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Akhara body to ban food stalls by 'non-Sanatanis' at Kumbh Mela

The Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad on Wednesday said it has decided to not allow 'non-Sanatanis' from putting up food stalls in the Kumbh Mela and rename terms 'Shahi Snan' and 'Peshwai' as 'Rajsi......

Is Ajit Pawar Making Eknath Shinde Insecure?

'Ajit Pawar is trying to sideline us; he is trying to be in the BJP's good books at our cost.' IMAGE: Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde offers sweets to NCP leader Ajit Pawar while BJP leader......

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Hymns and songs about Lord Ram reverberated in temples, special prayers were held, processions taken out, rangolis made and bhandara events were held Monday as the country soaked in religious......

Diwali: at home and away

When memories of home beckon Indians abroad, they are usually festive memories. And when you return from an adopted country to your own, the special Diwali feeling mingles with memories of......

PHOTOS: Ayodhya lit-up with 5 lakh diyas on Diwali eve

IMAGE: People light earthen lamps on the bank of River Saryu during Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya on Saturday. Photograph: Nand Kumar/PTI Photo Over 5.50 lakh diyas, or earthen lamps, were lit......

Rs 81,781 cr dished out by banks in 9-day loan mela

The finance ministry on Monday said loans worth Rs 81,781 crore were disbursed during the nine-day outreach programme or loan mela organised by banks that began on October 1. IMAGE: Union Minister......

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Delhi, which has gained infamy as one of the world’s most polluted cities, has for some years now witnessed a sustained campaign from various quarters seeking a ban on firecrackers. While the......

India's head housekeeper, by appointment

A century-old company -- that started as an infrastructure provider for large religious gatherings like the Kumbh Mela -- has expanded its role to keeping the premises of such gatherings......

Consume or Kill? Save or Spend?

'Spend within your means and save some,' taught to us by our grandmothers, is still valid and wise, feels B S Prakash.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh Because of some faith in simple common sense, I......

Videocon's new brand building campaign

It's another take on an ageless Hindi film script. Two brothers are separated in a crowded mela (fair), while pursuing their respective interests - crushed ice candy and balloons. The children are......

Aamir Khan's Top 10 Flops

Thugs of Hindostan adds to Aamir Khan's list of disappointments. Over the years, Aamir Khan has become the star whose films invariably do bumper business at the box office. He is the president of......

How Eden Gardens fought for the WC semis and won!

IMAGE: The iconic Eden Gardens. Photograph: BCCI Having edged out Chennai and Bangalore in the race to host a World Cup semifinal, Cricket Association of Bengal president Snehasish Ganguly on......

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