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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Indian Express
Pastor, associate held: NHRC asks Ghaziabad DM to probe aide, says he availed SC benefits despite converting to Christianity
Days after the police acted on a complaint by a Bajrang Dal member and arrested a pastor and his associate for allegedly converting members of the Scheduled Caste (SC) to Christianity, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice directing the Ghaziabad district magistrate to conduct a thorough inquiry into the allegations against the associate, Premchand Jatav, and his family. 'The complainants alleged that Shri Premchand and his family, who were recently arrested by the Ghaziabad Police under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, have continued to hold Scheduled Caste (SC) status and avail SC-specific government benefits despite having converted to Christianity,' read the notice issued on Thursday. The two accused, Pastor Vinod Kunjumon (50) and Premchand Jatav (66), were arrested on June 15 following a complaint by a Bajrang Dal member, Prabal Gupta. The NHRC bench, presided by Priyank Kanoongo, taking cognizance of the matter under Section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, directed the district magistrate to submit an action taken report within 15 days. 'The allegations made in the complaint prima facie seem to be serious violations of the human rights of the victim,' read the notice. It added, 'The complainants requested the NHRC to launch an inquiry, revoke fraudulent SC certificates in the case, and conduct a broader audit of similar instances…' When contacted, Ghaziabad District Magistrate Deepak Meena said the matter will be investigated. 'We have 15 days to submit a report. We will soon set up an inquiry into the matter,' he added. Neetika Jha is a Correspondent with The Indian Express. She covers crime, health, environment as well as stories of human interest, in Noida, Ghaziabad and western UP. When not on the field she is probably working on another story idea. On weekends, she loves to read fiction over a cup of coffee. The Thursday Murder club, Yellow Face and Before the Coffee Gets Cold were her recent favourites. She loves her garden as much as she loves her job. She is an alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. ... Read More
Time of India
06-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
RU launches comparative literature in MA English
Jaipur: In line with the New Education Policy (NEP), Rajasthan University has introduced a new course in comparative literature under its Master of Arts programme in English. The course, launched this academic year by the department of English, integrates Indian texts and regional literature into the traditionally Western-centric syllabus. The revised curriculum includes works by Indian literary figures such as Kalidas and Premchand, along with selected excerpts from the Upanishads, Mahabharata, Ramcharitmanas, Bhagavad Geeta, and Panchatantra. Officials said the aim is to offer students a deeper understanding of Indian culture and literary heritage by examining it alongside Western texts. "This course will give students a chance to read and analyse Indian texts in English and understand how they relate to or differ from Western literature," said Prof Deepa Mathur, head, department of English. She added that this approach aligns with NEP's emphasis on incorporating the Indian knowledge system across disciplines. Prof Mathur said the course opens up diverse career opportunities. "Many of our students, through tie-ups with departments like French and Spanish, are now working abroad as English professors," she said. The course has seen strong demand, with the department receiving nearly 700 applications annually for just 75 available seats. Eligibility requires a Bachelor of Arts degree with a minimum of 48% overall or 55% in the subject chosen for postgraduation. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
News18
02-06-2025
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- News18
Why Is ‘Do June Ki Roti' Trending? Here's What It Really Means
Last Updated: Many assume it has something to do with the month of June. That isn't the case. Every culture has phrases that hold more weight than they seem to carry. In India, one such phrase is 'Do June Ki Roti." It is a simple expression, but behind those four words lies an everyday reality of hardship and perseverance. Many assume it has something to do with the month of June. It doesn't. 'June" here is a phonetic shift of 'Joon," from the Awadhi language, meaning meal or time. The phrase translates to just that – bread for two meals. The phrase may sound ordinary even though it is anything but. For millions across India, securing those two meals isn't guaranteed. For them, Do June Ki Roti becomes a daily goal, not a given. It means waking up unsure if there will be enough to eat that evening. It means choosing between food and medicine, between school fees and survival. Writers like Premchand immortalised this daily hardship in their stories, giving readers a glimpse into the emotional and financial toll of poverty. Bollywood, too, has used the phrase as a shorthand for the working class' fight to stay afloat. Today, the phrase pops up online around June 2, sparked by the coincidence of the date sounding like the saying. On June 2, the phrase Do June Ki Roti often trends online, sometimes in memes, sometimes in reflections. Behind the humour lies a hard truth: for many, even two meals a day remain out of reach. Someone else said, 'Here, my friends, you must not have made it, I have made it, eat it. Everyone should get two meals a day, right?" ये लो मेरे दोस्तो, तुम लोगो ने बनाई तो होगी नहीं, मैं बना लाई हूं, खा लेना। दो जून की रोटी सबको मिलनी चाहिए ना 'I promise you that I will always feed you bread on June 2," a person wrote. मैं तुमसे वादा करता हूँ कि मैं तुम्हें हमेसा 2 जून की रोटी खिलाऊँगा #2जून_कि_रोटी — मनीष राजपूत (@mrajput812) June 2, 2018 'I request all of you to definitely eat roti today because I have heard 2 June ki roti is very difficult to get," another comment read. top videos View all आप सभी से गुजारिश है की आज के दिन रोटी जरूर खाइयेगा,क्योंकि सुना है #2जून_की_रोटी बहुत मुश्किल से मिलती है। Since the phrase sounds like June 2, the date has turned into a yearly tradition where people share their thoughts. First Published:
