News stories about "girls" in India.

Posted on:

Afghanistan: Universities remain closed to girls after over 450 days

Afghanistan universities remain closed to girls, causing frustration among students. Khadijah and Narow emphasize the importance of girls' education. Zakiullah and Hamid Karzai stress the urgency of reopening educational institutions for societal advancement. Key Points

Economic Times

'The girls on the Bus': All you may want to know

'The girls on the Bus' follows the road-trip adventures of a group of journalists, Grace (Gugino), Kimberlyn (Christina Elmore), Sadie (Melissa Benoist) and Lola (Natasha Behnam). They are from different journalistic backgrounds with different reporting styles and they cover the presidential campaigns of fictional Democrat candidates from different perspectives. Key Points

Economic Times

'Spice Girls' gets nostalgic, posts debut hit 'Wannabe'. Know in detail

'Spice Girls' posted a 30-second clip of the groups signature 1996 debut hit 'Wannabe'. It shows the casually dressed quintet going through their choreo paces, laughing and having a blast before the chorus rings out, 'friendship never ends'. Key Points

Economic Times

2 minors found hanging from tree in UP village. Family says they were 'gangraped, beaten into silence'

3 held, including son of man who brought girls' family to work at kiln. Family claims incident took place after they confronted accused for taking illicit videos of one of the girls. Key Points

ThePrint

Kanpur shocker: Two minor girls found hanging, families allege rape; 3 arrested

Bodies of two minors were found hanging from a tree in Kanpur hours after they were last seen. Families alleged the girls were gangraped and then blackmailed.  | Latest News India Key Points

Hindustan Times

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder: See what we know about release date, cast, production, plot

A Good girls Guide to Murder, based on Holly Jacksons trilogy, is being adapted into a TV series by the BBC. The show, currently in post-production, features a talented cast including Emma Myers and follows the story of Pippa Fitz-Amobi as she investigates a murder case that may not be as simple as it seems. Key Points

Economic Times

7 things to know about box office queen bee Mean Girls

Talking about Mean Girls, Samantha Jayne opened up about what to cut in the film. She said they were 'really adamant about keeping Sexy in'. | Hollywood Key Points

Hindustan Times

12 of 26 girls missing from Bhopal shelter home located, 2 officials suspended

Twelve out of the 26 girls who went missing from an illegally-run children's home in Bhopal have been located by the police. Further, action was also taken against officers concerned with the matter over their alleged negligence. Key Points

India Today

Indian girls are challenging the rest of the world to keep pace

They are thirsty for education, jobs and fun. We must enable their aspirations and not stifle them—for they are the future of India. Key Points

mint

25 years of The Powerpuff girls , franchise continues to thrive

The very famous Cartoon Network's The Powerpuff girls has completed 25 years and a very successful one. The franchise is still going strong after so many years. Key Points

Economic Times

'Mean Girls': Trailer released. Here are premiere date, cast, director, writer. Know in detail

Paramount has released the first trailer of 'Mean Girls'. Know about its cast, director, writer, music composer and premiere date. Key Points

Economic Times

K-pop scene set to sizzle in August: See the exciting releases from BB Girls, Mamamoo+ and more

August is set to be electrifying for K-pop fans as BB girls and Mamamoo+ gear up for their new releases. U-Know Yunho and The Boyz are also dropping new music in the coming month. Key Points

Economic Times

Girl filmed in Udupi college washroom, people allege Ajmer-like big sex scandal

Three girls from a medical institute in Karnataka's Udupi were suspended for filming another student while she was bathing in the women's washroom. People alleged the incident was part of a bigger racket and referred to the sex scandal involving over hundreds of victims that rocked Ajmer in 1992. Key Points

India Today

Video: Elderly UP woman thrashed over tying of goat, falls unconscious

Two girls thrash an elderly woman till she falls unconscious over tying goat in Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media platforms. Key Points

India Today

2 girls on way home from school drown in flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir

Four girls were on their way home after attending school when they were caught in a flash flood in Kathua. Two girls lost their lives in the tragic accident. Key Points

India Today

Bollywood, Netflix smell story in 1992 Ajmer gangrapes. After court, now privacy battle begins

The men who raped multiple teenage girls in 1992 continue to wield influence in Ajmer due to their politically connected family. Most survivors have turned hostile. Key Points

ThePrint

Bengaluru teen sisters, scolded by father, run away from home

The girls called home after two days and broke down. The police took them home upon receiving information about their whereabouts. Key Points

India Today

Khadakwasla drowning: Man hailed a ‘hero’ after saving 5 girls at the cost of risking his life

Sanjay Sitaram Mathale risked his own life to save five young girls from drowning in Khadkwasla Dam. He jumped in the water and swam against the currents to rescue them. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Gloves on! Boxing ring for rural girls inaugurated in Malihabad

The boxing ring, with modern facilities, has been set up with the joint efforts of young girls, and the Human Unity Movement (HUM). Financial support for the facility was provided by UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited. Here, girls can learn and practice boxing free-of-cost. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Afghanistan schools reopen, pressure builds on Taliban to allow all girls to attend

Education ministry in Afghanistan issued a letter confirming the official start of the school year after the winter break this week. However, no students came since the ministry made no public announcement of the reopening of schools. Key Points

India Today

Iran schoolgirls poisoning spread panic as attack spread across 50 schools

As per reports, hundreds of girls have been poisoned by toxic gas in Iran since November. The poisonings have spread further fear among parents as Iran has faced months of unrest. Key Points

India Today

13 lakh girls and women went missing between 2019-21: MHA

Over 13.13 lakh girls and women went missing in the country between 2019 and 2021, with Madhya Pradesh reporting the highest cases at nearly two lakhs, followed closely by West Bengal. Key Points

The Tribune India

'The View' co-host Joy Behar warns Taylor Swift against Travis Kelce, here's why

It seems not everyone is happy with Taylor Swift falling for Travis Kelce. 'The View' co-host Joy Behar has made it pretty clear why. Read more below. Key Points

Hindustan Times

'Could have been a child bride': 19-year-old girl from Rajasthan becomes sarpanch of 7 villages

A field worker from an NGO called Educate girls convinced her family to send her to the school where she could get a free education. Her experience at school didn't just change her outlook towards the life... Key Points

Firstpost

Why women, once despised, are now respected in Krishnagiri

Krishnagiri is among Tamil Nadu’s most backward districts and ranks poorly on almost all social parameters, especially those pertaining to women. However, in the last three years, things have turned around. Today, there are more jobs for women than the district can fill. What happened? Key Points

mint