264 Articles by

Siddhi Somani

Siddhi is known for her satirical and factual hand in Social and Political writing. After completing her PG-Masters in Journalism, she did a PG course in Politics. The author meanwhile is also exploring her hand in analytics and statistics. (Twitter- @sidis28)

News Reports

Horror unfolding in madrasas, dargahs, Mosques: 6 horrifying cases of sexual abuse and rape reported in the past 15 days

Sexual abuse of children in religious organizations like Madarsas and Mosques is one of the least publicized subjects, largely due to the triple taboo involved (sex, minors, and religion)

Siddhi Somani - 17 May, 2024

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Lalu to Abdullah: Politicians who promoted their children attack PM Modi with ‘biwi bachche’ jibes, thinking it will hurt his popularity

"PM Modi says that Muslims have more kids. He couldn't take care of his wife; how will he know what bond and respect a child shares with their parents?" Abdullah was quoted as saying.

Siddhi Somani - 15 May, 2024

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One Kashmir votes peacefully, other erupts in violent chaos: PoJK protesters killed by Pakistani forces for demanding basic rights and fair prices

The Pakistani rangers, a paramilitary force under the Pakistan Army, opened fire in Muzaffarabad, killing at least four citizens protesting against inflation and exploitation in PoJK.

Siddhi Somani - 14 May, 2024

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Toughest, highest, remotest: Read how ECI navigates India’s vast geography to ensure no voter is left behind

In the recently conducted voting on 7th May, the polling team drove to the foothills of Raireshwar to reach the voting location, which is located 30 kilometers from Bhor taluka in rural Pune.

Siddhi Somani - 8 May, 2024

World

British councillor shouts ‘Allah-hu-Akbar’ after being elected in local polls: The West is about to discover how Islamists use democracy to subvert freedom and...

Mothin Ali, a British councillor shouted "Allahu Akbar" after being elected in local polls. His election, though, underscores the threat of Islamism facing democracies.

Siddhi Somani - 6 May, 2024

Gandhi family keeps failing their party workers again and again, yet, Congress wants people to believe that Rahul can challenge Modi

The Amethi Lok Sabha constituency is a prestigious constituency for the Congress, having stayed with the party since the first election in 1967.

Siddhi Somani - 3 May, 2024

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Hostile Maldives? Indian tourists assaulted, Israeli woman kicked out as tiny Island nation sinks deep into Islamic radicalisation

The Maldives Parliament recently unanimously voted on a resolution condemning Israeli aggression on Palestine, thus prohibiting the entry of Israeli passport holders and the import of Israeli-made goods.

Siddhi Somani - 1 May, 2024

Crime

Hindu woman beaten, raped, forced to convert to Islam after she refused ‘proposal’, Mohsin Sheikh arrested, family booked: Horrific details from Mira Road, Mumbai

On Friday (26th April), a case of a religiously motivated hate crime against a Hindu woman was reported from Nayanagar Police station in the Mira Road area

Siddhi Somani - 29 April, 2024

News Reports

Congress notified reservations for all Muslims in Karnataka under OBC quota, document shows, but AltNews’ Zubair tries to shift blame on JD-S to save...

Zubair tried to blame the Deve Gowda govt for Muslim reservation in Karnataka but forgot to mention that it was introduced by Congress govt led by Veerappa Moily

Siddhi Somani - 25 April, 2024