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Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar criticized the ruling LDF government for opposing cultural practices like 'guru pooja' and the reverence of 'Bharat Mata'. He emphasized the cultural significance of such traditions and stated that his views align with the RSS, advocating for national unity and cultural preservation. Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has voiced his discontent against the ruling LDF government, accusing it of undermining cultural practices such as 'guru pooja ...Read More >
Thiruvanthapuram (Kerala) [India], September 26 (ANI): Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar has taken an indirect swipe at the LDF-led State Government over the recent global Ayyappa meeting held last week at Pamba. Speaking after inaugurating the Navarathri Sargotsavam organised by Kesari Weekly at Kesari Bhavan in Kozhikode on Thursday, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said that people who have been opposing the state's culture and indigenous traditions "pretend to be Sabarimala devotees." A ...Read More >
Kerala Governor said gurus are "great souls" and "deserve respect". (File) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar defended guru puja as part of Indian culture and traditionThe CPI(M)-led LDF government criticised pada puja rituals in two CBSE schools in KeralaEducation Minister Sivankutty condemned the feet washing of teachers as against democratic values Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Rajendra ...Read More >
Alappuzha (Kerala) | Activists of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) on Monday took out a protest march to a CBSE school in Mavelikara in this coastal district against a "pada puja" ritual held recently. DYFI is the youth outfit of the ruling CPI(M). The protesters alleged that children were made to wash the feet of not just teachers but also that of a local BJP leader who attended the ritual at the school, Vivekananda Vidya Peedom, last week. The Left activists, including women, ...Read More >
Alappuzha (Kerala), Jul 14 (PTI) Activists of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) on Monday took out a protest march to a CBSE school in Mavelikara in this coastal district against a "pada puja" ritual held recently. DYFI is the youth outfit of the ruling CPI(M). The protesters alleged that children were made to wash the feet of not just teachers but also that of a local BJP leader who attended the ritual at the school, Vivekananda Vidya Peedom, last week. The Left activists, incl ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], July 14 (ANI): Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand art at Puri beach on Sunday. He crafted a sand idol of Lord Shiva to mark the first Monday of the auspicious Sawan month. Sudarsan Pattnaik said, The entire nation is devotional for the first Shravan Somvaar. We have made Lord Shiv 6-feet high sculpture... In Puri Jagannath Dham, there is a temple of Lord Loknath, and here also, many devotees have arrived. As an artist, I am praying to God to bless us wi ...Read More >
On Thursday marking the Guru Purnima (Vyasa Jayanti) celebrations, schools run by Sangh Parivar-backed trusts conducted 'pada pooja', in which students were asked to wash the feet of the teachers and offer flowers at their feet. After CPIM-led Kerala government took a strong objection to 'pada pooja' (foot-washing ceremony) held at various CBSE-affiliated schools run by Bharatheeya Vidyanikethan (BVN), Governor Rajendra Arlekar said "guru pooja is part of our culture". On Thursday marking the ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 13 (PTI) Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Sunday strongly defended the practice of 'guru puja' observed by a section of people, saying that "offering flowers at the feet of teachers is part of Indian culture". His remarks came a day after the CPI(M)-led LDF government strongly criticised the recent performance of 'pada puja' (foot washing ritual) in two CBSE schools in the state. Arlekar questioned the criticism directed at the ritual and asked, "I don't u ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Defending the incidents of students washing their teachers' feet during 'Gurupooja' ceremonies, Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Sunday said it is a part of Indian culture and tradition. His statement comes amid strong opposition from the state government over such rituals being conducted in schools managed by Bharatiya Vidya Niketan. "It is our culture to offer flowers at the feet of our guru. Some people have objected to it -- I don't understand from which cu ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Sunday strongly defended the practice of 'guru puja' observed by a section of people, saying that "offering flowers at the feet of teachers is part of Indian culture". His remarks came a day after the CPI(M)-led LDF government strongly criticised the recent performance of 'pada puja' (feet washing rituals) in two CBSE schools in the state. He questioned the criticism directed at the ritual and asked, "I don't understand which c ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 13 (PTI) Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Sunday strongly defended the practice of 'guru puja' observed by a section of people, saying that "offering flowers at the feet of teachers is part of Indian culture". His remarks came a day after the CPI(M)-led LDF government strongly criticised the recent performance of 'pada puja' (feet washing rituals) in two CBSE schools in the state. He questioned the criticism directed at the ritual and asked, "I don't under ...Read More >
Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 12 (ANI): The 10th batch of devotees departed from the Pahalgam's Nunwan base camp for their pilgrimage to the Holy cave of Amarnath on Saturday. Ishika Dhawan, a pilgrim from Lucknow, praised the arrangements made by the government, saying that this was her first time to Amarnath. Also Read | 'Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav': Maharashtra Government Declares Ganeshotsav As State Festival; Minister Ashish Shelar Says It Will 'Bear Required Expenses for Grand C ...Read More >
Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 12 (ANI): The 10th batch of devotees departed from the Pahalgam's Nunwan base camp for their pilgrimage to the Holy cave of Amarnath on Saturday. Ishika Dhawan, a pilgrim from Lucknow, praised the arrangements made by the government, saying that this was her first time to Amarnath. 'I am from Lucknow...this is my first time to Amarnath. The government has made really good arrangements here... I am very excited... I will pray for peace and happiness in ...Read More >
Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 12 (ANI): The 10th batch of devotees departed from the Pahalgam's Nunwan base camp for their pilgrimage to the Holy cave of Amarnath on Saturday. Ishika Dhawan, a pilgrim from Lucknow, praised the arrangements made by the government, saying that this was her first time to Amarnath. 'I am from Lucknow...this is my first time to Amarnath. The government has made really good arrangements here... I am very excited... I will pray for peace and happiness in ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan received a death threat on social media, his party spokesperson Rajesh Bhatt said on Friday. Bhatt also filed a complaint at the Cyber Police Station in Patna in the matter. As per the written complaint, the death threat was issued by an Instagram user under the name 'Tiger Meraj Idisi'. 'The threat was issued due to Paswan's growing popularity. T ...Read More >
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut Friday posted a video on X purportedly showing social justice minister Sanjay Shirsat of Shiv Sena sitting in a room with a partially opened bag containing what look like bundles of currency notes. Raut said Union home minister Amit Shah should take note. Shirsat rubbished the claim, report Chittaranjan Tembhekar & Chaitanya Marpakwar.The allegation came a day after it emerged that Shirsat had received a notice from the income tax department seeking an expl ...Read More >
Mumbai: Referring to Dy CM Eknath Shinde's visit to New Delhi late on Wednesday, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut claimed on Friday that Shinde had reportedly told Union home minister Amit Shah he was ready to merge the Shiv Sena with the BJP to get the post of chief minister. The Shiv Sena dismissed his claims, with minister Uday Samant saying Raut was an expert at creating a fake narrative.While it is not known if Shinde met Shah, he posted a photo with Union defence minister Rajnath Singh on Th ...Read More >
Noida: The Authority on Friday imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on Unitech Golf & Country Club, in Sector 96, for violating rules of bulk waste generators. The officials in an earlier inspection, found improper segregation, storage, and handling of solid waste management.Under the Solid Waste Management (SWM) rules, 2016, bulk generators are required to treat their wet waste on-site. The city generates nearly 800 tons of solid waste per day, of which nearly 30% comes from BWGs.SP Singh, general mana ...Read More >
Shimla: A total of 32 devotees were injured after a private bus they were travelling in rolled down a hill near Namloh village in Bilaspur district in the early hours of Friday. The devotees were returning to Darlaghat after attending a religious function held on the occasion of Guru Purnima in Nurmahal, Punjab. There were 36 passengers on board at the time of the accident, most of whom belonged to Darlaghat in Solan district.The locals were the first to reach the accident spot and inform the po ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] July 11 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday questioned the intent behind the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill 2024, recently passed in the Assembly, asking what the government has achieved in fighting against naxalites. Speaking to the media, Thackeray said does the bill ensure the safety of the public, or is it merely a BJP safety bill. 'What the Chief Minister has said, that this is a public safety bill, is it truly a public safety b ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) Secretary Durai Vaiko on Thursday regretted the incident at his party's event in Sathur on Wednesday, where MDMK cadres allegedly assaulted journalists. Durai Vaiko, the son of MDMK General Secretary Vaiko, stated that his party firmly believes that for democracy to thrive, freedom of the press must be upheld and protected. "Yesterday evening, a gathering of MDMK cadre from the Nellai Zone was held in Sattur. Over 3,000 people had gathered ...Read More >
HISAR: On Guru Purnima, the 52-year-old principal of a senior secondary school in Haryana's Hisar was stabbed to death on campus, allegedly by two of his minor students, because he asked them to get a haircut and follow discipline.The accused - aged 16 and 17 - were in classes 11 and 12, respectively. The two students appeared for a unit test on Thursday. After it was over, they went to the principal's office and asked him to step outside. The principal, Jagbir Pannu came out where one of the st ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will develop a flower valley on 5 acres of green belt land near the police headquarters on Shaheed Path that will serve as an eco-tourism destination and leisure space.The project costing at Rs 10 crore will feature a water body, observation tower, stepped landscaping, moon gate, floating island bridge and seasonal flowering trees and plants. It will also include elements like a root bridge and pavilion to enhance its appeal.LDA vice chairperson P ...Read More >
Pune: The occasion of Guru Purnima, celebrated across India as a tribute to teachers and spiritual guides, unfolded on Thursday with reverence, music, prayer, and acts of service.The festival, rooted in several faiths and traditions, honours the sacred relationship between guru and disciple, a bond of spiritual and intellectual mentorship.Numerous city-based educational institutions marked the occasion, as is the custom. At the Sri Balaji University Pune, Guru Purnima was observed informally but ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 10: Bhumi Pujan and other religious ceremonies of the Saffron robed silver mace of Lord Shiva known as Chhari Mubarak was performed at Pahalgam with religious fervour and gaiety on the occasion of Vyas Purnima also known as Guru Purnima, while 17,022 pilgrims drawn from different parts of the country paid obeisance at the holy cave on the eighth day of darshan today. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Chhari Mubarak was ceremoniously taken to Pahalgam for the Bhumi Puja ...Read More >
MUMBAI: HUL on Thursday named Priya Nair, who heads parent Unilever's beauty & wellbeing business, as MD & CEO. Nair, who joined HUL 30 years ago, will be the first woman to lead the consumer goods giant. The London-based Nair, 53, will take over the corner office in Mumbai on Aug 1, succeeding Rohit Jawa who will step down as MD & CEO on July 31. Jawa, who led HUL for a little over two years, was appointed for a five-year term ending June 26, 2028. His predecessor Sanjiv Mehta had held the CEO' ...Read More >
Varanasi: The holy city of Varanasi reverberated with spiritual fervour on Thursday as Guru Purnima was commemorated with immense enthusiasm. As the sun rose, devotees from far and wide congregated at revered temples and ashrams, seeking the blessings of their revered gurus and spiritual mentors. In tandem, the Buddhist community observed Dhammachakkappavattana Day with great fervour at the esteemed Mulagandha Kuti Vihara in Sarnath, paying homage to the timeless wisdom of the Dhamma on the ausp ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab chief ministerBhagwant Mann on Thursday said the government will table a bill in the assembly on Friday to introduce harsher punishment for religious sacrilege. However, the law will not be enacted immediately, as the government plans to hold consultations with stakeholders before finalising the legislation.Mann said the decision was taken in a meeting of the cabinet earlier in the day. After the legislation is tabled, Punjab govt will gather suggestions on the law from stakeh ...Read More >
Nagpur: The spirit of reverence towards gurus and spiritual mentors swept the city on Thursday as people celebrated Guru Purnima with heartfelt devotion, music, rituals, and personal gestures of gratitude. From temples and mutts buzzing with thousands of devotees to youngsters sending messages of thanks to their teachers, the day exuded a vibrant mood of spiritual connection. At the historic Sai Mandir on Wardha Road, the celebrations, which began on Wednesday, continued with grandeur. Thursday ...Read More >
SHILLONG, July 10: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began her four-day official visit to Meghalaya on Thursday with a series of engagements in Shillong, focusing on youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and urban infrastructure development. Accompanied by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and others, Sitharaman chaired an interactive session of the North East Roundtable under the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme (PMIS), where she interacted with interns, industry leaders and officials fr ...Read More >
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