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Ramdas Athawale meets Nitish Kumar, urges intervention amid Bodh Gaya prot
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Nitish Kumar is the Chief Minister of Bihar. I have had a very good relationship with him since 1998 when he was the Railways Minister in the government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. I also met him to discuss the ongoing protest in Bodh Gaya. I have also requested that he should intervene so tha
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China forces Uyghurs into mass forced labour during Ramadan, restricts rel
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Chinese officials in Xinjiang are making Uyghurs labour throughout Ramadan to keep them from fasting and praying as the Islamic holy month prescribes in the northwest of China, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RFA).
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Podcaster Lex Fridman fasted 45 hrs for PM Modi interview; PM shares his e
Updated : 12 months ago IST
In a podcast with Lex Fridman, PM Modi also shared his perspective on fasting, emphasizing its benefits in sharpening the senses, enhancing mental clarity, and instilling discipline. He explained that fasting is a scientific process rather than merely skipping meals and is deeply connecte
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Congress' Rizwan Arshad defends Mohammed Shami, says 'primary duty is to p
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Congress MLA Rizwan Arshad has backed Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, stating that his primary responsibility is to play for the country and that religious leaders should refrain from commenting on such matters. His remarks came in response to Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi's statement
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'Sehar Khan', traditional Ramzan drum beaters, still playing their role in
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Amid the ongoing holy month of Ramzan, traditional drummers -- known as Sehar Khans in Kashmir have been carrying on with the ritual of waking people up by beating drums for Sehri, the pre-dawn meal before the fasting day.
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Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi extend Ramzan wishes to everyone
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Holy month of Ramzan, a period of 30 days of fasting, starts on March 2. It is followed by Eid-Ul-Fitr, marking the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramzan.
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Nepal: Devotees embarking on arduous month-long Swosthani fasting start "P
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Nepali Hindu devotees undergoing the arduous fasting of Swosthani Brata made their first stop-over pilgrimage commonly called "Pardes Yatra" at Pashupati on Wednesday.
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Tamil Nadu: Margazhi Ashtami Chariot festival celebrated at Madurai Meenak
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
This festival celebrated during the Tamil month of Margazhi (Margasheersha in the Hindu calendar), holds profound spiritual significance. Margazhi is considered an auspicious time for devotion, fasting, and spiritual practices dedicated to deities such as Shiva, Shakti, and Vishnu. The vibra
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Talbiya Umrah Pvt. Ltd. India's Top Hajj and Umrah Company Launches Ramada
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 2: Religious tourism has become increasingly popular with millions seeking divine experiences each year. In India. Umrah during Ramadan stands out as a leading choice among Muslim travelers. Ramadan the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar holds deep me
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Karwa Chauth 2024: From puja items to mehendi, market abuzz with preparati
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Karwa Chauth is one of the most important festivals celebrated mainly by Hindu married women in India. It is the celebration of marriage, wherein the wife fasts the entire day for a long and healthy life for her husband. The married women follow the 'nirjala' fast without food and water, and
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Karva Chauth festivities set to drive Rs 22,000 cr economic boost nationwi
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The traditional festival will be celebrated across India on Sunday, marking a day of fasting and prayer for the well-being and longevity of spouses.
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IMA calls for nationwide fast in solidarity with WB Junior Doctors' hunger
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Indian Medical Association on Tuesday announced that the IMA Junior Doctors Network across the nation will be fasting in solidarity with the West Bengal Junior Doctors Front.
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