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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicAyyappa

Topic: Ayyappa

By siding with Sabarimala devotees, Shashi Tharoor has failed the liberal in him

Shashi Tharoor has displayed the dexterity and flexibility of a skillful politician by making a U-turn on Sabarimala.

How saviours of Ayyappa are gaslighting women over Sabarimala

Religion and God are often used as pawns for negotiating behaviour, for justifying actions, thoughts and beliefs.

What Kerala’s communists stand to gain from two women entering Sabarimala

The women — Bindu, a lawyer, and Kanakdurga, who works with the state govt, entered the inner sanctum of Sabarimala shrine early Wednesday.

Another Sabarimala-like crisis is brewing in Kerala

Neyyar tribals are up in arms against a HC verdict that allows women trekkers on Agasthyarkoodam peak as they believe it to be the abode of a celibate god.

If Supreme Court has to intervene at Sabarimala, it must do so for all religions

On Sabarimala, Supreme Court cannot force Hindus to abandon traditions that cause no harm.

On Camera

47% rise in Budget outlay won’t revive co-operatives without internal stock-taking, reform

The enhanced budget helps, but internal stock-taking and preliminary steps have to be taken before the tagline Sahkar Se Samriddhi—from co-operation to prosperity—becomes a reality.

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.