Alok Kumar claimed there was a campaign asking certain sections like Lingayats, SCs and STs to not identify themselves as Hindus. In 2011, 82 faiths identified themselves as 'Other'.
Hyderabad SI sought dress code exemption to observe Ayyappa Deeksha. The police department denied permission. BJP has demanded revocation of ‘this biased directive’.
Transfer came after high drama as VHP functionaries took on local administration over arrest of regional in-charge Prince Gaur, for allegedly threatening ADM Ritu Punia.
Conservative clerics warned Muslims against garba as impermissible; now Hindu right-wing groups call their presence provocative—different reasons, same outcome.
Organisers refuse to back down after picking actor who promised to strip if India won 2011 World Cup. Arya Babbar to play Ravan, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari will play Parashuram.
In Surat, Bajrang Dal asked organisers to ensure those performing are not scantily clad. It said those attending should also refrain from wearing ‘backless’, ‘deep neck’ outfits.
RSS’s Sunil Ambekar says bid to link entire Hindu community with terrorism stands rejected; VHP’s Surendra Jain adds, ‘false story of saffron terrorism Congress created has been exposed’.
Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.
Bengaluru-based SSS Defence has made public its bid for a major foreign military contract, targeting UK’s ambitious SA80 successor programme with its home-tested weapons.
Excellent news indeed.
Benaras is the holiest city of Hinduism. Ideally, no other religious establishment should be allowed to exist within the city of Benaras.
The Muslims don’t allow anyone to build churches, gurdwaras or temples in Mecca and Medina. These are sacred sites of Islam and therefore exclusive to Islamic institutions.
Similarly, Benaras is the most sacred city in Hinduism and therefore, no churches or mosques should be allowed in the city. The city should be exclusive to Hindu religious establishments.
Excellent news indeed.
Benaras is the holiest city of Hinduism. Ideally, no other religious establishment should be allowed to exist within the city of Benaras.
The Muslims don’t allow anyone to build churches, gurdwaras or temples in Mecca and Medina. These are sacred sites of Islam and therefore exclusive to Islamic institutions.
Similarly, Benaras is the most sacred city in Hinduism and therefore, no churches or mosques should be allowed in the city. The city should be exclusive to Hindu religious establishments.