An advertisement for a Young Achievers Matrimony Meet in Bengaluru was recently published in the city edition of a newspaper. It described its ideal clientele as “highly successful young achievers”, people who are “specialists in their respective fields” and people from “ultra rich families”. The advertisement went viral for listing “beautiful girls” under the Young…More
Monthly Archives: July 2018
COURT ASKS OFFICIALS TO NOT “RAISE EYEBROWS” AT INTER-FAITH MARRIAGES. DO YOU?
RESPONSES: 26721 YES: 22298 (83%) NO: 4423 (17%) The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently asked state officials to not “raise eyebrows and lay snares and landmines” in the case of an inter-faith marriage of a Hindu-Muslim couple. The case pertained to the objection of a couple to a checklist, which required a notice be sent of the…More
NEW BILL PROPOSES JAIL FOR BRIBE GIVERS: HAVE YOU EVER GIVEN A BRIBE?
RESPONSES: 22933 YES: 12981 (57%) NO: 9952 (43%) The ongoing Monsoon Session of the Parliament saw the landmark Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2018, being passed by both Houses. The Bill seeks to punish not only the bribe taker but also the bribe giver, with imprisonment up to seven years, fine, or both, on giving a bribe. However,…More