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OPINION | Dalit Vs Sangh Dichotomy: Why Kerala RSS Can Show the Way
Stalwarts like Dattopant Thengadi set up Kerala’s RSS unit aligned to the state’s egalitarian ethos, making it one of the most inclusive in the country. For those looking to imbibe, there is a lot to learn from the state.
Padmavat: Karni Sena Warns Against Release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Film Once Again
The Karni Sena, a Rajput outfit, on Tuesday once again threatened the makers of the controversial film Padmavat of dire consequences if it was released on January 25.
Why Target Only Zakir Naik, Why Not Asaram Too? Tribunal Questions Enforcement Directorate
When the ED lawyer said that Naik instigated youths through his speeches, Justice Singh pointed out the ED did not produce any prima facie evidence or statements from "such misguided youths" as to how these speeches pushed them to commit illegal acts.
IAS Officer, on the Run Since Feb 2017, Arrested in Connection With Rs 2,000-Cr Scam in Assam
Suspended on charges of corruption, 58-year-old Kumud Kalita served as the director of the Social Welfare department in 2013-14 during the Congress regime and he is one of the 11 accused in connection with the multi-crore rupee scam.
General Motors Races to Build a Formula for Profitable Electric Cars
A key element of the plan, according to two people familiar with the company’s strategy, is slashing the amount of cobalt in GM's new EMC 1.0 battery system.
Visva-Bharati Seeks CISF Cover, to Build New Museums After Nobel Theft Shame
The university authorities have now decided to build two new state-of-the-art museums to house Tagore’s rare and priceless paintings, which are presently stored in a strong room and run the risk of damage.
Dalits in Gujarat's Una to Convert to Buddhism, Cite Discrimination by Other Castes
Those converting include a family which was flogged in full public view in July 2016 by members of other castes.
AIMPLB Asks Muslims to Seek Approval For Loudspeaker Use; Sadhus Want UP Govt to Reconsider Order
After being pulled up by the Allahabad HC over noise pollution, the UP government on Sunday issued detailed directives on the use of permanently installed loudspeakers at public places.
In 10 Months, Yogi Adityanath Govt Received 9 Notices from Human Rights Commission
The NHRC notices, most of which were addressed to the Chief Secretary, were sent on a range of issues, including a fake encounter, eve-teasing and children deaths at Gorakhpur hospital.
Cuss Words, Personal Attacks Multiply Ahead of Karnataka Assembly Elections
With the Karnataka elections just three months away, the expletives and abuses are expected to get louder and more dirtier.
A Month by Month Calendar of Thriftiest North American Destinations to Visit in 2018
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Bajrang Dal Warns Against Roaming with Non-Hindus, Days After Girl's Suicide Over 'I Love Muslims' Post
In a WhatsApp message, Bajrang Dal, Mudigere unit, has warned that whoever roams around with non-Hindu boys will be made to pay a heavy price as it is the duty of Bajrang Dal to save Hinduism.
Israel's Anti-Trust Regulator to Look at Internet Giants
"We will look closely at the activity of the internet giants to see whether they are abusing their power and breaching the Anti-Trust Authority's rules," the head of the authority, Michal Halperin, told parliament's Economic Affairs Committee.
Cook and Servant Lodged Themselves in Jail in Anticipation of Lalu's Arrival
Madan Yadav, who is a milkman and a resident of Ranchi, made his neighbour approach the Lower Bazar police station and file an FIR against the two of them.
After 11 Die in Kashmir Avalanche, Residents of Border Area March With 'Tunnel Vision'
The residents of the border area of Tangdhar marched to push for the construction of a proposed 6km tunnel bypassing Sadhana Top - a high point on the Kupwara-Tangdhar road vulnerable to avalanches and road sinks.
Homosexuals Who Flaunt Their Sexuality Need to Be Punished: Subramanian Swamy
Subramanian Swamy said that the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community can do whatever they want to do but "in privacy" and not "celebrate" their sexual orientation.