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5 Temples That Keep the Ramayana Alive Even Today

The Ramayana has never lived only in verses or manuscripts. It has lived in footsteps, in rivers crossed, in forests remembered, and in temples where lamps are still lit every morning. Long before it became a story we read, it was a journey people believed in, walked through, and passed…

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Atishi takes charge as Delhi CM, leaves Arvind Kejriwal's chair empty

Atishi said the chair will remain vacant for Arvind Kejriwal until the February 2025 elections when the AAP Chief will become Delhi’s Chief Minister again. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bharat poised to complete a classic double

Bharat aims for classic double in HPSL Nilgiris Derby Stakes, with a jackpot pool of ₹1,82,044. Star-studded races on Sunday.

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Youth most affected during the YSRCP rule, says TDP Visakhapatnam Lok Sabha candidate M. Sribharat

M. Sribharat along with Gajuwaka MLA candidate & former MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao took part in “Mana Yuvatha Bhavitha Ku Bharosa”

The Hindu

This is how we do it: ‘I bring my whole self to the bedroom now – not my crotchless knickers’

Bharat and Jessica met on a website for married people who want to cheat. But their secret soon became something deeper

The Guardian - UK

Lok Sabha polls battle between good and evil like Mahabharat: Naqvi

The BJP leader held a party worker’s conference, meetings of the core committee and election management committee, and other election-related programmes in Baharampur, the district headquarters.

The Hindu

Now, passengers can use UPI to buy tickets on all NWKRTC buses

NWKRTC extends UPI payment service to all 50 depots, encouraging digital payments on buses for convenience and efficiency.

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Meenakshi Lekhi loses her cool at youth conclave in Kozhikode

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi lost her cool at an event here on Saturday after a section of the audience failed to share her enthusiasm while chanting the slogan ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’.

The Hindu

Aditya-L1 enters final orbit; India creates yet another landmark, says PM Modi

In a significant scientific milestone, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday injected Aditya-L1 spacecraft - the first dedicated solar mission - into its final destination orbit. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Bharat in our DNA," says BJP on NCERT panel's recommendation for school textbooks

Meanwhile NCERT on October 25 said that “it is too premature to comment” on reports in sections of media concerning changing ‘India’ to ‘Bharat’ in its textbooks.

The Hindu

‘Bharat’ shows the real identity of our country, say experts

Experts back use of 'Bharat' to replace 'India' in textbooks, citing its traditional identity. A high-level committee appointed by NCERT proposed the change, with many parents and educators in Hyderabad supporting the move. However, a student suggested it may take time for 'Bharat' to become widely used.

The Hindu

NaMo Bharat | ‘No limit to his self-obsession’: Congress targets PM Modi over naming of RRTS trains

The Congress on Thursday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the naming of trains of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) as ‘NaMo Bharat’, saying there is “simply no limit to his self-obsession”.

The Hindu

Four members of family die in suspicious circumstances in Tirthahalli

The police are investigating the case based on the death note found at the residence, and the dying declaration of the youngest son who succumbed a day later due to burn injuries

The Hindu

12 killed in accident in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur, police say; PM Modi announces aid package

In Rajasthan’s Bharatpur, a trailer crashed into a bus from behind, killing 12 people from Gujarat and injuring many others

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Those opposing India’s name change can leave the country: Dilip Ghosh

Dilip Ghosh says India to be renamed Bharat; those opposing free to leave the country. BJP to remove all statues of foreigners in Kolkata when in power, he says

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Delhi G20 summit ends with mixed success

The G20 summit in New Delhi managed to defy expectations and reach consensus on a joint declaration by world leaders, but not without compromises over the Ukraine conflict and action on climate change.

The Hindu

India will be renamed as Bharat; statues of foreigners in Kolkata will be removed: Bengal BJP leader

BJP leader Ghosh says India to be renamed Bharat, statues of foreigners in Kolkata to be removed. Sinha adds world leaders in Delhi for G20 summit, perfect time to change name. TMC's Sen alleges BJP trying to divert attention from real issues, INDIA alliance formed to take on BJP in…

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Mallikarjun Kharge sees BJP’s pushing for ‘Bharat’ as afterthought of INDIA coalition

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge: Bharat/India are same; BJP's Bharat idea is to counter INDIA bloc alliance parties; Special Session bad message; One Nation, One Election unfeasible; JD(S) must clarify on alliance

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Attacking Sanatana Dharma has become ‘fashion’ for ‘frustrated fraternity’: Naqvi

Naqvi slams DMK leaders for attacking Sanatana Dharma, says it reflects their "mental illness". Attacking Sanatana Dharma has become a "fashion" for "frustrated fraternity" but their "bankruptcy will backfire". Naqvi hits out at Rahul Gandhi for his remarks abroad, says Congress has become "merchants of misinformation" and "contractors of conspiracies"…

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Photo shows ‘Bharat’ written on PM Modi’s name card at G-20 Summit

At G-20 Summit in New Delhi, PM Modi identified as leader of 'Bharat'. Govt. has used 'Bharat' in official G-20 documents. Dinner invite sent to G-20 delegates from 'President of Bharat'. BJP cheers use of 'Bharat', citing cultural roots, but avoids debate on 'Bharat vs India' as Constitution uses both…

The Guardian - UK

India or Bharat? G20 invitations throw up question dating back centuries

Some say use of ‘Bharat’ is move to finally throw off colonial chains, others call it disastrous Narendra Modi vanity project

The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — September 7, 2023

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

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India, Bharat and a host of implications

Keeping politics aside it would be useful to examine some aspects to arrive at a degree of clarity on Bharat and India

Al Jazeera

India or Bharat: What’s behind the dispute over the country’s name?

A change to the Sanskrit name is backed by PM Modi’s BJP, which says the word ‘India’ is a symbol of colonial slavery.

The Hindu

Mamata pitches into ‘India vs Bharat’ row, claims it is blatant attempt to distort history

Reacting to the controversy over a G-20 dinner invite in the name of ‘President of Bharat’, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday questioned the need to “suddenly use only Bharat” while referring to India in official communiques.

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