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TopicAsaram Bapu

Topic: Asaram Bapu

Asaram Bapu’s son Narayan Sai convicted for rape

Narayan Sai was arrested in 2013 in rape of a Surat-based woman, who was a disciple of his father.

Asaram files mercy plea to Rajasthan governor, pleads for dilution of life sentence

According to his mercy plea, Asaram Bapu termed his punishment as gruelling, considering his age.

Victim impact statements can achieve what death penalty can’t

India’s criminal justice system needs to look at victim impact statements in the US to help victims achieve closure.

Plugged-In: Centre vs. Supreme Court, India’s ‘not-so-free press’, and Asaram gets life

Life imprisonment for Asaram: Early afternoon Wednesday, self-styled 'godman' Asaram Bapu was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a 16-year-old devotee in 2013, as all major dailies report on their front page.

On Asaram ashram’s website, Modi, Sibal & Vajpayee have left suspiciously glowing praises

The testimonies were all published on the same day, about two years after the godman was arrested for the rape of a minor, and offer similar lofty tributes.

Asaram found guilty in 2013 rape case, now to spend life in jail

After spending almost 5 years in jail, Asaram will now have to give up his Rs 10,000 crore empire and spend the rest of his life behind bars. 

Last Laughs: When the law has greater power than a self-styled godman

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

Plugged-In: Rapes are bad for tourism, India’s Internet is filtered & Asaram Bapu verdict

In ThePrint https://youtu.be/kYvPz-VRycA The Modi government knows rapes are bad for business, and so the tourism ministry “wants to create a positive image of India, and...

Asaram found guilty: Who is the controversial ‘godman’ and what is the case about?

Self-styled 'godman' Asaram has been found guilty of raping a teenager in 2013 in his ashram. ThePrint looks at the case and Asaram's controversial past. 

On Camera

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Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.