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Rebirthing Buddhas, reincarnating Lamas

Reformers argued Buddhism was anti-caste, anti-fatalism and had nothing to do with rebirth doctrine. 

12 January,2025 07:10 AM IST | Devdutt Pattanaik
Opinion

Sleeping together

Without a doubt, this was a big deal. In India the struggle for private space is both physical and intensely psychological.

12 January,2025 07:08 AM IST | Paromita Vohra
Opinion

Top 20 South Asian, Diaspora films of 2024

Screened by Cannes Cinema. On Amazon Prime Video. Woman director, women producers.

12 January,2025 07:06 AM IST | Meenakshi Shedde
Opinion

Trump Towers and Sound of Mu-sikh

The trend is relatively new here—we have Singham Returns and re-returns—this is different from SRK and Bhai re-returning as themselves in all the roles they play

12 January,2025 07:04 AM IST | Rahul da Cunha
Opinion

The surgical edge

You may think that when a doctor suggests an urgent surgery, he is out to dupe you, but sometimes, it’s just to make sure you don’t fall off the edge

12 January,2025 07:01 AM IST | Dr Mazda Turel
India News

Uddhav realised breaking alliance with BJP was a blunder, says Bawankule

Amid a blame game over the Maha Vikas Aghadi's rout in the state assembly elections, key constituent Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), earlier in the day, announced that it would contest local polls solo

11 January,2025 09:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Gujarat confirms fourth HMPV case as nine-month-old tests positive

The first case in Gujarat was recorded on Monday when a two-month-old boy was diagnosed with the viral disease, which presents symptoms such as fever, nasal congestion, runny nose, and cough

11 January,2025 07:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Boy, 8, found with HMPV in Gujarat

The boy, who belongs to a family of farm labourers from Prantij taluka, was found positive for HMPV in a test run by a private laboratory but health authorities had sent his blood samples to a government lab for confirmation, he said

11 January,2025 06:31 PM IST | Agencies
India News

Minister: Giant Metrewave Radio won't be moved for Pune-Nashik railway project

The GMRT is situated in Khodad village near Narayangaon, approximately 60 km from Pune, off the Pune-Nashik Highway, NCP (SP) MP Amol Kolhe recently suggested relocating the GMRT to facilitate the railway project

11 January,2025 05:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju embarks on five-day visit to Saudi Arabia

Rijiju will also meet the Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and discuss the Hajj flight operations and the pilgrimage-related bus and train services with him

11 January,2025 04:10 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Delhi Excise Policy case: CAG report reveals loss of Rs 2,026 crore

The report's findings stated that there were deviations from the objective of the policy, a lack of transparency in pricing, and violations in issuing licenses that were not penalised

11 January,2025 03:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Mid-Day Top News: Ram Lalla's first anniversary, Metro speeds up and more

Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today

11 January,2025 02:32 PM IST
Delhi Assembly polls: AAP to provide evidence of fraud in 'voter deletion' row

Delhi Assembly polls: AAP to provide evidence of fraud in 'voter deletion' row

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal alleged that a local election officer had "surrendered to the BJP" and was actively supporting their fraudulent activities

11 January,2025 12:36 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Dense fog disrupts Delhi, delays 45 trains

Dense fog disrupts Delhi, delays 45 trains

A thick fog blanket disrupted Delhi on Saturday, delaying 45 trains and reducing visibility to as low as 50 metres. IMD predicts thunderstorms and rain later in the day, with temperatures hovering around 7.7°C.

11 January,2025 10:01 AM IST | New Delhi
Two arrested at Agartala Railway station in connection with NDPS case

Two arrested at Agartala Railway station in connection with NDPS case

The arrested individuals will be presented before a court tomorrow. Authorities believe further arrests may follow as the investigation into the case continues

11 January,2025 07:51 AM IST | Agartala (Tripura) | ANI
Sharad Pawar praised RSS after seeing how it burst fake narrative balloon of LS

Sharad Pawar praised RSS after seeing how it burst fake narrative balloon of LS

In a lighter vein, he said, "I only get angry when I am hungry. If you see me angry then give me something to eat and my anger will go away"

11 January,2025 07:50 AM IST | Nagpur | PTI
SC rejects plea against Women Reservation Act

SC rejects plea against Women Reservation Act

The bench pointed out Jaya Thakur’s petition challenged the bill, which had become the Act, whereas the NFIW challenged the delimitation clause of the law

11 January,2025 07:49 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
AMU receives bomb threat, ransom mail

AMU receives bomb threat, ransom mail

The authorities are “not taking any chances” on this threat, Pathak said. AMU spokesperson Asim Siddiqui said that the email letter also mentions “ransom money”

11 January,2025 07:49 AM IST | Aligarh | Agencies
BJP holds protest over AAP’s fake voters claim

BJP holds protest over AAP’s fake voters claim

Kejriwal on Thursday accused BJP of manipulating the electoral rolls by registering “fake” voters from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in his constituency

11 January,2025 07:49 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Five of family found murdered in UP’s Meerut

Five of family found murdered in UP’s Meerut

While two named suspects were held, several others have also been taken into custody in connection with the murder, police said

11 January,2025 07:48 AM IST | Meerut | Agencies
Karnataka: 12 Sri Ram Sene activists booked for holding rifle training

Karnataka: 12 Sri Ram Sene activists booked for holding rifle training

The training was held in a farmer's field in Todalabagi village, Bagalkote police said

10 January,2025 11:07 PM IST | Bengaluru | PTI
Lohri & its connection to Dulla Bhatti: A revolutionary tale you need to hear

    Lohri & its connection to Dulla Bhatti: A revolutionary tale you need to hear

    Lohri is a vibrant festival that marks the end of winter and the beginning of warmer days, celebrated with bonfires, songs, and dances. But did you know there's a fascinating historical story behind it? The festival is linked to Dulla Bhatti, a brave warrior from Punjab who fought against Mughal rulers during Emperor Akbar's reign. Dulla Bhatti is known for his rebellion and his acts of kindness, like rescuing young girls from forced marriages. His story became a part of Lohri celebrations, with people singing songs about him around the bonfire. This video explores how Dulla Bhatti’s revolutionary tale is intertwined with the festival of Lohri and why it remains an important part of the celebrations today.

    11 January,2025 04:00 PM IST
    Supreme Court seems likely to uphold federal law that could force TikTok to shut

    Supreme Court seems likely to uphold federal law that could force TikTok to shut

    They also are concerned that the proprietary algorithm that fuels what users see on the app is vulnerable to manipulation by Chinese authorities, who could pressure ByteDance to shape content on the platform in a way that's difficult to detect

    11 January,2025 07:51 AM IST | Washington | AP | PTI

    Joe Biden climate adviser says California wildfires show 'you have to take scien

    "Just because the US has the biggest, most prosperous economy in the world does not mean climate risk stops at our borders

    11 January,2025 07:50 AM IST | Washington | AP | PTI

    Indian national pleads guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material

    Abdul Rouvoof Shaik faces a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment, a fine of up to USD 250,000, and a period of supervised release of up to life

    11 January,2025 07:50 AM IST | Washington | PTI
    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees

    26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

    As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you

    26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Over 30 lakh devotees make pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath in 2024: Report

    The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reported a record-breaking 30,87,417 pilgrims visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams during the 2024 Yatra season, highlighting the success of temple and local administration efforts

    18 November,2024 10:03 AM IST | Dehradun
    Our basic infrastructure is poorly maintained

    Our basic infrastructure is poorly maintained

    It was a horrific, numbing and extremely painful incident. She may recover from the physical pain but the mental scars will remain

    10 January,2025 08:41 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    08 January,2025 06:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar
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