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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicRamcharitmanas

Topic: Ramcharitmanas

CPI(M) demands action against MP official who asked police recruits to recite Ramcharitmanas

ADGP Raja Babu Singh asked police recruits to recite Ramcharitmanas after some trainees sought seats in training schools near their homes.

Why does Ramcharitmanas have a crow narrator? Bhushundi is Tulsidas’ alter ego

Scholar Philip Lutgendorf brought a unique perspective on the centuries-old text by Awadhi poet Tulsidas during his talk at IIC, Delhi.

Bihar minister likening Ramcharitmanas to cyanide sparks row but Nitish can’t do anything. Here’s why

Earlier, in Jan, RJD's Chandra Shekhar had said books like Ramcharitmanas spread hatred. The 2 incidents underline helplessness of CM Nitish, whose survival depends on alliance partners.

Bihar minister continues rant against Ramcharitmanas, says it ‘identifies castes that deserve to be beaten up’

Chandra Shekhar says he has 'original Gita Press copy of Ramcharitmanas' he bought for Rs 8.50 & none of his remarks can be taken as 'anti-Hindu'.

‘Supremacist ego hurt seeing Bharat’s rise’ — Hindu Right press on ‘anti-Modi’ BBC documentary

ThePrint’s round-up of how pro-Hindutva media covered and commented on news and topical issues over the past few days.

Why Samajwadi Party has taken a U-turn in Ramcharitmanas row — ‘shudra’ politics could pay off

SP had distanced itself from Swami Prasad Maurya’s controversial remarks on verses in Hindu text. Now it seems to be shifting the debate from religion to caste with eye on LS polls.

3 reasons why Hinduism is purging itself of texts promoting casteism—and why I welcome it

Gita Press changed the translation of a casteist controversial verse from the Ramcharitmanas with no explanation.

SP distances itself from MLC Maurya’s Ramcharitmanas remark — ‘we follow principles of Lord Ram’

FIR lodged against SP leader Swami Prasad Maurya over remarks on Hindu text, in Lucknow. Senior leader Shivpal Yadav has said MLC's views don't represent party stand.

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Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.