Now UP can watch banned ‘My Sandal’, a play based on Maya’s footwear scandal!   Lucknow: in late January this year, a satirical play allegedly depicting the extravagant lifestyle of Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati was banned by her government. Now that she has been unseated, reports say that the play will unveil itself soon on the UP stage. Even though the director of the play Mukesh Kumar denied any connection with the chief minister, Lucknow district magistrate had then declared “the play titled ‘My Sandal’ was in utter violation of the election model... 

200 untouchable women to visit Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi and dine with pandas and pundits! Varanasi: according to the latest reports, tomorrow [20th June, Monday] above 200 untouchable women from Alwar and Tonk districts of Rajasthan, traditionally from a caste expected to carry and dispose off human excreta will visit the famous temple of Lord Shiva under the leadership of Bindeshwar Pathak, the founder of Sulabh Movement. They will offer prayers and also share a meal with the upper caste members of the society on Monday. According to Madan Jha of Sulabh International Social Service Organisation...