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Friday, April 3, 2026
TopicWitchcraft

Topic: Witchcraft

Odisha law panel plans to tighten witch-hunting law. What 2013 Act says & how courts view ‘witchcraft’

With 'witchcraft'-related killings still rampant in Odisha, state law commission has proposed making the law more stringent and focused on the rehabilitation of victims.

Witch on a broomstick—how the medieval invention came about and survived over the years

Although witch-hunting ended – at least in Europe and North America – in the 18th century, the image of witches flying on brooms endures.

State anti-superstition laws not enough. India needs a central law, focus on victim not crime

Cases of witch-hunting and human-sacrifices are part of systems of oppression that have been culturally and religiously legitimised for centuries.

Witch-hunting still active, says HC as it denies bail to men who ‘killed’ woman with trident

Justice S.K. Panigrahi pointed out the lack of a central law to deal with witch-hunting. IPC provisions applicable for the crime aren't as effective in deterring criminals, the court said.

Bihar women accused of witchcraft, forced to drink urine, eat excreta as village watched

Three women of a Muzaffarpur village were out to perform puja when they were caught & tortured by a mob of around 500. Nine arrests have been made in the case.

Millions of Indians can’t get enough of ‘chudails’ on YouTube

Animated videos for children featuring bloodthirsty 'chudail' or witches are raking in millions of views — mostly from men.

Lessons from witchcraft-related violence in Europe can help stop murder of thousands

State-sanctioned witchcraft trials died out in Europe by 18th century, but the belief and associated violence lasted much longer.

On Camera

Where did Ramayana spend Rs 4000 cr budget? Ranbir Kapoor’s de-ageing or copycat rakshasas

The VFX effects are what you’d expect from a run-of-the-mill video game or a mediocre fantasy show. But a film that supposedly cost thousands of crores? The audience deserves more.

RBI trading ban rocks $149 billion-a-day offshore rupee market

The central bank has rolled out some of its toughest measures in more than a decade to curb speculation & support the currency, which has been setting successive record lows this year.

India sharpens foreign media outreach in post Op Sindoor world, new strategy in play

Three-day conflict between India and Pakistan underscored the growing importance of information warfare as a critical domain alongside conventional military operations.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.