Amitabh Bachchan, the host of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC), swiftly corrected a contestant who made a misogynistic remark about unmarried women being a burden. The incident highlights the show’s focus on not just knowledge but also social awareness.
Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal launched a satirical tool called ‘DowrAI’, prompting discussions on the societal issue of dowry. The calculator estimates a person’s monetary worth in the marriage market, but its true purpose is to highlight the absurdity and harm of dowry practices. Netizens initially criticized Mittal for promoting dowry but later praised his initiative for raising awareness about the issue.
In a historic event, Riya, a transwoman from Erode, has been crowned Miss Koovagam at a beauty pageant held in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu. The contest, organized by the South India Transgenders Federation and the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Social Welfare, celebrated the talents and contributions of transgender individuals.
