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There is more to life and politics and current affairs. In this section, we attempt to bring you articles that talk about issues and experiences that matter on a more human and personal level
How Varna of Vedic era has been corrupted into vote-bank and caste-wars in modern times. Evolution of ‘caste’ though ages
What ‘caste’ was in the Vedic era, how it interplays with birth and occupation, and how it has evolved through various stages of history. An excerpt from Rajiv Malhotra’s book.
Jagannath Rath Yatra begins today in Puri, read all about the legend of Lord Jagannath and the significance of the auspicious celebration
Three enormous wooden chariots bearing Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra are pulled by throngs of worshippers during the Rath Yatra
The Chapekar Brothers: The unsung revolutionaries who assassinated Englishman Walter Rand in 1897 for his repressive plague control measures
The three Chapekar brothers shot Walter Rand 127 years ago on 22nd June 1897 and he breathed his last on 3rd July 1897.
Muzaffarnagar: Mujahid accuses Omprakash of getting his sex-change surgery done without his knowledge, hospital releases video of Mujahid consenting to the procedure
In the video, Mujahid stated that he desires to change his gender and has been informed about all the complications of the sex change surgery.
PM Modi inaugurates new Nalanda University campus in Rajgir, visits the old ruins where Bakhtiyar Khilji burned down the ancient Nalanda
PM Modi also shared some pictures clicked during his visit to the excavated remains of ancient Nalanda. "Visiting the excavated remains of Nalanda was exemplary. It was an opportunity to be at one of the greatest seats of learning in the ancient world. This site offers a profound glimpse into the scholarly past that once thrived here. Nalanda has created an intellectual spirit that continues to thrive in our nation," he wrote.
Indonesia: Woman missing for three days found dead inside 16-feet long python
Farida was reported missing on the night of 6th June. She went out for some work but did not return home following which a search operation was launched. Village chief Suardi Rosi said while speaking to the media, “Her husband found her belongings, which made him suspicious. The villagers then searched the area. They soon spotted a python with a large belly.”
North Korea launches ‘garbage war’ against South Korea, sends balloons carrying filth over the border in retaliation to balloons carrying leaflets
On Tuesday night, North Korea sent over 150 balloons carrying garbage and filth to South Korea, escalating tensions
Preserving sanctity amid theatrics: A stricter stance on pollution, and pilgrim footfall needed at Kedarnath Dham and other sacred, sensitive places
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The group comprising 44 boys and 18 girls were playing Dhol Tasha outside Kedarnath temple when one of the priests objected and warned them not to play it any more. Video of the incident has gone viral on social media.
‘Pakistan has izzat too, they have atom bombs’: How Sam Pitroda overshadowed this comment made by Mani Shankar Aiyar three weeks ago
In the clip, the old 'star pracharak' and BJP's lucky charm Mani Shankar Aiyar is seen saying that India must respect Pakistan because 'unki bhi izzat hai'. Thanks for the news Mr Aiyer, we were not aware that Pakistan has any izzat.
‘Return the mosque to rightful owners’: Jain monks and VHP leaders visit Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra in Ajmer, symbols from Ramayan and Mahabharat found
Speaking to TOI, Muni Sunil Sagar said: “Today, I visited Adhai Din Ka Jhopra and discovered that it is not a mere shanty but a palace. I observed many symbols from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. I even found broken statues from the Hindu faith, yet ironically, it is called a mosque.”