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Remini hints Scientology is behind Haggis allegations
Actress-producer Leah Remini has defended filmmaker Paul Haggis, and hinted that Scientology is behind sexual misconduct allegations.
Devotees take holy dip in Triveni Sangam on Mauni Amavasya
Scores of devotees took a holy dip in Allahabad's Triveni Sangam, today on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya.Mauni Amavasya is an auspicious day as per the Hindu religion.It falls on the month of Magh as per Hindu calendar.On this day people observe Maun Vrat, in which they dedicate and try connecting to one's inner self to God.
Priests up in arms against acquisition of Govardhan temples
As the Uttar Pradesh government's proposal to acquire three temples and set up a shrine board to protect Govardhan continued to rile local priests, cabinet minister Srikant Sharma today offered to plead the latter's case to the BJP government. "I would plead the matter of acquisition of three temples of Govardhan before the chief minister as your advocate," the power minister said last evening. In an order issued on January 8, the UP government had said that acting on orders of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the state religious works department was setting up a shrine board for the protection of Govardhan. The order said preparations were underway to acquire and manage Sri Girija Mukharvind Temple, Daan-ghaati Temple and Mukut Mukharvind Temple, located at Govardhen. Locals and priests are up in arms against the move. Sharma said the Yogi Adityanath government was undertaking the project as per the NGT order, adding that he would still plead the case of the priests to
China won't attempt further misadventure in Arunachal: GOC Eastern Command
Claiming that China had "apologised" for breaching Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh's Tuting area during road construction, GOC-in-C, Eastern Command, Lt Gen Abhay Krishna on Monday said the Chinese would not try such misadventures again as the footprint of the Indian Army is everywhere.
Devotees protest against Vairamuthu, demand apology
Devotees, spiritual leaders and leaders of Hindu outfits today came together and staged a protest demonstration here demanding lyricist Vairamuthu to apologise for his alleged controversial remarks against Goddess Andal. Spiritual leaders, including Sriperumbudur Sri Appan Jeeyar, and devotees said the lyricist had offended Andal and them by making remarks allegedly against the goddess. The well attended stir, held at Chepauk, saw devotees, spiritual leaders and those belonging to Hindu outfits making a demand that Vairamuthu apologise in front of the famous Sri Andal shrine at the Srivilliputhur, near Madurai. Hindu Munnani leader Rama Gopalan, Right wing ideologue RBVS Manian were among those who participated. Andal, the only woman among the 12 revered Vaishnavite saints hailed as 'Alwars' in Tamil, is also venerated as a Goddess and a gifted poet in view of her classic Tamil work 'Thiruppavai,' in praise of Lord Krishna. According to spiritual texts, she lived in the ..
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind says democracy at stake in the country
The Jamaat-e-Islami Hind today said that democracy was at stake in the country. Its all-India general-secretary Iqbal Mulla today said that India's vibrancy and progress was due to its Constitution and democracy. "Democracy is at stake and it seems as if the country is heading towards autocracy and fascism," Mulla said while addressing reporters here. He expressed anguish at the recent developments at the Supreme Court and stated that these developments were a matter of concern. Raising objection to the way the the Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Marriage Bill was introduced in the Parliament, Mulla said that the government should have consulted Muslims before its introduction. He informed that the organisation had started an "Islam for Peace, Progress and Salvation" campaign from January 12, which will run till January 21, to remove misgivings in the minds of citizens about Muslims and Islam. "The aim is to replace the atmosphere of fear prevailing currently to one
RSS asks people to bury differences and remain fearless
A senior RSS leader today asked people in the country to unite and be fearless, saying 'Bharat Mata' was the unifying factor. Greeting people on the occasion of Pongal, RSS general secretary Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi said "our festivals are not for mere enjoyment or celebration alone and signified unity". Citing the significance behind the harvest festival of Pongal which marks sun's movement towards north giving more light, he quoted a Upanishad shloka "Tamsoma Jyotirgamaya," (Lead me to Light from darkness). Joshi said knowledge will help resolve differences and it should be enhanced, while bearing in mind that 'Bharat Mata' was the binding factor. He was participating in a temple function in suburban Hasthinapuram here. Citing the example of a seasame and jaggery based sweet made in Maharashtra, he said the sesame seeds when mixed with jaggery became strong and even difficult to bite. Similarly, when people came together shedding differences the society will get ...
Qatar monitoring situation of royal member 'held' in UAE
Qatar announced it is monitoring the situation relating to a Qatari royal family member who claimed he was being held against his will in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Hindus and Muslims bond over Sankranti in Bhiwandi
For the first time, both Hindus and Muslims in the communally sensitive Bhiwandi town in Thane district of Maharashtra celebrated the festival of Makar Sankranti together this year. The town, which has a sizable Muslim community, is also known for its thriving powerloom industry, but major riots in 1970 and 1984 gave it notoriety as 'communally sensitive'. Yesterday, in a first, members of both communities, especially women, were seen distributing sweets made from 'til-gul' (sesame and jaggery) in various localities to mark the festival. In Maharashtra, the traditional greeting on Sankranti is "Til-gul ghya ani god-god bolaa" ('Have some Til-Gul and let your talk be as sweet'). "The younger generation has taken this initiative. They want to celebrate festivals of both religions," said Abbas Qureshi (78). This was for the first time that Sankranti was celebrated in this way, he added. Youths from both communities also flew kites, which is another marker of Sankranti. In .
Tiruvalluvar remembered on his birth anniversary
Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy today paid floral tributes to Tamil saint Tiruvalluvar on his birth anniversary here. He also recalled the immortal contributions of the poet. Ministers, legislators and delegates of the various Tamil outfits paid tributes at the statue of the saint here. Tiruvalluvar day, marking the poet's birth anniversary, was celebrated as part of the Pongal harvest festival.
Bangladesh: Muslims join in prayer at Bishwa Ijtema
The first leg of the annual Islamic pilgrimage, Bishwa Ijtema concluded on Sunday wherein Muslims from across the world joined a holy gathering by the banks of the Turag River in Bangladesh.Bishwa Ijtema, the largest congregation of Muslims after Haj, concluded with prayers for the welfare of the followers of Islam around the world and their spiritual well-being.Since the three-day pilgrimage commenced on Friday (January 12), Muslim scholars from Bangladesh and abroad have delivered several sermons on Islamic philosophy.The devotion of the pilgrims was visible who braved overcrowded trains and packed buses to reach the pilgrim site."Muslims from all over the world gather here. We have attended to pray for all, we will raise our hands to pray to Allah all together so that He accepts our prayer for a better future," one of the pilgrims, Nupur said.Another worshipper Mashuk Kamal said, "This is the largest Muslim gathering after the holy Haj. Here we will pray (to Allah) for the ...
Lyricist says he paid 'tribute', Chidambaram defends him
In the eye of a storm over his alleged remarks against a Hindu Goddess Andal, Tamil lyricist Vairamuthu today denied it saying he only paid a tribute while senior Congress leader P Chidambaram endorsed him. "Thamizhai Aandaal" (Andal ruled over Tamil) was my tribute to Poet Aandal, celebrating her contribution to Tamil," the lyricist said. Andal, the only woman among the 12 revered Vaishnavite saints hailed as 'Alwars' in Tamil, is also venerated as a Goddess and a gifted poet in view of her classic Tamil work 'Thiruppavai,' in praise of Lord Krishna. According to spiritual texts, she lived in the eighth century AD. Thiruppavai is a celebrated work in spiritual Tamil literature and is also part of the Vaishnavite "Divya Prabhantham (a collection of verses respected as sacred and in praise of Lord Narayana)." In his address at a literary event at Rajapalayam in Tamil Nadu, Vairamuthu recently spoke about Andal and it was also published in a Tamil daily. It led to outrage .
Qatari sheikh says being 'detained' in UAE
A controversial member of Qatar's royal family says he is being detained in the UAE, media reported today, eight months into a crisis between Gulf states. Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali Al-Thani, a little-known royal, emerged as an unlikely mediator in August, weeks after Riyadh and Abu Dhabi cut ties with Doha. A video circulating online, also broadcast by Qatar-based Al-Jazeera television, shows the sheikh seated in an armchair warning that he was "afraid something could happen to me that will be blamed on Qatar". "I am now in Abu Dhabi, where I was a guest of (UAE crown prince) Sheikh Mohammed" bin Zayed al-Nahyan, he said. "That is no longer the case. I am now detained," Sheikh Abdullah said. "I want to make clear that the people of Qatar are innocent," the sheikh said. "Sheikh Mohammed bears full responsibility for anything that happens to me." The video could not be immediately authenticated, while Emirati officials were not immediately available for comment. Saudi Arabia,
Omar warns against divisive narrative; says need to protect
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah today warned people against a divisive narrative and asserted that the future would be defined by efforts of the present generation to protect secular co- existence. In his message read out at a day-long seminar 'Bridging the Divide' organised here by the Epilogue magazine, Abdullah expressed concern over the "increasingly acrid and divisive narrative" that stands to question the fundamental rights of equality and the dignity of human life irrespective of caste, creed, region or religion, guaranteed by the Constitution. The Leader of the Opposition in J&K said that serious challenges were confronting not only the state but the nation at large. The future would be defined by the "sincere efforts and honest intentions" of the present generation to protect institutions, secular co-existence and societal integrity, the National Conference leader said in his message. He also hailed the diversity of cultures, languages .
Lakhs witness 'celestial' light at Sabarimala
Lakhs of pilgrims at Sabarimala on Sunday evening witnessed the 'celestial' light that appeared on the horizon thrice in quick succession, sparking religious fervour.
Kerala festivals go 'green'
Cutting across religious lines, major festivals in Kerala are going eco-friendly as the state government is strictly implementing its green protocol policy. The upcoming Maramon Convention, considered to be the largest Christian convention in Asia, Attukal Pongala festival here, in which lakhs of women devotees participate, and the traditional Uroos at Beemapally near here are among the major festivals to be held according to the green protocol. If everything goes as per plan, the Thrissur Pooram, known as the mother of all festivals in Kerala, will also go green, official sources said. The Suchitwa Mission, the state nodal agency for sanitation, has already started discussions with religious heads and peoples' representatives to make the festivals eco- friendly. The green protocol was adopted in the recently concluded Sivagiri pilgrimage, Parumala Church fest, Sabarimala Makaravilakku festival and Malayattoor pilgrimage under the aegis of the mission. As part of the ...
Kites take over Jaipur as people celebrate Makar Sankranti
The skyline of the Pink City was today dotted with colourful kites as people celebrated the festival of Makar Sankranti with fanfare and galore. Devotees took holy dips in Galta tirth in Jaipur and Pushkar in Ajmer and offered prayers. They offered prayers to the Sun and took holy dip on the auspicious occasion ofMakarSankranti, which marks the end of the winter solstice month and the beginning of longer days. Apart from the prayers, the youths and children enjoyed kite-flying in Jaipur to mark the festival. The kite-flying started at the break of dawn and myriad kites of all sizes, shapes, and designs were seen adorning the sky all through the day. Prakash Panwar, a kite shop owner, said kites were little costlier as compared to last year but the sale was not much affected. "Sky lantern, a small hot air balloon made of paper, is also in demand along with the kites," said Panwar. "Lanterns are launched late in the evening after the kite flying is over," he said.
Scoreboard of the ICC
Scoreboard of the ICC Under-19 cricket World Cup match between India and Australia. India Under-19s Prithvi Shaw c Holt b Sutherland 94 Manjot Kalra c Sangha b Uppal 86 Shubman Gill c and b Edwards 63 Himanshu Rana c Waugh b Edwards 14 Anukul Roy c Sangha b Waugh 6 Abhishek Sharma c Sutherland b Edwards 23 Kamlesh Nagarkoti not out 11 Shiva Singh b Edwards 10 Aryan Juyal not out 8 Extras (LB-1, NB-3, WD-9) 13 Total (For 7 wickets in 50 overs) 328 Fall of wickets: 1-180, 2-200, 3-249, 4-272, 5-282, 6-298, 7-320. Bowling: X Bartlett 7-1-47-0, J Ralston 5-0-26-0, W Sutherland 10-0-55-1, J Edwards 9-0-65-4, L Pope 3-0-22-0, J Merlo 2-0-13-0, P Uppal 8-0-35-1, A Waugh 6-0-64-1. Australia Under-19s: J Edwards b Roy 73 M Bryant c Mavi b Nagarkoti 29 J Sangha c Shaw b A Sharma 14 J Merlo b Mavi 38 P Uppal run out 4 A Waugh c Juyal b Nagarkoti 6 W Sutherland b Nagarkoti 10 B Holt lbw b Mavi 39 X Bartlett c Juyal b Mavi 7 J Ralston run out 3 L Pope not out 0 Extras (LB-1, WD-4) 5 Total ...
Telegu community of Berhampur celebrate Pongal festival
The Telugu community in this Silk City of Odisha celebrated the Pongal festival with pomp and gaiety. Colourful rangoli, traditional bonfire and cultural shows marked the three-day festival that began yesterday in the city, located close to Andhra Pradesh. Pongal is known as the harvest festival by the Telugu community. The first day of the festival was celebrated as Bhogi yesterday. Bhogi also marked the closing ceremony of 'Gobbi', a month-long ritual celebrated by the women. The second day of the festival today is Makara Sankranti. In Berhampur, several people will also celebrate the Makara Sankranti tomorrow. "Pongal is the biggest annual festival of the Telugu people who celebrate it across the country with enthusiasm and gaiety in association with others," said T Gopi, a resident of Desibehera Street here. Several Telugu people, including woman and children assembled near a temple at Dimond tank road yesterday afternoon to celebrate the festival. Cultural functions