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INTERVIEW: Singer Kanhaiya Mittal Explains Bhagwa & Sanatan’s Purpose

In an illuminating interview with The New Indian, Executive Editor Rohan Dua engages in a dialogue with renowned singer Kanhaiya Mittal in Ayodhya, delving into the purpose behind his viral song ‘Jo Ram ko layege, hum unko layege.’ Mittal, with profound insight, elucidates the essence of Bhagwa and Sanatan, shedding light on their deeper significance […]

Supreme Court extends stay on Shahi Eidgah Mosque Survey in Mathura

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has announced an extension of its stay order, issued on January 16, which suspended the survey of the Shahi Eidgah mosque situated near the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura. Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta presided over the court, setting the new deadline until April and instructing all involved parties […]

Kerala: CPI(M) condemns Ayodhya temple consecration as assault on secularism

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The two-day CPM central committee meeting held in Thiruvananthapuram strongly criticised the consecration of the temple in Ayodhya on January 22, stating that it marks the demise of secularism – the principle that separates religion from the state, administration, and politics. The central committee, in its observations, highlighted that the temple inauguration was a state-sponsored […]

I had tears seeing Ram Lalla, PM Modi leads by example: Hariharan in Ayodhya

NEW DELHI: Legendary singer Hariharan was moved to tears of happiness when he saw the idol of Ram Lalla in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram temple on the grand celebration of the consecration ceremony on January 22. The New Indian’s Executive Editor Rohan Dua, who was officially invited to the event, spoke to Hariharan who […]

Naam mita do babar ka: Karsevak recounts Babri masjid demolition

At the tender age of 18, Deepak actively participated in the historic episode, sharing his harrowing tale against the backdrop of sentiments within the newly consecrated Ram mandir in Ayodhya.

DYFI to screen ‘Ram Ke Naam’ amid accusations of BJP’s religious-political mix

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The political aftermath and left party opposition in India, particularly from Kerala, following the Ayodhya consecration ceremony, show no signs of abating. The District Youth Federation of India (DYFI) has announced its intention to screen the controversial documentary ‘Ram Ke Naam’ in film institutes and public spaces in the coming days, alleging that the […]

Lord Ram empowered us to fight Covid: Bharat Biotech founders in Ayodhya

NEW DELHI: Amidst the presence of notable industrialists and business magnates seeking blessings at the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22, a significant duo from Bharat Biotech, the creators of Covaxin, India’s first indigenous Covid-19 vaccine, also marked their attendance. “Lord Ram empowered us to fight the Covid pandemic,” says Suchitra Ella (@SuchitraElla ), MD […]

I played Ram in films, but real life Ram is my ‘hero’: Jackie Shroff walks bare feet in Ayodhya

NEW DELHI: The consecration ceremony of Ram temple witnessed a huge gathering of people including saints, politicians, industrialists, celebrities and several others from all spheres of life on January 22. Actor Jackie Shroff was one such invitee, who played ‘Ram’ in several of his movies. The New Indian’s Executive Editor Rohan Dua reports live from […]

Pinarayi Vijayan reacts to Ram temple inauguration: Secularism is soul of India

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had turned down the invitation to attend the Ayodhya temple consecration ceremony, held on Monday, citing a commitment to secular values embedded in the Indian Constitution. In a video message, CM Vijayan indirectly criticised the BJP-led central government, accusing them of turning the event into a religious ceremony and […]

PVR INOX to live broadcast Ram mandir inauguration for ₹100

NEW DELHI: PVR INOX India’s premier multiplex chain, has announced the live screening of the Ram Mandir inauguration during the consecration ceremony on January 22, 2024. Gautam Dutta, Co-CEO of PVR INOX Ltd, expressing his excitement, stated, “Grand and historic occasions like this have to be experienced in an equally grand manner.” The live screening, […]