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2 Arrested For Asking Candidate To Remove 'Sacred Thread' At NEET Exam Centre
- Monday May 5, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Two people were arrested in connection with an incident where a candidate was allegedly asked to remove "janivara" (sacred thread worn by Brahmins) before entering the exam hall to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) on May 4
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"Cut Janeu, Threw It In Dustbin": Massive Row At Karnataka Exam Centre
- Sunday April 20, 2025
- India News | Edited by Manjiri Chitre
Students who were appearing for the CET exam in Karnataka claimed that they were made to remove the sacred thread at the examination center.
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Students Told To Remove Sacred Thread At Karnataka Exam Centre, Case Filed
- Saturday April 19, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the matter to determine the circumstances under which students were allegedly instructed to remove religious symbols.
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2 Cops Removed From Field Duty In Madhya Pradesh As Man Claims He Was Thrashed
- Tuesday September 17, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
Two policemen were removed from field duty on allegations of cutting the "shikha" (a tuft of hair worn by Brahmins) and breaking the sacred thread of a protester in Mauganj district, an official said.
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''Timeless Wonder'': What Makes Ram Lalla's Idol Extraordinary? Government Explains
- Wednesday January 24, 2024
- India News | Edited by Ritu Singh
In a thread on X, the government enlisted several unique features and remarkable facts about the sacred idol.
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Rishi Sunak Wears Sacred Hindu Thread As He Enters UK PM Home
- Wednesday October 26, 2022
- World News | Asian News International
Rishi Sunak, the first Indian-origin and Hindu Prime Minister of the UK, was seen wearing the sacred red Hindu 'Kalawa' thread during his first speech at 10 Downing Street.
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"Will Always Be There In My Memory": Sachin Tendulkar Recalls Emotional Moment When He Returned Virat Kohli's "Gift"
- Friday February 18, 2022
- NDTV Sports Desk
Sachin Tendulkar recently recalled an emotional moment from his retirement when he had to return a "gift" given to him by Virat Kohli.
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Asaduddin Owaisi Will Wear 'Janeu' If Yogi Adityanath Returns To Power: UP Minister
- Monday December 27, 2021
- India News | Press Trust of India
If Yogi Adityanath government returns to power in Uttar Pradesh for a second term, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi will start wearing Hindus' sacred thread 'janeu', worn across the shoulder, and chanting Lord Ram's name, a UP minister said on Sunday.
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Four Arrested For Thrashing Man, Urinating On Him Over Land Dispute: UP Cops
- Monday October 5, 2020
- Cities | Press Trust of India
Four people, accused of beating up a man at gunpoint, urinating on him and tearing his janeu (sacred thread) over a land dispute, were arrested in Uttar Pradesh, the police said on Monday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Karnataka Woman Sells "Mangalsutra" To Buy TV For Kids' Education
- Sunday August 2, 2020
- Karnataka News | ANI
A woman in Gadag district of Karnataka mortgaged her "mangalsutra" (sacred wedding thread) to buy a television set for her children following the Karnataka government's decision to continue the classes through TV amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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www.ndtv.com
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Anant Chaturdashi 2019: A Day To Worship Lord Vishnu. Know The Story Behind The Festival
- Thursday September 12, 2019
- India News | Edited by Richa Taneja
Anant Chaturdashi is celebrated every year and prayers are offered to Lord Vishnu on this day. It is celebrated on 10th day of Ganesh Chaturthi and coincides with Ganpati Visarjan. Devotees observe fast and also tie a sacred thread during the Anant Chaturdashi puja.
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www.ndtv.com
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Raksha Bandhan 2019: How You Can Wish Your Sibling On This Special Day
- Thursday August 15, 2019
- India News | Edited by Richa Taneja
Happy Raksha Bandhan 2019: The day signifies sibling love and bonding. Sisters tie a sacred thread which is a protection thread on their brothers' wrists and brothers also promise to keep them safe and protect them.
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www.ndtv.com
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At Kumbh Mela, These Children Are Learning Vedas; Have Views On Politics Too
- Wednesday January 30, 2019
- India News | Written by Alok Pandey
Dushyant Parashar is all of five, but already sports a janeu or a sacred thread around his body - the thread is an essential element that marks the acceptance of a student by a guru or a teacher in Hinduism.
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www.ndtv.com
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Raksha Bandhan 2018: Wishes, WhatsApp Messages, Quotes To Share With Your Siblings
- Sunday August 12, 2018
- India News | Edited by Arun Nair
The festival of Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated on August 26this year. On the occasion, sisters tie a sacred thread calledrakhito their brothers', who in turnpromise they will always protect their sisters.
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www.ndtv.com
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Kamal Haasan Criticised Over Caste Stand, Told "Reform Starts At Home"
- Monday July 2, 2018
- India News | Press Trust of India
Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan has received massive criticism on social media over his stand against caste. The trolls went on to remind him of his daughter Shruti's reported remarks about her caste identity some years ago.
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www.ndtv.com
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2 Arrested For Asking Candidate To Remove 'Sacred Thread' At NEET Exam Centre
- Monday May 5, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Two people were arrested in connection with an incident where a candidate was allegedly asked to remove "janivara" (sacred thread worn by Brahmins) before entering the exam hall to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) on May 4
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www.ndtv.com
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"Cut Janeu, Threw It In Dustbin": Massive Row At Karnataka Exam Centre
- Sunday April 20, 2025
- India News | Edited by Manjiri Chitre
Students who were appearing for the CET exam in Karnataka claimed that they were made to remove the sacred thread at the examination center.
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www.ndtv.com
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Students Told To Remove Sacred Thread At Karnataka Exam Centre, Case Filed
- Saturday April 19, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the matter to determine the circumstances under which students were allegedly instructed to remove religious symbols.
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www.ndtv.com
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2 Cops Removed From Field Duty In Madhya Pradesh As Man Claims He Was Thrashed
- Tuesday September 17, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
Two policemen were removed from field duty on allegations of cutting the "shikha" (a tuft of hair worn by Brahmins) and breaking the sacred thread of a protester in Mauganj district, an official said.
-
www.ndtv.com
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''Timeless Wonder'': What Makes Ram Lalla's Idol Extraordinary? Government Explains
- Wednesday January 24, 2024
- India News | Edited by Ritu Singh
In a thread on X, the government enlisted several unique features and remarkable facts about the sacred idol.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Rishi Sunak Wears Sacred Hindu Thread As He Enters UK PM Home
- Wednesday October 26, 2022
- World News | Asian News International
Rishi Sunak, the first Indian-origin and Hindu Prime Minister of the UK, was seen wearing the sacred red Hindu 'Kalawa' thread during his first speech at 10 Downing Street.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"Will Always Be There In My Memory": Sachin Tendulkar Recalls Emotional Moment When He Returned Virat Kohli's "Gift"
- Friday February 18, 2022
- NDTV Sports Desk
Sachin Tendulkar recently recalled an emotional moment from his retirement when he had to return a "gift" given to him by Virat Kohli.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Asaduddin Owaisi Will Wear 'Janeu' If Yogi Adityanath Returns To Power: UP Minister
- Monday December 27, 2021
- India News | Press Trust of India
If Yogi Adityanath government returns to power in Uttar Pradesh for a second term, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi will start wearing Hindus' sacred thread 'janeu', worn across the shoulder, and chanting Lord Ram's name, a UP minister said on Sunday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Four Arrested For Thrashing Man, Urinating On Him Over Land Dispute: UP Cops
- Monday October 5, 2020
- Cities | Press Trust of India
Four people, accused of beating up a man at gunpoint, urinating on him and tearing his janeu (sacred thread) over a land dispute, were arrested in Uttar Pradesh, the police said on Monday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Karnataka Woman Sells "Mangalsutra" To Buy TV For Kids' Education
- Sunday August 2, 2020
- Karnataka News | ANI
A woman in Gadag district of Karnataka mortgaged her "mangalsutra" (sacred wedding thread) to buy a television set for her children following the Karnataka government's decision to continue the classes through TV amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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www.ndtv.com
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Anant Chaturdashi 2019: A Day To Worship Lord Vishnu. Know The Story Behind The Festival
- Thursday September 12, 2019
- India News | Edited by Richa Taneja
Anant Chaturdashi is celebrated every year and prayers are offered to Lord Vishnu on this day. It is celebrated on 10th day of Ganesh Chaturthi and coincides with Ganpati Visarjan. Devotees observe fast and also tie a sacred thread during the Anant Chaturdashi puja.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Raksha Bandhan 2019: How You Can Wish Your Sibling On This Special Day
- Thursday August 15, 2019
- India News | Edited by Richa Taneja
Happy Raksha Bandhan 2019: The day signifies sibling love and bonding. Sisters tie a sacred thread which is a protection thread on their brothers' wrists and brothers also promise to keep them safe and protect them.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
At Kumbh Mela, These Children Are Learning Vedas; Have Views On Politics Too
- Wednesday January 30, 2019
- India News | Written by Alok Pandey
Dushyant Parashar is all of five, but already sports a janeu or a sacred thread around his body - the thread is an essential element that marks the acceptance of a student by a guru or a teacher in Hinduism.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Raksha Bandhan 2018: Wishes, WhatsApp Messages, Quotes To Share With Your Siblings
- Sunday August 12, 2018
- India News | Edited by Arun Nair
The festival of Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated on August 26this year. On the occasion, sisters tie a sacred thread calledrakhito their brothers', who in turnpromise they will always protect their sisters.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Kamal Haasan Criticised Over Caste Stand, Told "Reform Starts At Home"
- Monday July 2, 2018
- India News | Press Trust of India
Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan has received massive criticism on social media over his stand against caste. The trolls went on to remind him of his daughter Shruti's reported remarks about her caste identity some years ago.
-
www.ndtv.com