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Diwali is popularly known as the Festival of lights and is one of the biggest festivals. It’s a five day festival occurring in late Ashvayuja maasa and ends in early Kartika. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm and vigour all around India by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs. Many significant events are associated for the origin of diwali being, return of Lord Rama from exile to Ayodhya; Lord Krishna’s

Nobody will dispute the perception that has been gaining ground about the credibility of Rajyotsava Awards. Nearly two hundred people were bestowed with the honour by the state government. Since the awards included the backlog of the 2008-2009 period, the list inevitably was quite long. As usual there were also last-minute additions revealing the intensity of the behind-the-scene lobbying. Quite

Sedition and Arundhati RoyDate : 21 Oct.2010Place: New DelhiOccasion : “Azadi – The Only Way” Convention.Person involved: Arundhati Roy (and other lesser mortals)Statement: "Kashmir has never been an integral part of India"Crime : SeditionResponse: All hell breaks loose! Flashback 1:Player – Chief Minister of J&K Mr Omar AbdullaStatement: “Kashmir had only acceded to, and not merged with, the

Abortion is nothing but the termination of pregnancy by removal or expulsion of fetus from the uterus resulting in or caused by its death. Whether to legalize abortion or not is a question faced by governments and policy makers all over the globe. Abortion is a life saver for women with complications in their pregnancy. It is always advisable to discontinue such pregnancies at the earliest before

He may not fit into the conventional definition of a 'Kannada horatagara'. He can also be mistaken for a maulvi or a priest. Notwithstanding his deceptive appearance, here is a man who has relentlessly championed the cause of Kannada for over six decades. Ironically, he does not find a place among the 169 annual Rajyotsava awardees' list released by the government on Saturday. However, recognition

It is said Kashmir is a paradise on earth. Tourists from every corner of the world come to Kashmir. Everyone has a feeling in him/her to visit Kashmir once. But if you ask me, I have seen peace and freedom in Kashmir for only two years. Earlier, everyone was happy and living a peaceful life. Srinagar city would remain open up to midnight. Everywhere it was wonderful and cheerful. Everyone knew

Indeed, the first House [of worship] established for mankind was that at Makkah - blessed and a guidance for the worlds. (Quran – 3:96) In it are clear signs [such as] the standing place of Abraham. And whoever enters it shall be safe. And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House - for whoever is able to find thereto a way. But whoever disbelieves - then indeed, Allah is free

The monsoon slides up the map of India from the seas of Kanyakumari through God’s own country Kerala, the land of temples Karnataka, the beautiful Goa and the vivacious Maharashtra. A trip along the Konkan route – which stretches between Panvel in Mumbai and Mangalore – is the perfect recipe for enjoying the region’s beauty in its entirety. Konkan railway is a marvel of civil engineering and

Is holding of poojas in government offices wrong? Does it violate the norms laid down by the Constitution? Is it against the secular values of our country?When Coastaldigest.com spoke to people with regard to conducting of Ayudha Pooja in government offices and institutions on the day penultimate day of Navaratri (Saturday, October 16), this is what they had to say:Rajani Dugganna, Mayor

Will the BS Yeddyurappa government once again be forced to take floor test? Is the veteran leader who has already created a record of sorts by seeking confidence vote five times braced for one more Agnipariksha? The developments of Thursday suggest that the BJP’s first chief minister from South will have to climb one more mountain before he can heave a sigh of relief. The ruling party got a shot