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As Congress crosses majority mark in Karnataka, BJP has some reason to cheer in UP. Here’s why
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As Congress crosses majority mark in Karnataka, BJP has some reason to cheer in UP. Here’s why

The results of the Uttar Pradesh municipal elections are not likely to be as exciting as those of the Karnataka Assembly elections. The incumbent BJP is expected to win at least 10 municipal corporation seats. It is currently ahead in Ayodhya and Lucknow

Welcome to Ram Land! What is the Disneyland-like theme park coming to Ayodhya?
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Welcome to Ram Land! What is the Disneyland-like theme park coming to Ayodhya?

The Uttar Pradesh government plans to build a theme park called 'Ram Land' to promote Ayodhya as a major tourist attraction globally. It is inspired by California's popular Disneyland but will be based on events from the Ramayana and promote Lord Rama's principles and virtues

Nepal sends sacred stones for Lord Ram statue at Ayodhya, temple trust says 'no idea'
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Nepal sends sacred stones for Lord Ram statue at Ayodhya, temple trust says 'no idea'

Two shilas (stones), around seven feet long and weighing over 350 tonnes, are set to arrive at Ayodhya from Nepal’s Kali Gandaki river

UP CM Yogi Adityanath reviews 'Ayodhya Vision Document-2047'
India

UP CM Yogi Adityanath reviews 'Ayodhya Vision Document-2047'

CM Yogi is on a one-day visit to Ayodhya to inaugurate the Ramayana fair

Ayodhya: Construction of mosque expected to be completed by December next year, says trust
India

Ayodhya: Construction of mosque expected to be completed by December next year, says trust

The Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation Trust has also decided to build a hospital, community kitchen, library and a research institute. The timing of the completion of the temple and the mosque is significant as the next parliamentary election is scheduled for early 2024

Narendra Modi is weaving religion, nationalism and welfarism to create winning formula for BJP in 2024
Politics

Narendra Modi is weaving religion, nationalism and welfarism to create winning formula for BJP in 2024

Should India sustain a year-on-year economic growth rate of near 7 per cent GDP, it will be a harbinger of a near-certain third term for Narendra Modi as of now

50% of construction work of Ram temple complete: Champat Rai
India

50% of construction work of Ram temple complete: Champat Rai

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Khestra on Tuesday said 50 per cent of the construction work of the temple has been completed and the overall progress is satisfactory

Ayodhya sets Guinness world record by lighting over 15 lakh diyas on Deepotsav in PM Modi's presence
India

Ayodhya sets Guinness world record by lighting over 15 lakh diyas on Deepotsav in PM Modi's presence

After offering prayers to Ram Lalla at the makeshift temple in Ayodhya, PM Modi reviewed the progress of the construction work. He also performed a symbolic coronation of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita at the Ram Katha Park

PM Modi to visit Ayodhya on Diwali eve
India

PM Modi to visit Ayodhya on Diwali eve

PM Modi will also inspect the construction site of a grand Ram temple and later, perform a symbolic coronation of Lord Ram, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office

Temple visits, Defence Expo and more this Diwali: Just how PM Modi likes to celebrate
India

Temple visits, Defence Expo and more this Diwali: Just how PM Modi likes to celebrate

Since assuming power in 2014, Narendra Modi has been celebrating the festival of lights with soldiers every year. This year, the PM will continue the tradition; Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gujarat, and Ayodhya are also on his itinerary

India's Wonder: A glimpse of the upcoming Ram mandir in Ayodhya
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India's Wonder: A glimpse of the upcoming Ram mandir in Ayodhya

The construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, which began after Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid its foundation stone in 2020, is 50 per cent complete. The project will cost Rs 1,800 crore

A Ravana looking like Khilji? Just the many reasons Adipurush is facing backlash
Entertainment

A Ravana looking like Khilji? Just the many reasons Adipurush is facing backlash

Based on the Hindu epic Ramayana, a 1.46-minute teaser of Adipurush was released on 2 October, and it has remained the talk of the town since then. From slamming the ‘poor’ VFX used in the movie to calls for a ban, a look at the Adipurush controversy

Kriti Sanon on Adipurush: 'Consider myself fortunate, very few actors get a chance to be a part of such a film'
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Kriti Sanon on Adipurush: 'Consider myself fortunate, very few actors get a chance to be a part of such a film'

The actress added, "I got it quite early in my life. I remember the last day of my shoot; I was very emotional because I didn’t want to leave the part."

Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Om Raut seek blessings at Ram Temple in Ayodhya for Adipurush
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Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Om Raut seek blessings at Ram Temple in Ayodhya for Adipurush

The teaser of Adipurush was launched at Ayodhya last night with much fanfare and razzmatazz. The film also stars Saif Ali Khan and Sunny Singh, and is all set to release on January 12, 2023 in multiple languages.

Adipurush Teaser: Hope the teaser is just teasing us, and the film will be a lot more classy
Entertainment

Adipurush Teaser: Hope the teaser is just teasing us, and the film will be a lot more classy

Adipurush looks outrageously compromised, as though the Gods have compromised against the project. Only divine intervention can rescue this mythological conundrum.

Will Adipurush be a step forward for Indian Cinema and Prabhas?
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Will Adipurush be a step forward for Indian Cinema and Prabhas?

The teaser blew the Internet with pulsating and polarizing reactions. For some, expectations have soared, for more than some, shattered to smithereens.

Video: Embarrassment for Uttar Pradesh govt, Ayodhya students get salt-rice as mid-day meal
India

Video: Embarrassment for Uttar Pradesh govt, Ayodhya students get salt-rice as mid-day meal

A scam regarding the mid-day meal project has come to light in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (UP). Children studying at a government-run school were allegedly being fed rice mixed with salt as lunch

Adipurush first look out! Poster and teaser of Prabhas starrer to release on 2 October
Entertainment

Adipurush first look out! Poster and teaser of Prabhas starrer to release on 2 October

Directed by Om Raut, the poster and teaser of Prabhas' Adipurush will release on 2 October 2022.

On Lata’s birth anniversary, PM Modi hails crossing named after iconic singer in Ayodhya
India

On Lata’s birth anniversary, PM Modi hails crossing named after iconic singer in Ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate a crossing named after Mangeshkar in the holy city of Ayodhya—believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ram. Called Lata Chowk, the crossing is being touted as a gift to her plethora of fans by the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government

Ram Lalla’s ‘darshan’ at Ayodhya to begin from December 2023
Politics

Ram Lalla’s ‘darshan’ at Ayodhya to begin from December 2023

Champat Rai, the international vice-president of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, said the darshan would be possible starting December 2023 since the first floor of the temple would have been constructed by then