From temple to civic body: Purification ceremonies reflect broader issues of trust and accountability

IANS | September 27, 2024 9:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) The country has seen two significant purification ceremonies that have sparked discussions about corruption and religious sanctity. The first took place at the renowned Tirupati Temple in the wake of allegations of adulteration in its famous laddus. The second occurred at the Jaipur Municipal Corporation, where a BJP MLA aimed to "cleanse" the civic body of corruption.

Strengthening Hindu unity through tribal culture (IANS Analysis)

Vinay Nalwa | September 26, 2024 8:57 PM

New Delhi: Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram, a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) inspired organisation recently organised its triennial workers’ conference at Samalkha, Haryana. This three-day event witnessed the participation of around 2,000 VKA functionaries and workers from all over the country.

No decision on Shimla vendors to display identity, says Himachal govt

IANS | September 26, 2024 3:57 PM

Shimla, Sep 26 (IANS) A day after Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh courted a controversy by saying the government had decided to make it mandatory for all street vendors in Shimla to display their name, photograph and identification as per their ID cards, the Himachal government on Thursday clarified that no decision to display nameplates by the vendors had been taken.

Temple defaced with anti-Hindu graffiti in US

IANS | September 26, 2024 9:21 AM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Less than 10 days after the desecration of a temple in New York, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in California in the US was desecrated with a "Hindus go back" message.

Is Congress adopting soft Hindutva strategy in Himachal Pradesh?

IANS | September 25, 2024 9:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Congress party has consistently flayed the BJP for its Hindutva image, asserting that the BJP's agenda excludes minorities. However, recent statements from Congress leaders in Himachal Pradesh have raised questions about whether the party is leaning towards a softer version of Hindutva in the state.