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RSS turns 100: Driven by dedicated Swayamsevaks, with blessings of mothers and sisters, the holistic journey continues in the service of Rashtra

Dattatreya Hosabale -
With the coordinated effort of all well-meaning forces of society, the next stage of our nation’s journey, towards holistic development, will certainly be smoother and more successful.
Culture and History

TMC leader Madan Mitra sings Islamic song ‘Kaba in my heart, Medina in my eyes’ inside Durga Puja pandal while Mamata Banerjee claps

OpIndia Staff -
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated several Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata on 24th September, Wednesday. She visited puja pandals at Singhi Park,...
Opinions

As VHP issues a checklist to ensure only Hindus participate in Garba events, read why Muslims have been barred from the sacred celebrations

Rukma Rathore -
Muslim males have been infamous for concealing their faith and luring Hindu girls during garba events in Navratri.
News Reports

Legendary Kannada novelist SL Bhyrappa passes away at 94: Read how his books, from ‘Parva’ to ‘Aavarana’, enthralled readers for several decades

Shriti Sagar -
On 25th September, his body will be left at Ravindra Kalakshetra in Bengaluru so that individuals can pay their last respects.
News Reports

As PM Modi inaugurates the revamped Tripura Sundari temple, read about the divine connection of the Shaktipeetha to turtles and tortoises

Dibakar Dutta -
The 524-year-old Tripura Sundari temple is built on the top of a small hill or hillock, which resembles the back of a tortoise. This is why it is also known as Kurma Pitha (Kurma means tortoise).
News Reports

Who was Zubeen Garg, why lakhs of people are paying him last respect: Read about Assam’s biggest cultural icon who left this world too...

Raju Das -
For the people of Assam, Zubeen Garg was not merely an entertainer, he was a cultural icon.
Culture and History

Assam govt announces 3-day state mourning on demise of cultural icon Zubeen Garg, elaborate arrangements made for lakhs of fans to pay last respect...

OpIndia Staff -
Assam government has declared three days of state mourning following the untimely demise of renowned singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore.
Culture and History

From the Ram Temple construction to flag-hoisting at the Pavagadh Kali Mata Temple: How PM Modi rekindled Hindu pride after centuries of suppression

OpIndia Staff -
His rise to power has led to the elevation of the collective consciousness of the country and the resurrection of Hindu religious sites.
News Reports

Ayodhya to witness ‘green fireworks’ this Diwali, state government to set a new Guinness Book World Record by lighting 26 lakh diyas along Saryu...

OpIndia Staff -
During last year's Deepotsav in Ayodhya, 25,12,585 (2.51 million) diyas were lit along the banks of the Saryu river, setting a Guinness World Record.
News Reports

British Museum agrees to loan Vrindavani Vastra created by Assamese weavers over 450 years ago to India, specialised museum to be built in Guwahati to...

OpIndia Staff -
Victoria and Albert Museum has agreed to send the 16th century Vrindavani Vastra that originated in Assam, to be displayed in Assam.
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