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Karnataka HC dismisses pleas against invitation to author Banu Mushtaq for
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"We are not persuaded to accept the contention that inviting a person of a different faith to inaugurate the event violates the legal or constitutional rights of the petitioners," the court observed.
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Saira Banu, Karisma Kapoor visit Ashish Shelar's home for Ganpati Darshan
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Veteran actor Saira Banu on Friday visited Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar's residence for Ganpati Darshan.
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Dussehra is non-religious festival, appropriate for writer Banu Mushtaq to
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Amid the row over inviting renowned Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara festival, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah remarked that Dussehra is a non-religious festival, Naada festival is for everyone, and it is appropriate for it to be inaugurated by Booker Prize w
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"Insult to Hindu traditions": Karnataka BJP chief hits out at DK Shivakuma
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The problem is not with the BJP but with the mindset of the ruling Congress party. Recently, I have seen DK Shivakumar's statement on Chamundi Hills. The statements of Congress leaders are an insult to Hindu traditions and beliefs, whether it is DK Shivakumar's statements or the invitation
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"Congress, Siddaramaiah have politicised Dharmasthala issue": Karnataka Lo
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"It is not the BJP. It is the Congress which is politicising Dharmasthala; Siddaramaiah politicised it. When the complaint was received, the procedure states that the background should be checked to investigate the matter. But they did not follow it. Dharmasthala belongs to all Hindus in
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Could have considered "other options": JD (S) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy on
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Banu Mushtaq, an Indian writer and women's rights activist, scripted history by winning the International Booker Prize for the short story anthology Heart Lamp in 2025. It is the first Kannada book to win honours in London. Originally written in the Kannada language, the stories in Heart Lam
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Shobha Karandlaje slams DK Shivakumar over Chamundi Hills remark, alleges
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on Wednesday slammed Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over his remark that "Chamundi Hills is not only for Hindus," accusing him of stirring controversy to appease the Congress high command.
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"Not right to oppose this": G Parameshwara backs Mysore Dasara inauguratio
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
G Parameshwara defended the government's decision to invite Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Mysore Dasara festival.
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"Tarnishing our religion": Karnataka LoP R Ashoka slams Siddaramaiah over
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Addressing reporters, the BJP leader accused the Congress government of "tarnishing the Hindu religion" and described Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as having a "Tipu mentality".
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"Everything that keeps Dilip Sahib close...": Saira Banu marks 81st birthd
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Saira Banu made her debut on X, sharing a post with old pictures from her birthday celebrations.
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Dharmendra, Saira Banu remember legendary actor Dilip Kumar on his death a
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Veteran actor Dharmendra remembered late superstar Dilip Kumar on his death anniversary by sharing a heartfelt throwback photo with the legendary actor.
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Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi congratulate writer Banu
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Writer, activist Banu Mushtaq scripted history after her Kannada book 'Heart Lamp' became the first originally written Kannada book to win the International Booker Prize.
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