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Delhi: Between Protection & Prayer: Stories of revered sites now under the protection of ASI
In Delhi, some monuments are not just remnants of the past. They continue to function as places of prayer, remain part of neighbourhood life, and exist within an ongoing struggle over who owns them, who maintains them, and who decides how they may be used. The authors examine the layered complexities involved
Rashtriya Shiksha Shredder: Rahul Gandhi on CBSE’s latest omissions
Latest exclusions are 'democracy and diversity', Mughal courts, Faiz Ahmed Faiz poems, 2 years ago chapter on “federalism, citizenship, nationalism, and secularism" were dropped, then restored
Mathura: Krishna Janmabhoomi temple mutes loudspeaker
Back in 2018 too, the Uttar Pradesh government had banned “unauthorised use of loudspeakers and public address systems at religious and public places”
Refrain from using scandalous headlines: I & B Ministry to private channels
Ministry says channels have been making “unsubstantiated and fabricated claims”, “using hyperbole in order to incite audience” and “may incite communal hatred“
Jahangirpuri: Navika Kumar, Anjana Om Kashyap demolish media credibility further
The veteran anchors were a reminder of how not to report from ground zero or even online about a sensitive developing story
Social media platforms finally compel extremist groups to shun hate speech, fake news
A ‘clean up’ drive is underway on Meta, Instagram and Twitter, as administrators of various ‘nationalist’ Hindutva groups are now asking members to refrain from abusive and hateful content
Khargone: Why is the administration ignoring the proliferation of hate on social media?
Given how incendiary forwards and inflammatory speeches incite Communal hate and targeted violence, administrative inaction is worrisome
Maharashtra mosques reiterate commitment to following noise pollution laws
In light of approaching Eid, state police hold meetings with authorities and local leaders to ensure peace and protection of the Muslim community’s customary rights
Honouring the Tricolour
Why we need to hold on to Khadi flags to truly preserve the spirit of the ‘Tiranga’
72 percent of Mumbai’s mosque hold off on loudspeakers
In keeping with the Supreme Court, mosques stop the use of loudspeakers for morning azaan
Allahabad HC bats for tolerance, but refuses to strike down meat and liquor sale ban
The court held that as the ban only applied to 22 wards in Mathura Vrindavan, it was not a complete ban; also claims of harassment were just “bald sweeping statements”
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