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During the turbulent months of Ramadan in 1974, the northern city of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, India, was a powder keg of communal tension. In an era when Shia-Sunni clashes threatened to tear apart the fabric of society, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna—then the newly appointed chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and a stalwart of the Indian National Congress—took a bold step to forge peace. With communal tensions at a peak during a sacred period meant for reflection and unity, Bahuguna extended an olive branch to the Shia community by inviting Shia leader Ashraf Hussain to break his fast at his residence. Though Hussain initially declined due to religious obligations, Bahuguna’s insistence led him to accept the invitation, and the resulting iftar meal became a turning point in quelling the riots.

Kylie Jenner, the youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan and a self-made billionaire, recently found herself at the center of a storm of criticism after attending the Oscars with her boyfriend, actor Timothée Chalamet. The backlash was swift, with many questioning her presence at the prestigious event. Despite her immense wealth, business success, and influence, Jenner was trolled by many who argued she didn’t belong at the Oscars.

With Love, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex's new Netflix lifestyle series, is not going to break new ground, and it doesn't aim to. Part of the multi-million-dollar deal with Netflix, this eight-part series marks Meghan's return to her roots as an aspirational lifestyle blogger, after her time running The Tig. This series is exactly what it set out to be: a light, feel-good offering, in contrast to the high drama of Harry & Meghan, the couple’s controversial reality series.

Explore the complexities surrounding Meghan Markle's transition from humanitarian advocate to entrepreneur with her new jam business. This article delves into the public's mixed reactions, expert critiques, and the implications for her philanthropic image. As Markle navigates the fine line between commerce and charity, we examine the expectations of her supporters and the potential impact on her brand identity. Can her business initiative align with her established commitment to social causes, or does it signal a shift in priorities? Join us in understanding the evolving narrative of a modern figure striving for both entrepreneurial success and social impact.