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Friday, October 31, 2025
TopicHindu religious processions

Topic: Hindu religious processions

Local recognition, money—what’s attracting Telangana youth to be Potharaju in Bonalu festival

Telangana’s traditional monsoon festival is attracting young men who want to channel their inner 'Potharaju' with terrifying avatars. For the seniors, it's still a family legacy.

How Muslims can neutralise Hindus’ urge for taking processions through ‘forbidden territory’

Regarding the recent spate of violence which followed the Ram Navami and Hanuman Jayanti processions in Khargone and Jahangirpuri, most discussions have missed the nub.

Yogi Adityanath cancels police leaves, issues guidelines for religious events

UP government looks prepared to thwart any attempts at creating disharmony, particularly after recent religious violence in several states.

1 killed, 16 injured as SUV runs into religious procession in Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur

According to an official, two occupants of the vehicle, natives of Madhya Pradesh's Singrauli, have been arrested from the outskirts of the town while the vehicle was found burning.

Kanwariyas vs Namazis: Double standard over disruption in public spaces?

During the month of sawan, kanwariyas (carriers of holy water) take to the streets for an annual Hindu procession that disrupts traffic and even...

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Jemimah Rodrigues shows real strength lies in vulnerability. It’s a powerful reminder

When an athlete or a cultural icon speaks openly about these challenges, it goes beyond personal healing; it becomes an act of public good, breaking stigma and inspiring others to seek help.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.