Row over Kerala CM's comment that Narayana Guru was neither a propagator nor a practitioner of Sanatana Dharma has put focus on his dichotomous legacy as both guru and social reformer.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM, who once professed detachment from caste & religion, now calls himself an 'unapologetic Sanatani Hindu'. Analysts sense a strategy to step out of Naidu’s shadow.
Sanatana Dharma, which can be translated as the "eternal path" or "eternal law," represents a spiritual and philosophical tradition that finds its roots in the Indian subcontinent.
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.
Controversy over Udhayanidhi's statement helped him gain ground & focus should be on confronting DMK over governance & corruption, says AIADMK leader. EPS in Delhi to meet Shah & Nadda.
Udhayanidhi’s rise from a youth wing leader to MLA to minister in 4 years was criticised for its speed. But the comments have cemented his role as a rising star.
To target a faith is an illiberal approach. This mindset reveals a striking parallel to a situation where religious majorities are intolerant toward atheist individuals.
Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.
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