Himachal Pradesh

Shimla: Renowned mountaineer Anjali Sharma from Himachal Pradesh recently tied the knot with Yves Kaziuka, a civil engineer from Rwanda. Soon after the wedding, a section of social media users began trolling the couple, targeting Yves’ dark complexion with derogatory and racist remarks. Unfazed by the negativity, Anjali responded with calm dignity. Taking to Instagram, she shared two photographs with her husband along with a strong message for the trolls. “It Doesn’t Matter… I Am Truly Happy” In her post, Anjali wrote: “People are saying a lot about me and my husband. But it doesn’t affect me. I am extremely happy with him because he treats me with immense respect and affection. To those who comment without knowing anything about someone’s life—please refrain from doing so.” ...

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh: The long-standing dispute over Sanjauli Mosque in Shimla flared up again on Friday, as tensions persisted between Hindu groups and the Muslim community. However, Friday prayers (Jummah) proceeded peacefully, with only a few Muslims attending the mosque. Hindu activists were also present outside the mosque during the prayers. Cleric’s Appeal Eases Situation Amid protests outside the mosque, the cleric appealed to the community to exercise restraint and advised against gathering in large numbers. Local resident Riyasat Ali performed the Jummah prayer at the contested structure. Speaking to the media afterward, he clarified that the administration has not prevented anyone from offering prayers. He added that the mosque cleric advised the community not to pray i...

Anjali Sharma, a renowned name in the world of mountaineering, has recently tied the knot, marking a beautiful union of two hearts from different countries. Known for her extraordinary feats, Anjali has set two world records by climbing mountains in traditional Gaddi attire and a saree, feats celebrated for their courage and uniqueness. A Cross-Cultural Love StoryThe journey of love began in Moscow, Russia, in 2023, when Anjali Sharma, the daring mountaineer from Himachal Pradesh, met Yves Kaziyuka, a civil engineer from Rwanda. Their initial friendship blossomed into love, culminating in a marriage conducted according to Indian traditions. The wedding ceremony beautifully reflected Indian culture and customs. Anjali’s personal journey has been inspiring; after the passing of her father...

Shimla: Mountaineer Anjali Sharma, from Himachal Pradesh, recently tied the knot with Rwandan civil engineer Yves Kajiyuka. However, instead of widespread celebration, their wedding video on social media has sparked a wave of racist and insensitive comments targeting her husband’s skin color. Social Media Backlash The video, shared on Twitter by Nikhil Saini, showcased the couple’s wedding at the Soldier’s Rest House in Dharamshala, highlighting Indian traditions beautifully blended with international customs. Saini praised the union, noting that “love truly knows no borders.” Unfortunately, some social media users responded with offensive remarks about Yves’s skin color. One comment suggested that girls from Himachal should ideally marry lighter-skinned men, while another crossed...