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UP election: Why politicians, public and priests share a unique bond with faithA recent hostage situation in Uttar Pradesh involving a priest, who was taken captive post-ceremony, underscores the extraordinary demands ...
What Kautilya’s Arthashastra reveals about temples, money and the politics of faithKautilya’s Arthashastra offers a strikingly unsentimental view of religion, treating temples as centres of wealth, influence and political ...
Bengal BJP minister backs non-veg during Durga Puja, pushes back against Bageshwar BabaWest Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh stated non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja is not controversial. He referenced Bageshwar Baba's appeal f...
Andhra Dy CM Pawan Kalyan calls for unity to condemn Bangladesh ISKCON priest's arrestAndhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan called for unity against the alleged arrest of an ISKCON priest in Bangladesh. He urged i...
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The author questions the blind faith placed in political leaders across the globe. They critique the herd mentality that allows politicians...
Ravi Kishan's startling revelation: 'My father wanted to kill me'Ravi Kishan revealed in a recent interview the tumultuous relationship he had with his father. He disclosed shocking details, including his...
Refrain from spreading communal hatred: Ghaziabad admin to NarsinghanandThe move by the administration came after the priest declared on Monday that he will go to Delhi's Jama Masjid on June 17 and give a presen...
Yogi Adityanath resigns from UP Legislative CouncilThe priest-turned-politician was elected to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council in 2017 after becoming the chief minister for the first t...
Yogi Adityanath calls on President Ram Nath KovindUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday called on President Ram Nath Kovind during his first visit to the national capital a...
Good that Yogi Adityanth didn't contest from Ayodhya: Ram temple chief priestAcharya Satyendra Das said he had earlier suggested that Adityanath should contest from Gorakhpur as people whose houses and shops were dem...
Aditynath imposes ban on meat, liquor trade in MathuraThe chief minister was speaking at the Krishnotsava 2021 programme here. He suggested that those engaged in liquor and meat trade may take ...
BJP getting widespread support from people: Yogi AdityanathThe priest-turned-politician noted that the public believes in the mantra of development and governance given by Prime Minister Narendra Mo...
No one can have the audacity to export cow meat from UP: Yogi Adityanath"If any person indulges in cruelty to cows (leave aside talking of killing of cows), he will find himself behind bars," Adityanath, a pries...
Yogi Adityanath visits Ram Janmabhumi site, says Ayodhya is his personal beliefLater, speaking to media persons, the priest-turned- politician said "Ayodhya is my personal belief and it is my duty to develop Ayodhya".
When the saints went marching to Yogi Adityanath's official abodeThe five-time MP from Gorakhpur has decided not to enter the bungalow without proper prayers and purification ritual.
Goa church under scanner over priests' political playThe Taleigao priest's sermon raised eyebrows because of the open support for a controversial candidate.
Elections 2014: Uncertainties looming, aspirants turn to astrologersMost concerns of these visitors range from seeking appropriate party tickets to an auspicious "muhurat" for filing in their nominations, an...
Goa elections: JGP unveils list of 12 candidates for Goa assembly pollsA musician, a priest and an actor are among the 12 candidates offered by the Jagrut Goemkarancho Fauz, a conglomeration of civil society gr...
- Off from politics, it's puja time for Pranab Mukherjee
The usual image of Pranab Mukherjee is one of a seasoned politician stepping out of Parliament and facing TV cameras.
- Off from politics, it's puja time for Pranab Mukherjee
On Monday, villagers at Miriti, saw the 'other' Pranab Mukherjee - a Bengali at heart, spirit and tradition.