T M Krishna Can No Longer Have The Cake And Eat It Too — Carnatic ‘Musicdom’ Stands Up For Itself
Last Sunday (17 March) when the exclusivist Music Academy announced its prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award 2024 would be bestowed on agent provocateur and singer T M Krishna, many knew that it would open up the proverbial Pandora's Box. But little would anyone have expected that… Read More
Karnataka: Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot Refuses To Sign Controversial Temple Tax Bill, Asks ‘Why Only Hindu Temples?’
On Thursday (21st March), the Karnataka government faced a significant setback as Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot declined to sign the controversial Temple Tax bill, raising concerns about the taxation of only Hindu temples. Advocating for the taxation of all religious bodies Gehlot stressed that singling… Read More
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Carnatic Musicians Withdraw From Music Academy Conference Under TM Krishna’s Presidency
Renowned Indian classical musicians Ranjani and Gayatri have announced their decision to withdraw from the Music Academy’s Conference 2024 and said that their participation in this year’s conference under TM Krishna’s presidency would constitute a “moral violation.” They accused Krishna of causing “immense damage” to… Read More
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Supreme Court Grants Protection To Muslim Man Who Posted Sacrilegious, Obscene ‘Poem’ On Sri Ram And Maa Sita
“Supreme Court Grants Protection To Muslim Man Who Posted Obscene Poem On Lord Ram And Sita”, Law Beat, March 16, 2024: “The Supreme Court on Friday granted protection from arrest to one Rakib Uddin Ahmed accused of posting a poem on his Facebook account wherein… Read More
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Is The West Peddling Anti-caa Propaganda?
In the contemporary context, media has become a potent tool of geopolitics. It is increasingly being used by western countries as a pressure tool to intimidate countries of the global south and coerce them into kowtowing the line of the west, and compromising their own… Read More
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Tamil Nadu’s DMK Rule Under Scrutiny: Film Industry, Drug Smuggling, and Political Maneuvers on the radar
In a joint operation between the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Delhi Police’s Special Cell, three individuals were arrested in Delhi for their involvement in an international drug trafficking network spanning India, New Zealand, Australia, and Malaysia. The operation led to the seisure of… Read More
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The Mega Opinion Poll: Modi Remains Bjp’s Trump Card
The political fervor surrounding India’s upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections is palpable, with anticipation and speculation reaching new heights. In this dynamic landscape, the Mega Opinion Poll conducted by News18 offers invaluable insights into the sentiments and preferences of Indian voters. Central to this analysis… Read More
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Paytm’s Final Transaction: The End of an Era in India’s Fintech
The impending closure of Paytm Payments Bank (PPBL) marks a pivotal moment in India’s fintech realm, with significant repercussions for users. As a pioneer in digital payments, Paytm has played a central role in transforming the country’s financial landscape. However, regulatory scrutiny, including serious compliance… Read More
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‘Attack On Temples, Glorification Of Breaking Idols’ India At UN
India on Friday (15 March) abstained on a United Nations draft resolution, introduced by Pakistan and supported by China, on Islamophobia, and emphasised on the need to recognise discrimination and violence against various religions, not just Islam. The resolution, titled "Measures to combat Islamophobia," was… Read More
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Congress-ally Indian Union Muslim League Protests Voting Dates In Tamil Nadu And Kerala
According to the election schedule for Lok Sabha 2024, voting will take place in Tamil Nadu on April 19th and in Kerala on April 26th. Incidentally, both voting dates fall on Fridays. Shortly after the announcement, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), along with other… Read More
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