Yashasvi Jaiswal receives his Orange Cap from Kumar Sangakkara. He says he enjoyed everything about his innings, was thinking and doing everything right, while factoring the bowlers and field settings. He says he’s worked a lot on his batting with Zubin [Barucha], says it’s a special innings and looks to keep going. Says he wasn’t thinking of wickets and focus on keeping the run rate high and get boundaries. Lots of things to ponder over, Buttler’s lack of timing, Meredith’s off-day, Arshad getting key wickets despite striking but Jaiswal’s brilliance was at the center of it all, and rightly so.
Senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday weighed in on the controversy surrounding the movie ‘The Kerala Story’ which falsely claims that around 32,000 “missing women” in the state converted, got radicalised and were deployed in terror missions in India and the world.
New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor at Parliament House complex during Budget Session, in New Delhi, Wednesday, April 5, 2023. (PTI Photo/Vijay Verma)(PTI04_05_2023_000044A)(PTI)
“It may be *your* Kerala story. It is not *our* Kerala story,” Shashi Tharoor said in a tweet as he posted a poster of the film that says “uncovering the truth that was kept hidden.”
Kerala Congress has urged the state government not to give screening permission for the film which it said was “full of lies and painted the Muslim community in bad light.” Leader of the Opposition in Kerala legislative assembly V D Satheesan said the film was part of a vicious agenda to sow seeds of hatred and religious animosity but the people will stand united to defeat such forces.
“The film is a bundle of lies. It says 32,000 women were converted and sent to Islamic State-held areas. Its trailer gave enough hints of its content. It is intended to defame the state and community and Sangh Parivar outfits are behind this,” said V D Satheesan.
“The Kerala Story”, starring Adah Sharma, is set to hit the screen on May 5. The film, written and directed by Sudipto Sen, is portrayed as “unearthing” the events behind “approximately 32,000 women” allegedly going missing in Kerala.
Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday hit out at the makers of the “The Kerala Story”, alleging that they were pushing the propaganda of Sangh Parivar – an umbrella term used to refer to a family of organizations that are affiliated with or inspired by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological fountainhead of the Bharatiya Janta Party – of projecting the southern state as a centre of religious extremism.
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Controversial social media influencer and former kickboxer Andrew Tate, known for his misogynistic and controversial statements, has once again sparked controversy with a recent tweet that claims various groups, including the LGBT community, feminists, and big pharma companies, are all trying to make him “disappear.”
Andrew Tate claims LGBT, Feminists, and Big Pharma want to silence him. (Image Credit: Twitter)
“LGBT want me to disappear Liberals want me to disappear Big Pharma want me to disappear War Mongers want me to disappear Feminists want me to disappear They have billions of dollars,” the tweet read
Despite these allegations, Tate still sees himself as the “most influential man on the planet” and seems determined to fight back against his perceived enemies and continues to make headlines ever after his release from prison.
“Endless influence. But I am still the most influential man on the planet. Will they succeed? Gather Chi from the final breaths,” the controversial figure claimed.
‘Top G’ is no stranger to making headlines with his controversial statements and behavior. He has been accused of promoting misogyny, homophobia, and violence. Last December, he was arrested in Romania on charges including rape and human trafficking, and he currently remains under house arrest with his trial date still uncertain.
Despite these several legal troubles, Tate has maintained a presence on social media, where he has a significant following. Recently, a Twitter user @NoContextHumans posted a video showing them decorating a room with memorabilia featuring Tate. Tate replied to that tweet with a “G”. This suggests that the internet personality still has supporters who are willing to back him, even in the face of serious accusations.
The scandalous figure’s latest tweet, however, has attracted criticism from many. Some have pointed out that it is not clear what he means by “disappear” and have accused him of promoting conspiracy theories. Others have highlighted the harm that his previous comments and actions may have caused.
It is worth noting that the groups that Tate has singled out in his tweet are often the target of online abuse and discrimination. The LGBT community, for example, has long been the subject of hate speech and violent attacks. Feminists and liberals have also faced similar challenges, with many facing harassment and threats for their beliefs.
Overall, Tate’s tweet is yet another example of the divisive and polarizing rhetoric that has become all too common on social media. While it is unclear what he hopes to achieve with his comments, it is clear that they have caused further harm and have contributed to an already toxic online environment.
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Senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday weighed in on the controversy surrounding the movie ‘The Kerala Story’ which falsely claims that around 32,000 “missing women” in the state converted, got radicalised and were deployed in terror missions in India and the world. Read more
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. (PTI)
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