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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.

UP: Muslim newborn named ‘Ram Rahim’ by mother on Ayodhya temple launch day

NEW DELHI : On the day of the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, a Muslim woman in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, delivered a baby boy on January 22. The child’s grandmother named him Ram Rahim, intending to convey a message of Hindu-Muslim unity. Dr. Naveen Jain, in-charge of the District Women’s Hospital, confirmed the […]

Now Hindus can call Ayodhya Ram’s home: Hero Enterprise Chairman

NEW DELHI: The city of Ayodhya lit up on the occasion of Ram temple’s consecration ceremony, performed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with various esteemed dignitaries and invitees from all sections of society. Chairman of Hero Enterprise Sunil Kant Munjal also marked his presence in front of Lord Ram and sought his blessings. The New […]

Brought back childhood memories of when mom would recite Ramayana: Subhash Ghai in Ayodhya

NEW DELHI: India’s ‘showman’ director Subhash Ghai was officially invited to the consecration ceremony of Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, that witnessed a congregation of esteemed dignitaries from various strata of society. “Ramanayana shaped my films,” says Subhash Ghai to Rohan Dua. “In the consecration ceremony, I reminisced about my mother reciting Ramayana […]

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 […]

Watch: Kangana Ranaut jumps in excitement at Ram temple consecration ceremony

Amid the gathering of stars for the inauguration of the Ram Mandir, Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut shared her reflections on the historic event.

Devotees flock to Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir as grand temple opens doors

NEW DELHI: Ayodhya witnessed an overwhelming surge of devotees on Tuesday morning as the majestic Ram Mandir opened its doors for worshippers following the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of Lord Ram. Devotees from near and far began gathering as early as 3 am to catch a glimpse of the new Ram Lalla idol on the inaugural […]

Gaurav, garv, swabhiman hai, Ram samane virajman hai: Ramdev in Ayodhya

NEW DELHI: On the grand event of Ram temple’s consecration ceremony, many dignitaries including lyricist and screenwriter Prasoon Joshi, Yoga guru and businessman Ramdev Baba, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak, Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) President PT Usha, singer Malini Awasthi and several others graced the event. The New Indian’s Executive Editor Rohan Dua, […]

When to visit Ayodhya Ram temple: Essential details for darshan

The highly anticipated opening date and timing for 'darshan' and 'aarti' at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya have been unveiled, allowing devotees to plan their visits for a sacred experience.

Muslim group sets start date for Ayodhya mosque construction, reveals crowdfunding plan

NEW DELHI:  The construction of a significant mosque in Ayodhya by the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation (IICF) is set to commence in May of this year, as per a senior official’s statement to Reuters. The anticipated timeline for completion is approximately three to four years. This announcement coincides with the day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]