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Bollywood could not have dreamt up a better opening, a practising Hindu of Indian heritage stepping into No 10 during Diwali. Rishi Sunak may have always believed he was destined to be Prime Minister, but the timing was extraordinary as he lit clay candles in Downing Street to kick off the…

Rela Hospital and The Hindu host webinar on stroke care, featuring Shankar Balakrishnan, M. Anbuselvam, K. Subramaniyan, and J. Jeyaprakashkanna. Moderated by Zubeda Hamid, attendees can register via link or QR code. Learn how to reclaim life and explore cutting-edge approaches to stroke care.

The recent flareup between Israel and Palestine has spawned multiple think-pieces trying to figure out whether there can ever be a solution to the decades-old violence. 

India, the first non-Arab country to recognise the PLO, is now seen closer to Israel and its biggest benefactor, the US.

Congress to revive Sita Mata temple in Sri Lanka, enhance security of Mahakaleshwar & Omkareshwar temples, increase honorarium of Hindu priests, provide insurance cover, develop Shri Ram Van Gaman Path, declare Janapav a holy pilgrimage site, establish Ravidas & Sant Kabir Peeths, launch scheme to help Hindu community for last…

More than 10 campaigns were carried out to promote the special issues of Young World through the year to keep up with the trends and provide readers with insights into specific topics

Kalpana Jain, senior religion and ethics editor at The Conversation, spent part of 2023 on a trip spanning over 20,000 miles, covering seven cities in three countries, as an East-West Center 2023 Senior Journalists Fellow to pursue issues around the role of religion and identity in the public sphere. On…

Tiny tots in Kerala initiated into world of knowledge on Vijayadasami day. Hindus observe it as "Vidyarambham" ceremony, with scholars, writers, teachers helping children write "HariSree" on platters filled with rice. Secular dimension seen as people of other religions also initiate their wards. Temples, media houses made elaborate arrangements. Governor…

Health Ministry denies report of weak enforcement of anti-tobacco warnings for TV/films streamed online. No compromise with rules; action will be taken for non-compliance. Gov't met with industry reps & emphasized need for "pragmatic approach" to OTT platforms, per meeting minutes.

Tushar Gandhi warns 2024 may see formation of Hindu Rashtra if Sangh Parivar wins LS polls. Opp. must focus on survival as no place for democracy in such a state. Govt. utilising agencies & institutions to promote its agenda & stifle opposition. Media given signal to remain in line or…