Quick Reads: Bollywood Roll-Call At Radhika Merchant's Engagement Party And More

It’s easy to miss important news in the hectic daily schedule, so we have compiled a list of recent women-centric news you may have missed.

In the latest news, Bollywood stars had a busy Thursday night, courtesy Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's Engagement Party. Here are some more quick reads that will keep you up to date.

Shah Rukh, Salman Khan, Deepika-Ranveer Attend Anant Ambani's Engagement Party

Industrialist Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani’s son Anant Ambani got formally engaged with Radhika Merchant, on Thursday, January 19. The ceremony was held in the presence of families from both sides, at Mumbai's Antilia residence of the Ambanis.

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's engagement party on Thursday saw a slew of Bollywood guests in attendance. Shah Rukh Khan's wife Gauri and son Aryan were spotted outside the venue, happily posing for the paparazzi. Salman Khan's plus-one for the party was his niece Alizeh Agnihotri. The Bachchans were represented by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter Aaradhya. Star couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone showed up in their festive finery. Katrina Kaif arrived minus husband Vicky Kaushal.

Suggested Reading: Who Is Radhika Merchant? Indian Classical Dancer’s Arangetram To Be Hosted By Ambanis

Sports Ministry asks WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to resign within 24 hours

In the wake of sexual harassment allegations against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the Sports Ministry on Thursday delivered an ultimatum to Singh, giving him 24 hours to resign from his post, reports India Today.

The development comes after sports minister Anurag Thakur met with the protesting wrestlers at his residence. Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Ravi Dahiya were among the wrestlers who met with the minister on Thursday.

Nemat Shafik Appointed As First Woman President Of Columbia University

In a historic announcement, Columbia University, one of the most prestigious institutions worldwide, named Nemat Shafik as its new president. Shafik will soon assume the presidency as the 20th leader of the Ivy League institution. 60-year-old Nemat Shafik will take over as the first woman president in the history of the Ivy League institution as she is all set to replace present president Lee Bollinger. Not just Columbia, universities like Harvard and Dartmouth, have too, appointed women as their presidents in the past few months.

Karnataka Bans Selling Condoms And Contraceptives To Minors

The Drugs Control Department of Karnataka announced yesterday that every pharmacy in the state is banned from selling condoms, oral contraceptives and anti-depressants to anyone below the age of 18.