Egypt's state-owned broadcaster suspended eight of its female TV presenters this week, saying they'll need to lose weight to keep their jobs. The Egyptian Radio and Television Union (ERTU) has given the suspended women a month's time to slim down so they can appear on air with an "appropriate appearance", according to a BBC report. According to Gulf News, the ERTU move is an attempt to shed the sluggish image of the broadcaster. The suspension has sparked a debate among television presenters too, some of whom believe the policy should be applied across local TV stations. The conversation on social media was divided too as some voiced support for the suspended anchors, while others resorted to fat-shaming them.

Source: India Today August 17, 2016 17:03 UTC