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Hopeful singletons, dancing couple, BJP supporter: Meet the people driving Rajasthan govt’s video contest

Banwari Lal, a resident of Rajasthan’s Sikar, has long waited to get married. But his wish can now come true with help from his friend Pankiya, who had promised to arrange the wedding if Banwari gets a share in official coffers – a reference to a government job.

Newslaundry · Jul 24, 2023

Under Opposition attack over Manipur, BJP highlights crimes in Rajasthan, West Bengal

The Opposition parties said that they would have a strategy meeting on July 24 and would assemble in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament to press for the Prime Minister’s statement.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Author K.R. Meera on what connects her latest book ‘Assassin’ to journalist Gauri Lankesh’s murder in 2017

K.R. Meera's new book, Assassin, is her most ambitious novel to date. Set against real-life events such as the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh, the protagonist turns detective to find her assassin, while the author slips in hard truths between the folds of fiction. Writing it was painful, as it…

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Arms, not democratic values, on parade as Macron hosts India’s Modi on Bastille Day

French President Emmanuel Macron rolls out the red carpet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Indian leader picked as guest of honour at this year’s July 14 Bastille Day military parade. But critics warn that by overlooking rights violations and democratic backsliding under Modi’s reign, France is sending the…

France 24 · Jul 13, 2023

Congress stages silent protest in various districts

Congress members protest in KK, Kittur over Rahul Gandhi's disqualification, condemning BJP's "vengeance politics". In Hubballi, Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Bidar, Yadgir, Ballari, Belagavi, Bagalkot, Vijayapura, Haveri, Gadag, Dharwad, Congress members staged silent protests, tying black ribbons, to express solidarity with Gandhi and denounce BJP's injustice.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Congress observes silent protest in Kolkata over Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha disqualification

Kolkata Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury held a silent protest to express solidarity with Rahul Gandhi, who was disqualified from the Lok Sabha. He and his colleagues wore black bands and gathered at the Mahatma Gandhi statue. The Gujarat High Court had dismissed Gandhi's plea seeking a stay on his…

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Congress ‘Satyagraha Deeksha’ tomorrow

Congress ‘Satyagraha Deeksha’ tomorrow

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

When Bengaluru’s peace activist E.P. Menon walked from Delhi to Washington 60 years ago

In this exclusive to The Hindu with Praveen Sudevan, author and peace activist E.P. Menon recalls his cross-border walk tour in 1962 with his friend Satish Kumar and talks about his concerns about the world.

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

PM Modi’s retort to Congress, extols contributions of Gita Press in Gorakhpur

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday waxed eloquent about Mahatma Gandhi’s attachment to Gita Press and the latter’s contributions in maintaining Gandhian values. His remarks is seemingly a retort to the main opposition Congress which had opposed conferment of Gandhi Peace Prize to Gita Press last month.

The Times of India · Jul 7, 2023

Gita Press a living faith, no less than a temple, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 7 while attending the closing ceremony of the centenary celebrations of the Gita Press in Gorakhpur described the publishing house as “not less than any temple” adding the publisher is “guiding humanity” through its work.

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023