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Wednesday, October 1, 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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More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.