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Man held, son detained over desecration of idol at temple

44-year-old man was arrested and his minor son detained after the latter allegedly desecrated idol at temple in Pune district, police said on Saturday

44-year-old man was arrested and his minor son detained after the latter allegedly desecrated idol at temple in Pune district, police said on Saturday. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on May 04, 2025 08:40 AM IST

K-pop survival reality show comes under fire for 'exploiting' children

There's never a day sans drama in the world (ad backstage) of K-pop. A yet-to-air survival reality show, featuring literal children is proof

K-pop survival reality show Under Fifteen comes under fire for 'exploiting' minors(Photos: Instagram/eyopkr)
Published on Mar 27, 2025 01:04 AM IST

UP: Unidentified vandals damage Lord Shani Dev idol in Mirhachi, tensions rise

The incident took place on Saturday evening in Datei village. The incident, as per officials. The idol's head, hands and mace were damaged.

The SHO urged locals to stay calm and reassured them that police forces were stationed in the village to ensure law and order. (PTI)
Updated on Mar 23, 2025 01:18 PM IST
PTI | | Written by Varnika Srivastava

Oxford University to return stolen 500-year-old bronze idol to India

The UK's prestigious Oxford University has agreed to return a 500-year-old bronze idol of a saint believed to be stolen from a temple in Tamil Nadu to India.

The 60cm-tall statue of Saint Tirumankai Alvar was acquired by the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford from Sotheby’s auction house in 1967 from the collection of a collector named Dr J.R. Belmont (1886-1981).(A{)
Published on Jun 11, 2024 02:07 PM IST
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BTS Jungkook asks ARMY: 'Did you receive the present?' ahead of reunion

BTS’ Jungkook wrote a letter to his fans amid his military service. Read more to know what the K-pop star had to say.

BTS star Jungkook asks army if they received his gift (Getty Images)
Published on Jun 08, 2024 03:16 AM IST
ByBhavika Rathore

Cha EunWoo's Mexico fan meet leaves the Internet Shocked!

ASTRO member, Cha EunWoo's visit to Mexico turned chaotic as the city streets flooded with his fans, cheering for him.

City streets of Mexico flood with fans upon the arrival of Kpop idol, Cha EunWoo(X/Twitter)
Published on Jun 06, 2024 03:16 AM IST
ByBhavika Rathore

Seventeen's TH8 falls prey to privacy invasion and defamation

Seventeen’s member TH8 made headlines for privacy invasions and defamation at the Airport, and netizens expressed concern.

SEVENTEEN member The8 faced privacy invasion at airports. Watch video.
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 11:26 PM IST
ByBhavika Rathore

Around 1.5 crore people visited Ayodhya Ram mandir since pran pratishtha: Trust

Champat Rai said around one lakh people are visiting the temple town every day to pay a darshan of Lord Ram Lalla.

Devotees throng Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on the first day after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya. (ANI file photo)
Published on Apr 22, 2024 11:55 AM IST

PM Modi honours workers who toiled for years, carved stones to build Ram Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged their efforts after completing rituals inside the temple’s sanctum sanctorum showering petals on the workers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi showers flower petals on workers who were a part of the construction crew at the Ram Temple. (ANI)
Updated on Jan 23, 2024 02:17 AM IST
By, Ayodhya

Ram Lalla consecrated as PM Modi completes rituals at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

The 51-inch tall idol of Ram Lalla was decorated with a golden crown and gold ornaments, and carried a golden bow and arrow

A glimpse of the Ram Lalla idol at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Monday. (ANI)
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 06:49 PM IST

Rituals begin as part of Ram Temple consecration event

The week-long consecration (pran pratishtha) ceremony of the infant god Ram, or Ram Lalla, began in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple on Tuesday, marking the start of an event that will culminate with the opening of the temple.

Workers install doors of the sanctum sanctorum on the Ram Temple on Tuesday. (PTI)
Updated on Jan 17, 2024 06:26 AM IST
By, Ayodhya

Five-yr-old Ram Lalla, made in Karnataka, picked for temple in Ayodhya

A 51-inch-tall stone idol of Hindu god Ram, depicting him as a five-year-old child, has been selected to be installed in the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

A view of the golden door being installed at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Monday. (ANI)
Updated on Jan 16, 2024 12:45 AM IST

Ayodhya city tour of Ram Lalla idol cancelled due to crowd management concerns

Instead, the trust will arrange a tour of the new idol inside the premises of the Ram Janmabhoomi on the same day

An aerial view of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. (Photo by Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra)
Published on Jan 09, 2024 10:42 AM IST
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51-inch-tall idol of Lord Ram Lalla made by Jaipur-based sculptor reaches Ayodhya

A 51-inch-tall idol of Lord Ram Lalla, prepared by a Jaipur-based sculptor, reached Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Thursday.

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Updated on Jan 05, 2024 09:34 AM IST
ANI |

Trust finalises Ram Lalla’s idol, formal announcement awaited

The idol for the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya has been finalized by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust. The selected idol will be enthroned at the Ram temple's sanctum-sanctorum on January 22. Three renowned sculptors have carved out three separate idols, and the Trust is expected to announce its decision soon. The idol carved by Arun Yogiraj of Karnataka is believed to be the favorite. A Shobha Yatra will be taken out before the consecration ceremony to reveal the selected idol to the people of Ayodhya.

The selected idol will be enthroned at Ram temple’s sanctum-sanctorum in Ayodhya for the consecration ceremony on January 22. (Sourced)
Updated on Jan 03, 2024 05:18 AM IST
By, Lucknow

Karnataka sculptor Yogiraj Arun's Ram Lalla to be installed in Ayodhya on Jan 22, mother calls it 'happiest moment'

With the country counting down to the grand 'Pran-Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, the idol carved by sculptor Yogiraj Arun from Karnataka has been finalised for the consecration at the Ram Temple on January 22.

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Published on Jan 02, 2024 08:58 AM IST
ANI |

Sculptor Arun Yogiraj's idol of Ram Lalla chosen for Ayodhya's grand temple

The meeting of the trust was held on Friday to undertake voting to decide the idol of Lord Ram Lalla.

Sculptor Arun Yogiraj with idol of Lord Ram.
Published on Jan 02, 2024 07:22 AM IST

Durga Puja: 3 injured in clash during immersion in Begusarai

Three people were injured in a clash between two communities during a Durga Puja procession in Bihar's Begusarai. Police had to resort to lathi charge to control the situation. Six people have been detained for questioning.

Idol immersion at Danapur on Wednesday. (HT photo)
Updated on Oct 25, 2023 09:49 PM IST
By, Patna

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: When and where to watch Lalbaugcha Raja LIVE darshan 2023

During Ganesh Chaturthi this year, here's when and where to watch Lalbaugcha Raja LIVE darshan

Lalbaugcha Raja 2023 first look for media in Mumbai, India. During Ganesh Chaturthi 2023, here's when and where to watch Lalbaugcha Raja LIVE darshan (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Sep 19, 2023 08:56 AM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Man arrested for desecrating idol outside temple in Delhi

A 33-year-old man was arrested in Delhi for breaking an idol outside a temple. The man, who was under the influence of alcohol, has been charged with promoting enmity based on religion and damage to a place of worship.

Kumar was nabbed some 500 metres from the temple within an hour of the call to the police control room . (Representational image)
Updated on Sep 16, 2023 05:30 PM IST

14 students score zero marks in BA semester 5 exam

Fourteen students from the University of Mumbai's Institute of Distance and Open Studies were marked zero in a subject, leaving them unable to pursue postgraduate degrees. The university is investigating the matter.

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Updated on Aug 18, 2023 12:45 AM IST

Mumbai’s Ganpati Bappa will now be Canadacha Raja

Called “Canadacha Raja”, the idol is being sent to an event agency named Blue Peacock Entertainment, the organisers of Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav in Toronto. They plan to celebrate the festival this year on a huge scale with the help of city officials.

The 16-foot tall idol of Lord Ganesha, made by Kalasagar Arts and helmed by Murtikar Nikhil Rajan Khatu, will be shipped to Toronto and be fondly known as Canada Cha Raja during the Ganesh festival. (Bhushan Koyande/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 12:25 AM IST

Essay: The Barbie-fication of wokeness

While the cult of Barbie has a feminist aura, the doll actually panders to different superficialities.

Barbie and Ken dolls (Shutterstock)
Updated on Jul 31, 2023 08:48 PM IST
ByFarzana Versey

K-pop stars caught in 'Idol' fever: Oshi no Ko anime opening takes over TikTok

K-pop world captivated by Oshi no Ko anime and its theme song 'Idol' by Yoasobi. TikTok trend spreads to K-pop stars, dominating charts worldwide.

K-pop world captivated by Oshi no Ko anime and its theme song 'Idol' by Yoasobi. TikTok trend spreads to K-pop stars, dominating charts worldwide.(Doga Kobo)
Published on Jul 14, 2023 04:38 AM IST

What does the title ‘Oshi no Ko’ reveal about the story?

Oshi no Ko is full of wordplays and hidden meanings. Analysing can provide the viewer with deeper understanding and insight into the story.

Oshi no Ko's wordplay is being dissected by fans(Doga Kobo)
Published on Jun 15, 2023 12:00 AM IST
ByVrinda Rastogi

YOASOBI's hit song ‘Idol’ makes history with 100 million streams in just 35 days

YOASOBI's "Idol" breaks streaming records with 107,713,480 cumulative streams, becoming their 13th song to surpass 100 million streams.

Oshi no Ko's opening theme song
Published on May 17, 2023 06:59 PM IST

'#WeWillWaitForJinyoung' trends on Twitter as GOT7 star enlists for military

The news of Jinyoung's enlistment has left fans heartbroken, with many flooding social media with messages of support and well-wishes

GOT7's Jinyoung enlists for his mandatory service.
Updated on May 08, 2023 10:26 AM IST
ByPaurush Omar

EXCLUSIVE| Hrithik Roshan on meeting 8 dance influencers on International Dance Day: I have to grow with them now!

In what will count as one of the best days of their lives, eight influencers got a chance to meet and chat with actor Hrithik Roshan on the occasion of International Dance Day

(L to R) Tarun Namdev, Nagma Mirajkar, Nicole Concessao, Sonal Devraj, Hrithik Roshan, Rohit Jethwani, Chinmaya Khedekar, Mrigakshi Jaiswal, Awez Darbar
Updated on Apr 29, 2023 09:44 AM IST
ByRishabh Suri

‘Rest in peace Moonbin’, fans mourn death of K-pop sensation

Seoul Police reported that the cause of the death was suicide.

Image Credit: Han Myung-Gu
Published on Apr 20, 2023 10:49 AM IST
ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Himachal Pradesh logs 420 fresh Covid cases, two deaths

The fresh Covid cases in Himachal Pradesh have taken the state’s overall count to 3,17,432; theactive cases tally now stands at 1,863

Himachal Pradesh reported 420 fresh Covid cases and two deaths. (HT File)
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 03:05 AM IST
By, Dharamshala
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