Gurmehar Kaur

Got More Love Than Hate On Social Media, Says Gurmehar Kaur

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 12, 2018

After having been at the receiving end of online abuse, and her posts being reduced to memes, student activist Gurmehar Kaur said on Wednesday that the "hate" would never match to the level of "love" and support she received from people through social media.

I Never Knew This Much Hate Was Possible

Book Excerpts | Gurmehar Kaur | Tuesday January 9, 2018

Exclusive excerpt from Small Acts Of Freedom by Gurmehar Kaur

Nawazuddin Siddiqui Reveals He's '16.66% All Religions, 100 % Artist'

Monday April 24, 2017

In the one-minute video, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, shares placards, which introduces him and later, he starts with, "I had got my DNA test done and when the report came in, I found I'm, 16.66% Hindu, 16.66% Muslim, 16.66% Sikh, 16.66% Christian, 16.66% Buddhist and 16.66% all the other religion in the world"

Why Randeep Hooda Thinks 'Parental Guidance' Is Needed For Reading His Tweets

Friday March 10, 2017

Randeep Hooda, who was heavily trolled on Twitter for mocking Gurmehar Kaur, believes that "parental guidance" is required to read his tweets

'Parental Guidance' Needed For Reading My Tweets, Quips Randeep Hooda

India News | Edited by Meghna Nijhawan | Friday March 10, 2017

After facing sharp criticism for mocking Delhi University student Gurmehar Kaur, actor Randeep Hooda says 'parental guidance' is needed for people reading his tweets

Why Did You Kill My Father, Asks Kerala 12-Year-Old In Video

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Saturday March 11, 2017

Why did you kill my father, questions Vismaya, 12, in a video that has been widely shared, wordlessly communicating her powerful message through placards. Two months ago, her father, a BJP activist, was killed allegedly by Left workers in Kerala's Kannur.

Gurmehar Kaur Takes a Dig At Randeep Hooda, Says 'I Didn't Tweet, My Hands Did'

India News | Sanya Jain | Thursday March 9, 2017

Gurmehar Kaur drew sharp reactions with her picture holding a placard that read, "Pakistan did not kill my father. War did." Among those who responded were former cricketer Virender Sehwag and actor Randeep Hooda, who were widely criticized for mocking the student.

I Should've Been Careful: Randeep Hooda On Gurmehar Kaur Trolling

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 9, 2017

Actor Randeep Hooda today said he should have been careful with his tweet related to Delhi University student Gurmehar Kaur.The Lady Sri Ram College student, daughter of army martyr Captain Mandeep Singh, had launched a viral social mediacampaign against Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP),the BJP's student wing.

Delete Accounts That Give Rape Threats: Singer In Petition To Twitter

Offbeat | Written By Meghna Nijhawan | Tuesday March 7, 2017

Playback singer Chinmayi Sripaada has started an online petition after she was trolled, threatened with rape on Twitter. Why? Simply for expressing her views

RJ Naved Has A Message For Gurmehar And Sehwag. Find Out What It Is

Offbeat | Sanya Jain | Saturday March 4, 2017

On March 2, he uploaded a video which has since gone viral. It has collected over 3 lakh views on YouTube alone. In the video, RJ Naved can be seen holding a placard that says "Dear Gurmehar Kaur and Virender Sehwag... I have something to say to you both."

Opinion: Open Letter To Gurmehar Kaur From Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Opinion | Rajeev Chandrasekhar | Friday March 3, 2017

I hope this letter helps you regain your confidence and composure after the last few difficult days. I also hope that through this letter, you are a little better-informed about how others view Pakistan and its terror exports and the need to secure our people.

How A Student Leader's Murder Ended Mumbai Campus Politics 28 Years Ago

Mumbai News | Hemal Ashar, mid-day.com | Friday March 3, 2017

Gurmehar Kaur's viral video and the extreme reactions to it have once again brought the focus back on student and campus politics.

Javed Akhtar Takes Back 'Harsh Words' After Virender Sehwag's Tweet

India News | Edited By Parmeshwar Bawa | Friday March 3, 2017

Poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar who had slammed cricketer Virender Sehwag over his tweet that appeared to mock Delhi University student Gurmehar Kaur tweeted that 'I take back my harsh words'.

Manohar Parrikar Backs Free Speech But Within Legal Framework

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 2, 2017

Amid a raging controversy over free speech, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said he supports freedom of expression, but within the legal framework.

Universities Should Be Place Of Debate, Not Violence, Says President Pranab Mukherjee

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 3, 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee today said students and faculties must engage in "reasoned discussion and debate rather than propagating a culture of unrest," advocating free thinking on university campuses.