'Be Careful, Mahua!': Moitra's fresh poetic dig at her critics on Kali controversy

Jul 08, 2022, at 05:00 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Facing several FIRs over her remark on Goddess Kali in reference to a film's controversial poster, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra took on her critics Thursday through a poem credited to "A Citizen of India".

Kolkata's Dakshineswar Kali Temple condemns Kaali film poster, backs Mahua Moitra's statement on goddess

Jul 07, 2022, at 09:59 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata has condemned the controversial film poster featuring goddess Kali as a cigarette smoker, stating it "is hurting the sentiments of the Hindu community".

Kaali director Leena Manimekalai courts fresh controversy with new pic, says Hindutva can never be India

Jul 07, 2022, at 09:37 pm

Filmmaker Leena Manimekalai who is in the midst of a raging controversy over the poster of her documentary Kaali, Thursday tweeted a picture of two folk theatre artists dressed as Shiva Parvati smoking.

Maa Kali remark: Swara Bhasker supports TMC MP Mahua Moitra

Jul 07, 2022, at 04:39 pm

New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood's left-leaning actor Swara Bhasker has extended her support to Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra whose comment on goddess Kali in reference to a film poster showcasing Kali smoking a cigarette stirred a massive row.

Kaali poster row: After Indian High Commission's complaint, Canada's Aga Khan Museum issues apology, removes documentary

Jul 06, 2022, at 10:18 pm

Toronto: After the High Commission of India in Ottawa, Canada, asked the authorities to immediately remove the poster of the Leena Manimekalai-directed film Kaali that elicited widespread condemnation from the Hindu community, Aga Khan Museum tendered an apology saying that they deeply regret the offence caused to the members of the Hindu and other faith communities by the social media post and have removed its presentation.