New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Soon after the ban on Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' was lifted after 36 years, the mercurial excitement of readers drove them to bookstores in select cities to fetch a physical copy of the controversial novel.
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Undeterred by the storm over the Mahila Samman Yojana, AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced yet another financial assistance scheme, this time for temple and gurdwara priests who will get Rs 18,000 a month. The political slugfest between the AAP, BJP and the Congress over this scheme is likely to continue before the Assembly polls scheduled to take place in Delhi in February this year.
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) A 'fatwa' by All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ)'s national president Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi to Muslims has been frowned upon left, right and centre with many leaders from within the community. Many Muslim leaders slammed the cleric for issuing a directive to the Muslims, asking them to abstain from celebrating the New Year.
Srinagar/New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) When cultural heritage is sought to be safeguarded, the traditional values that instil catholicity and inclusiveness might be expected to be lighthouses standing amid rough waves—but quite the contrary nearly happened in Kashmir. The mere gesture spoke volumes and drew out voices loud and assertive.
Mahakumbh Nagar, Dec 29 (IANS) A 20-year-old woman gave birth to a child on Sunday at a makeshift hospital built in Mahakumbh Nagar, the 76th district of Uttar Pradesh, officials said.
Bareilly, Dec 29 (IANS) Ahead of the New Year, a controversial statement was made by Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, President of All India Muslim Jamaat. On Sunday, he spoke about a fatwa issued against participating in New Year's celebrations and offering greetings for the occasion.
Mahakumbh Nagar, Dec 29 (IANS) The 2025 Mahakumbh will take place in Prayagraj from January 13, and special preparations are underway for the same. For the first time, an AI chatbot will be used during this major religious congregation, providing information in 11 Indian languages.
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 117th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', highlighted the preparations for the upcoming Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, stressing its vastness, diversity, and message of unifying spirit.
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday met prominent leaders in the national capital to invite them to the grand Mahakumbh 2025, set to take place in Prayagraj, an official said.
Dubai, Dec 27 (IANS) On the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas, the Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) on Thursday organised an event at the Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Temple in Dubai, the first Sikh gurudwara in the UAE, to commemorate the enduring sacrifice of the courageous Chhote Sahibzades, Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh, the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh, who stood firm for their faith and principles against tyranny, inspiring generations with their courage, to instil their legacy in the hearts of Indian youth across the globe.
