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Indian Olympian Sakshi Malik announced retirement after accused former President of WFI is replaced by his close ally

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3 mn readTop Indian wrestler announced her retirement in protest after accused President of Country’s Wrestling Federation was replaced by his close ally. According to the information, Olympic wrestler Sakshi Malik, in a press conference declared her decision to quit wrestling after, accused of sexual abuse former President Brij Bhushan of Wrestling Federation was replaced by Sanjay Singh, who is said to be his close ally. Another Bronze medalist in Olympics, Bajrang Punia to return his Padma Shri (highest civilian award) in protest against the decision. ‘We gathered a lot of courage for this fight against the WFI President (Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh). But today, his right hand (referring to Sanjay Singh) has been elected as the new WFI President. We had demanded a woman be made the President, but that has not been fulfilled, says wrestler Sakshi Malik at a press conference’ quoted Press Trust India.

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Why sex education is still not mandatory in Indian Education System?

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3 mn readSex education in India is still a taboo that does not really concern higher authorities including parents. A report released by an international organization, ‘Youth Coalition for sexual and reproductive rights’ about sex education in India, disclosed that most of the private and public schools affiliated state boards of secondary education does not include any kind of sexuality education in their curriculum. Administration did initiate and introduced, ‘Adolescent Education Program’ in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) in 2007 but was not supported by 12 other state administrations and made difficult to get it implemented. Surprisingly, the reason was given of ‘inappropriate content’ and that it will increase ‘risky behavior’ among young students and adolescents.

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Arshad Sulahri: Why is it necessary to repeal Section 377 of the Pakistan Penal Code?

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2 mn readThe statement of fear is popular in Pakistan. Fear is an effective weapon of illegitimate governments. General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq had seized power but remained in fear till his death. The country and the nation are still suffering the consequences. Fear, oppression, and tyranny destroy the lives of nations. The present covenant is for human rights […]