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Opinion | Delhi 'Baba' To Ram Rahim, Asaram, India's Endless Obsession With Godmen
The sustained appeal of controversial figures like Asaram, Ram Rahim, and now Chaitanyananda reflects a deeper malaise in society - the followers' refusal to challenge and discard their beliefs even when they become destructive.
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4 Self-Styled Godmen Arrested For Extortion In Hyderabad
Four self-styled godmen, who allegedly extorted 500 grams gold and 1 kg silver besides Rs 1 lakh in cash from a 48-year-old man on the pretext of performing some rituals, were today arrested in Hyderabad, police said.
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Head Of Ashram, Three Godmen Accused Of Rape In Uttar Pradesh
Two 'sadhvis' have accused four godmen, including the head of an ashram, of allegedly raping them at the ashram in Basti district of Uttar Pradesh, the police said on Thursday.
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Godmen as Gangsta
Spiritual spas of Rampal and others are filthy, writes Shobhaa De.
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How Many More "Godmen" Must We Tolerate?
Political patronage is undeniable, writes Sidharth Bhatia.
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Mumbai: Police identify man who gave fake IDs to rapist tantrik
The JJ Marg police have identified the person who helped Mehendi Kasim Sheikh in procuring fake documents. Sheikh, a self-proclaimed black magician who allegedly raped six sisters and their domestic help over a period of time, had a fake PAN card, an election card and photocopies of a passport. The police seized all these fake documents. According ...
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Fake godman booked for rape in a Maharashtra village
A fake godman was booked for allegedly raping a 24-year-old girl on the pretextof marrying her, police said on Wednesday. Gahininath Khedkar was booked following directions from Taluka civil court, after the girl reached it to file a complaint against the fake godman, they said. The victim had alleged...
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Michael alias Mohan Singh: Cult leader jailed for rape
A cult leader, who claims to have been raised in an Indian ashram and goes by the name of Mohan Singh, has been jailed after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault in Britain.Michael Lyons, 52, alias Mohan Singh, posed as a spiritual guru to woo his victims by convincing them he was a healer, Daily Express reported on Tuesday. He led a lavis...
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Opinion | Delhi 'Baba' To Ram Rahim, Asaram, India's Endless Obsession With Godmen
The sustained appeal of controversial figures like Asaram, Ram Rahim, and now Chaitanyananda reflects a deeper malaise in society - the followers' refusal to challenge and discard their beliefs even when they become destructive.
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4 Self-Styled Godmen Arrested For Extortion In Hyderabad
Four self-styled godmen, who allegedly extorted 500 grams gold and 1 kg silver besides Rs 1 lakh in cash from a 48-year-old man on the pretext of performing some rituals, were today arrested in Hyderabad, police said.
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Head Of Ashram, Three Godmen Accused Of Rape In Uttar Pradesh
Two 'sadhvis' have accused four godmen, including the head of an ashram, of allegedly raping them at the ashram in Basti district of Uttar Pradesh, the police said on Thursday.
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Godmen as Gangsta
Spiritual spas of Rampal and others are filthy, writes Shobhaa De.
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How Many More "Godmen" Must We Tolerate?
Political patronage is undeniable, writes Sidharth Bhatia.
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Mumbai: Police identify man who gave fake IDs to rapist tantrik
The JJ Marg police have identified the person who helped Mehendi Kasim Sheikh in procuring fake documents. Sheikh, a self-proclaimed black magician who allegedly raped six sisters and their domestic help over a period of time, had a fake PAN card, an election card and photocopies of a passport. The police seized all these fake documents. According ...
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Fake godman booked for rape in a Maharashtra village
A fake godman was booked for allegedly raping a 24-year-old girl on the pretextof marrying her, police said on Wednesday. Gahininath Khedkar was booked following directions from Taluka civil court, after the girl reached it to file a complaint against the fake godman, they said. The victim had alleged...
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Michael alias Mohan Singh: Cult leader jailed for rape
A cult leader, who claims to have been raised in an Indian ashram and goes by the name of Mohan Singh, has been jailed after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault in Britain.Michael Lyons, 52, alias Mohan Singh, posed as a spiritual guru to woo his victims by convincing them he was a healer, Daily Express reported on Tuesday. He led a lavis...
