Rihanna’s call to support Indian farmers quickly embraced by other celebrities
3 years, 11 months ago

Rihanna’s call to support Indian farmers quickly embraced by other celebrities

CNN  

CNN — Rihanna’s advocacy for farmers in India has caught the attention of many around the world, including the Indian government. !” and linked to a CNN story examining how India has cut off internet access around New Delhi after violent clashes between police and farmers protesting new agriculture laws approved in September. The laws could affect millions of Indian farmers and consumers, and they could also impact global consumers who rely on India for ingredients like pepper, turmeric and chilli. Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma echoed Rihanna on Twitter, saying, “We should be talking about this!” And Juju Smith-Schuster, a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, showed his support by donating $10,000 to provide medical assistance to farmers in need. Kumar asked people to “support an amicable resolution, rather than paying attention to anyone creating difference,” and Shetty asked people to “take a comprehensive view of things, as there is nothing more dangerous than half truth.” Despite the Indian government’s remarks, Thunberg doubled down on Thursday.

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'Pop stars commenting on farmers' protest, but govt not interested': Rahul Gandhi slams Centre on agri laws
3 years, 10 months ago

'Pop stars commenting on farmers' protest, but govt not interested': Rahul Gandhi slams Centre on agri laws

Firstpost  

The Wayanad MP, who is on a two-day visit to his constituency in poll-bound Kerala, also took a dig at PM Narendra Modi for ‘ridiculing’ MGNREGA scheme Wayanad: After taking out a tractor rally in his constituency in solidarity with agitating farmers, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday hit out at the BJP-led NDA government and said agriculture is the …

After Rihanna and Greta, Trevor Noah's 'The Daily Show' brings farm stir back in international spotlight
3 years, 11 months ago

After Rihanna and Greta, Trevor Noah's 'The Daily Show' brings farm stir back in international spotlight

India Today  

The farmers' protest that has been going on at Delhi borders for over two months has once again managed to grab international media's focus after making it to the popular American satirical news programme 'The Daily Show' hosted by comedian Trevor Noah. The ongoing farmers' movement caught international media's attention and stirred a major political controversy in India as well …

After Rihanna, Mia Khalifa, Susan Sarandon tweets in solidarity for Indian farmers
3 years, 11 months ago

After Rihanna, Mia Khalifa, Susan Sarandon tweets in solidarity for Indian farmers

India TV News  

Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon is the latest international celebrity to show support to Indian farmers, who are protesting against the new farm laws introduced by the government. Earlier, pop star Rihanna extended her support to the ongoing farmers agitation while criticising the Internet shutdown at the protest site. #FarmersProtest" On a related note, adult star-turned-web cam model Mia Khalifa also …

International Celebrities, Activists Tweeting on Farmers' Stir Don't Know Very Much: Jaishankar
3 years, 11 months ago

International Celebrities, Activists Tweeting on Farmers' Stir Don't Know Very Much: Jaishankar

News 18  

Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the investigations into a “toolkit” shared by Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg on the farmers’ protest in India has “revealed a lot”. There was a reason why the Foreign Ministry reacted to statements which some celebrities gave out on matters on which they obviously didn’t know very much,” news agency …

Susan Sarandon, Oscar-winning actor, is latest Hollywood name 'standing in solidarity' with Indian farmers
3 years, 11 months ago

Susan Sarandon, Oscar-winning actor, is latest Hollywood name 'standing in solidarity' with Indian farmers

Hindustan Times  

After pop star Rihanna, Hollywood actor and Oscar-winning star Susan Sarandon has voiced her support towards the Indian farmers protesting against the three new farm laws introduced by the government. Susan Sarandon has voiced her support towards Indian farmers. On Wednesday, a host of Bollywood celebrities, including Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Karan Johar, Ekta Kapoor and Suniel Shetty, put out …

Indian protests against agriculture reforms attract new supporters
3 years, 11 months ago

Indian protests against agriculture reforms attract new supporters

Live Mint  

Thousands of farmers in a politically important Indian state on Friday rallied in opposition to new agricultural laws, signalling growing support for a months-long campaign to have the government reforms scrapped. But in a sign of a growing challenge to the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, more than 10,000 farmers from across the political and religious spectrum rallied on …

US says it supports reform but cautions against curbs
3 years, 11 months ago

US says it supports reform but cautions against curbs

Hindustan Times  

The US on Thursday weighed in on the ongoing farmers’ agitation at New Delhi’s borders for the first time since it began in November-end, saying peaceful protests and unhindered access to information, including the internet, were hallmarks of a “thriving democracy”, but at the same time backed reforms that would increase efficiency of Indian markets and attract more private investment. …

Rihanna and Greta Thunberg among international celebrities tweeting support for protesting Indian farmers
3 years, 11 months ago

Rihanna and Greta Thunberg among international celebrities tweeting support for protesting Indian farmers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They included the teenage climate activist Thunberg, who tweeted: …

Farmers’ protest | U.S. calls for dialogue, recognises right to protest
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers’ protest | U.S. calls for dialogue, recognises right to protest

The Hindu  

Following expressions of support on social media to the farmers’ protest by several well-known personalities and celebrities, including pop icon Rihanna, youth climate activist Greta Thunberg and others, the U.S government has also spoken, encouraging dialogue and supporting the right to peaceful protest. In general, the United States welcomes steps that would improve the efficiency of India's markets and attract …

1 tweet from Rihanna on farmer protests gets India incensed
3 years, 11 months ago

1 tweet from Rihanna on farmer protests gets India incensed

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — It took just one tweet from Rihanna to anger the Indian government and supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party. “It is unfortunate to see vested interest groups trying to enforce their agenda on these protests, and derail them,” India’s foreign ministry said Wednesday in a rare statement criticizing “foreign individuals” posting on social media. “No one …

Rihanna, Greta Thunberg and Woke Celebs Tweeting on Farmers’ Protest, Please Read the Laws First
3 years, 11 months ago

Rihanna, Greta Thunberg and Woke Celebs Tweeting on Farmers’ Protest, Please Read the Laws First

News 18  

A couple of months ago, I was least surprised to find high cortisol levels, hormonal imbalances, and metal toxicity in my blood. A whole lot of friends from the entertainment and creative industry, in particular, were over the moon, sharing captions and screenshots of the “queen” Rihanna tweeting about farmers’ protest in India. The government seems to have left the …

Foreign celebs’ support for farmers’ protest sparks govt censure: What we know
3 years, 11 months ago

Foreign celebs’ support for farmers’ protest sparks govt censure: What we know

Hindustan Times  

India on Wednesday described criticism by foreign celebrities and attempts to “mobilise international support against India on the government’s handling of the farmers’ protests without ascertaining facts” as “neither accurate nor responsible”. • A statement from the external affairs ministry contended that “vested interest groups” were trying to enforce their agenda on the protests to derail them and have tried …

Biden-led US government backs farm laws enacted by Modi govt
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden-led US government backs farm laws enacted by Modi govt

Op India  

Recognising the importance of the farm reforms initiated by India, the United States on Wednesday voiced its support for the three farm laws passed by the Modi government. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Biden administration said that it welcomes steps that would improve the efficiency of India’s markets and attract greater private sector investment. https://t.co/phU9UVHR9n — Sabrina Siddiqui …

Motivated campaigns targeting India will never succeed: EAM S Jaishankar
3 years, 11 months ago

Motivated campaigns targeting India will never succeed: EAM S Jaishankar

India TV News  

Motivated campaigns targeting India will never succeed, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday, in comments that came on a day his ministry hit out singer Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg for their support to farmers agitating against the new agricultural laws. "Motivated campaigns targeting India will never succeed. In a strong response to the remarks made by …

Suniel Shetty takes on critics of his ‘India against propaganda’ tweet: ‘I'm a farmer myself’
3 years, 11 months ago

Suniel Shetty takes on critics of his ‘India against propaganda’ tweet: ‘I'm a farmer myself’

Hindustan Times  

Suniel Shetty joined a host of Bollywood celebrities, including Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Karan Johar, Ekta Kapoor and Anupam Kher, and tweeted about the ongoing farmers’ protest with the hashtag ‘India Against Propaganda’. Their tweets came after the external affairs ministry’s statement on certain ‘vested interest groups’ succeeding in getting ‘international support against India’, after pop singer Rihanna, teenage activist …

Farmers’ protest | Akshay, Ajay and others say 'India against propaganda' after Rihanna, Greta support farmers
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers’ protest | Akshay, Ajay and others say 'India against propaganda' after Rihanna, Greta support farmers

The Hindu  

Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, filmmaker Karan Johar and Suniel Shetty on Wednesday said citizens should focus on the government's efforts to resolve the ongoing farmer crisis rather than paying attention to "half truths" and those "creating differences." Their comments came after the Ministry of External Affairs reacted sharply to comments by international pop star Rihanna, teen climate activist …

Vani Tripathi Tikoo on Rihanna's Farmers Protest Tweet: Does She Know India Enough?
3 years, 11 months ago

Vani Tripathi Tikoo on Rihanna's Farmers Protest Tweet: Does She Know India Enough?

News 18  

Pop star Rihanna tweeted a news article about the internet blockade in Delhi that followed the clashes between the protesting farmers and the police recently. Vani Tripathi Tikoo, actress-turned-politician and a CBFC Board member, has a few questions for Rihanna with regards to her depth of knowledge on the matter that she commented upon to her 101 million followers. ‘Why …

How #IndiaTogether Became The Top Twitter Trend After Rihanna's Tweet on Farmers' Protest
3 years, 11 months ago

How #IndiaTogether Became The Top Twitter Trend After Rihanna's Tweet on Farmers' Protest

News 18  

Twitter hashtags #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda became the top trending topics on the Indian Twitter hours after Rihanna, climate activist Greta Thunberg, Jay Sean, Lilly Singh, US vice-president Kamala Harris’s niece lawyer Meena Harris among many others posted tweets on farmers protests in India. For India that millenial man is @narendramodi #IndiaWithModi#IndiaAgainstPropoganda pic.twitter.com/am8r55zyV0— Vertigo_Warrior February 3, 2021 #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropagandaPress Statement on recent …

Jay Sean extends support to farmers' protest after Rihanna & Mia Khalifa
3 years, 11 months ago

Jay Sean extends support to farmers' protest after Rihanna & Mia Khalifa

India TV News  

After American pop star Rihanna's recent tweet surrounding the farmers' protest in India, various international celebrities started sharing their views on the matter. The 39-year-old singer shared a photo from the farmers' protest on Instagram and called it "one of the largest protests ever in history". Have a look at his post here: This post comes after Rihanna extended support …

Rihanna, Greta Thunberg Face Flak from MEA, Climate Activists for Tweeting On Farmers' Protest
3 years, 11 months ago

Rihanna, Greta Thunberg Face Flak from MEA, Climate Activists for Tweeting On Farmers' Protest

News 18  

On Tuesday, American pop singer and businesswoman Rihanna and teen environmental activist Greta Thunberg caused outrage in India after they took to social media platform Twitter and tweeted about alleged internet shutdown in several parts of the adjoining borders of New Delhi. We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India.https://t.co/tqvR0oHgo0— Greta Thunberg February 2, 2021 Thunberg’s tweet drew the …

Western celebrities’ comments on farmers’ protest not accurate, responsible: MEA
3 years, 11 months ago

Western celebrities’ comments on farmers’ protest not accurate, responsible: MEA

The Hindu  

India on Wednesday said comments from Western celebrities in support of farmers’ protest was “neither accurate nor responsible”. The official statement was issued in response to a series of social media posts by singer Rihanna, activists Greta Thunberg and Meena Harris, niece of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. She said, “We stand in solidarity with the farmers protest in India.” …

Get your facts right: India responds to barbs from celebrities on farm protest
3 years, 11 months ago

Get your facts right: India responds to barbs from celebrities on farm protest

Hindustan Times  

India on Wednesday said criticism of the government’s handling of the farmers’ protests against three farm laws by foreign individuals was “neither accurate nor responsible” in a response to comments by musician Rihanna and environmental activist Greta Thunberg. A statement issued by the external affairs ministry contended “vested interest groups” are trying to enforce their agenda on the protests to …

More international attention to farmers’ protest after Rihanna’s tweet
3 years, 11 months ago

More international attention to farmers’ protest after Rihanna’s tweet

The Hindu  

Pop star Rihanna set off a series of tweets from well-known individuals in solidarity with the protesting farmers in and around New Delhi when she tweeted her support for the protesting farmers on Tuesday. The Haryana government had suspended mobile internet services in 14 districts last week and earlier this week in view of the farmers’ protests, citing reasons of …

Comments Not Responsible or Accurate, Says Govt as Pop Star, Others Tweet in Support of Farmers' Protest
3 years, 11 months ago

Comments Not Responsible or Accurate, Says Govt as Pop Star, Others Tweet in Support of Farmers' Protest

News 18  

Hours after pop star singer Rihanna, climate activist Greta Thunberg, and US vice-president Kamala Harris’s niece lawyer Meena Harris posted tweets on the farmers protests in India, the Ministry of External Affairs has put out a statement saying that comments by celebrities tweeting on the issue were “neither accurate nor responsible”. The MEA statement said, “The temptation of sensationalist social …

Author Meena Harris lends support to farmers' protest, says 'most populous democracy under assault'
3 years, 11 months ago

Author Meena Harris lends support to farmers' protest, says 'most populous democracy under assault'

Firstpost  

‘Militant nationalism is just as potent a force in US politics as it is in India or anyplace else,’ Harris wrote Meena Harris, author and niece of US Vice President Kamala Harris, on Wednesday became the latest prominent global personality to speak in favour of the protesting farmers in India. The 32-year-old singer, who has over 100 million followers on …

Greta Thunberg extends support to farmers’ protest
3 years, 11 months ago

Greta Thunberg extends support to farmers’ protest

The Hindu  

Climate and environmental activist Greta Thunberg has come out in support of the ongoing farmers’ protest at Delhi's borders against the Centre’s new agri laws. https://t.co/tqvR0oHgo0 — Greta Thunberg February 2, 2021 Thunberg tweeted soon after singer Rihanna shared a news article highlighting the Centre’s crackdown on the farmers by cutting off internet services in many regions. Thousands of farmers, …

Rihanna, Greta Thunberg hailed by Richa Chadha, Lilly Singh for supporting farmer protests
3 years, 11 months ago

Rihanna, Greta Thunberg hailed by Richa Chadha, Lilly Singh for supporting farmer protests

Hindustan Times  

Hours after international pop singer Rihanna shared a tweet about the ongoing farmer protests in India, social activist Greta Thunberg again expressed "solidarity" with the protests. A host of celebrities including Kangana Ranaut, Richa Chadha, filmmaker Hansal Mehta, You Tuber Lilly Singh reacted to Rihanna and Greta on Twitter. While Kangana called Rihanna "a fool", Richa hailed her for showing …

Celebrities should not rush to comment: Govt after farmers' protest goes global with Rihanna, Greta support
3 years, 11 months ago

Celebrities should not rush to comment: Govt after farmers' protest goes global with Rihanna, Greta support

India Today  

As global pop icon Rihanna and climate change activist Greta Thunberg created a storm on social media on Tuesday night with their support towards the ongoing farmers’ agitation, the Ministry of External Affairs has said that it is “unfortunate” that some vested groups are garnering international support. However, the MEA has added that “it is unfortunate to see vested interest …

Mia Khalifa tweets in support of farmers' protest after Rihanna and Greta Thunberg
3 years, 11 months ago

Mia Khalifa tweets in support of farmers' protest after Rihanna and Greta Thunberg

India Today  

After Rihanna and Greta Thunberg, porn star Mia Khalifa tweeted in support of the ongoing farmers' agitation in India. #FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/a5ml1P2ikU — Mia K. February 3, 2021 WHAT DID RIHANNA AND GRETA THUNBERG TWEET? Mia Khalifa's tweet came after Rihanna and Greta Thunberg extended support towards the farmers' protests on February 2. https://t.co/tqvR0oHgo0 — Greta Thunberg February 2, 2021 Farmers …

Rihanna creates flutter in India with tweet on farmer protests
3 years, 11 months ago

Rihanna creates flutter in India with tweet on farmer protests

Al Jazeera  

Singer tweets solidarity with months-long protests against farm laws, as New Delhi slams international celebrities for ‘inaccurate’ comments. Pop superstar Rihanna has created a flutter in India by wading into the months-long protests by Indian farmers against new farm laws passed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, which has slammed international celebrities for their “inaccurate” comments. A couple of hours …

The story behind the story on why Rihanna might have supported Indian farmers
3 years, 11 months ago

The story behind the story on why Rihanna might have supported Indian farmers

India Today  

International pop-star Rihanna stirred a row on social media sharing a CNN news report that spoke about the suspension of internet services in Delhi's border areas in the wake of ongoing agitation by farmers' unions over three farm laws passed by Parliament last year. Her post on Twitter went viral and at least two more internet celebrities -- climate activist …

Rihanna, Greta Thunberg anger India by supporting farmer protests
3 years, 11 months ago

Rihanna, Greta Thunberg anger India by supporting farmer protests

Al Jazeera  

Following tweets by international celebrities, foreign ministry says ‘vested interest groups’ trying to mobilise support against the government. In an era where political leadership is lacking we are grateful for others stepping forward#FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/jdZnGWURBl — Claudia Webbe MP February 2, 2021 Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, one of the world’s most prominent environmental campaigners, also tweeted a story about the …

Rihanna brings global Twitter attention to farm protests
3 years, 11 months ago

Rihanna brings global Twitter attention to farm protests

The Hindu  

Pop icon Rihanna shone a global spotlight on the ongoing farmers protest on the borders of Delhi on Tuesday, using her influential Twitter platform to question the internet suspension that has been imposed at the protest sites around the capital and in several districts of Haryana. #FarmersProtest,” she tweeted to her more than 100 million followers, linking to a CNN …

'They Are Terrorists,' Kangana's 'Vexed Reply' To Grammy Winner Popstar Rihanna On Her Farmers' Protest Tweet
3 years, 11 months ago

'They Are Terrorists,' Kangana's 'Vexed Reply' To Grammy Winner Popstar Rihanna On Her Farmers' Protest Tweet

ABP News  

New Delhi: The farmers’ protest in the national capital of India has been going on for a long time now. The farmers started the protest in a peaceful manner but things took a different turn on the 72nd Republic Day of India when the protest turned violent and clashed with the Delhi Police personnel during the Tractor Rally. Now, in …

Rihanna Questions Internet Shutdown in Delhi Amid Farmer Protests
3 years, 11 months ago

Rihanna Questions Internet Shutdown in Delhi Amid Farmer Protests

The Quint  

The CNN news article shared by Rihanna spoke about how internet access in several areas bordering Delhi was blocked even as of Monday “following violent weekend clashes between police and farmers protesting controversial agricultural reforms.” “The internet restrictions came after violent scenes last week as demonstrations continue against three agricultural laws passed in September,” the story further read, going on …

In just 50 characters, Rihanna's tweet on farmer protests breaks internet. Best memes
3 years, 11 months ago

In just 50 characters, Rihanna's tweet on farmer protests breaks internet. Best memes

India Today  

That's all it took international pop sensation Rihanna to break trends on Twitter. Sharing a report by CNN on the Haryana government's decision to suspend internet services on account of the farmers' protest, Rihanna asked: "Why aren't we talking about this?" https://t.co/H8le6DwmlP — MC Hatter February 2, 2021 Bollywood Celebrities who were Vocal About #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/OroZohO7ux — TOO MUCH DEMOCRACY …

Farmers’ Agitation: Are India’s Protestors the ‘New Opposition’?
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers’ Agitation: Are India’s Protestors the ‘New Opposition’?

The Quint  

Visit a farmer protest site and you will see an unusual sight. Small hatchback cars doubling up as Airtel and Vodafone stalls with hand printed posters taped onto the windscreens, encouraging you to bring your Jio phone and SIM card, so that they may port the number for you. Stories of locals seizing control of Adani-owned petrol pumps are rife, …

JP Nadda slams Rahul Gandhi over criticism of farm laws, posts Congress leader's LS speech targetting middlemen
4 years ago

JP Nadda slams Rahul Gandhi over criticism of farm laws, posts Congress leader's LS speech targetting middlemen

Firstpost  

Rahul in a 2015 speech said farmers would not lose money paying commissions to middlemen if they could sell their produce directly to buyers New Delhi: BJP president JP Nadda on Sunday shared an old video of Rahul Gandhi’s speech in Lok Sabha in which he seems to be advocating the need for farmers to get rid of middlemen and …

India farmers’ protests: Why you should care about thousands of people protesting
4 years, 1 month ago

India farmers’ protests: Why you should care about thousands of people protesting

CNN  

CNN — Farmers in India have reached a stalemate with the government over its proposed amendments to laws the farmers feel will ravage their livelihoods and create an opportunity for large, private companies to enter and exploit the entire agriculture sector. India is the leading exporter of Basmati rice and world’s largest milk producer to the global market, according to …

Priyanka Chopra and Sonam Kapoor lend support to farmers’ protest: ‘Their fears need to be allayed’
4 years, 1 month ago

Priyanka Chopra and Sonam Kapoor lend support to farmers’ protest: ‘Their fears need to be allayed’

Hindustan Times  

Actors Priyanka Chopra and Sonam Kapoor have come out in support of protesting farmers. Farmers across the country have been staging a massive protest against the government’s new agriculture laws, which they fear will leave them at the mercy of big corporations. Priyanka Chopra and Sonam Kapoor expressed solidarity with the protesting farmers. Sonam took to Instagram to share a …

Govt begins talks with farmers’ groups as protests simmer
4 years, 1 month ago

Govt begins talks with farmers’ groups as protests simmer

Live Mint  

The government of Prime Minister Narenda Modi started talks with dozens of farm leaders Tuesday to end widespread demonstrations that have erupted in protest against the imposition of new agricultural laws. Tens of thousands of agricultural workers from across the country have been gathering on the outskirts of the capital New Delhi for the last few days, demanding that the …

India farmers press on with protest despite offer to talk
4 years, 1 month ago

India farmers press on with protest despite offer to talk

The Independent  

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Angry farmers in India clash with police to protest new laws
4 years, 1 month ago

Angry farmers in India clash with police to protest new laws

The Independent  

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New farm laws will enslave farmers: Rahul Gandhi
4 years, 3 months ago

New farm laws will enslave farmers: Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Coinciding with the nationwide farmer’s agitation, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi issued a three-minute video chat with farmers discussing the three farm Bills recently passed by Parliament. Explainer | Why are the Agriculture Bills being opposed The farmers also feared that the new laws will help the big business houses to buy their land and reduce them to farm workers. …

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