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Pune principal’s assault: No evidence of ‘forced’ Christian prayers, complainant backtracks too

Last week, media and social media was flooded with reports on the Christian principal of a school in Pune being thrashed for purportedly forcing students to recite Christian prayers. Alexander Coates Reed, principal of DY Patil High School in Talegaon, was also accused of installing CCTVs in the girls’ toilet.

Newslaundry · Jul 13, 2023

Synthesis, Destroyer, Klimt, King Of War, Time and Waikiki please

Synthesis, Destroyer, Klimt, King Of War, Time and Waikiki pleased when the horses were exercised in Bengaluru on Thursday morning (July 13)

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2023

In favour of Uniform Civil Code, but it must be well thought out, says former Supreme Court Judge Deepak Gupta

Law Ministry awaits 22nd Law Commission report to proceed with process on uniform civil code. Public notice issued by Commission on June 14 inviting feedback. In an interview with The Hindu (Retd) Justice Deepak Gupta of Supreme Court says he in in favour of uniform civil code to remove ancient…

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2023

DMK strongly opposes Uniform Civil Code, says it could have ‘potentially disastrous effect’ on secular ethos, law and order in T.N.

DMK opposes UCC, citing it as antithesis to freedom of religion & rights of minorities. UCC would have "disastrous effect" on secular ethos & law & order. DMK requests Law Commission to recommend Union govt not to implement UCC. UCC would harm Hindu cultures, customs & HUFs.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

VHP stages protest against murder of Jain monk in Belagavi

Vishwa Hindu Parishat (VHP) members took out a protest rally in Belagavi on Tuesday, against the killing of Jain monk Sri Kamakumara Nandi Maharaj and other issues.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

Hindu Jagruti Sene stages protest, condemns murder of Jain monk and Hindu activist

Condemning the killing of Jain Monk Sri Kamakumar Nandi Maharaj at Chikkodi taluk of Belagavi district and also the brutal murder of Hindu activist Venugopal in T. Narasipura taluk of Mysuru district, the district unit of the Hindu Jagruti Sene staged a protest in Kalaburagi on Tuesday.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

Modi's gift of '10 danas' – the 10 donations – to Biden reflects ancient Hindu wisdom and carries a deep symbolism

During his state visit to the United States in late June 2023, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented several gifts to U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden. Among those were the “10 danas,” items with symbolic importance in Indian traditions. I study these traditions in my work…

The Conversation · Jul 11, 2023

Refresher courses planned for bus drivers of educational institutions in A.P.: Transport official

Vizianagaram Deputy Transport Commissioner G.R. Ravindranath said that the department would conduct a three-day training programme for all drivers of buses of all educational institutions to ensure the absolute safety of the students. Speaking to The Hindu on Monday, he said that such refresher courses were the need of the hour…

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

Stalin hands over cheques for renovation of 2,500 temples in Adi Dravidar habitations and rural areas

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday handed over cheques to temple authorities and priests for renovation of 1,250 temples located in Adi Dravidar and tribal habitations and an equal number of temples in rural areas. The works are to be taken up by the Hindu Religious and Charitable…

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

Data point: A quarterly review

The newsletter discusses the range of topics covered in various The Hindu Data Points between April and June this year

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023