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"Don't Play With...": BJP Mysuru MP On Banu Mushtaq Inaugurating Dasara Festival
Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq is being cancelled by the BJP. The reason: a Muslim inaugurating the world-famous Mysuru Dasara festivities, which traditionally begin with rituals at the Chamundi Hill temple.
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ISKCON Bangladesh Begins Three-Day Janmashtami Celebration
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has begun celebrating a three-day Krishna Janmashtami in a festive atmosphere in Bangladesh, priests said on Saturday.
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Spain Orders Town To Scrap Motion Restricting Muslim Festivities
Spain's leftist government ordered a town to drop a ban on religious celebrations in municipal sports facilities, a measure critics say was aimed at blocking longstanding Muslim festivities.
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President Murmu, PM Modi Extend Raksha Bandhan Wishes, Emphasise Bond Of Protection
Raksha Bandhan is a festival deeply rooted in Indian culture and has been celebrated for centuries. Incidents of sisters tying rakhi around their brothers' wrists for protection are mentioned in Hindu religious texts.
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From Pongal To Payasam: 7 Festival Favourites That Deserve A Year-Round Spot On Your Plate
South Indian festival foods are a celebration of flavour, tradition, and nutrition. While they hold special significance during religious events, their taste and versatility make them worth enjoying any time of the year.
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"Tomorrow Some Other Community...": Court On Slaughter Ban During Jain Festival
The Bombay High Court on Monday wondered if it can prohibit slaughter of animals during the nine-day 'Paryushan Parv' of the Jain community and whether such an order would open the floodgates with other communities also seeking similar bans during th
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Gautam Adani, Family Attend Grand Jagannath Rath Yatra In Puri
Industrialist Gautam Adani and members of his family were present in Odisha's Puri today to attend the annual Rath Yatra, one of India's most significant religious festivals.
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After Maha Kumbh Mela, Adani Group To Offer Seva At Puri Rath Yatra
Following its extensive, mostly volunteer-driven initiative to feed the masses during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj earlier this year, the Adani Group has now shifted its focus to another of India's most revered religious festivals - the Rath Yatr
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12 Killed In Mass Shooting At Religious Celebration In Mexico
Twelve people were killed overnight in the Mexican state of Guanajuato when gunmen opened fire on a celebration in the city of Irapuato, authorities said Wednesday.
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Baisakhi 2025: Quotes And Messages To Celebrate the Harvest Festival
Baisakhi 2025, observed on April 13, commemorates the Sikh New Year and the establishment of the Khalsa Panth. Celebrations encompass cultural performances, religious ceremonies, and community gatherings, especially in Punjab and surrounding areas. T
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Delhi Government Declares Five Dry Days In April-June Quarter
The Delhi government has declared five dry days in the first quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal for closure of liquor shops on important religious festivals, including Ram Navami and Good Friday.
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UP Bans Meat Sale Near Religious Places For Navratri, Entirely For Ram Navami
The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has banned the sale of meat within 500 metres of religious places in the state for the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival, which begins on Sunday.
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How Holi And Ramadan Unites This Pakistani Desert Town Every Year
In a desert town in Pakistan, Hindus prepare meals for fasting Muslims, who in turn gather to welcome a Holi procession, a rare moment of religious solidarity in the Islamic nation.
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Video: Air Force's Air Show On Last Day Of Maha Kumbh Festival
The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a spectacular air show over the Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra on the final day of the 45-day-long religious gathering in Prayagraj.
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Case Filed Against Farah Khan Over "Derogatory" Remarks On Holi
Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has come under scrutiny after a criminal complaint was filed against her for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the Hindu festival of Holi.
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"Don't Play With...": BJP Mysuru MP On Banu Mushtaq Inaugurating Dasara Festival
Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq is being cancelled by the BJP. The reason: a Muslim inaugurating the world-famous Mysuru Dasara festivities, which traditionally begin with rituals at the Chamundi Hill temple.
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ISKCON Bangladesh Begins Three-Day Janmashtami Celebration
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has begun celebrating a three-day Krishna Janmashtami in a festive atmosphere in Bangladesh, priests said on Saturday.
-
Spain Orders Town To Scrap Motion Restricting Muslim Festivities
Spain's leftist government ordered a town to drop a ban on religious celebrations in municipal sports facilities, a measure critics say was aimed at blocking longstanding Muslim festivities.
-
President Murmu, PM Modi Extend Raksha Bandhan Wishes, Emphasise Bond Of Protection
Raksha Bandhan is a festival deeply rooted in Indian culture and has been celebrated for centuries. Incidents of sisters tying rakhi around their brothers' wrists for protection are mentioned in Hindu religious texts.
-
From Pongal To Payasam: 7 Festival Favourites That Deserve A Year-Round Spot On Your Plate
South Indian festival foods are a celebration of flavour, tradition, and nutrition. While they hold special significance during religious events, their taste and versatility make them worth enjoying any time of the year.
-
"Tomorrow Some Other Community...": Court On Slaughter Ban During Jain Festival
The Bombay High Court on Monday wondered if it can prohibit slaughter of animals during the nine-day 'Paryushan Parv' of the Jain community and whether such an order would open the floodgates with other communities also seeking similar bans during th
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Gautam Adani, Family Attend Grand Jagannath Rath Yatra In Puri
Industrialist Gautam Adani and members of his family were present in Odisha's Puri today to attend the annual Rath Yatra, one of India's most significant religious festivals.
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After Maha Kumbh Mela, Adani Group To Offer Seva At Puri Rath Yatra
Following its extensive, mostly volunteer-driven initiative to feed the masses during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj earlier this year, the Adani Group has now shifted its focus to another of India's most revered religious festivals - the Rath Yatr
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12 Killed In Mass Shooting At Religious Celebration In Mexico
Twelve people were killed overnight in the Mexican state of Guanajuato when gunmen opened fire on a celebration in the city of Irapuato, authorities said Wednesday.
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Baisakhi 2025: Quotes And Messages To Celebrate the Harvest Festival
Baisakhi 2025, observed on April 13, commemorates the Sikh New Year and the establishment of the Khalsa Panth. Celebrations encompass cultural performances, religious ceremonies, and community gatherings, especially in Punjab and surrounding areas. T
-
Delhi Government Declares Five Dry Days In April-June Quarter
The Delhi government has declared five dry days in the first quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal for closure of liquor shops on important religious festivals, including Ram Navami and Good Friday.
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UP Bans Meat Sale Near Religious Places For Navratri, Entirely For Ram Navami
The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has banned the sale of meat within 500 metres of religious places in the state for the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival, which begins on Sunday.
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How Holi And Ramadan Unites This Pakistani Desert Town Every Year
In a desert town in Pakistan, Hindus prepare meals for fasting Muslims, who in turn gather to welcome a Holi procession, a rare moment of religious solidarity in the Islamic nation.
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Video: Air Force's Air Show On Last Day Of Maha Kumbh Festival
The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a spectacular air show over the Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra on the final day of the 45-day-long religious gathering in Prayagraj.
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Case Filed Against Farah Khan Over "Derogatory" Remarks On Holi
Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has come under scrutiny after a criminal complaint was filed against her for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the Hindu festival of Holi.
