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Even electricity had a caste, religion before 2017: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday before his government came to power in 2017, “electricity was not available in Holi and Diwali, while it was available in Eid and Muharram”. “Before 2017, did you have electricity? Now it should be available. Now it’s available, and there are no cuts. Before, it didn’t […]

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UP not developed because you vote for caste, religion: Priyanka Gandhi tells voters | India News

BALRAMPUR (UP): Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday blamed caste and religion politics for the “dismal” situation in Uttar Pradesh and said non-Congress governments had nothing makes other than big development claims. The Congress leader also hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying how he could remain ignorant of the raging threat […]

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Oneida Indian Reservation pastor arrested on 20 counts of possession of child pornography

Details By Darren Thompson February 24, 2022 On Thursday, February 24, the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) executed a search warrant at the Oneida United Methodist Church and a nearby home regarding an investigation into Internet crimes against children and arrested Rick E. Haberland for multiple sex crimes against children on the Oneida Indian Reservation […]

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Priyanka Gandhi – The New Indian Express

By PTI LUCKNOW: Congress Chief Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says the focus on caste and religion in Uttar Pradesh politics has made politicians complacent, sidelining them from real issues. Gandhi admitted that the Congress organization had weakened in the state over the past decades, but the party has been working hard now to rebuild it […]

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Ballot proposal would cap ‘predatory’ interest rates for payday loans

LANSING, MI — A polling committee is busy asking a question about the November ballot that would prevent payday lenders from charging “predatory” interest rates if approved by voters. The Michiganders for Fair Lending campaign officially launched its petition-raising effort Wednesday to cap high interest rates on payday loans, payday loan advocates say are creating […]

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Most Indian women wear head coverings, regardless of religion: Pew

“Head coverings tend to be more common among older, married, more religious and less educated women” Amid controversy over Muslim headscarves after a high school in the southern Indian state of Karnataka banned hijabs in classrooms, a Washington think tank says head coverings are relatively common among Indian women. About six in ten women in […]

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5 Best Same Day Payday Loan Matching Services

Are you facing a financial crisis and need money quickly? Anyone can face financial obstacles in life. Luckily, same-day payday loans can help you on bad days. 1. Viva Payday Loans Viva Payday Loans is an online brokerage site that connects borrowers with leading lenders that offer same day payday loans people with bad credit. […]

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🔓Central Florida vodka brand honors Indian culture and honors UCF

ORLANDO, Florida. – Local shopping is a concept many are turning to, supporting businesses and workers in the Central Florida community. If you’re grabbing a drink at a local bar or restaurant, you might be doing just that: supporting a new company that creates vodka. “I went to UCF and majored in aerospace engineering. I […]

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Is Bitcoin a religion? What the answer reveals about humanity

Read enough about bitcoin, and you will inevitably come across people who refer to cryptocurrency as a religion. Bloomberg’s Lorcan Roche Kelly called Bitcoin “the first true religion of the 21st century.” Bitcoin proponent Hass McCook called himself “The Friar” and wrote a series of Medium articles comparing Bitcoin to a religion. There is a […]

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Students applying to NOS banned from taking Indian culture courses

NEW DELHI : The Centre’s decision to bar students applying for the National Overseas Scholarship Scheme (NOS) from taking courses in the humanities and social sciences related to Indian culture at overseas universities has drawn criticism from the part of the opposition and the teaching fraternity. The NOS provides financial assistance to students from marginalized […]

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Politics against Indian culture won’t work anymore, says UP Dy CM Dinesh Sharma

He also praised the BJP-led UP government for transforming the law and order situation, improving the quality of education and the employment situation in the state. He also praised the BJP-led UP government for transforming the law and order situation, improving the quality of education and the employment situation in the state. The politics of […]

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Indian migration to Southeast Asia establishes Indian culture in SE, new genetic study shows

Multiple waves of Indians migrating to Southeast Asia over a period of more than 1,200 years and their mixing with the local population led to the establishment of Indian culture throughout the region, according to a new genetic study released Thursday. An international team has provided detailed genetic evidence of Indian ancestry in various Southeast […]

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Northstar Loans offers payday loans in Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin- When money is tight, it can be difficult to ask friends or relatives for a loan, especially now that everyone is trying to make ends meet. To help people struggling with bills, Northstar Loans, a lending agency that has 3 offices conveniently located in the Milwaukee area. The agency is staffed with discreet […]

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India as a state has no religion…our agenda is social justice, and we are only raising that: Apna Dal leader Anupriya Patel

One of only two BJP allies in the Uttar Pradesh elections, the Apna Dal (S) brings to the table the Kurmi vote and a strong performance in the last two polls as an NDA partner. As party leader and Union minister, Anupriya Patel edged out the rival Apna Dal faction led by his mother. Also […]

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Will ensure the safety of everyone regardless of religion or caste: Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal, national leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and chief minister of Delhi, pledged on Tuesday that the AAP government of Punjab would ensure the safety of everyone in the state, regardless of religion or caste. Kejriwal said there was an atmosphere of fear among the people of Punjab due to sacrileges and […]

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Intellectuals call for repeal of anti-conversion laws

Through Express press service BENGALURU: Several prominent citizens and intellectuals have, through a petition, demanded the repeal of all anti-conversion laws in India, amid the planned tabling of the Right to Freedom of Religion Bill of the Karnataka, 2021, in the Upper House on February 14. The petition launched by the National Solidarity Forum (NSF), […]

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Indian culture reflected in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s films?

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s films are more than just a celluloid representation of a floor; they are a unique visual experience. Her work speaks a language of love, a language that transcends boundaries, something unimaginable, something larger than life. Although all of this requires intense study, a sanjay leela bhansali film is never complete without lavish […]

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Muslim students say hijab ban forces choice of religion or education

Ayesha Imthiaz, a devout Indian Muslim who views wearing the hijab as an expression of devotion to the Prophet Muhammad, says her university’s decision to expel girls wearing the hijab is an insult that will force her to choose between religion and education. “The humiliation of being asked to leave my class for wearing a […]

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Wearing ghoonghat is part of Indian culture

Lieutenant Gauri Shankar Antarvedi, Rtd By Lt. Gauri Shankar Antarvedi, Rtd If we go back to the history of India, for thousands of years girls and women went to schools and institutions wearing ghoonghat, flowers in their hair, putting on bindi or sindhoor or thilak on their forehead. In order to confirm this, one can […]

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Madras HC: What is essential, the country or the religion?

Expressing concern over the lack of religious harmony over the dress code, the Madras High Court debated on Thursday which is paramount – country or religion. Hearing a motion seeking an order to only allow ‘Sanatana Dharma’ believers in Hindu temples to prevent non-Hindus from entering the temples, the court said, “What is paramount? The […]

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Muslim wing backs girl from Karnataka, says ‘Pardah’ part of Indian culture

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) voiced support for Karnataka student Bibi Muskan Khan who rose to prominence during the hijab protests and said hijab or ‘pardah’ is also part of the culture India, the IANS news agency reported. The Muslim wing RSS – Muslim Rashtriya Manch – backed Bibi Muskan’s call to wear a hijab and […]

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Hyundai Motor regrets the offense caused to the people of India

Hyundai was trending on Twitter on Monday due to its Pakistani Twitter handle which tweeted about Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5. This tweet went viral on Twitter and created a backlash for the company. Soon after, Hyundai India’s Twitter account issued a clarifying statement on how it had been in Indian markets for 25 […]

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Is San Antonio FloatMe a Safer Alternative to Payday Loans?

FloatMe, a San Antonio tech startup that gives workers cash advances on their next paycheck, said it has increased $16.2 million from investors during its last fundraising. Overall, the startup has raised $49.1 million in funding since June 2019, including $25 million in debt funding, according to Crunchbase, which tracks investments in tech companies. FloatMe’s […]

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Ethics and Religion Discussion: Should Racist Comments by Teenagers Affect Their Adult Lives?

Imam Kip Curnutt, Director of Religious Education and Associate Imam of Masjid At-Tawheed in Grand Rapids, responds: “I think this problem comes down to how we deal with moral responsibility and forgiveness. In Islam, once a person reaches puberty, they are morally responsible for their actions. This means that being a teenager does not mean […]

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Lata Mangeshkar was a religion in its own right; despite his personal connections, his work has crossed politics-Entertainment News, Firstpost

“Allah Tero Naam Ishwar Tero Naam” by Lata Mangeshkar was not empty rhetoric. If she is mourned as much in Pakistan as in India, it is only because she sang for humanity, not for passports. I had decided not to write an obituary for Lata Mangeshkar, the goddess of all things melodious. Obituaries are written […]

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Prime Minister Modi calls Lata Mangeshkar a ‘pillar of Indian culture’

A two-day national mourning was decreed following the death of Lata Mangeshkar; the flag will fly at half mast. Known as the Indian Nightingale, who was in intensive care due to complications from COVID-19, has died aged 92. Mangeshkar had lent his voice to generations of Bollywood actors, from Madhubala to Preity Zinta. She sang […]

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Bangladeshi expat Mohiuddin Ahmed publishes book on religion and reform

In his first book, Keno Proyojon Dormochintar Punorgothon (September 2021), published by Rabbul Islam Khan, Managing Director of Kushtia Prokashon Amla, Mirpur, Kushtia, Toronto-based Bangladeshi expatriate Mohiuddin Ahmed adds to the body of work on Islamic reform in Bangla. The book contains chapters on “Cultivating Islam in the Shadow of Emotion and Ignorance”; “The lack […]

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center | ‘Indians are a free nation again’: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s final stance

Bose was the only nationalist leader who dared to dream of expelling the British from Indian soil through armed struggle Subhas Chandra Bose arrived in Singapore on July 2, 1943. Already hailed as “Netaji”, the great leader, the Indian National Army which came under his command rapidly expanded to a strength of over 40,000 men […]

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Why do people call Bitcoin a religion? | faith and values

331 years ago, the first paper money was printed in the United States. The Massachusetts Bay Colony is said to have issued these early bills to fund military action during King William’s War. Fast forward to today, and these banknotes are as ubiquitous as the British pound or the Chinese renminbi. In recent years, however, […]

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Indian Culture: Customs and Traditions

Indian culture is one of the oldest in the world, as the Indian people can trace their civilization back to 4,500 years ago. Many sources describe it as “Sa Prathama Sanskrati Vishvavara” – the first and the supreme culture in the world, according to the organization All World Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP). Western societies have not […]

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Seven detained for beating youths in Chhota Udepur over religion-related Facebook post – Reuters

Through PTI CHHOTA UDEPUR: Seven people were arrested in Gujarat’s Chhota Udepur district on Monday after a clash between members of two different communities over a Facebook post similar to one shared by a youth who was shot dead for the act on January 25 in Ahmedabad, police said. The incident happened near Ramji Temple […]

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During the quarantine, the number of long-term online direct lenders has increased

Microfinance market participants are seeing an increase in the share of microloans issued for a long period – up to one year. But the maturities of these loans are also reduced and the loans are repaid earlier than expected. According to Forbes in the fourth quarter of 2021, the share of long term Hart Loan […]