Embassy in Niamey said. "In a heinous terror attack on 15 July in Niger's Dosso region, two Indian nationals tragically lost their lives and one was abducted," the Embassy said in a statement on social media platform X on Friday. According to local media reports, unidentified gunmen attacked an army unit guarding a construction site in Dosso, about 130 kilometres from the capital Niamey. The Indian Embassy further said it is working with local authorities to repatriate the mortal remains of those killed, and also working to "ensure safe release" of the Indian abducted. The mission has also advised Indians in the West African nation to remain vigilant. Ranji Kumar, labour superintendent of Jharkhand's Bokaro district, said on Saturday efforts are on to bring the body of a migrant worker from Jharkhand back. Ganesh Karmali (39), a resident of Karipani village in Bokaro district, was among the two Indians killed in a cross-firing between police and terrorists on July 15 in Dosso region. Ranji Kumar said the process to bring his body has been initiated through the state migrant control room. "The deceased's brother-in-law, who is also employed in Niger, said Karmali's body has been handed over to the Indian Embassy by the company. According to information, formalities are being completed before sending the mortal remains," Kumar told PTI. Foreign workers are increasingly becoming targets of armed groups in Niger, a West African country. Several of them have been kidnapped this year, including an Austrian woman who has lived in Niger as an aid worker for more than 20 years, a Swiss woman seized from her home in April and five Indian workers, also in April. Niger has for many years battled a jihadi insurgency linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. According to the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project, June was one of the country's deadliest months on record as IS-backed fighters launched a major offensive across the Tillaberi and Dosso regions, killing more than 100 civilians in what marked a return to mass atrocities in rural areas.
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Iran's ‘Trial & Error' Tactic ‘Forced' Israel To ‘Ration' Interceptors, ‘16% Missiles Hit Target'
Iran is said to have employed a 'trial and error' tactic to identify gaps in Israel's famed air defence systems during the recent 12-day war with its arch-foe. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal on July 16, citing missile defence analysts who reviewed missile debris and open-source reportedly pierced Israel's defences with increasing success, showing that even the world's most advanced systems can be penetrated. The Islamic Republic began launching more advanced, longer-range missiles from a "wider range of locations deep inside Iran', the report said. The Iranian military also altered the timing and pattern of attacks and increased the geographic spread of targets, the analysts found, as per also pivoted from firing large overnight barrages to launching smaller waves during daylight hours and from a wider variety of locations. As the war progressed, Iran fired fewer missiles, but its success rate rose, as per the WSJ analysis of data from think tanks based in Israel and Washington. In the first half of the conflict, 8% of Iran's missiles slipped through Israel's defences, the data cited by the Journal showed. However, by the second half of the war, 16% got past Israel's interceptors, according to data by the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, or JINSA, most successful set of attacks came on June 22, two days before the end of the war, when 10 out of 27 missiles hit Israel, according to the JINSA data. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION3:42 DID US FIRE AGM-158C ANTI-SHIP MISSILE AT IRAN'S ALLY?5:58 IRAN SEEKS BACKING FROM ALLIES CHINA & RUSSIA?
Malaysian Reserve
6 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
44% of Working Americans See Active Personal Social Media Presence as Career Risk
48% of Employed Boomers Say It Hurts Careers —But 51% of Employed Gen Z Believe It Helps ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 44% of working U.S. adults believe an active social media presence is more likely to hurt someone's career than help, while 37% say it's more likely to be an advantage, according to a new Workforce Monitor® survey from the American Staffing Association conducted by The Harris Poll. The news comes at a time when seven out of 10 employers admit to using social media sites to research job seekers, with 57% of those saying they've found materials that caused them to move away from a candidate. Not surprisingly, attitudes regarding the benefits and dangers of social media on career prospects found sharp generational contrasts: 48% of employed Baby Boomers (ages 61–79) believe an active social media presence can hurt someone's career, but 51% of Gen Z (18–28) say it can help 56% of employed Gen Zers believe their social media presence has helped their own personal careers, compared with 44% of Millennials (29–44), 28% of Gen X (45–60), and just 20% of Baby Boomers 'An active social media presence has the ability to make or break years of hard work in the blink of an eye,' said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive officer at ASA. 'While younger generations may see social media as a platform for personal expression as well as a tool to advance their careers, it's important to keep in mind that any post you make will likely be seen by potential employers.' Survey Method:This survey was conducted online within the U.S. by The Harris Poll on behalf of American Staffing Association April 21–23, 2025, among 2,093 adults ages 18 and older, of whom 1,272 were employed. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/– 2.5 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact Megan Sweeney at msweeney@ About the American Staffing AssociationThe American Staffing Association is the voice of the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry. ASA and its state affiliates advance the interests of the industry across all sectors through advocacy, research, education, and the promotion of high standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices. For more information about ASA, visit
