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Aruna Roy, Vinesh Phogat, and Pooja Sharma among BBC’s 100 most inspiring women of 2024

By Odisha News Online Dec 4, 2024 76

NEW DELHI,DEC 4 : Three prominent Indians—social activist Aruna Roy, wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat, and funerary rites pioneer Pooja Sharma—have made it to the prestigious BBC list of 100 Most Influential and Inspiring Women for 2024. Their inclusion in the list highlights their remarkable contributions across various fields. Aruna Roy has long been a Continue Reading

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Protest not over yet, will return to Jantar Mantar: Sakshi Malik after police crackdown

By Odisha News Online May 28, 2023 246

NEW DELHI,MAY 28 : Hours after wrestlers were detained by Delhi Police on their way to the new Parliament building during the ‘Mahila Maha Panchayat’ on Sunday, top grappler Sakshi Malik said the wrestlers’ protest was not over yet and that they would return to Jantar Mantar as soon as Delhi Police releases them. She […]Continue Reading

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May 21 deadline for Brij Bhushan’s arrest as farmers join wrestlers’ stir at Jantar Mantar

By Odisha News Online May 7, 2023 196

NEW DELHI,MAY 7 : Farmers who joined top wrestlers in protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh, accused of sexual harassment and intimidation, gave an ultimatum to the Union government on Sunday. The Khap panchayat leaders along with protesting wrestlers gave a 15-day deadline to the government to take action against Brij […]Continue Reading