Erica Fernandes Opens Up About Ex-Boyfriend; TMKOC's Munmun Dutta Questioned In Casteist Slur Case

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Actress Nora Lum, popularly referred to as Awkwafina, issued an apology over using African American Vernacular English (AAVE), generally referred to as “blaccent,” for which she has acquired large backlash. The Golden Globe-winning actress, who just lately starred in Marvel Studio’s Shang-Chi, addressed the continuing criticism in a press release on Twitter on Saturday. “Aa a non-black POC (individual of color), I stand by the truth that I'll at all times hear and work tirelessly to grasp the historical past and context of AAVE. There is a sociopolitical context to all the pieces, particularly the historic context of the African American neighborhood on this nation. But I have to emphasize: To mock, belittle, or to be unkind in any manner potential on the expense of others is: Simply. Not. My. Nature. It by no means has, and it by no means was," she said in her statement.

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Munmun Dutta, best known as Babita ji from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmaah, was interrogated recently with regard to her casteist slur used in a video last year. A Dainik Bhaskar report stated that Munmun was interrogated at the Hansi police station in Haryana. She appeared before the investigating officer, DSP Vinod Shankar, as per the orders given by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The report added that Munmun was questioned for four hours. She was then released on bail.

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Not only in the country, Indians elsewhere are also mourning the loss of Lata Mangeshkar, the queen of melody. On Monday, the National Flag was flying at half-mast at the Embassy of India in Washington DC as a mark of respect. So did the Tricolour at the Indian Pavilion in Dubai Expo in the UAE. The demise of the legendary Indian singer has reportedly shocked the royal family, the Dubai administration, and lakhs of her fans in the UAE. The UAE royal family also sent their condolence message to Lata’s family.