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TopicTamil Nadu temples

Topic: Tamil Nadu temples

Vijay’s sixth U-turn in five months: Tamil Nadu government dials back ban on smartphones in temples

Facing criticism over its smartphone ban in 52 temples, the Tamil Nadu government has relaxed the rules, allowing devotees to carry phones inside provided they remain switched off.

London’s viral ‘flying Kavadi’ video draws eyes to ancient Tamil temple tradition thriving beyond borders

The video shows devotees suspended mid-air from decorated chariot-like structures on the streets of London, giving the impression that they are flying.

For these non-Brahmin women trained as priests in TN, entering sanctum sanctorum remains a dream

In 2023, 94 non-Brahmins, three of them women, completed priesthood course at archakar training schools. But with process held up by SC case, none have got practical training or jobs.

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The real reason BJP is quibbling over the size of INDIA bloc’s rally

The mood in the Opposition camp is upbeat because of the three trends moving clearly in its favour. And a flailing BJP has so far been unable to do much about it.

US midterm shake-up: Cheaper oil for India, but tougher Russia sanctions could complicate crude imports

A possible easing of Gulf tensions could bring down crude prices and benefit India, but tougher US action against Russian oil companies and banks could make purchases more difficult for Indian refiners.

Big change in Agnipath scheme: Govt grants 2-yr extension to the 75% Agniveers not selected for service

This has now created a pathway for all Agniveers to potentially join the defence forces as regular soldiers after their tenure of six years.

Netanyahu has won because he isn’t defeated. And Israel is left more divided

Netanyahu has won only because he hasn’t been defeated. He’s also changed Israel fundamentally. Any ruling alliance now will have to be a coalition to the exclusion of Israel’s Arab citizens.