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Ambedkar statue vandalised in Ahmedabad amid controversy; Congress MLA Mevani warns agitation

"We have registered a complaint in the matter and are actively working to apprehend the accused," said Ahmedabad ACP Krunal Desai regarding the vandalism of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's statue in the Khokhra area. "The comments made by Home Minister Amit Shah against Babasaheb Ambedkar in Parliament have sparked widespread anger among Dalits across India and Gujarat," said Congress MLA Jignesh …

Mevani Warns Khokhra

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Work on Gangaikonda Cholapuram museum set to begin by Pongal

The Hindu

Work to construct the Gangaikondacholapuram museum near the Arulmigu Peruvudaiyar temple, a world heritage site in Ariyalur district, is set to begin by mid-January next year. The ₹22.10-crore museum would be constructed with joint efforts of the Public Works, Tourism, Culture, Religious Endowment and Archaeology departments. A large central display hall would display antiques unearthed from excavation sites in Maligaimedu …

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Silver jubilee celebrations of Thiruvalluvar statue from Dec. 30

The Hindu

The silver jubilee celebrations of Thiruvalluvar statue in Kanniyakumari has been planned from December 30 to January 1. Velu, who has been camping in the district for the past two days, inspected the ongoing construction of a glass bridge connecting Thiruvalluvar statue and Vivekananda rock memorial. Th Minister also reviewed the arrangements being made for the silver jubilee celebrations. He …

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3 days, 19 hours ago

In Parbhani, a statue was broken, and with it, the peace

The Hindu

Just outside the two-platform Parbhani railway station in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region flutters the Indian national flag mounted on a pole. “The State Reserve Police Force unit was stationed a few kilometres from here in Hingoli, yet the police did not act,” says a 49-year-old retailer in the area. The SRPF was deployed the next day after 2 p.m. Vijay Wakode, …

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Mysterious alien-like statue is unearthed from a 7,000-year-old Stone Age settlement in Kuwait - and archaeologists say it's a 'total surprise'

Daily Mail

Archaeologists have unearthed a 7,000-year-old figurine that looks like an alien. 'It was the first such find not just among the over 1.5k small finds excavated from the Bahra 1 site but also from the Arabian Gulf region.' Archaeologists have unearthed a 7,000-year-old figurine that looks like an alien Researchers discovered the unusual form while digging at a site in …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Crown of iconic Queen Victoria statue damaged at Cubbon Park

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: The crown of the iconic Queen Victoria’s statue at Queen’s Circle in the city has been damaged. Heritage Beku, which first raised an alarm, in its X post said, “We are deeply shocked to find the crown missing from the statue. We hope it’s not a case of vandalism, and that the crown is returned and restored.” Dr Umesh, …

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1 week ago

Dahomey review: Mati Diop's probing documentary on restitution of stolen artefacts makes for essential viewing

Hindustan Times

Mati Diop's new documentary is unlike anything else you'll see this year. The statue gets a voice, and this is where Diop's razor-sharp observation on cultural history, institutionalized monopoly and colonialism begins to take shape. A sharply made documentary The film's most electric part is when Diop turns the action to a meeting of university students to search for an …

Dahomey Diop

1 week ago

Sambhal temple: Idols, including Lord Ganesha statue, found in sacred well during digging

India TV News

The Bhasma Shankar temple, which houses an idol of Lord Hanuman and a Shivling in the news since it was found locked during an anti-encroachment drive in a violence-hit area in the Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh. Administration writes to ASI for carbon dating, steps up security at site Meanwhile, the Sambhal district administration wrote to the Archaeological Survey of India …

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BRS leader Kavitha seeks clarity on CM Revanth Reddy's Bathukamma remarks

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: BRS MLC and Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha demanded answers from CPP Chairman Sonia Gandhi and MP Priyanka Gandhi regarding whether they approved Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s alleged undermining of Bathukamma festival. “Is Priyanka Gandhi supporting the Congress government’s move to remove Bathukamma from “Telangana Talli” statue?” she asked. Speaking at a Round Table Conference organised by Telangana …

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K Kavitha slams Congress for changes in statue symbolising Telangana culture

India Today

Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha on Saturday lashed out at Telangana's Congress government for altering the iconic Telangana Talli statue and accused it of undermining the state's traditions, festivals and identity, and systematically erasing symbols of its pride. Kavitha demanded that Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra clarify whether they approved of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s actions …

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Shivaji statue collapse: Court seeks details of arrest of structural consultant

India Today

The Bombay High Court has sought details regarding the arrest of a structural consultant in connection with the collapse of the Shivaji statue in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg earlier this year. A bench comprising Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Shivkumar Dige was hearing a petition filed by the consultant Chetan Patil's wife through advocate Keral Mehta. The incident sparked protests and a political …

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Shah Rukh Khan wishes 'legend and absolutely remarkably simple man' Rajinikanth on his 74th birthday. See post

Hindustan Times

Actor Shah Rukh Khan wished Rajinikanth on his 74th birthday and called him an inspiration. Shah Rukh Khan shared a post on Instagram for Rajinikanth. Shah Rukh shares old pic with Rajinikanth In the throwback photo, Shah Rukh and Rajinikanth sat next to each other as they smiled while enjoying a show. Mammootty, Mohanlal too wished Rajinikanth Apart from Shah …

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Shah Rukh Khan wishes 'coolest of the cool' Rajinikanth on his 74th birthday, shares UNSEEN throwback pic

India TV News

Rajinikanth celebrated his 74th birthday on December 12. 'King Khan' Shah Rukh Khan was also among those celebs who wished Rajinikanth and called even him 'coolest of the cool'. Along with the pic, he wrote, ''Happy Birthday Dear @rajinikanth, May you continue to inspire millions as you always do in the years to come. For those late to the story, …

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On Rajinikanth's 74th birthday let's take a look at Thalaivar's iconic meme legacy

Hindustan Times

Today, Rajinikanth, the legendary actor of South Indian cinema, turns an incredible 74. Rajinikanth's 74th birthday The best of #rajinimemes A quick search for Rajni jokes may not yield many traditional results. Rajinikanth's Oscar meme The actor who conquered the film industry has been the undisputed master of the meme industry but still doesn't have a statue at the famous …

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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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1 week, 4 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis visits Delhi, meets President, PM Modi: What did he gift to Delhi leaders? In Pics

India TV News

Image Source : X 1/7 Maharashtra Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the first time after assuming the office. Image Source : X 2/7 Devendra Fadnavis called upon PM Modi and tweeted, "Extremely thankful to Hon PM Narendra Modi ji for your valuable time, guidance, blessings and standing firm behind Maharashtra." …

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1 week, 4 days ago

'Thalaivar' Rajinikanth turns 74, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin extends wishes

New Indian Express

Rajinikanth, affectionately known as "Thalaiva" by his legion of fans, remains one of the most revered and influential figures in Indian cinema. In a fitting tribute to the actor on his birthday, a statue of Rajinikanth was unveiled at the Arulmigu Sri Rajini Temple in Thirumangalam, Madurai, on December 11, ahead of his birthday. The statue features Rajinikanth in his …

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Maharashtra: Protests Erupt in Parbhani Over Statue Vandalism

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: Violent protests broke out in Parbhani city of Maharashtra after a replica of the Constitution held by the statue of B.R. The incident sparked widespread outrage, with protesters engaged in stone pelting and torching vehicles which prompted police to issue prohibitory orders banning the gathering of five or more persons in public places. According to police, an unidentified person …

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Bandh against vandalism of Constitution replica turns violent in Maharashtra

The Hindu

The bandh called in protest against the vandalism of a Constitution replica turned violent on Wednesday in Maharashtra’s Parbhani district and the police imposed prohibitory orders in the area. Police imposed ban orders in Parbhani district, suspended Internet in Parbhani city, and appealed to locals to maintain law and order. The violence was triggered when 45-year-old Sopan Pawar, a resident …

Constitution Incident Protest Hindu Fir Constitution Replica Parbhani Railway

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Maharashtra: Violence breaks out in Parbhani over tearing of Constitution, Ambedkar statue vandalism

India TV News

Major violence erupted in Parbhani, Maharashtra over the alleged Babasaheb Ambedkar’s statue on Wednesday. According to the news agency PTI, an unidentified person on Tuesday damaged a replica of the Constitution held by the statue of B R Ambedkar outside Parbhani railway station, which triggered arson and stone-pelting. He wrote on X, "The vandalisation of the Constitution of India at …

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New Telangana Talli statue doesn't represent state's culture: Kavitha jabs Congress

India Today

BRS leader K Kavitha on Tuesday slammed the Congress-led Telangana government's move to inaugurate a new Telangana Talli statue at the Secretariat, saying it failed to represent the state's rich culture and heritage. Accusing the government of timing the statue's unveiling with Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi's birthday on December 9, the BRS leader accused the grand old party of sacrificing …

Congress Telangana Statue Brs Kavitha Telangana Talli Talli

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Opinion: Revanth Reddy, KCR and the politics of reinventing Telangana Talli

India Today

Through the decade when the Bharat Rashtra Samithi was in power in Telangana, its supremo K Chandrasekar Rao was hailed by the party faithful as the ‘Bapu’ of the state, the person who made Telangana possible. The latest step in that direction is Reddy's decision to install the Telangana Talli statue on the premises of the State Secretariat. That stirred …

Congress Party Reddy Statue Brs Kcr Telangana Talli

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Why Telangana Talli, the unifying symbol of state's pride, is caught in a political divide

India Today

After exhorting government employees last month to adopt strict austerity measures, including switching off air-conditioners and lights in the state secretariat, Telangana chief minister A. Revanth Reddy opted for an extravaganza to mark the completion of a year in office. In a fitting finale, Reddy, on December 9, unveiled a statue of the mythical Telugu Talli, or Telangana Talli, in …

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Violence rocks Maharashtra's Parbhani over damage to Constitution replica

India Today

Clashes erupted in Maharashtra's Parbhani district for the second consecutive day after a person vandalised a replica of the Constitution near the statue of BR Ambedkar outside the railway station on Tuesday. The protesters also rushed towards the Parbhani railway station and tried to stop the trains. Speaking about the law and order in Parbhani, a senior official of Parbhani …

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Ambedkar statue vandalised in Ahmedabad amid controversy; Congress MLA Mevani warns agitation

Work on Gangaikonda Cholapuram museum set to begin by Pongal

Silver jubilee celebrations of Thiruvalluvar statue from Dec. 30

In Parbhani, a statue was broken, and with it, the peace

Mysterious alien-like statue is unearthed from a 7,000-year-old Stone Age settlement in Kuwait - and archaeologists say it's a 'total surprise'

Crown of iconic Queen Victoria statue damaged at Cubbon Park

Dahomey review: Mati Diop's probing documentary on restitution of stolen artefacts makes for essential viewing

Sambhal temple: Idols, including Lord Ganesha statue, found in sacred well during digging

BRS leader Kavitha seeks clarity on CM Revanth Reddy's Bathukamma remarks

K Kavitha slams Congress for changes in statue symbolising Telangana culture

Shivaji statue collapse: Court seeks details of arrest of structural consultant

Shah Rukh Khan wishes 'legend and absolutely remarkably simple man' Rajinikanth on his 74th birthday. See post

Shah Rukh Khan wishes 'coolest of the cool' Rajinikanth on his 74th birthday, shares UNSEEN throwback pic

On Rajinikanth's 74th birthday let's take a look at Thalaivar's iconic meme legacy

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

Devendra Fadnavis visits Delhi, meets President, PM Modi: What did he gift to Delhi leaders? In Pics

'Thalaivar' Rajinikanth turns 74, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin extends wishes

Maharashtra: Protests Erupt in Parbhani Over Statue Vandalism

Bandh against vandalism of Constitution replica turns violent in Maharashtra

Maharashtra: Violence breaks out in Parbhani over tearing of Constitution, Ambedkar statue vandalism

New Telangana Talli statue doesn't represent state's culture: Kavitha jabs Congress

Opinion: Revanth Reddy, KCR and the politics of reinventing Telangana Talli

Why Telangana Talli, the unifying symbol of state's pride, is caught in a political divide

Violence rocks Maharashtra's Parbhani over damage to Constitution replica