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The mystic world of Naga sadhus and their 17 'shringar'

Their ash-covered bodies and long locks make Naga Sadhus look different. To most, they may not exactly exude charm, but they spend hours on their ‘17 shringar’-unlike the 16 traditional adornments (16 shringar) performed by married women in Hindu culture- before each bathing festival as they did on Monday night ahead of the first Amrit Snan on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday.

The Muslim Husband's Right to Judicial Divorce

The Concern and Wisdom Behind the Gwalior Ruling Deserves Appreciation, But Some Critics Have Seen in It an Attempt to Turn a Procedural Provision into Substantive Law

DPIIT Inks Pact With ITC To Help Startups In Mfg Sector

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Wednesday said it has entered into a strategic partnership with ITC Ltd to help startups in the manufacturing sector.

Centre draws SC ire over move to deny bail pleas in PMLA case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rebuked the Union government and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), condemning their \"consistent efforts\" to deny bail and prolong incarceration under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) \"by hook or by crook\".

BCCI May Restrict Players' Family Time on Tours

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has discussed various steps, including limiting the time India players get to spend with their families on foreign tours, during a recent review meeting with the team management following the 1-3 Test series loss in Australia, board officials familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

India Rushes To Pay For Russian Oil Ahead Of Sanctions Cutoff

India's state refiners are rushing to speed up payments for Russian crude, hoping to complete their trades before a dramatic expansion of Washington's curbs on Moscow's oil industry effectively comes into force next month, people familiar with the matter said.

Alok Aradhe appointed Bombay HC chief justice

The central government on Tuesday issued a notification confirming Justice Alok Aradhe, currently chief justice of the Telangana high court, as the new chief justice of Bombay high court.

Cleaner construction is better pollution control

Many Indian cities have been grappling with polluted air. When the air quality index (AQI) deteriorates, under the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP), a host of measures come into effect depending on the level of pollution.

Russia Launches Missile Barrage on Ukraine's Gas Infrastructure

Russia launched scores of missiles and drones at Ukraine on Wednesday, targeting gas infrastructure and other energy facilities in western regions in a new barrage against the struggling power system in the depths of winter.

1st Consultation Held on Draft DPDP Rules

Questions about consent and data localisation were among the key concerns raised at the government's first consultation meeting with industry representatives on draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025 on Tuesday, with Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw promising \"focussed\" deliberations to balance regulation and innovation.

Bizman Raped Over Refusal To Leave Prison

The Kerala high court on Wednesday ticked off prominent businessman Bobby Chemmanur for refusing to come out of jail after getting bail a day ago in a sexual harassment case filed by a Malayalam actor.

Meta warns CCI ruling could hurt business in India

Meta may have to \"roll back or pause\" some features in India due to an antitrust directive which banned its WhatsApp messaging service from sharing user data with Meta for advertising purposes, according to a court filing by the U.S. company seen by Reuters.

Different cities, divergent identities, one suspect

HE IS ACCUSED OF MURDERING TWO AZAMGARH TRADERS IN MUMBRA, MAHARASHTRA, IN 2007, AND ALSO HIS RELATIVE IN DELHI IN 2005

Paris Medals Lose Sheen, IOC Says Will Replace Them

It's a result of our hard work. I've spoken to someone to bring it to the knowledge of IOA so that something can be done. Sarabjot Singh, shooter

S Korea impeached president Yoon held after hours-long dramatic op

South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was detained in a major law enforcement operation at the presidential compound Wednesday, defiantly insisting the anti-corruption agency didn't have the authority to investigate his actions but saying he complied to prevent violence.

Top Court Seeks Comprehensive Medical Report Of Dallewal

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to furnish a complete set of comparative medical reports of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on hunger strike since November 26, 2024, for an independent evaluation by the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

Congress party moves to a new office after 47 years

The Congress will move its central office to 9A Kotla Road in New Delhi on Wednesday, having spent 47 years at 24 Akbar Road—an address that had become synonymous with the 139-year-old party and witnessed a significant part of its recent history.

A Traveller of Two Worlds: From American Soldier to Sanatan Sadhu

From doing the tour of duty for the United States Army to travelling the globe as a sadhu associated with the Juna Akhada to propagate Sanatan Dharma, Baba Mokshpuri has come a long way in his quest for peace.

Djokovic Creates History as Zheng Stunned

Novak Djokovic created a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday, but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.

RBI Conducts Dollar-Rupee Buy/Sell Swaps, Bankers Say

The RBI's dollar sales in the spot market reduce the rupee liquidity in the domestic banking system.

S Korea's Yoon Detained in Major Law Enforcement Ops

Under South Korean law, the leader of a rebellion can face the death penalty or life imprisonment, if finally convicted

Bill to take charge of India's digital destiny

India's draft DPDP rules are a declaration of intent - that power must rest with its people, not corporations. Some practical and structural challenges need to be ironed out, though

Russian Roulette for Indian Jobseekers

Russia said it stopped recruiting Indian nationals into its armed forces in April 2024, and yet young Indian men are still being killed or injured on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine, the latest casualties being two residents of Kerala.

Punjab govt asked to give Dallewal's health reports

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to furnish a complete set of comparative medical reports of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on hunger strike since November 26, 2024, for an independent evaluation by the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

In 'karyakarta' push, BJP fields local leader to take on SP's aura in Milkipur

Keeping the caste equations in mind and looking to galvanise the party cadre, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday declared Chandrabhan Paswan, who is not a big name but an \"aam karyakarta\" (ordinary party worker), as its candidate for the Milkipur assembly bypoll in Ayodhya district to challenge the dominance of the Samajwadi Party in the seat and neutralise the Pasi factor.

Meta Apologises For Zuckerberg's Remarks On NDA

Meta's India public policy head apologised on X to IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw over Mark Zuckerberg's remarks about India made in an episode of Joe Rogan's podcast and called the Meta boss's statement an \"inadvertent error\" after the minister schooled Zuckerberg about the result of India's 2024 national election.

New Marina May Stay Put Near Gateway Of India

The proposed jetty aimed at decongesting the one at Gateway of India in Colaba is facing strong pushback, but the proposal to shift it to a new location, not far away, might already be dead in the water.

US Regulator Sues Musk Over Purchase of Twitter Shares

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Elon Musk, arguing that his purchase of Twitter shares in 2022 was carried out with violations, the regulator said in a filing published on Tuesday.

Notating 1,300 gestures, one mudra, one rasa at a time

STARTING IN THE EARLY 1960S, VENU BEGAN TO CREATE NOTATIONS OF THE GESTURES AND POSTURES OF KATHAKALI

SC Slams Centre, ED Over Persistent Bid to Deny Bail

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rebuked the Union government and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), condemning their \"consistent efforts\" to deny bail and prolong incarceration under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) \"by hook or by crook\".