RAJA RAM MOHAN ROY
Mumbai Ganesh Visarjan 2026 traffic advisory: Check roads closure timings, routes to avoid, parking spots, alternate roads should take to reach your destination on time
Ganesh Visarjan 2026 traffic advisory: Check road closures, diversions and alternate routes for September 25, including Juhu, Girgaon, Dadar, Malad, Kurla, Mulund and Chembur.
RSS not against anyone, does not seek power: Mohan Bhagwat
Speaking at a public gathering here, Bhagwat referred to various streams of thought that emerged during the freedom movement, represented by reformers and leaders including Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Swami Vivekananda and Dayananda Saraswati.
Mamata seeks PM's apology over 'Bankim Da' reference
In a passionate address, West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lambasted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what she deemed a significant slight to the revered Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the mind behind 'Vande Mataram.' Banerjee expressed deep concern, asserting that the Prime Minister's informal reference to Chattopadhyay as 'Bankim da' trivialized his monumental contributions.
Mamata Banerjee welcomes Modi's Vande Mataram discussion in Lok Sabha
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative to discuss 'Vande Mataram' in the Lok Sabha. Her party has no objections to the discussion. Banerjee also raised concerns about some BJP leaders' perceived dislike for national figures like Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi. She questioned their understanding of history and Bengal's contributions.
Deeply Personal
Rabindranath Tagore, deeply influenced by the Brahmo Samaj, infused his vast artistic work with spiritual sensibility, emphasizing a personal connection with the Divine, nature, and humanity. His spirituality transcends religious dogma, finding the Divine not in temples but in the everyday lives of ordinary people.
Mumbai Ganesh Visarjan 2024: Police issues traffic advisory, here are closed roads, diversions and alternate route list
Ganpati Visarjan Traffic Advisory: The Ganpati festival in Mumbai, which began on September 7, will conclude with Ganesh Visarjan on September 17. Mumbai Police have issued traffic advisories and diversions to manage the crowd and processions. The Coastal Road will remain open for 24 hours until September 18 to facilitate smooth travel between North and South Mumbai.
Mystical Devotion
Rabindranath Tagore's poetry is full of powerful mystical imagery, and this is mostly true in the body of work that he categorised under the title Puja.
Bengaluru police issue heavy traffic alert in Majestic area due to Lok Sabha polls on May 7: Here are alternative routes
Bengaluru traffic police warn of potential congestion near Majestic area as Lok Sabha elections' third phase approaches on May 7. With fourteen constituencies in Karnataka going to polls, travelers from North and central Karnataka may exacerbate traffic. Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation deploys extra buses, possibly causing delays. Alternate routes suggested for commuters. South Karnataka, including Bengaluru, already voted in the second phase.
How Ram Mohan Roy ended sati, I stopped dynasty politics: Modi
In Etawah, PM Modi combats dynastic politics, evoking Raja Ram Mohan Roy. Messages to Mainpuri. Recalls Mulayam's blessing, emphasizing legacy of toilets, power, gas for Dalits, backwards, breaking royal family control.
Bengal synonymous with corruption, anarchy under TMC rule: BJP president JP Nadda
"TMC leaders in West Bengal today are involved in corrupt practices in every scheme, including the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. Murders, rapes, crime against women, human trafficking and sexual harassment cases are at their peak. There have been 123 sexual harassment cases and 53 murders in West Bengal since the Assembly election results are out. People have been forced to leave their homes. The BJP has given shelter to 191 refugees," he claimed.
Rising influence of temples of Swaminarayan
The temples have become visual anchors of Hinduism globally & are silently shaping destiny of contemporary Indian politics. Not surprisingly, the Swaminarayan community is an integral part of the Hindutva project. Even the Ram Janmabhoomi temple built in Ayodhya shows the influence of the distinct Swaminarayan temple architecture.
Press Council to "review" jury decisions on journalism awards
Council members, on condition of anonymity told ET, that chairman CK Prasad has called a meeting, after the jury for the awards –– a panel of seven members –– finalised and sent its recommendations of winners to the chairman. The jury consultations ended on October 18.
Sanghvi Parrsssva Group offers luxury, sea-facing abodes in south Mumbai
Ramesh Sanghvi is the Chairman and MD of Sanghvi Parrsssva.
Google Doodle pays tribute to 'Maker of Modern India', Raja Rammohun Roy
The doodle, created by Toronto-based designer Beena Mistry, marks his 246th birth anniversary.
Richmond Circle flyover: Quick fix
Authorities are yet to figure out a way to make the best use of the flyover that links Mission Road, Residency Road, KH Road & Richmond Road.
Writers must have absolute freedom even if it offends: Taslima Nasreen
Taslima Nasreen advocated absolute freedom of speech for writers even if it offended sentiments of "some" people.
Owners of some channels could have "underworld links": Subhash Chandra
Chandra questioned the regulatory norms on ownership structure and said it wouldn't be surprising if some of the news channels are "owned by the underworld."
Modi government set to revamp Indira Gandhi's poverty eradication 'Twenty Point Programme'
The programme, which was launched by Indira Gandhi in 1975, rates states on their performance under different targets for below poverty line beneficiaries.
Maharashtra polls: Political parties drumming up Gujarati-Marathi conflict for their self interest
“I don’t think relationships have been strained. Ultimately, money is the dominating factor in our city,” says noted novelist Kiran Nagarkar.
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