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From rights to red tape: India’s transgender law amendment

“Only I knew what I felt, trapped in a body I did not recognise or feel at home in,” says Ayaan, a 24-year-old transman. In 2016, his parents took him to consult a doctor in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar, who tried to counsel his family of his need for support, hormone-replacement…

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Tata Group Targets 20 Lakh Vehicles, Plans Hydrogen Mobility Expansion from Lucknow

Tata Group chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran on Wednesday announced an ambitious plan to scale up vehicle production, aiming to roll out 20 lakh (2 million) vehicles over the next five years. The announcement was made during a milestone event at the company’s manufacturing facility in Lucknow. The occasion marked the rollout…

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5 Ram Temples in India with Hidden Ramayana Secrets

There is something profoundly captivating about the Ramayana- not merely as a sacred narrative, but as a living geography that continues to breathe through the temples, rivers, and landscapes of India. What makes this epic extraordinary is that its story is not locked in the past; it is scattered across…

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‘I’ve not had proper food for days’: migrant workers leave India’s cities as Iran war fuel crisis deepens

Gas shortages and rising food prices mean many who came to the capital for work cannot afford to eat. Going home is now their only option

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Why Ashwatthama Is Believed To Still Roam The Earth

Among all the mysterious characters of the Mahabharata, Ashwatthama remains one of the most fascinating. Many people believe that he still roams forests, temples, and remote places across India, carrying the curse given to him by Lord Krishna. Stories about his sightings continue even today, making him one of the…

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4 Must-Visit Vishnu Temples on Akshaya Tritiya 2026

This year, 2026, Akshaya Tritiya falls on 19th April. As we may already know, Akshaya Tritiya is considered to be one of the most auspicious festivals in Hindu tradition, representing eternal prosperity. It is believed that Lord Parashurama, the 6th Avatar of Bhagwan Vishnu, was born on this day. Furthermore,…

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4 Powerful Lord Vishnu Temples Outside India You Must Visit

Lord Vishnu is worshipped as the Hindu deity who preserves and balances the universe. Indeed, being a part of the Trimurti alongside Bhagwan Brahma and Maha Dev, Lord Vishnu is believed to be one of the most powerful deities of Hinduism. Also known as Hari and Narayana, the Lord symbolises…

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5 Durga Temples Where Devotees Claim Miracles Still Happen

There are places people visit to ask for something. Then there are places people visit when language itself begins to fail them. Durga temples often become that second kind of place. Not because every prayer is answered in the way people expect, and not because faith can replace effort, grief,…

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5 Temples Where Lord Hanuman & Lord Ram Are Still Seen Even Today

There are places people visit for architecture, history, or ritual. And then there are places where people go because they do not want information, they want presence. When devotees say Lord Ram or Hanuman are still seen even today, they are not always speaking about eyesight. They are speaking about…

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4 Must-Visit Vishnu Temples in India Over 1000 Years Old

Lord Vishnu is worshipped as the Preserver and Protector of the universe within the Trimurti, alongside Bhagwan Brahma and Lord Shiva. It is believed that Lord Vishnu maintains dharma or cosmic order in this universe by incarnating on earth whenever evil begins to spread like wild fire. Any sincere devotee…

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UP journalist booked over LPG queue video, cops say ‘visuals old, misleading’

A journalist in Uttar Pradesh’s Farrukhabad has been booked over visuals of people queuing outside a gas agency – uploaded the same day that a 70-year-old man died of a suspected heart attack while waiting in queue for an LPG cylinder.

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The Frog That Saved a Kingdom: India’s Unique Shiva Temple

In India, Shiva is usually seen riding Nandi, the bull. But in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, he sits atop a giant frog. Around 200 years ago, a devastating drought struck the kingdom of Raja Bakhtawar Singh. With no heir and a parched land, hope seemed lost. A mystic advised the…

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‘Don’t call me Dhruv Rathee’: A 14-year-old has a newsroom at UP home, critics nearby, and now an FIR

In a neighbourhood in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 14-year-old Ashwamit Gautam lives a life very different from most teenagers his age. While many of his peers discuss exam syllabi or cricket scores, Ashwamit spends hours analysing India’s economy, politics and the future of opposition alliances – often from a small room…

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6 Places Where Animals Protect Temple Grounds

“अहिंसा परमो धर्मः” Ahimsa Paramo Dharma. Non violence is the highest form of duty. Across India’s spiritual landscape, this ancient idea does not exist only in scriptures. It quietly lives in temple courtyards, forests, hills, and sacred rivers where animals move freely and are treated not as intruders but as…

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Sheetala Ashtami 2026: Date, Timings, Rituals & Significance

Sheetala Ashtami is one of the most significant religious festivals in Hinduism. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Sheetala who is believed to be the divine protector of devotees from epidemics and diseases. In fact, the Goddess’s blessing can manifest in our lives in the form of good health, longevity…

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Rang Panchami: Why the Festival of Colors Isn’t Just Fun

Holi is over, or is it? For many, the festival of colors ends with the full moon. But in reality, the celebration continues for five more days, culminating in Rang Panchami. This isn’t just a casual tradition it’s a festival deeply connected to the elements, cosmic balance, and divine energy.…

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‘Bury your infant here’: A UP family’s nightmare at a Rajasthan brick kiln

For the past five days, Raj Jatav has done little but cry following the death of his two-month-old daughter, Ananya, who was suffering from pneumonia. “They did not let us do the last rites of our baby... We were forced to bury her outside the brick kiln,” said 27-year-old Raj…

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4 Divine Jyotirlingas That Transform a Shiva Devotee’s Soul

Hinduism considers the 12 Jyotirlinga temples of Lord Shiva as some of the most sacred shrines in existence. In fact, it is believed that Jyotiringas emerged on their own contrary to most other temples where the idols are consecrated. Therefore, a pilgrimage to these spots can result in the transition…

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5 Sacred Places Where Sita Mata’s Presence Is Still Felt Today

“जनकसुता जगजननि जानकी। अतिसय प्रिय करुणानिधान की॥” Sita Mata is not remembered only as the wife of Lord Rama. She is revered as Janaki, daughter of King Janaka, and as Bhumija, the daughter of the Earth. In the Ramayana, her life moves through moments of joy, exile, trial and ultimate…

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6 Sacred Forest Regions Mentioned in Ramayana

“वनानि रामस्य सखा, वनानि धर्मस्य मार्गः। राज्यं त्यक्त्वा यः प्रविष्टः, स वनं प्राप्य स्वयम् ज्ञातः॥” The Ramayana is not only the story of a prince in exile. It is the story of a man who walked into the forest and discovered who he truly was. When Lord Rama left Ayodhya,…

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7 Krishna Temples That Feel Straight Out of the Bhagavad Gita

There are places in India where devotion breathes softly in the wind. Temple bells echo like whispers from another time. Every prayer carries faith, tears, and silent wishes. Lord Krishna is not only worshipped here. He is loved deeply as a child who steals butter, a friend who listens, a…

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How the Mahabharata War Reshaped the Political Map of Bharat

The Mahabharata war, traditionally placed between 1500 BCE and 900 BCE depending on scholarly interpretation, marks a turning point in early Indian civilization. While historians debate its exact dating and scale, the epic and Puranic traditions preserve a memory of large-scale dynastic destruction, territorial shifts, and ecological change. The political…

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Indian Turtle: Species Diversity, Habitat and Conservation Importance

Why should we avoid keeping turtles as pets?Turtles and tortoises, with their unique traits and tranquil demeanor, have often been sought-after exotic pets. Nevertheless, it's crucial to realize that these animals are unfit for domestic life for various reasons. Turtles aren’t easy pets:Turtles and tortoises demand specific dietary and environmental…

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If Ravana Was Evil, Why Is He Worshipped in Some Places?

“रामो विग्रहवान् धर्मः” Rama is the embodiment of dharma. This declaration from the Valmiki Ramayana sets the tone for how generations have understood the epic. Rama represents righteousness. Ravana represents adharma. Every year on Dussehra, his effigy is burned to symbolize the destruction of evil. Yet here is a question…

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Feb 12, 2026: Lucknow breathes slightly easier than Delhi

For today’s Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The closest UPPCB monitoring station at Gomti Nagar pegged the AQI at 144 – in the ‘moderate’ category – and recorded PM2.5 levels at 144 and PM10 at 84.

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