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Woman forced man’s signature to claim they are married: Read how the Hindu Marriage Act came to his rescue after he approached the Gujarat...

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The High Court observed that the essential Hindu rituals, as required under the Hindu Marriage Act, form the foundation of a Hindu marriage.
Law

Petition filed seeking ban on Pashubali by Hindus in India: Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response

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Section 28 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act of 1960 states, "Nothing contained in this Act shall render it an offence to kill any animal in a manner required by the religion of any community."
Law

Woman files divorce petition at Uttarakhand HC saying her husband does not follow Hindu rituals, claims her idols of deities were evicted by the...

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A woman in Uttarakhand seeks divorce, claiming her husband isn't Hindu as he follows Saint Rampal and rejects Hindu customs like their son's naming ceremony.
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Netizens fume over Rajasthan Police’s post against ‘Mrityu Bhoj’: Everything you need to know about Rajasthan Prevention of Mrityu Bhoj Act 1960

Anurag -
Rajasthan Prevention of Mrityu Bhoj Act, 1960 was introduced to ban the grand feasts organised after demise of a family member in the state. It does not specify the Hindu community and any custom of large scale feasts to observe the death rituals, including the Muslim custom of Chahallum is under the ambit of this law too.
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Chhath Puja ends with ‘Arghya’ to the rising sun: Check out these great visuals of celebrations around the country

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Netizens share photos of Chhath Puja rituals on its closing day from across the country where devotees worship the rising sun
Entertainment

Manyavar’s ‘Kanyadaan’ ad featuring Alia Bhatt stirs controversy, netizens slam brand for painting Hindu ritual as ‘regressive’

K Bhattacharjee -
The Manyavar ad featuring Alia Bhatt portrays 'Kanyadaan' as an oppressive practice and suggests 'Kanyamaan' as an alternative.
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Viral video: Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi says he smashed his TV set when he saw his child doing ‘aarti’ while watching a show

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Shahid Afridi revealed how he had smashed his television set at home when he saw his child enacting an 'aarti' scene

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