UNHRC concerned over violence against minority groups in India, prolonged use of counter-terrorism laws in ‘disturbed areas’ | World News

The UN Human Rights Committee Thursday raised concerns over alleged discrimination and violence against minority groups in India. In a recent report, the committee highlighted the plight of Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and LGBTQI individuals as well as application of counter-terrorism legislation for decades in some districts of the country. The UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva has released its findings on Croatia, Honduras, India, Maldives, Malta, Suriname, and Syria, following its latest session examining these seven states. The report highlights key concerns and recommendations regarding the…

F1 teaser: Brad Pitt transforms into Formula 1 driver who isn’t concerned about safety. Watch | Hollywood News

Safety first? Well, not for Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt). The first time we see him on-screen, he gives stern instructions along these lines to someone: “Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes, Aston, now McLaren — all have speed on the straights. Our focus is battling in the turns. We need to build our car for combat.” When a supporting character asks, “How am I supposed to make that safe?”, Hayes replies without hesitation, “Who said anything about safe!” This brief exchange itself offers enough glimpses into what viewers can expect from director…

Concerned fans of Amitabh Bachchan pray to Lord Shiva for his recovery

[ad_1] Kolkata: Hundreds worried fan of sick Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan performed yagya here today to pray for his speedy health benefit, “We are using the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri to pray Lord Shiva Sourav Banerjee of Amitabh Bachchan Fans Association said that to help him recover from his health problems painlessly KolkataTold. Hundreds of fans dressed in traditional costumes carrying posters of the actor reached Ekdaliya Evergreen Park in the afternoon for an hour-long yagya. Ever since the news of Big B’s health problems broke, his fans, who…