Lord Vishnu

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Indians -- or at least the Indian Chappaterati -- are keen on whiskies and think they can speak knowledgeably about them. (Representational Image)

Farrukh Dhondy | Of white wines & single malts: The snobbery over drinking

I never became a whisky connoisseur and will never pretend to be one. Wines? In a half-educated pretentious way? Maybe!

07 Jan 2023 12:00 AM

The Rohingyas of Burma fled from genocidal persecution at the hands of the supposedly compassionate Buddhist nation. (Photo: AP)

Like in 1947, shouldn’t Hindus show compassion?

he Syrians and Iraqis fled from the ruins of internecine war.

28 Dec 2019 2:05 AM

Lord Vishnu is depicted holding a Panchajanya because he had killed a demon by the same name, according to the Ramayana.

Demystifying the ancient icons

A workshop-cum-walk on Indian iconography will teach you all about the practices and their connection to mythology.

25 Jul 2019 6:29 AM

Mystic Mantra: Learn from Vishnu

Every avatar of Vishnu gave the gyan of the period.

04 Dec 2018 1:37 AM

PM Modi is 11th avatar of Lord Vishnu, says Maharashtra BJP Leader

Talking to Marathi news channel, BJP spokesperson Avadhut Wagh said, 'The country is fortunate that we have got a god-like leader in Modi.'

13 Oct 2018 8:12 AM

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav (Photo: PTI)

Akhilesh promises city named after Vishnu to counter Ram Temple

Maurya had said that if the need arises a Bill for the construction of a Ram temple could be brought in the Parliament.

23 Aug 2018 1:09 AM

MS Dhoni as Lord Vishnu: Supreme Court quashes complaint

He came to know about the picture only after it was published in the magazine.

21 Apr 2017 12:47 AM

The case was registered against Mahendra Singh Dhoni under Section 295 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. (Photo: AP)

Lord Vishnu cover row: SC quashes criminal complaint filed against Dhoni

A three-judge bench of the apex court, headed by Justice Dipak Misra, quashed the criminal complaint registered against MahendrS Dhoni.

20 Apr 2017 5:24 PM

Now, Badrinath faces radical wrath

CBFC has received a letter from a Hindu organisation saying that the film’s hero Varun Dhawan must not be named Badrinath.

11 Feb 2017 12:21 AM

Eminent art historian to speak on miniature paintings

The talk will be followed by a dance performance by renowned Bharata Natyam danseuse, Malavika Sarukkai.

04 Feb 2017 12:28 AM

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