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Elephant tusk ivory, rare 'navapashana' alloy idols recovered in Tamil Nadu raid

Tamil Nadu’s Thiruvannamalai police, in coordination with the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, have recovered two rare idols, a navapashana idol of Lord Murugan and a Krishna idol carved from elephant tusk, at Kandiyankuppam. The WCCB, which monitors the smuggling of elephant tusk-based artifacts, received a tip-off about a gang operating near Hosur and Krishnagiri. Officials revealed that if the navapashana …

Tamil Nadu Idol Elephant Tusk Navapashana

5 days, 21 hours ago

Charming temple by the banks of Adyar — the Aathu Muniswaran story

The Hindu

Last weekend I had to travel the course of the Adyar. We drove past the flooded War Memorial and eventually reached the banks of the river, to be greeted by a Burma Colony and a giant Muniswarar statue just by the water. The main Goddess here is Angala Parameswari about whose worship I have written earlier in The Hindu but …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

UP Samajwadi Party chief Shyam Lal Pal lands in row, says no temple found in Sambhal

India TV News

Uttar Pradesh Samajwadi Party chief Shyam Lal Pal on Tuesday landed in a controversy after saying that no temple was found in the state's Sambhal district. The controversial statement from Pal came days after the local administration reopened a temple that had been locked since 1978 in Sambhal. After the reopening, three idols of around four to six inches were …

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1 week ago

Days after Sambhal temple's reopening, three damaged idols found inside well

The Hindu

Three damaged idols were found inside the well of the Bhasma Shankar temple in Sambhal that was reopened last week after being shut for 46 years, officials said on Monday. District Magistrate of Sambhal Rajender Pensiya told reporters that the ancient temple and the well were being excavated. Asked if the temple would also be beautified, Mr. Pensiya said, "First …

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1 week ago

Parvati Idols Recovered From Well Near Temple Reopened After 46 Years In Sambhal — Watch

ABP News

Two idols of goddess Parvati were allegedly found in a well near the Bhasma Shankar Temple which was reopened on Friday after 46 years in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal. Sambhal Additional Superintendent of Police Shrish Chandra said broken idols were found during the digging of the well. #WATCH | Sambhal Additional Superintendent of Police Shrish Chandra says, "These are broken idols …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Former K-pop idol sentenced to 8 years in drunk-driving death of delivery worker

Hindustan Times

Ahn Ye Song, former K-pop girl group INSTAR member-turned-DJ Yesong, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison months after driving her Mercedes-Benz SUV under the influence and causing the death of a delivery worker in his 50s. The prosecution initially recommended a lengthy term of 15 years, citing Yesong's lack of remorse, especially after her legal team tried to …

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1 week, 2 days ago

DC Edit | Gukesh: Worthy teenage idol

Deccan Chronicle

The poise and confidence exuded by 18-year-old D. Gukesh at the post-match press conference following his historic triumph as the youngest-ever World Chess Champion has heralded the rise of a worthy heir to Viswanathan Anand's legacy. Both the men’s and women’s teams clinched gold medals at the Chess Olympiad, while Gukesh, R. Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi have emerged as the …

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1 week, 3 days ago

D Gukesh wins World Chess Championship at 18: What his idol Viswanathan Anand had achieved at the same age

Hindustan Times

"The era of "Vishy's children" is truly upon us!" is what Russian chess great Garry Kasparov said in his long tribute to Gukesh Dommaraju after the 18-year-old broke surpassed him as the youngest ever to win the World Chess Championship. Gukesh said that he first dreamt of winning the World Championship when he saw Anand;s hold on the title being …

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Paula Abdul settles suit alleging sexual assault by 'Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe

NPR

Paula Abdul settles suit alleging sexual assault by 'Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe toggle caption Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP LOS ANGELES — Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show. The lawsuit filed nearly a year …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Fact Check: Vishnu statue, Sudarshan Chakra found during survey of UP's Sambhal mosque? | Know truth

India TV News

India TV Fact Check: A collage of four images has been circulating on social media, with the claim that a 1,500-year-old idol of a Vishnu statue, along with symbols like the Sudarshan Chakra and other Hindu symbols, were discovered during a survey of a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh. A Facebook user shared the collage with the caption …

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2 weeks ago

‘Remove the woke lens’: Sandeep Reddy Vanga to Indian Idol contestant who 'didn't like' Animal, Kabir Singh

Hindustan Times

How it all started Vanga appeared on Indian Idol 15 for an episode as a special guest. The conversation began when a contestant named Myscmme Bosu praised Sandeep’s Animal, following which she said that her fellow contestant Manasi had some contentions with the storyline. Expressing her views, Manasi shared, "There’s this scene with ‘Mera joota chato,’ and I personally have …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

'American Idol' alum Clay Aiken releases holiday album

NPR

'American Idol' alum Clay Aiken releases holiday album AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Here's a holiday question for you. AIKEN: I always just feel more at home in the music and the sounds of the '60s and the '70s, and there's so much great Christmas music that was made in those times. RASCOE: Clay Aiken's new album is called "Christmas Bells Are …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Another Iskcon centre in Bangladesh set on fire, idol damaged: Report

India Today

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness on Saturday alleged that its centre in Dhaka district in neighbouring Bangladesh was burnt down earlier in the day. Iskcon Kolkata vice president Radharamn Das told PTI that the targetted attack on members of the community and members of the Vaishnavite order goes on unabated as "vandals set ablaze idols inside the temple at …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Lily-Rose Depp shares rare insight into her unusual childhood with brother Jack as she reveals she is 'so grateful' to their famous parents

Daily Mail

Lily-Rose Depp has given some rare insight into her childhood with brother Jack and their famous parents - Hollywood heavyweight Johnny Depp, 61, and French actress Vanessa Paradis, 51. Lily-Rose Depp has given some rare insight into her childhood with brother Jack and their famous parents - Hollywood heavyweight Johnny Depp and French actress Vanessa Paradis Speaking to Interview Magazine, …

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3 weeks ago

Byeon Woo Seok finally locks down new K-drama with beloved K-pop idol actress

Hindustan Times

The moment K-drama fans have been desperately waiting for is finally here! Byeon Woo Seok is set to lead the acting charge in a new romance drama series. Despite gaining an upward graph on his professional trajectory, the 20th Century Girl heartthrob has appeared to patiently weigh out his options while finally greenlighting this next career move. Byeon Woo Seok …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Internet can't stop laughing as pigeon poops on Badshah on Indian Idol 15 sets: 'It's a fan of Honey Singh'. Watch

Hindustan Times

Indian Idol 15 has Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Dadlani and Badshah as judges of the singing reality show. Piegon poops on Badshah on Indian Idol sets The clip began with Badshah looking up as the pigeon pooped on his shirt. Badshah, too, started laughing and said, "Mooh bach gaya woh toh good luck hai." However, Honey Singh recently shared a video …

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UK museum agrees to return stolen bronze idol it purchased in 1967 to Tamil Nadu: Police

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The Ashmolean Museum at Oxford University, London, which purchased the Thirumangai Alwar bronze idol in 1967, has agreed to return the idol to Tamil Nadu after the state Idol Wing CID submitted evidence of the idol's trafficking from an ancient temple in Thanjavur district, the police said on Friday. In its recent communication to the Tamil Nadu Idol Wing …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Oxford University to return stolen bronze idol of Thirumangai Alwar to Tamil Nadu

India Today

The bronze idol of saint-poet Thirumangai Alwar, valued at crores and stolen decades ago from the Soundararaja Perumal Temple in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, is set to be repatriated from London to its rightful place of worship. The Tamil Nadu Idol Wing CID has confirmed that Oxford University’s Ashmolean Museum, where the idol has been housed since its acquisition in 1967, …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Blackpink slips past BTS on Nov K-pop group brand ranks thanks to Rosé's ‘APT’ success; Bigbang in at No. 6 | See top 30

Hindustan Times

BLACKPINK's Rosé has indeed pulled out all the chart-topping and headline-earning stops for her group this month. Despite the YG Entertainment four-member girl group's current inactivity as a whole while its members pursue solo careers elsewhere, the beloved K-pop team has ranked atop the November idol group brand reputation rankings. BLACKPINK defeated BTS to take the leading spot on the …

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1 month ago

TTD repairs finger of Lord Rama idol believed to be 1,000 years old

Deccan Chronicle

Tirupati : The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has repaired the broken finger of an ancient Lord Rama idol, which is believed to be 1,000 years old, said an official on Saturday. According to the temple body, one of the fingers of the idol's left hand suffered a minor fracture in 2021 during a fair of Lord Rama, prompting the temple officials …

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1 month ago

Nitish Reddy: Was fantastic to receive Test cap from Virat Kohli

The Hindu

On a day when 17 wickets fell at the Optus Stadium, one man, striding in at number eight, scored a 41. Nitish Reddy could not have asked for a better Test debut as first-up on Friday his idol Virat Kohli handed him the national cap and then he held his own against Australian captain Pat Cummins, who is also his …

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1 month ago

'Virat bhai is my idol, it was great getting cap from him': Nitish Reddy after impressive debut in Perth Test

India TV News

Nitish Kumar Reddy had a dream ticked off when he made his Test debut for India in the Border-Gavaskar trophy Down Under. The Andhra Pradesh all-rounder was one of two debutants India fielded in the opening Test of the series in Perth alongside Harshit Rana. Reddy had an impressive start to his Test debut after scoring 41 in India's innings …

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1 month ago

Japan’s culture of pop idols, with anthropologist Patrick Galbraith.

Slate

Decoder Ring’s Evan Chung told the story this week of the Japanese musical duo Pink Lady and their ill-fated American TV variety show in 1980. Pink Lady’s meteoric rise in Japan was exceptional—but it also helped define a broader phenomenon known as Japanese “idol” culture, which is still going strong today. He’s the co-editor of Idols and Celebrity in Japanese …

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1 month ago

Disappointed with Suriya's Kanguva? Watch this Malayalam adventure-drama film on OTT

India TV News

It has been 6 days since the release of South superstar Suriya's film Kanguva. Talking about the story of Kanguva, the historical action drama film was based on the life of King Vel Pari. Box office of Kanguva Despite good publicity, an expensive budget and a strong star cast, this film is not able to show any special magic at …

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Elephant tusk ivory, rare 'navapashana' alloy idols recovered in Tamil Nadu raid

Charming temple by the banks of Adyar — the Aathu Muniswaran story

UP Samajwadi Party chief Shyam Lal Pal lands in row, says no temple found in Sambhal

Days after Sambhal temple's reopening, three damaged idols found inside well

Parvati Idols Recovered From Well Near Temple Reopened After 46 Years In Sambhal — Watch

Former K-pop idol sentenced to 8 years in drunk-driving death of delivery worker

DC Edit | Gukesh: Worthy teenage idol

D Gukesh wins World Chess Championship at 18: What his idol Viswanathan Anand had achieved at the same age

Paula Abdul settles suit alleging sexual assault by 'Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe

Fact Check: Vishnu statue, Sudarshan Chakra found during survey of UP's Sambhal mosque? | Know truth

‘Remove the woke lens’: Sandeep Reddy Vanga to Indian Idol contestant who 'didn't like' Animal, Kabir Singh

'American Idol' alum Clay Aiken releases holiday album

Another Iskcon centre in Bangladesh set on fire, idol damaged: Report

Lily-Rose Depp shares rare insight into her unusual childhood with brother Jack as she reveals she is 'so grateful' to their famous parents

Byeon Woo Seok finally locks down new K-drama with beloved K-pop idol actress

Internet can't stop laughing as pigeon poops on Badshah on Indian Idol 15 sets: 'It's a fan of Honey Singh'. Watch

UK museum agrees to return stolen bronze idol it purchased in 1967 to Tamil Nadu: Police

Oxford University to return stolen bronze idol of Thirumangai Alwar to Tamil Nadu

Blackpink slips past BTS on Nov K-pop group brand ranks thanks to Rosé's ‘APT’ success; Bigbang in at No. 6 | See top 30

TTD repairs finger of Lord Rama idol believed to be 1,000 years old

Nitish Reddy: Was fantastic to receive Test cap from Virat Kohli

'Virat bhai is my idol, it was great getting cap from him': Nitish Reddy after impressive debut in Perth Test

Japan’s culture of pop idols, with anthropologist Patrick Galbraith.

Disappointed with Suriya's Kanguva? Watch this Malayalam adventure-drama film on OTT