DIWALI EID CONTROVERSY
Session Unprorogued for Record 88 Days: Congress
Congress has noted the current monsoon session of Parliament has lasted a record 88 days. They accused Union home minister Amit Shah of trying to manipulate support for the delimitation bill. Congess spokesperson Jairam Ramesh expressed confidence in a united Opposition against the bill if Shah uses aggressive tactics. Additionally, Pawan Khera clarified a controversial remark made by Mallikarjun Kharge regarding festivals.
Congress defends Kharge's remark on Diwali, says word 'Eid' literally means festival
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge faced criticism from BJP for referring to Diwali as 'khushiyon ka Eid'. BJP spokespersons argued that such remarks misrepresent Hindu festivals and disrespected their significance. The Congress responded, emphasising that 'Eid' simply means 'festival' and does not alter the identity of Diwali. Congress officials called the BJP's objections a display of ignorance and political opportunism.
BJP criticises Congress president Kharge for controversial Diwali remark
BJP spokespersons have criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for referring to Diwali as a 'Khushiyon Ka Eid'. They accused Kharge and Rahul Gandhi of disregarding the significance of Hindu festivals and altering their identities. The criticism emphasizes that Diwali is an essential festival with unique traditions and sanctity. BJP representatives question why Kharge would not reciprocate the sentiment by calling Eid a 'Diwali of joy'.
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BJP attacks Dia Mirza, Naseeruddin Shah over 'selective' environmental concerns
BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia criticized actors Dia Mirza and Naseeruddin Shah for what he called selective outrage regarding environmental issues. He noted their silence during pollution spikes associated with other religions' festivals while targeting Hindu celebrations. The Bombay High Court expressed skepticism over a video Mirza produced for an eco-friendly Diwali campaign, emphasizing the importance of consistent advocacy for the environment across all cultural events.
BMC takes down actor Dia Mirza's pollution-free Diwali video after BJP leader's objection
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation removed a video featuring Dia Mirza promoting an eco-friendly Diwali. This decision followed objections from BJP Mumbai chief Ameet Satam regarding the video’s message. Other campaign videos from different celebrities remained on social media despite the backlash. Opposition leaders criticized the removal, claiming it reflected increasing BJP influence over civic operations.
Dia Mirza's Diwali video row explained: Why BMC deleted Bollywood actress' pollution-free video
Dia Mirza recently faced controversy after her Diwali video message was reportedly removed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The video featured her urging citizens to avoid bursting firecrackers due to pollution concerns. BJP Mumbai president Ameet Satam criticised her involvement, claiming locals do not need advice from outsiders. Read on to know what happened next.
Norway uses US President Trump's insult to promote scenic restrooms as tourist attractions
Norway's official travel website is promoting its scenic restrooms along tourist routes as attractions. This initiative follows comments made by US President Trump, which referred to Norway derogatorily. The campaign has gained significant attention from international visitors interested in Norway's public facilities. Visit Norway's director noted that this controversy created an opportunity to showcase high-quality restrooms.
No one can stop anyone from celebrating Holi inside AMU campus: Aligarh BJP MP
Aligarh BJP MP Satish Gautam has stated that no one can be stopped from celebrating Holi at Aligarh Muslim University, after a controversy arose over alleged denial of permission for a ‘Holi Milan’ function. AMU officials maintain that all festivals are celebrated traditionally without special functions for specific groups.
5 times Vikrant Massey landed in controversies, as 12th Fail actor retires at 37
Actor Vikrant Massey recently stunned the Internet by announcing his retirement from acting at the age of 37. On Monday, the 12th Fail star shared an emotional post on Instagram, explaining his decision to step away from the spotlight and bid farewell to the world of lights, cameras, and action.
Why a school holiday calendar has ignited a political storm in Bihar
The BJP has criticized the Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar for its proposed holiday calendar for 2024. Sushil Modi, the party's Rajya Sabha member, accused the government of assaulting Hindu sentiments. The revised calendar allegedly removes holidays on Ram Navami and Janmashtami while increasing the number of days schools remain closed for Muslim festivals.
Salman Khan's Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali re-christened to Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan
Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan is a highly anticipated movie starring Salman Khan, Venkatesh Daggubati, Pooja Hegde, and others. Salman Khan shared the teaser on Monday, which features him riding a bike in Leh Ladakh.
View: Bollywood cannot afford out-of-the-boxoffice thinking
There has been a lot of bad news for Bollywood with seemingly 'safe' films like Farhad Samji's action comedy Bachchan Pandey, Chandraprakash Dwivedi's historical fiction action drama Samrat Prithviraj, the Ajay Devgn-directed Runway 34, and Ahmed Khan's Heropanti 2 capsizing at the box office.
Yogi Adityanath:'Bulldozer Baba' comes back stronger
With BJP's return to power in Uttar Pradesh, the monk-politician has consolidated his place in the organisation.
View: Celebrating all faiths is the norm in India
While some may know Diwali has religious significance for Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains too, it may be news to some that lighting diyas and candles on the windowsills, parapets, eaves and balconies of homes are also done elsewhere in the world, notably in Lyons in France.
Maharashtra temples may reopen after Diwali, says CM Thackeray
"People have been asking questions when will temples reopen? Yes, places of worship shall be opened, but let Diwali get over. We shall prepare comprehensive SOPs for the purpose," Thackeray said in an address to the state this afternoon.
SIMI encounter killings haunted Shivraj Singh Chouhan in 2016
After the encounter killings of suspected SIMI activists who had mysteriously escaped the highly-fortified central jail here on Diwali night allegedly killing a security guard, questions were raised but Chouhan's defence was that the police action was taken "for public good".
Marathi Film Screening: Shobhaa De welcomes relaxation of norms by government
"The controversy is now finished... I feel they have taken a step in the right direction. This should have been taken earlier," De told PTI.
Controversy over conference on Good Friday unfortunate: CJI HL Dattu
He said as judges do not get time to interact with each other, such meetings are held periodically where important issues are discussed.
Not willing to work on Good Friday, Justice Kurian Joseph writes to PM Modi; cites need to protect secular identity
After complaining to CJI Dattu, Justice Joseph takes up issue with PM, stresses need to ensure India safeguards secular credentials.
Communal skirmishes rising after Narendra Modi's departure from Gujarat
Religion seems to be gaining a bigger space in the public discourse in Gujarat after Modi’s departure for Delhi, according to some observers.
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