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Attack on devotees at Srirangam Temple an affront to Hindu religion, says Tamilisai Soundararajan

Tamilisai Soundararajan, Telangana Governor, condemns scuffle at Srirangam Temple, urges TN govt to prioritize safety of devotees. Criticizes DMK govt for anti-Hindu stand, Udhayanidhi Stalin for his utterances, detrimental to INDIA.

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

R. Krishnaswamy, former reporter of The Hindu, passes away

Krishnaswamy, 93, former Senior Reporter of The Hindu, passed away peacefully at home in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai. Born in 1931, he served in The Hindu's Delhi bureau for 12 years before retiring in 1991. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son. His former colleagues remember him as…

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

Over 1,000 invitees to discuss setting free temples from govt. control at State-level conference starting Saturday

HJS and Karnataka Temple-Mutt and Religious Institutions Federation to host State-level temple conference in Bengaluru on Dec 16-17. Over 1,000 invitees, incl. trustees, priests, delegates, religious thinkers and pro-Hindu advocates, to discuss protection of temples, freeing them from govt control, providing basic amenities to devotees and protecting temple tradition. Jalgaon…

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

What is the significance of Rishi Sunak’s red bracelet?

The new prime minister is frequently spotted with thread around his wrist

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023

What is Rishi Sunak's red bracelet, as he is spotted wearing one during the Covid inquiry?

The red bracelet has been spotted a few times

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2023

Sadhu Parishad seeks probe into grabbing of temple lands in A.P.

.Swami Srinivasananda urges AP govt to form high-level committee to identify temple land encroachments. 25,000 acres of prime land belonging to Simhachalam, Annavaram, Sri Kalahasti temples grabbed. Hindu orgs won't allow diversion of TTD funds for Tirupati city dev. Religious leaders express concern over attacks on Hindu followers.

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Compensation to participants in human challenge studies should not incentivise risk-taking

Authors of an Aug 2023 paper argue $20K for 6-month Hep C CHIS study in US is "reasonable". ICMR's Bioethics Unit says payment should take into account loss of wages & time spent. Jake D Eberts disagrees, saying payment should not incentivise risk-taking. Shigella & Zika CHIS studies paid $7,350…

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

BJP makes infuses ‘communal tone’ into the oath-taking ceremony in Telangana

BJP refuses to take oath from Pro-tem Speaker Akaburuddin Owaisi, alleging Congress is appeasing MIM. BJP MLAs stay away from ceremony, citing Owaisi's ineligibility & past abuse of Hindu gods. BJP writes to Governor requesting to set aside nomination & withhold process of electing Speaker. Congress names Prasad Kumar as…

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Students urged to think big at The Hindu FIC, SRM-AP seminar

Thinking big, taking action and self-belief can change life. SRM Univ. Associate Dean Jayaseelan urged students to widen horizons, look beyond limits and ask for biggest. Different career options discussed, incl. competitive exams, start-up culture and Indians leading top orgs. Interpersonal skills, analytical skills and decision-making ability key for successful…

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

‘Tamil Nadu Unlimited’ summit to be held on December 12

Tamil Nadu Unlimited summit to be held in Chennai on Dec 12 to highlight potential of different sectors. Seven panel discussions to be moderated by The Hindu's journalists. Co-presenting partner Guidance Tamil Nadu, powered by Veranda Learning and SBI. VFS Global, Nippo, CREDAI, Sify Technologies, Nippon Paint, Avtar Group, MIOT…

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023