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Rang Panchami: Why the Festival of Colors Isn’t Just Fun

Holi is over, or is it? For many, the festival of colors ends with the full moon. But in reality, the celebration continues for five more days, culminating in Rang Panchami. This isn’t just a casual tradition it’s a festival deeply connected to the elements, cosmic balance, and divine energy.…

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‘Bury your infant here’: A UP family’s nightmare at a Rajasthan brick kiln

For the past five days, Raj Jatav has done little but cry following the death of his two-month-old daughter, Ananya, who was suffering from pneumonia. “They did not let us do the last rites of our baby... We were forced to bury her outside the brick kiln,” said 27-year-old Raj…

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4 Divine Jyotirlingas That Transform a Shiva Devotee’s Soul

Hinduism considers the 12 Jyotirlinga temples of Lord Shiva as some of the most sacred shrines in existence. In fact, it is believed that Jyotiringas emerged on their own contrary to most other temples where the idols are consecrated. Therefore, a pilgrimage to these spots can result in the transition…

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5 Sacred Places Where Sita Mata’s Presence Is Still Felt Today

“जनकसुता जगजननि जानकी। अतिसय प्रिय करुणानिधान की॥” Sita Mata is not remembered only as the wife of Lord Rama. She is revered as Janaki, daughter of King Janaka, and as Bhumija, the daughter of the Earth. In the Ramayana, her life moves through moments of joy, exile, trial and ultimate…

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6 Sacred Forest Regions Mentioned in Ramayana

“वनानि रामस्य सखा, वनानि धर्मस्य मार्गः। राज्यं त्यक्त्वा यः प्रविष्टः, स वनं प्राप्य स्वयम् ज्ञातः॥” The Ramayana is not only the story of a prince in exile. It is the story of a man who walked into the forest and discovered who he truly was. When Lord Rama left Ayodhya,…

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7 Krishna Temples That Feel Straight Out of the Bhagavad Gita

There are places in India where devotion breathes softly in the wind. Temple bells echo like whispers from another time. Every prayer carries faith, tears, and silent wishes. Lord Krishna is not only worshipped here. He is loved deeply as a child who steals butter, a friend who listens, a…

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How the Mahabharata War Reshaped the Political Map of Bharat

The Mahabharata war, traditionally placed between 1500 BCE and 900 BCE depending on scholarly interpretation, marks a turning point in early Indian civilization. While historians debate its exact dating and scale, the epic and Puranic traditions preserve a memory of large-scale dynastic destruction, territorial shifts, and ecological change. The political…

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Indian Turtle: Species Diversity, Habitat and Conservation Importance

Why should we avoid keeping turtles as pets?Turtles and tortoises, with their unique traits and tranquil demeanor, have often been sought-after exotic pets. Nevertheless, it's crucial to realize that these animals are unfit for domestic life for various reasons. Turtles aren’t easy pets:Turtles and tortoises demand specific dietary and environmental…

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If Ravana Was Evil, Why Is He Worshipped in Some Places?

“रामो विग्रहवान् धर्मः” Rama is the embodiment of dharma. This declaration from the Valmiki Ramayana sets the tone for how generations have understood the epic. Rama represents righteousness. Ravana represents adharma. Every year on Dussehra, his effigy is burned to symbolize the destruction of evil. Yet here is a question…

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Feb 12, 2026: Lucknow breathes slightly easier than Delhi

For today’s Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The closest UPPCB monitoring station at Gomti Nagar pegged the AQI at 144 – in the ‘moderate’ category – and recorded PM2.5 levels at 144 and PM10 at 84.

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He Lost His Family, His Youth and 20 Years of Life - The Court Finally Set Him Free

In early 2026, a clip began circulating widely on social media. It shows a man stepping out of prison and breaking down, unable to hold back his tears. For many viewers, it looked like another fleeting viral moment - raw, emotional, unsettling. But behind that moment is a story far…

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4 Must-Visit Ancient Monuments in India Over 500 Years Old

India is a country that is recognised by the whole world for its prestigious historical and mythological heritage. In fact, travelling throughout the country can expose our minds to a plethora of cultures and architectural wonders that this journey in itself can be considered as an educational course. In this…

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Pet Ownership Rules In Indian Cities

In 2025, several Indian cities introduced new pet ownership rules to improve public safety and reduce incidents related to aggressive dog behavior. These rules focus mainly on banning or regulating certain dog breeds that are considered dangerous in urban environment. With rising cases of dog bites and attacks in crowded…

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Swami Avimukteshwaranand Urges Ban on Beef, Wants Cow Declared ‘Rajya Mata’ After Magh Mela Row

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Friday urged the Uttar Pradesh government to stop beef exports and declare the cow as ‘Rajya Mata’, saying such measures would reflect the chief minister’s commitment as a “Hindu sympathiser”.

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4 Most Powerful Lord Krishna Temples in India for Wish Fulfilment

Lord Krishna is the eight avatar of Bhagwan Vishnu. In fact, He is often considered as the Supreme God. His love and compassion towards sincere devotees are endless. Most of us might have been influenced by the Lord's teachings on karma and dharma in Bhagavad Gita at some point in…

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Bareilly Magistrate Resigns on Republic Day Over Administrative Pressure, UGC Rules

Bareilly city magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigned on Republic Day, citing growing concerns over government policy, faith-related incidents, and what he described as intense administrative pressure. His departure has sparked a political and bureaucratic stir in Uttar Pradesh. A 2019-batch Provincial Civil Service (PCS) officer, Agnihotri stated that he could no…

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Shot thrice ‘by cops’: How a Sambhal biscuit seller’s case pushed a court to order an FIR against Anuj Chaudhary

For Alam, a biscuit seller in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, and his father, Yameen, the past year has been marked by a desperate search for justice. Shot three times amid violent protests linked to the Sambhal mosque survey, Alam says he has gone through multiple surgeries, medical bills running into lakhs…

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‘Generations lived here…voted all my life’: The people left behind in UP SIR draft rolls

After the draft list under Uttar Pradesh’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was published, the potential deletion of nearly 2.89 crore voters has triggered anxiety not just among political parties, but among ordinary citizens as well.

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2025 set a new benchmark for hate speech in India amid tensions with Pakistan

Researchers say conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours made for a ‘perfect storm for mobilising activities’ against India’s minority communities, leading to a sharp spike in dangerous and hateful speech. Maroosha Muzaffar reports

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UP SIR data shows higher voter deletions in BJP seats, including Modi’s Varanasi

In Uttar Pradesh’s draft voter list, published after the recent Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, 50 assembly constituencies recorded more than one lakh voter deletions each. All but three of these constituencies were won by the BJP in the 2022 UP assembly elections. These include high-profile seats the BJP won…

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Dalit woman murdered, daughter abducted: Silence and tension grip Rajput-majority Kapsad

Tensions are running high in Kapsad village in Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh, after a Dalit woman was murdered and her daughter was allegedly abducted on January 8.

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Tamil Nadu vs Uttar Pradesh debt: Why the comparison is misleading

After Congress leader Praveen Chakravarthy’s tweet, one economic comparison has gone viral: that Tamil Nadu’s total debt is now higher than Uttar Pradesh’s.

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Cyber slavery in Myanmar, staged encounters in UP: What it took to uncover these stories this year

Young Indians with hopes and aspirations trapped in the dark underbelly of cyber slavery in Myanmar. Families in Uttar Pradesh living in fear of police ‘half-encounters’. And a year spent telling stories of people fighting to survive.

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From school skit to viral church protest: How a Christmas event was recast as ‘anti-Hindu’

What began as an annual Christmas programme featuring schoolchildren, skits and a science exhibition in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly ended with slogans outside a church and demands for an FIR.

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How India’s most populous state cancelled Christmas this year

Critics say Uttar Pradesh’s move reflects mounting pressure on religious minorities, with Christian organisations warning of rising hostility and violence

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