Hinduism
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Allahabad High Court order UP to verify SC status of converted individuals
India | Dec 02, 2025, 04:54 PM ISTThe court also cited Supreme Court rulings, including Soosai, KP Manu, and C Selvarani, which held that claiming SC benefits after conversion is not allowed and defeats the purpose of reservation.
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Who is Devavrat Mahesh: The Gen Z Who Mastered Toughest Vedic Recitation Dandakrama Parayanam!
Originals | Dec 02, 2025, 02:31 PM IST19-year-old Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe from Maharashtra flawlessly completed the Dandakrama Parayanam of the Shukla Yajurveda, reciting nearly 2,000 mantras daily for 50 days from memory. His feat, last achieved 200 years ago, earned national praise, including from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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Speed News: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat says 'Without Hindus, the World Will Cease To Exist'
Originals | Nov 22, 2025, 05:37 PM ISTRSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that without Hindus, the world would cease to exist. Meanwhile, Dhankhar made cryptic remarks after his resignation, saying it was difficult to get out of the Chakravyuh. Get all the top headlines in today's Speed News.
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Amavasya 2025: When is Ashadha Amavasya? Know the date, time and significance of the day
Lifestyle | Jun 24, 2025, 08:37 AM ISTThe Amavasya which takes place in the month of Ashadha, according to the Hindu calendar, is known as Asadha Amavasya. On this day, people respect to their ancestors through rituals and prayers. Read on to know the date, time and significance of Asadha Amavasya.
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Explained: How Hinduism held steady as the world's religious landscape shifted in past decade
Explainers | Jun 11, 2025, 07:38 AM ISTOver the past decade, Hinduism grew steadily, Christianity declined mainly due to disaffiliation, and Islam saw strong growth driven by youthful, high-fertility populations. These trends were shaped primarily by demographics and religious switching.
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'Operation Sindoor': What is the significance of 'Sindoor' in Indian culture? Know its origin
Lifestyle | May 07, 2025, 05:34 PM ISTUncover the dual significance of Sindoor in Indian culture and 'Operation Sindoor.' Learn about the cultural origins, symbolism, and importance of Sindoor in Hindu traditions. Explore the connection behind the name and its impact."
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Kailash Manasarovar Yatra: Know why Mount Kailash is revered in Hinduism, Buddhism and Bon religions
Lifestyle | Apr 24, 2025, 12:22 PM ISTKailash is said to be the home of Lord Shiva, so this place has special significance for the people of Hinduism. However, this place is considered sacred by many other religions, including Hindus.
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A look at 10 oldest religions in the world
Fashion & Lifestyle | Mar 12, 2025, 11:55 AM ISTReligions across the world form an amalgam of beliefs, traditions, and spiritual practices that reflect the diverse ways humanity seeks meaning, purpose, and connection with the divine.
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'Hindutva is a disease': PDP leader Iltija Mufti's controversial post triggers row, clarifies later
Jammu and Kashmir | Dec 09, 2024, 08:13 AM ISTPDP leader Iltija Mufti triggered a row by calling Hindutva as 'disease' that must be weeded out. The BJP has called out for her derogatory remark and sought an apology after which she clarified her stance.
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'Alarming situation': Bangladesh ex-Foreign Minister as 30 held for protesting Chinmoy Das's arrest
World | Nov 27, 2024, 06:00 PM ISTA prominent Bangladeshi Hindu leader who has been leading rallies demanding security for Hindus in the overwhelmingly Muslim nation was ordered detained on charges of sedition Tuesday.
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Buddha Purnima 2024: Why is Buddha considered an avatar of Lord Vishnu? Know details
Lifestyle | May 22, 2024, 02:06 PM ISTWith Buddha Purnima around the corner, many stories about Buddha and Lord Vishnu's connection are revisited. Is Buddha an incarnation of Lord Vishnu? Read to find out more.
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My Hindu faith led me to presidential campaign: Indian American Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy
World | Nov 19, 2023, 08:08 AM ISTThe 38-year-old Indian American entrepreneur spoke on how his family instilled values of marriage and respect for parents and vowed to make patriotism and faith "cool" again. He was joined at the event by his GOP rivals Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis.
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'Under PM Modi's rule, we will recite Hanuman Chalisa in Pakistan too': Fadnavis | WATCH
India | Sep 10, 2023, 05:38 PM ISTMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asked if Hanuman Chalisa will not be recited in India then will it be recited in Pakistan?
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BJP shouldn't get any such 'ammunition' to attack Oppn: Sanjay Raut on Udhayanidhi's Sanatan remarks
Maharashtra | Sep 07, 2023, 12:49 PM ISTShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut advised Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin to refrain from making controversial statements on religion.
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'Only said Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated': TN Minister Udhayanidhi ready to face any case
Tamil Nadu | Sep 04, 2023, 08:16 AM ISTI am saying again that I only criticised Sanatana Dharma and that Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated. I will say this continuously. Few are being childish saying I invited for genocide, said Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin.
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'Hinduism is a hoax...': SP leader Swami Prasad Maurya's controversial take on Hindu religion
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 28, 2023, 11:45 PM IST"In real meaning, the Brahmin religion has been termed the Hindu religion, and there is a conspiracy to trap Dalits, tribals and backward people of this country," said the Samajwadi Party leader
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Ghulam Nabi Azad clarifies 'majority of Muslims in India have converted from Hinduism' remark
India | Aug 19, 2023, 05:31 PM ISTThe chief of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party had stirred a hornet's nest with his controversial comment on the origin of Muslims and saying that Hinduism is older than Islam.
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Hartalika Teej 2022: Donate these items to goddess Lakshmi, love will increase in married life
Astrology | Aug 30, 2022, 07:07 AM ISTHartalika Teej 2022: Donating things related to married women on this Hindu festival is believed to be auspicious. From worshipping Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva to donating items like rice, fruits, wheat, etc are said to bring prosperity to married couples' lives. Check the full list here.
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India says UNGA fails to acknowledge rising hatred, violence against Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism
India | Dec 03, 2020, 07:00 PM ISTCalling out the "selectivity" at the United Nations in condemning acts of violence against religions, India has said the UN General Assembly has failed to acknowledge the rising hatred and violence against Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism and underlined that the culture of peace cannot be only for "Abrahamic" religions.
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S Gurumurthy: Hindu phenomenon bounced back in country after Ayodhya judgement
India | Aug 18, 2020, 12:40 PM ISTRSS ideologue S Gurumurthy on Thursday said the Supreme Court's verdict on Ayodhya dispute led to the bouncing back of, what he called, the Hindu phenomenon which was marginalised, and called communal and backward. Underlining that Hinduism is a religion which creates no conflict, he said many foreign authors have also acknowledged this fact and have noted that because of this Islam and Christianity spread their roots in India.