Haryana Police denied rumors of widespread violence in the state associated with the exhibition of the film Padmaavat and reassured cinema-goers of ‘full protection’. The assurances come a day after malls and vehicles in Gurgaon, the commercial capital of Haryana, came under attack, allegedly from activists of Shri Rajput Karni Sena. “I want to assure […]
BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has come out strongly against right wing activists making violent threats against artists involved with the film Padmavati, saying that he could approach the courts if such threats continue. “In a democracy, everyone has the right to protest, but making threats against someone is against the law and cannot be tolerated,” […]
It is customary for politicians to wish people on festivities. Doing so is supposed to give the audience a feeling that the politician connects with them and shares in their joy. However, it is also possible for this to have unintended consequences in a different cultural context. BJP President Amit Shah wished his followers ‘Vaman Jayanti’ (Brahmin […]
Ancient camping site dating 8500 BC has been discovered by Archeological Survey of India (ASI) at 14,000 feet above sea level on the way from Saser La to Ladakh. While exploring in Nubra valley, S.B. Ota, Joint Director General in ASI observed successive layers comprising burning residue on the serpentine road that gradually climbs along the […]
Indian President Pranab mukherjee hosted an ‘at home’ reception for freedom fighters on the occasion of 73rd anniversary of The Quit India movement at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Sunday. The Quit india movement(Bharat chhodo aandolan) was launched in India on 8th August 1942 by Mahatma Gandhi and was a mass protest demanding withdrawal of British rule from […]
