What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights? How is it celebrated in India and the diaspora? Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India and for Hindus in particular The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024
India marks Diwali by lighting a record number of earthen lamps in Ayodhya Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — for the Hindu community in particular The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024
Third FIR against Langa for ‘Rs 28.56 lakh fraud’ and ‘intimidation’ The Hindu journalist Mahesh Langa has been booked in a third FIR for alleged fraud and intimidation based on a complaint from a business owner, the Ahmedabad police said in a statement after a press conference on Tuesday. Newslaundry · Oct 29, 2024
Fireworks explosion at Indian temple injures more than 150 people Scores of people were gathered for a Hindu festival when a fireworks display caused fire The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024
Press bodies condemn FIR against Mahesh Langa, seek PCI intervention Five press bodies have condemned the second FIR against The Hindu journalist Mahesh Langa. Four of them have urged the Press Council of India to “perform its mandate of safeguarding the freedom of the press”. Newslaundry · Oct 28, 2024
Happy Dhanteras 2024: Date, time, puja vidhi, mantra and shubh muharat to buy gold, silver and auspicious items Dhanteras is the first day of the five-day Diwali festival in India. It is an auspicious day, known as Dhantrayodashi, which falls on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Ashwin. "Dhan" means wealth, and "Teras" signifies the thirteenth day, symbolizing prosperity and health. The Times of India · Oct 27, 2024
‘Investigative reporting will be extinct’: The Hindu editor, N Ram condemn FIR against Gujarat journo Over four days after a second FIR was lodged against The Hindu journalist Mahesh Langa, his colleagues took to X to condemn the police action and uphold “a journalist’s right to obtain and process a confidential or ‘sensitive’ official document in line with their work”. Newslaundry · Oct 26, 2024
Varanasi Court dismisses survey for Hindu side's plea at Gyanvapi complex Varanasi Court dismisses Hindu side's plea for additional ASI survey at Gyanvapi complex. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Oct 25, 2024
‘Where will I go?’: Hindu man dead, Muslims in India’s Bahraich face attack Ram Gopal Mishra was seen climbing a Muslim house and hoisting saffron flag on it moments before he was shot dead. Al Jazeera · Oct 24, 2024
The Standard's Diwali gift guide 2025: Bright ideas for the whole family Let there be light! Gifts to give this Diwali Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024
When is Karwa Chauth in 2024? Story, history, significance, importance and all you need to know One of the most important Hindu festivals wherein married women fast and pray for their husband's long life and health is the Karwa Chauth The festival is celebrated on the fourth day after the full moon in the month of Kartik, as per the Hindu calendar, and it is widely… The Times of India · Oct 18, 2024
‘BJP workers’, journalists: Meet Lawrence Bishnoi’s online PR brigade The murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, the investigation into the assassinations of pro-Khalistani activists that have soured India-Canada ties, and the security threats against actor Salman Khan. Newslaundry · Oct 17, 2024
Muslims ‘in constant fear’ amid hate campaign in India’s Himachal Pradesh The Congress-ruled state has been witnessing anti-Muslim rallies for weeks, forcing many migrant workers to flee. Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2024
India's Fireworks Boom Ahead Of Hindu Festival Of Lights Wrapping heaps of cone-shaped sparklers in red paper and trimming lengths of silver fuse by the hundreds, workers at an Indian fireworks factory race to meet orders for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. International Business Times · Oct 16, 2024
Al Jazeera · Oct 15, 2024 Who is lobbying for India’s Modi government on Capitol Hill? US-based Hindu American Foundation has laundered Modi gov’t’s track record on minorities, championed its interests.
Newslaundry · Oct 14, 2024 ‘Don’t want any publicity’: Gujarat HC after Mahesh Langa withdraws plea The Hindu journalist Mahesh Langa has withdrawn his petition challenging his police custody in the Gujarat High Court.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2024 Muslims in India face discrimination after restaurants forced to display workers’ names Muslim business owners in two states fear policy will lead to targeted attacks or economic boycotts
Top News · Oct 12, 2024 Security Concerns Overshadow Bangladesh's Durga Puja Celebrations Durga Puja celebrations in Bangladesh marred by violence targeting Hindu community, highlighting challenges and hopes for peaceful coexistence.
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2024 Hindus in Bangladesh celebrate their largest festival under tight security following attacks Minority Hindus in the Muslim-majority Bangladesh are celebrating their largest religious festival of Durga Puja, but fear and worries grip them following reports of violence
The Times of India · Oct 11, 2024 Dussehra 2024: Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Shubh Mahurat and all you need to know Dussehra is also known as Vijayadashami. It is considered to be one of the most important Hindu celebrations. It represents the victory of goodness over evil. It celebrates Lord Ram's battle with the ten-headed demon ruler Ravana, as well as the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. Here…
Newslaundry · Oct 11, 2024 Gujarat journalist moves HC challenging police custody in GST case The Hindu journalist Mahesh Langa, who was arrested this week for alleged GST fraud, has approached the Gujarat High Court challenging a magistrate’s decision to remand him to 10-day police custody, according to Bar and Bench.
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024 AP PHOTOS: Performers bring Hindu gods to life in the Ramleela 23-year old Ashutosh Agnihotri has been playing god this week.
Newslaundry · Oct 10, 2024 GST evasion case: Lawyer of arrested Gujarat journalist points to ‘no transaction in his name’ A court in Ahmedabad has sent The Hindu journalist Mahesh Langa, and the other accused in an alleged GST evasion case, to 10-day police custody.
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024 AP PHOTOS: Artisans in India’s Assam state make colorful mud idols of Hindu gods for Durga Puja Kanchan Paul is deep in concentration as he paints the right eye on a clay idol of the Hindu goddess Durga. He stands on a plastic stool and leans in toward the 8-foot-tall figure. It is delicate work, requiring him to remain eye-to-eye with the goddess for long periods of…
Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2024 Can India’s version of The Onion beat hate with laughter? Kerala-based humanities student, who prefers to remain anonymous, runs The Savala Vada, a satirical Instagram handle.