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TopicRam temple

Topic: Ram temple

Ahead of Ram temple consecration, TISS cautions against protest, IIT Bombay to open ‘gaushala’

TISS students have been warned of strict action by law enforcement agencies. IITB will inaugurate a new ‘gaushala' and have a recitation of ‘Geet Ramayan’ on the campus.

UP ATS arrests 3 carrying out ‘recce’ of Ayodhya, links them to Babbar Khalsa’s Landa & Pannun

Lakhbir Singh Landa allegedly asked suspects to carry out sensitive locations in Ayodhya on behalf of Pannun. ATS says Pannun then released audio message threatening CM Yogi Adityanath.

Jamia, Delhi University to close for half day on 22 January for Ram temple consecration

All central government offices across the country will remain closed for half-day on January 22, according to a Personnel Ministry order.

Face of Ram Lalla idol revealed, days before 22 January’s pran pratishtha at Ayodhya temple

The 51-inch idol, crafted by Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj, was brought to the Ram Mandir Wednesday night amid chanting of prayers and placed in the sanctum sanctorum Thursday.

BJP urges West Bengal govt to declare holiday on 22 January for Ram temple consecration

Central govt establishments, public sector banks, insurance companies, financial institutions and regional rural banks across the country will remain closed for half a day on 22 Jan.

Ayodhya is holding its breath for greatness. ‘If you build it, they’ll come’

For decades, Ayodhya was a disturbed ground enveloped in a hush. Now, there’s a prideful air of exaltation that pervades the streets. The job is done, the celebration can last for eternity.

Ayodhya victory is BJP’s. Shankaracharyas should focus on divisions in Hindu society instead

Seers can't overlook Ayodhya's significance in galvanising and uniting the Hindu society. They should play a leading role in future events or risk losing support of their devotees.

PM Modi releases commemorative postage stamps on Ayodhya’s Ram temple ahead of consecration

The stamp book is an attempt to showcase the international appeal of Lord Ram and the 48-page book covers stamps issued by more than 20 countries.

When channels aren’t chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’, they are following Modi—ignoring Rahul Gandhi

The media story of the week is there for everyone to see: Lord Ram is omnipresent, PM Modi is ever present, and Rahul Gandhi is mostly absent

South Mumbaiwala meets ticketwala & India’s neta export-import imbalance

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

On Camera

Violence over Osman Hadi is about Islamist Bangladesh. India-baiting is a distraction

The attack on Chhayanaut, newspaper offices, and the public lynching of a Hindu man show that Bangladesh is heading toward Islamist rule, far removed from electoral democracy.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.