Shivaji statue row: MVA seeks FIR against state-Centre; calls for ‘Malvan bandh’ tomorrow

IANS | August 27, 2024 6:57 PM

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Mounting pressure on the ruling Mahayuti government ahead of the Assembly elections, the Maharashtra Congress on Tuesday demanded lodging of FIRs against the Centre and state governments for the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Rajkot Fort, while issuing a call for ‘Malvan shutdown’ on Wednesday, August 28.

Chhatrapati’s statue crash: Royal kin red-flagged; PWD warning to Navy ignored

Quaid Najmi | August 27, 2024 12:51 PM

Sindhudurg (Maharashtra), Aug 27 (IANS) The Public Works Department (PWD) Assistant Engineer Malvan Division had shot off a warning letter to the Indian Navy’s Area Coastal Security Officer Commander Abhishek Karbhari on the precarious condition of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue which crashed on August 26 in the Fort Rajkot at Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, officials said on Tuesday.

Rishab Shetty, wife Pragathi share pictures of kids from Janmashtami celebrations

IANS | August 27, 2024 11:58 AM

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Kannada star Rishab Shetty, who broke out on the pan-India canvas with his film ‘Kantara’, has shared glimpses of his Janmashtami celebrations with his wife and kids.

Ram Mandir float joins diaspora celebration of nation’s diversity at New York India Day Parade

Arul Louis | August 19, 2024 9:43 AM

New York, Aug 19 (IANS) The Indian diaspora joyously celebrated their homeland’s cultural richness and religious diversity at the 42nd India Day Parade honouring the nation’s Independence.

State’s interference in religion is root cause of desecration of all tirths: Spiritual sovereign

IANS | August 4, 2024 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The 79th successor to Tirthankar Mahavir Swami, spiritual sovereign Jainacharya Yugbhushan Suri has said that not just Shikharji Hills but all tirths (pilgrimage sites) nationwide which have been taken over by the state, are facing severe attack to their sanctity.

Pandits still living in Kashmir are true symbols of resistance, says Iranian photographer Sarah Jabbari

Sukant Deepak | August 1, 2024 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) She smiles that for her it is easy to relate to Kashmiri Pandits in India more than even the Parsis here who came from Iran long back.

Meena Kumari: A life steeped in tragedy on and off-screen - with one solace

Vikas Datta | August 1, 2024 11:13 AM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The 10th Filmfare Awards in 1963 had the first ever - and only - instance of one actor scooping up all the nominations in a category. Hindi films' "Tragedy Queen" Meena Kumari, known for portraying a wide gamut of wronged and long-suffering yet stoic Indian women, was the only contender for Best Actress - for "Aarti", "Main Chup Rahungi" and "Saheb Bibi Aur Ghulam".

Kanwar Yatra: Upholding sacred Hindu practices in contemporary times

Vinay Nalwa | July 31, 2024 12:30 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) In Hindu Dharma, the importance of purity - both physical and spiritual - during pilgrimages is emphasised in ancient scriptures. These texts highlight the need for maintaining dietary purity and aligning one’s actions with sattvic principles.

Amarnath Yatra proceeding peacefully, another batch of pilgrims leaves for Valley

IANS | July 24, 2024 11:39 AM

Jammu, July 24 (IANS) The ongoing Amarnath Yatra has been proceeding peacefully since it started on June 29 as another batch of 2,907 pilgrims left Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas for the Valley on Wednesday morning in two escorted convoys.

IANS Bookshelf: From Gongbi to Confucius, this author keeps alive a tradition

Kavya Dubey | July 22, 2024 5:06 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Drawing from traditional ancient Chinese philosophies, Regina Linke, a Taiwanese-American artist specialising in gongbi style painting, tells (and depicts) the parable of ‘The Oxherd Boy’ (Penguin), who seeks to find joy in the mundane.

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Shivaji statue row: MVA seeks FIR against state-Centre; calls for ‘Malvan bandh’ tomorrow

Chhatrapati’s statue crash: Royal kin red-flagged; PWD warning to Navy ignored

Rishab Shetty, wife Pragathi share pictures of kids from Janmashtami celebrations

Ram Mandir float joins diaspora celebration of nation’s diversity at New York India Day Parade

State’s interference in religion is root cause of desecration of all tirths: Spiritual sovereign

Pandits still living in Kashmir are true symbols of resistance, says Iranian photographer Sarah Jabbari

Meena Kumari: A life steeped in tragedy on and off-screen - with one solace

Kanwar Yatra: Upholding sacred Hindu practices in contemporary times

Amarnath Yatra proceeding peacefully, another batch of pilgrims leaves for Valley

IANS Bookshelf: From Gongbi to Confucius, this author keeps alive a tradition

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