Popcorn and curfews: India gets ready for Ram temple with frenzy and fear The stock market will be shut, movie halls will show the launch live. But it’s joy for some, pain and anxiety for others Al Jazeera · Jan 20, 2024
The Hindu Litfest 2024: A sneak peek into Chennai’s literary carnival Step into the enchanting world of words and ideas at The Hindu Litfest 2024, a literary spectacle transcending boundaries. The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024
Modi To Open Flashpoint Temple Symbolising His Changing India India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday inaugurate a temple that embodies the triumph of his muscular Hindu nationalist politics, in an unofficial start to his re-election campaign this year. International Business Times · Jan 19, 2024
The Hindu Lit Fest 2024 | ‘Mutual funds give access to equity, debt and gold through one route,’ says Monika Halan Discover why mutual funds should be a part of your investment portfolio in India, offering access to various asset classes and potential for long-term wealth creation. The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024
Motivated litigation: On a Supreme Court stay in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute case Courts should not allow suits that seek to convert places of worship says The Hindu Editorial on the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute The Hindu · Jan 18, 2024
Basic integrity in doing business is what keeps us going, says MTR MD Hemamalini Maiya Hemamalini Maiya, the managing partner of MTR, spoke to The Hindu about the 100-year-old iconic restaurant of Bengaluru that has only gained in popularity over time with its signature dishes and draws at least 2,000 people every day. The Hindu · Jan 18, 2024
India’s foundational battle on the ‘Hindu’ question While stridently defending secularism, progressive parties abdicated the responsibility of programmatically countering communalism to civil society The Hindu · Jan 17, 2024
We’re sad when extremist outfits censor movies. What about when society censors us? When Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food, a Tamil film by debutant Nilesh Krishnaa and starring Nayanthara, released in December, there was very little buzz around it. It received mixed reviews (a polite way to say it sucked), had a limited theatrical run, and went quite unnoticed. Newslaundry · Jan 17, 2024
Supreme Court directs DMs, SPs of Yavatmal, Raipur districts to ensure no hate speeches made during rallies The Supreme Court on January 16 directed the district magistrate and superintendent of police of Maharashtra’s Yavatmal and Chhattisgarh’s Raipur to ensure no hate speeches are made during rallies of a Hindu outfit and BJP legislator T. Raja Singh scheduled to be held in the next one week in their… The Hindu · Jan 17, 2024
Year after suspension of licence, Modi govt cancels CPR’s FCRA registration The ministry of home affairs has cancelled the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act registration of New Delhi-based think tank Centre for Policy Research, The Hindu reported. Newslaundry · Jan 17, 2024
Stop insulting Hindus: Devendra Fadnavis to Uddhav Sena Mumbai Deputy CM criticizes Shiv Sena for disrespecting Hindu sentiments regarding the Ram temple's construction site. The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024
‘Has to be built’: The temple at the heart of Modi’s India re-election bid For Modi’s BJP, the Ram Mandir, built on the ruins of the demolished Babri Masjid, represents a promise fulfilled. Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2024
Supreme Court stays Allahabad High Court order to appoint commission to inspect Shahi Idgah mosque premises in Mathura Supreme Court stays Allahabad High Court order for survey of Shahi Idgah mosque near Krishna Janmabhoomi temple. The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024
The Hindu Lit Fest 2024 | Comedians Cyrus Broacha, Kanan Gill and Anu Menon are here to grab your attention Successful comedians at The Hindu's Lit Fest 2024 discuss holding an audience's attention in the age of short attention spans and social media distractions. The Hindu · Jan 15, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2024 Divine moment or political gimmick? India gears up to inaugurate huge Hindu temple Modi government’s consecration of Ram Mandir on eve of elections denounced by opposition
Dynamite News · Jan 15, 2024 Uttar Pradesh: Transgender sadhus take holy dip at Prayagraj, leave for Ayodhya On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti festival, which holds great significance for the Hindu community, transgender sadhus took a holy dip at Prayagraj Sangam in Uttar Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Times of India · Jan 15, 2024 Happy Makar Sankranti 2024: Images, Quotes, Wishes, Messages, Cards, Greetings, Pictures and GIFs In 2024, Makar Sankranti hopes to establish itself as a custom that not only fosters interpersonal relationships but also fortifies cultural bonds. In 2024, as we exchange Makar Sankranti wishes, we welcome the new year with optimism and happiness. Since Makar Sankranti is the first holiday and celebration in the…
The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024 Western journalists in Gaza were embedded in Israeli defence forces: N. Ram N. Ram, Director of The Hindu Group, criticizes mainstream western media's biased coverage of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
The Times of India · Jan 14, 2024 Happy Makar Sankranti 2024: Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Images, Facebook & WhatsApp status Makar Sankranti, a Hindu festival, marks the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Makara (Capricorn). Celebrated annually on January 14th, it signifies the end of winter solstice and the beginning of longer days. The festival holds diverse cultural significance across India, known by various names in different…
The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024 Looking for Israel jobs? Read the fine print As officials in at least two States — Uttar Pradesh and Haryana — prepare to screen thousands of applicants for jobs in Israel, activists and trade unions say that the Union government is bypassing all protections it normally employs for Indian labour going abroad to conflict zones.
Dynamite News · Jan 14, 2024 Makar Sankranti 2024: From Khichdi to Sesame seeds ladoo, what all you can enjoy on this festivity Makar Sankranti is a prominent festival on the Indian calendar, devotees make offerings to the Hindu deity Surya on Makar Sankranti. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Jan 13, 2024 Won’t rest till more mosques are reclaimed: Anantkumar Hegde Uttara Kannada MP and controversial BJP leader Anantkumar Hegde said on Saturday that “the Hindu community won’t rest till it reclaims more mosques” on the lines of Babri Masjid, citing structures in Bhatkal, Sirsi, and Srirangapatna in Karnataka.
The Hindu · Jan 13, 2024 Mauritius grants special break to officials for Ram temple inauguration Mauritian Government has decided to grant a one-off special leave for two hours to public servants of the Hindu faith to attend prayers marking the “landmark” inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22.
The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024 Lord Ram, from ‘mandir’ to the more important ‘rajya’ Building the Ram Temple is a landmark achievement, but it is not the only important thing, as Lord Ram is more than that
The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024 Netflix pulls Indian film after backlash from rightwing Hindu groups Annapoorani: the Goddess of Food criticised for depiction of deity and member of vegetarian caste cooking and eating meat