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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Did Aurangzeb destroy Hindu temples primarily for political reasons? What his choices reveal

The very fact that the temples that were targeted included the ones at places like Mathura and Varanasi point to a motive that transcends mere politics and suggests an element of religious fervour.

Muslims missed reconciliation route in Ayodhya. Mustn’t repeat that mistake on Kashi, Mathura

This is the time to correct the skewed moral compass of Muslim politics by aligning it with their stated religious principles.

Gyanvapi case reopens the politics of religion that Supreme Court had sealed shut in Ayodhya

Supreme Court in 2019 made it a legal and constitutional duty of the government to protect places of worship in India. But courts in Mathura and Varanasi have taken a different path.

Mathura’s Janmashtami kicks off—Ayodhya-Kashi ‘river’ has reached here

For local residents and annual visitors, Mathura’s Janmashtami is unmissable. But it’s the shopkeepers who are most elated about the ‘mad rush’ as businesses pick up after Covid.

Gyanvapi issue to be decided by court, in line with Constitution, says BJP president Nadda

This is one of the first official reactions of BJP on Gyanvapi issue even though individual leaders have been going public with their responses, seeking a relook at provisions of Places of Worship Act, 1991.

Why the kitchen’s become an ‘undisputed place of worship’ & common man suffers ‘price rise’ burn

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From Ayodhya to Kashi, BJP changed its strategy from ‘demolition’ to construction

With the inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath Dham by PM Modi in Varanasi, BJP’s ‘Kashi project’ is almost complete, and so is the invisibilisation of Gyanvapi mosque.

‘Mathura-next’ call betrays BJP’s lack of confidence in Yogi’s much-touted development agenda

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Decoding the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi dispute, and why Varanasi court has ordered ASI survey

SC said in 2019 Ayodhya verdict that status of no other place of worship will be allowed to change. Yet, civil judge has ordered ASI to find if mosque is built over temple.

Babri ruling is BJP’s golden goose. Mathura, Kashi signal to erase India’s Islamic history

Hindutva’s assertion involves demolition of mosques and reclaiming of temples. But it has just one faith — power.

On Camera

Mamata Shankar stuck in Dark Ages. Gen Z showing India there’s no one way to wear a saree

In an interview with Anandabazar Patrika Shankar waxed eloquent about her many objections to the pallu not covering the bosom area of Gen Z women. She called them ‘women of the street’.

Why Tamil Nadu’s women make up nearly half of India’s female factory workforce

With an educated & skilled workforce, Tamil Nadu has a burgeoning industrial sector which has scored massive investments in automobiles, electronics, and even footwear.

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity around the island

Taiwan has detected a total of 301 Chinese military aircraft and 165 Chinese naval vessels so far in 2024.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.