Former staff members allege child sexual abuse cases at Isha Foundation
Hyderabad: Two former employees of the Jaggi Vasudev-run Isha Foundation have come forward with disturbing allegations of child sexual abuse within the foundation's educational institutions. Yamini Ragani, a former faculty member of Isha Home School, and her husband, Satya N Ragani, a former regional committee member, addressed the media in Hyderabad on October 17, 2024.
The couple alleged that the foundation is a hub for child sexual abusers under the guise of spirituality. They cited instances of abuse, including a seven-year-old girl raped by a physical education teacher in 2008 and a child who died due to electrocution on World Yoga Day.
Yamini shared her personal experience, stating that her son was abused for three years while studying at Isha Home School. Despite multiple complaints, the management failed to take action, and the perpetrator was allowed to return to the school.
The Isha Foundation has denied the allegations, calling them "baseless" and stating that Yamini was relieved from her position due to various issues. However, Yamini claims that many people have come forward to share similar experiences since she began speaking out.
Source: thesouthfirst.com
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Nora Fatehi apologises before NCW over 'Sarke Chunar' row, vows support for orphan girls
New Delhi (PTI): Actor Nora Fatehi on Thursday appeared before the National Commission for Women in connection with a controversy surrounding the song 'Sarke Chunar' and apologised, saying there was "no intention to offend anybody."
Speaking to reporters after the hearing, Fatehi said she had been put in a situation unintentionally but acknowledged her responsibility as an artist.
"It was just a situation that I was put in, and there was no intention to offend anybody. But of course, I have to be responsible as an artiste. I definitely apologise, we have done everything in writing. They have been so kind and helpful," she said.
The actor also said she has decided to sponsor the education of a few orphan girls.
"It's really important for us to give back to society. So, I decided that we should sponsor a few orphan girls, their education, so that is the goal after this matter," she said.
Earlier, Fatehi distanced herself from the Hindi version of the song, saying she had shot the Kannada version and that her permission was not taken for its use in Hindi.
The Hindi version of the song, released on March 15 on YouTube, triggered outrage among a section of the public over its allegedly explicit lyrics.
Following the backlash, the makers removed the Hindi version from YouTube, though it continued to circulate across platforms. The lyricist, singer and director have also issued apologies.
'KD The Devil' is a Kannada film, dubbed in four languages, including Hindi.
