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Front pages on Bihar’s caste survey: How Nitish ‘stole a march’ over BJP and Congress

The results of the Bihar caste survey are out. OBCs comprise 27 percent of the state’s population while EBCs make up 36 percent – a total of 63 percent. Hindus make up over 80 percent of the population and Muslims a little over 17 percent.

Newslaundry

The advent of franchisee politics in West Bengal

Bhattacharya's paper examines the 'franchisee politics' of West Bengal, tracing its roots to the left's agrarian reforms and its evolution under the Trinamool Congress. It argues that this model, which fuses business with politics, has limited the BJP's expansion in the State. It also explains how the BJP's polarisation tactics…

The Hindu

Watch | Why is the Hakki Pikki tribal community unhappy with the land given to them?

The Hindu visited a Hakki Pikki settlement of around 270 families at Bannerghatta National Park near Bengaluru

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Letters to The Editor — October 2, 2023

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to the Editor

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Congress believes in treating all religions equally, says K.S. Alagiri

TNCC president K.S. Alagiri urges Congress to explain stance on religion & reform; Mahatma Gandhi & Rahul Gandhi wanted to bring Dalits into mainstream; Vaidyanatha Iyer faced opposition for entering temple; Kamarajar appointed Dalit as Minister of Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments; Alagiri urges Congress cadres to hoist flags; MP…

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Vellore and Tiruvannamalai editions of The Hindu’s Our State Our Taste witness good turnout

Tiruvannamalai's Our State Our Taste cooking competition saw an enthusiastic turnout, with participants showcasing their culinary skills. K. Kotteswari won the Vellore edition, while Mohana Priya won the Tiruvannamalai round. Celebrity chef Damu, alongside other judges, will decide the grand prize winner in the final on Dec 16, with ₹1…

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Global implication of row with Canada is awareness of nexus between separatism and organised crime: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed potential global impact of diplomatic falling out between New Delhi and Ottawa, following the killing of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. He focused on increased awareness of nexus between separatism and organized crime. He denied assumption that situation with Canada would complicate ties…

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People’s rights do not exist in isolation but they are intrinsically connected to one’s duties, says judge

SC judge Arvind Kumar delivers 3rd Advocate B.B. Deshpande Memorial Oration, stressing on the importance of duties in upholding fundamental rights. He draws parallels between ancient Hindu religious texts and modern Constitution, emphasizing the timeless wisdom of Ramayana and Bhagavad Gita in shaping moral and ethical fabric of India. Principles…

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‘Diaspora illusion’ that’s ‘helping Modi’: How global media views the Khalistan movement

Relations between India and Canada are currently at a new low. First, there were rumours of coldness during the G20. Then, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau dropped a bombshell last week and spoke about a “potential link” between Indian agencies and the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June. Nijjar,…

Newslaundry

Indian-Americans condemn increasing instances of hate against Hindus in Canada

Indian-Americans condemn hateful comments, hostile environment against Hindus in Canada; urge Ottawa to not mix freedom of expression with freedom for terror and endorse hate crimes. Indian-Americans demand action from Canadian PM Trudeau, US President Biden and US Congress to protect Canadian Indians, Hindus and students from threats.

The Hindu

AP Week in Pictures: Global | Sept. 8-14, 2023

A group walked to the Jamtalferner Glacier in Austria. A deadly fire raced through a wedding hall in Iraq. Fencers competed at the Asian Games in China. And an idol of the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha is taken for immersion at a festival in India. This photo gallery highlights some…

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AP Week in Pictures: Asia

A Chinese paramilitary policeman is reflected on a European flag as he directs foreign journalists at a news conference in Beijing; the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games is held in Hangzhou, China; an idol of elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha is taken for immersion on the final day of…

The Independent UK

Canadian police say probe into killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar ‘active and ongoing’

RCMP investigating killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar; IHIT spokesperson confirms active investigation; Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib launches investigation into Washington Post viewing security footage; IHIT collecting relevant video footage; Nijjar's son alleges regular meetings with Canadian Security Intelligence Service; Trudeau alleges Indian Govt. behind killing; India rejects…

The Hindu

U.P. school teacher arrested for getting Hindu student slapped by Muslim classmate

UP police arrest teacher for ordering Muslim student to slap Hindu classmate. Teacher Shaista charged with sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 153 A (promoting enmity between different sections on basis of religion). Father of victim filed complaint alleging son, class 5 student, was slapped by Muslim student on teacher's…

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‘Our State Our Taste’ cooking competition comes to Vellore and Tiruvannamalai

Vellore & Tiruvannamalai host 5th week of "Our State Our Taste" Season 4. 25 cities across TN compete for grand prize of ₹1 lakh. Home chefs bring signature dishes made with Gold Winner oil. Regional winners receive products from Gold Winner & partners. The Hindu Group, Gold Winner, Butterfly, RKG…

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A milestone in Hindu marriage reform in India

One of the important claims of the self-respect movement was that all forms of customary and traditional Hindu marriages upheld caste supremacy and the patriarchal rights of men

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Hundreds take part in Ganesha procession in Shivamogga

Hundreds of people took part in the procession of the Ganesha idol installed by Hindu Mahasabha in Shivamogga on Thursday.

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Muslim man lynched in India ‘for taking a banana’ at Hindu temple event

Mob ties the 22-year-old to a pole and beats him to death over allegations he stole ‘prasad’ or religious offering.

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Dr M.S. Swaminathan passes away — full coverage

Dr. M. S Swaminathan, the renowned agricultural scientist known as the Father of India’s Green Revolution, passed away at his residence in Chennai on September 28 at the age of 98.

The Times of India

School teacher orders Muslim student to slap Hindu classmate in UP's Sambhal, arrested

SAMBHAL(UP): A school teacher was arrested on Thursday for inciting communal hatred after she allegedly ordered a Muslim student to slap a Hindu classmate for not answering a question, police said.

The Hindu

Reflections of M.S. Swaminathan in The Hindu

M.S. Swaminathan, an eminent agricultural scientist and key architect of India’s ‘Green Revolution’, passed away at 98. He was inspired by his father’s freedom movement and Gandhi’s influence to pursue higher studies in agriculture. He worked with Union Ministers to ensure success of the ‘Green Revolution’, which increased production of…

The Hindu

‘Secularism is also to protect Hindus from their own orthodoxies’

India's founding ideals of multi-religiousism are being replaced by a majoritarian view of state-religion relations. Rajeev Bhargava, author of Reimagining Indian Secularism (2023), examines the merits and flaws of India's unique secularism. Edited excerpts from an interview with The Hindu Centre for Politics and Public Policy.

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Anbumani urges UNHRC member states to act against Sri Lanka for war crimes

Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss urges UNHRC to implement High Commissioner's call for justice for mass atrocity crimes committed by Sri Lanka against Tamil population. He calls for sanctions, civil/criminal cases, referral to existing courts of international justice, and creation of international criminal justice mechanism for Sri Lanka. He also urges to…

The Guardian - US

‘Once we win California, the nation is next’: what a caste discrimination ban means for Americans

State bill would address trauma by amending housing, labor and education codes to prohibit discrimination, leaders say

The Hindu

Police make elaborate security arrangements for Ganesha procession in Shivamogga

The Shivamogga police have made elaborate security arrangements for the procession of Hindu Mahasabha Ganapati in Shivamogga on Thursday. The procession will cover major streets in the city.

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