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Sikar, Rajasthan: In a remarkable display of humanity and social responsibility, the transgender community of Fatehpur, Sikar district, participated in a wedding ceremony by performing the traditional ‘Mayra’ ritual, led by Poonam, also known as Reshma Bhuaji Khandelwal. Members of the community presented cash, gold and silver ornaments, and clothes as part of the ceremony, leaving the attendees impressed. Transgender Community Honors Tradition Typically known for their performances at festive occasions, the transgender community this time prioritized tradition and social customs. Poonam aka Reshma Bhuaji personally carried out the ‘Bhat Bharna’ ritual, which is a significant part of the Mayra ceremony. The wedding of Dharm Behan Taramani Prajapat’s daughter saw the community arrive ...

Alwar, Rajasthan: A family’s dreams of seeing their son become a doctor have been shattered as Ajit Chaudhary, a 22-year-old MBBS student from Kafnawada village, Laxmangarh, Alwar, was found dead in Russia 19 days after he went missing. Ajit, who was pursuing his third year at Bashkir State Medical University in Ufa, was reported missing near a river close to the university campus on October 19. The following day, his clothes were found on the riverbank, triggering an extensive search operation. Despite continuous efforts, there was no trace of him until his body was discovered near the White River. A Family’s Sacrifice for a Dream Ajit’s family, owners of 20 bighas of land, had sold 3 bighas to fund his medical studies abroad. Their hope was that Ajit would return as a doctor, bring...

Baran, Rajasthan: In the Anta Assembly by-election, supporters of former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje erupted in cheers during a roadshow held in Mangrol town, where Raje accompanied Bhajanlal Sharma. The video of the event, showing supporters chanting slogans in praise of Vasundhara Raje, has gone viral on social media. Raje has been actively campaigning for her preferred BJP candidate, Morpal Suman, for the past five days in Anta-Baran, leaving no stone unturned to secure a victory. During the roadshow, supporters walked alongside the chariot carrying Bhajanlal Sharma, chanting slogans like:"Humaari Chief Minister kaise ho, woh Vasundhara Raje jaise ho"(“We wish our Chief Minister were like Vasundhara Raje”), electrifying the crowd and drawing attention across the constituency. P...