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‘Why do they hate us?’: MIT grad slams anti-Israel speech by Indian-origin Megha Vemuri

Megha Vemuri, an Indian-American undergraduate student at MIT, made remarks about Israel that triggered backlash from several Israelis, including PhD student Guy Zyskind, who called her comments “hate-filled rhetoric.”In a post on shared on X with a picture of him with his family , Zyskind expressed heartbreak and outrage, sharing that his 5-year-old twins, 2-year-old […]

‘My bones are strong, I’m feeling good’: Joe Biden in first public speech after cancer diagnosis

Joe Biden says he will ‘beat’ his cancer Former US President Joe Biden on Friday gave his first public speech since announcing his aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis.Biden addressed a Memorial Day service in New Castle, Delaware. The event also marked ten years since the death of his son, Beau Biden.Speaking at Veterans Memorial Park, the […]

‘Violation’: Indian-origin Megha Vemuri, family banned from MIT event after Palestine speech

Megha Vemuri was banned from participating in Friday’s event at MIT (Photo: Boston Globe) Indian-American student Megha Vemuri was barred from the commencement event Friday after the class president used her platform to speak for Palestine a day before. Vemuri was scheduled to be the marshal for Friday’s commencement ceremony but MIT Chancellor Melissa Nobles […]

‘MIT wants a free Palestine’: Indian-American student Megha Vemuri on Israel’s ‘genocide’ in commencement speech

Indian-American student Megha Vemuri Israel’s ‘genocide’ in commencement speech (Pic credit: @KassyAkiva) At a politically charged commencement ceremony on Thursday, MIT’s class of 2025 president Megha Vemuri, an Indian-American student, used her platform to deliver a bold pro-Palestinian message, sharply criticising the university’s ties to Israel and calling on fellow graduates to take a stand.Wearing […]

Nicole Kidman calls out ageism in Hollywood; Ridhi Dogra agrees and says, “It’s a world over thing” : Bollywood News

Hollywood actress and film producer Nicole Kidman, who was recently seen at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, was honoured with the Kering Women in Motion Award, a moment that became more than just an acknowledgment of her illustrious career, but also became a powerful statement for change. Nicole Kidman calls out ageism in Hollywood; Ridhi […]

Justin Trudeau’s funky shoes at King Charles’ speech draw flak, Royal fans call gesture ‘disrespectful’

Justin Trudeau’s choice of shoes at the opening of parliament was questioned on social media. Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was spotted at the opening session of the parliament Tuesday but it was his shoes that raised a storm as many royal fans deemed his choice of shoes disrespectful for an event where King […]

‘We rebuilt the military’, says Donald Trump in West Point speech, criticises ‘social projects’

‘We rebuilt the military’, says Donald Trump in West Point speech, criticises ‘social projects’(Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump delivered a fiery and politically charged commencement speech at West Point on Saturday, using the occasion to praise the graduating cadets while claiming credit for America’s military resurgence and reaffirming his “America First” doctrine.Speaking to […]

Shocking! DC shooting suspect Elias Rodriguez’s father was invited to Trump’s Congress speech

Elias Rodriguez’s father is an Iraq war veteran and was invited to Donald Trump’s Congress speech in March. Eric Rodriguz, the father of Elias Rodriguez, who killed a young Israeli diplomat couple outside the Capital Jewish Museum, was invited to President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress in March.The invitation was extended by a Democrat […]

‘Could he be more racist?’: Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson slammed for ‘only hiring black people’ comment in viral speech

Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson slammed for ‘only hiring black people’ comment in viral speech Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is under fire after a viral video clip showed him defending his hiring record by highlighting the number of Black officials in his administration, prompting accusations of racial bias and political opportunism.Speaking at the Apostolic Church of […]

NYU student blasts Gaza war as ‘genocide’ in graduation speech, gets diploma withheld: ‘He lied’

NYU’s Logan Rozos deviated from his pre-approved speech and called Gaza war ‘genocide’ in graduation speech. The New York University decided to withhold the diploma of Logan Rozos, a student who chose to condemn Israel’s war in Gaza as ‘genocide’ at the graduation speech, keeping the administration in dark. His speech drew loud cheers from […]