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Hippopotamus gives birth at Thiruvananthapuram zoo

Sita, a 14-year-old female hippopotamus that was born and raised at the zoo, gave birth to the baby hippo around 5 a.m.

The Hindu

Karnataka Chief Minister reiterates State government’s commitment to build Navale balancing reservoir across Tungabhadra

Taking note of the loss of Karnataka’s share of water in the Krishna basin owing to the accumulation of over 30 tmcft of silt in Tungabhadra Reservoir, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that his government was determined to build a balancing reservoir at Navale in Koppal district.

The Hindu

Tripura govt suspends IFS officer after row over naming lion, lioness 'Akbar' and 'Sita'

The Tripura government has suspended IFS officer Pravin L. Agrawal following the row over naming a lion and lioness ‘Akbar’ and ‘Sita’

The Hindu

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Can a ‘Muslim’ lion, ‘Hindu’ lioness live together? An Indian zoo dilemma

A Hindu group is upset because a zoo kept a lion named after a Mughal king with a lioness named after a Hindu deity.

Al Jazeera

Consider renaming lioness called Sita, Calcutta High Court tells West Bengal after VHP complaint

Calcutta High Court asks West Bengal government to consider renaming a lioness named Sita. Sita, along with a lion named Akbar, had arrived in the Siliguri zoo as part of an animal exchange programme from Tripura

The Hindu

Four sentenced to double life imprisonment for murder of Adi-dravidar woman

Special court in Cuddalore convicts four family members to double life imprisonment for murdering a woman.

The Hindu

Violence after ‘experimental’ play on campus: Faculty frustrated at Pune univ’s lack of support

Six days ago, a photograph went viral on social media. It was a scene from a stage performance by students of Savitribai Phule Pune University showing an actor dressed as Sita sitting and smoking a cigarette.

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In Ayodhya, a Ramkatha troupe 10 years ago foretold history

At 12 years old, Akshay had the air of a contemplative adult. For three full days, he regaled me with information – all the facts, figures and folklore related to his village 12 km from Ayodhya.

Newslaundry

Ayodhya temple receives 2,100-kg bell, 108-feet-long incense stick, other gifts from across the world

Ayodhya Ram Temple: More than 3,000 gifts for Lord Ram from Sita’s birthplace in Janakpur in Nepal have arrived in Ayodhya ahead of the consecration ceremony on January 22

The Hindu

‘He has Sita and Ram in his name’: Media badgers Yechury after CPIM’s Ram Temple miss

Hours after CPIM’s Politburo member Brinda Karat clarified that no leader from her party will attend the Ram Temple inauguration, a section of the media badgered her party colleague Sitaram Yechury for comments.

Newslaundry

Do you want today’s women to suffer like Sita: SP’s Maurya on NCERT textbook buzz

Opposing proposal to include Ram's rule in school syllabus, SP's Maurya asks if govt wants women to suffer like Sita. He suggests teaching nation builders, freedom fighters, and heroes like Subhash Chandra Bose, Gandhi, Patel, Ambedkar, Laxmibai, Jhalkari Bai, Azad, Bhagat Singh, Khan, Vismil, Singh.

The Hindu

How I'll celebrate Diwali as a feminist

A revised epic behind Diwali lauds the perfect subservient Indian woman, perpetuated by a society of extremist men

Salon

Diwali 2023: The festival of lights, explained through rituals

The core idea behind Diwali is the triumph of good over evil, reflected in its rituals like diyas and rangoli.

Al Jazeera

Happy Dussehra 2023: Best Dussehra wishes and messages to share with your family, friends, colleagues and relatives

Following the nine-day Navratri celebration, everyone looks forward to celebrating Dussehra, an auspicious festival. On this day, people honor Lord Rama, who valiantly fought and vanquished Ravana over the course of ten days in order to save his cherished wife, Sita. October 24 is Dussehra's date this year.

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Proposed hijab penalties in Iran: 'They can’t prosecute millions of women'

One year ago this Saturday, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died after being arrested by Iran’s morality police for wearing her hijab "improperly". Her death led to massive anti-regime protests, known by their now-iconic slogan: “Woman, Life, Freedom”. The Observers team has been in regular contact with dozens of women across Iran…

The Hindu

Artistes breathe a new life into Seethakali folk art

Perinad Seethakali Sangham revives traditional folk art form Seethakali, performed by dalit artists from Veda & Pulaya communities. Group of folk art aficionados, cutting across caste & communal barriers, successfully salvaged it in 2017. Senior artist Babu, 64, & Roshni, MGNREGS worker, are part of the 20-member group, set to…

The Hindu

I have very good working relationship with West Bengal government, says Governor Ananda Bose

West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose on June 17 said he has an “excellent working relationship” with the Mamata Banerjee government despite “agreements and disagreements.”

Dynamite News

'Adipurush': Soulful song 'Ram Siya Ram' from Prabhas, Kriti Sanon starrer out now

Makers of the upcoming mythological pan-India film 'Adipurush' on Monday unveiled the soulful track 'Ram Siya Ram'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bangkok Post

A special khon concert for a good cause

Following their performance in Paris, the Pichet Klunchun Dance Company will perform a special khon Thai classical masked dance with a contemporary touch for the people of Bangkok at the Sodsai Pantoomkomol Centre for Dramatic Arts on June 17.

The Hindu

Pa. Ranjith defends ‘creative freedom’ of poet Viduthalai Sigappi

The poem, titled Malakuzhi Maranam by Viduthalai Sigappi, depicts Lord Ram, Lord Lakshman and Lord Sita entering the sewers to clear a blockage. The Twitter page of Indu Makkal Katchi posted the video of Mr. Sigappi’s recitation with a demand that he be arrested

The Times of India

Ramayana Trail to be developed in Sri Lanka; visitors may be allowed to use Indian Rupee

Sri Lanka has a rich cultural and historical connection with the Indian epic, Ramayana. According to Hindu mythology, Sri Lanka was the kingdom of Ravana, the ten-headed demon king who abducted Sita, the wife of Lord Rama, the hero of the Ramayana.

The Times of India

Micro review: 'The Immortal King Rao' by Vauhini Vara

Journalist Vauhini Vara has turned an author with her acclaimed debut novel 'The Immortal King Rao'. Published in May 2022, 'The Immortal King Rao' is a dystopian fiction novel which touches upon the themes of caste discrimination, digital revolution, climate change, and more.

The Times of India

Exclusive: Excerpt from Amish's 'War of Lanka'

Bestselling Indian author Amish Tripathi is back with his much-awaited fourth book in the Ram Chandra series, 'War of Lanka'. Coinciding with the festive spirit of Dussehra, which reminds us of the victory of good over evil, 'War of Lanka' releases on October 3, 2022. While the first three books…

The Times of India

Ramayan's Sita aka Dipika Chikhlia impresses fans with trendy western outfits; they hail her as a 'beauty queen'

Dipika Chikhlia, who rose to fame with the rerun of her popular show Ramayan during the lockdown, posted a video today (September 26) wherein she looks fashionable in western outfits.

Dynamite News

Rashmika Mandana's first look poster from 'Sita Ramam' is out now

Makers of the upcoming romantic film, 'Sita Ramam', on the auspicious occasion of Eid-Al-Adha, shared the first look poster of Rashmika Mandanda's character Afree. Read more on Dynamite News:

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