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Entry restrictions on non-Hindus in Tamil Nadu temples raise questions about religion, rights Temple entry restrictions have often sparked debates, particularly in Tamil Nadu, where the Madras High Court has now barred non-Hindus from entering the sanctum areas. The court has directed Tamil Nadu's Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department...
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On the brink
01 February 2024 | Pioneer -
Win some, lose some
31 January 2024 | Pioneer -
Firing blanks
30 January 2024 | Pioneer -
Stree shakti
29 January 2024 | Pioneer -
Peace in paradise
27 January 2024 | Pioneer -
To each their own
26 January 2024 | Pioneer -
Up, up and away!
25 January 2024 | Pioneer
Winter blues
Prolonged cold wave in north India leads to health issues and vehicular traffic nightmares With north India already reeling under an extended cold wave, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'yellow alert', with predictions of dense to very dense fog engulfing parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan...
In a chokehold
Home Minister Amit Shah aims to root out the scourge of Naxalism within the next three years Home Minister Amit Shah has declared a bold and comprehensive plan to financially cripple and eliminate Naxals within three years. Naxal insurgency, also commonly called Maoist insurgency, continues to pose a significant threat to...
Give peace a chance
As the rift in US-Israel ties gets more pronounced, the chances of peace in West Asia turn bleak Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unequivocally rejected the idea of granting statehood to Palestine after the resolution of the ongoing war. This stubborn stance not only puts off any hope for an...
Restive neighbourhood
As tension and friction between Iran and Pakistan escalate, it could be a major headache for India It smells like a war is brewing in the neighbourhood. This time, Iran and Pakistan are trying to work out their differences with missiles. Iran used missiles and drones for its strike near Koh-e-Sabz...
Bloody Exchange
Sensex witnesses steepest one-day drop in nearly two years, and the scary story is far from over It was mayhem at Dalal Street recently as both benchmark indices, the S&P BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty, plunged sharply. In fact, the day marked one of the steepest drops in almost two...
Political chess
The BJP aims to win hearts and the battle of the ballot by wooing the youth and OBCs The BJP's keen understanding of electoral dynamics and its well-oiled, mammoth election machinery have helped it win two consecutive Lok Sabha elections. This time, it is revamping its strategy to strike a hat-trick:...
Steeplechase
Challenges mount for INDIA bloc as likely partners choose to go it alone and seat-sharing woes persist The INDIA bloc, a potential alliance aimed at consolidating the Opposition forces and taking on the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections, is facing setbacks one after the other. The latest hiccup comes with...
