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1 week, 3 days ago

Friday the 13th takes over X with a flood of spooky memes

Friday the 13th has long been labeled the unluckiest day of the year, with many associating it with bad luck and ominous events. The superstition stems from centuries-old beliefs, where the number 13 was considered unlucky, and its pairing with Friday, deemed an ill-fated day in some cultures, intensified the notion of misfortune. The trending memes reflect a mix of …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Retired Professor Offers Rs 1 Cr Reward for Accurate Election Prediction

Deccan Chronicle

Bhopal: A retired professor of government-run Devi Ahilya Bai University in Indore in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday announced a reward of Rs one crore to the person who can predict correctly the exact number of seats the political parties would win in the ensuing Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. Former professor of quantitative techniques and statistics department of the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

State government announces ₹50,000 reward to gram panchayats that prevent child marriages

The Hindu

To combat child marriage at the grassroots level, the State government has announced a reward of ₹50,000 for gram panchayats that either fully eliminate or significantly reduce child marriage cases. These officers will collaborate with government departments and Non-Governmental Organizations to prevent child marriages. Bidar district reported zero child marriages, with all 29 complaints from April to September 2024 successfully …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Everyone Is Sharing Their Election Snacks, And Some Food Superstitions Are... Particular

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING It’s Election Day, and voters are stressed out. “On Election Day 2020, I made beef stew and Trump lost,” one person wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday. “I’ll make beef stew again tomorrow night.” On Election Day 2020, I made beef stew and Trump lost. — Brannon Ingram November 5, 2024 Another X user announced their …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Further scrutiny for relics-related posts

China Daily

By Cao Yin | China Daily | Updated: 2024-10-30 08:59 China has pledged to tighten scrutiny over content related to ancient tombs on livestreaming and short-video platforms, as the nation aims to intensify the fight against crimes involving cultural relics. "The internet users posted such content to get more online views, but those videos have misled the public and also …

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2 months ago

Whispers of the Past: 5 Folklore Movies That Will Haunt Your Dreams

News 18

A collection of five folklore movies is explored in this article, highlighting the chilling stories and psychological horror that haunt the audience. Each film offers a unique perspective on folklore and societal evil, blending folklore and societal messages into the realm of horror. From the psychological thriller 'Lapachhapi' to the supernatural horror 'Pari', each movie offers a different take on …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ancient Wisdom: A Journey Through Time to Understand the Origins of Superstitions

Times of India

The article explores the importance of questioning conventional wisdom and the wisdom passed down through generations. It emphasizes that while modern science has advanced our understanding of the world, it is crucial to acknowledge and appreciate the wisdom of our ancestors. By understanding the context and purpose of ancestral practices, we can appreciate their value while continuing to advance through …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pope urges church in Papua New Guinea to be close to women after hearing of sorcery ‘superstitions’

Associated Press

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — Pope Francis called Saturday for the Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea to be particularly close to women who have been abused and marginalized, speaking out in a country where violence against women is reported to be more than twice the global average. He urged the church to be particularly close to such people …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Starve Acre review: Matt Smith gets his own spin on The Wicker Man in this provocative folk horror

The Independent

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “This place is beautiful as it is …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka government set to begin ‘Naavu Manujaru’ programme in schools to inculcate social harmony and Constitutional values among children

The Hindu

With the stated objective of turning all educational institutions in the State into centres of social harmony, tolerance and scientific temper, the government has ordered implementation of ‘Naavu Manujaru’ programme from this academic year. Implementation of this programme would involve discussions and dialogues for two hours per week in all government, aided, and unaided primary and high schools of the …

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6 months ago

Tolerance and peaceful co-existence is lifeblood of Hinduism, says Hindu activists

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Calling upon devotees to preserve the unique heritage of Hindu philosophical thought, Chilkur Balaji temple priest Rangarajan on Wednesday said that there is no such thing as hatred, intolerance, inequality and narrow-mindedness in Indian philosophy — tolerance and peaceful co-existence is the Hindu thought and Hindu practice. After unveiling the book Andariki Srihare Antaratma on the occasion of Annamayya …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

The Other Side of Bling

Deccan Chronicle

If superstitions are unreasonable, why are celebrities endorsing them by wearing spiritual accessories? Pop star Rihanna, known for her bold and eclectic fashion choices, has been spotted wearing an evil eye pendant and, more recently, a Lord Ganesh pendant, blending ancient symbolism with modern style. Celebrities wear spiritual accessories not only to ward off bad luck but also as a …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sexy Video! Janhvi Kapoor Flaunts Curves in Strappy Bodysuit at Mr and Mrs Mahi Screening

News 18

Actress Janhvi Kapoor is making heads turn in a very sexy promotional look for her upcoming film Mr and Mrs Mahi, co-starring Rajkummar Rao. Meanwhile, in a heartfelt gesture before the release of ‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’, Janhvi visited a temple in Chennai with her late mother and legendary actress, Sridevi’s cousin Maheshwari Ayyappan. Captioning the photo, she wrote, “Visited …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Murder and motive: on the Narendra Dabholkar murder case

The Hindu

It is a matter of some consolation that the two men who shot dead Narendra Dabholkar, rationalist and anti-superstition activist, have been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Sessions Court in Pune. It is a setback to the conclusion of investigators in Maharashtra and Karnataka that a right-wing organisation called Sanatan Sanstha was behind the heinous murder of ideological adversaries …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Shunned for centuries, Vodou grows powerful as Haitians seek solace from unrelenting gang violence

LA Times

A Vodouist clad in white invokes a gede spirit during the St. George celebration in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on April 24. They pause to swig rum out of small brown bottles, twirling in unison as they sing in Haitian Creole: “We don’t care if they hate us, because they can’t bury us.” Shunned publicly by politicians and intellectuals for centuries, Vodou …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Narendra Dabholkar murder: How CBI, Maharashtra ATS cracked the case in 2018

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: It was around midnight on August 15, 2018, around five years after rationalist Narendra Dabholkar was shot dead by two bike-borne assailants, when the case was cracked by a Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad team, quite by a stroke of luck. Andure was also in the ATS’ detention back then, according to sources familiar with the investigation into Dabholkar’s murder. The …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Shunned for centuries, Vodou grows powerful as Haitians seek solace from unrelenting gang violence

The Independent

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

The free jazz ensemble known as Black Twitter, and how it became the subject of a new docuseries

LA Times

Collective improvisation is a Black technology. A new docuseries on Hulu, “Black Twitter: A People’s History,” traces the path that the free jazz ensemble that is Black Twitter took in becoming an arbiter of cultural shifts time and again, a harbor of soft but insistent vigilantism. 143 — a number that first earned significance as the late ’90s pager code …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Solar Eclipse 2024: 8 things pregnant women should keep in mind

India Today

Today, April 8, 2024, a rare celestial event called Surya Grahan is set to take place. In many cultures, there are common beliefs and precautions associated with solar eclipses, particularly concerning pregnant women. PRECAUTIONS FOR EVERYONE: Whether you're pregnant or not, it's essential to take precautions during a solar eclipse: Avoid looking directly at the sun: Even if the sun …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Why ‘Beware the Ides of March’? Historical significance and other unlucky dates, superstitions explored

Hindustan Times

Shakespeare fondly continues to haunt the modern age with his timeless quotes and magnum opus. The old prophetic warning to Julius Caesar in the eponymously titled play, “Beware the Ides of March”, maintains its resounding and alarming echo in the 21st century. A turning point in Roman history recreated in Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, which again popularised the line "Beware …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Superstition, Sorcery, and the State: A look at the laws to combat ‘Black magic’ and other such practices

Hindustan Times

This year began with the news of the death of a 5-year-old boy, who was allegedly forcibly dipped in the chilly river Ganga at Haridwar in the height of winter by his family in the belief that the river would cure him of cancer. Superstitions, human sacrifice, black magic and so-called healing practices are often hidden under the garb of …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Leap year superstitions and traditions from around the world

The Independent

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

10 Leap Year Traditions and Superstitions Followed Around the World

The Quint

Women, instead of men, can “do” the proposing In today's modern world, women are free to propose to their partner whenever and however they want to. However, for centuries the role of proposing was solely reserved for men except on leap days when women could defy gender roles and get down on one knee for their partners. Women may don …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Most unusual Chinese New Year traditions and superstitions: No hair cuts allowed and why you shouldn't be cleaning the house

Daily Mail

Chinese New Year is around the corner with millions around the world set to celebrate this weekend. California TikTok creator Dr Candise Lin posted a video where she explained some of the unusual superstitions associated with the Lunar New Year. Well-versed in Chinese culture, she told her huge following of some things to be wary of this Saturday on Lunar …

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Friday the 13th takes over X with a flood of spooky memes

Retired Professor Offers Rs 1 Cr Reward for Accurate Election Prediction

State government announces ₹50,000 reward to gram panchayats that prevent child marriages

Everyone Is Sharing Their Election Snacks, And Some Food Superstitions Are... Particular

Further scrutiny for relics-related posts

Whispers of the Past: 5 Folklore Movies That Will Haunt Your Dreams

Ancient Wisdom: A Journey Through Time to Understand the Origins of Superstitions

Pope urges church in Papua New Guinea to be close to women after hearing of sorcery ‘superstitions’

Starve Acre review: Matt Smith gets his own spin on The Wicker Man in this provocative folk horror

Karnataka government set to begin ‘Naavu Manujaru’ programme in schools to inculcate social harmony and Constitutional values among children

Tolerance and peaceful co-existence is lifeblood of Hinduism, says Hindu activists

The Other Side of Bling

Sexy Video! Janhvi Kapoor Flaunts Curves in Strappy Bodysuit at Mr and Mrs Mahi Screening

Murder and motive: on the Narendra Dabholkar murder case

Shunned for centuries, Vodou grows powerful as Haitians seek solace from unrelenting gang violence

Narendra Dabholkar murder: How CBI, Maharashtra ATS cracked the case in 2018

Shunned for centuries, Vodou grows powerful as Haitians seek solace from unrelenting gang violence

The free jazz ensemble known as Black Twitter, and how it became the subject of a new docuseries

Solar Eclipse 2024: 8 things pregnant women should keep in mind

Why ‘Beware the Ides of March’? Historical significance and other unlucky dates, superstitions explored

Superstition, Sorcery, and the State: A look at the laws to combat ‘Black magic’ and other such practices

Leap year superstitions and traditions from around the world

10 Leap Year Traditions and Superstitions Followed Around the World

Most unusual Chinese New Year traditions and superstitions: No hair cuts allowed and why you shouldn't be cleaning the house