Oppenheimer poster

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Oppenheimer Gets Criticism For Bhagavad Gita Reference In Sex Scene

The recently released Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan, caught into a Controversy. The film which earned over Rs 30 crores, in just two-days, is being highly criticised for its Bhagavad Gita reference in a sex scene. In the highly appreciated film, the Hindu mythology reference has allegedly hurt religious sentiments of the Hindus in India. Many took to Twitter and demanded the removal of the scene, from film.

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 - 08:15 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Bhagavad Gita, Sex Scene, religious sentiments, Hindus, Christopher Nolan

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Assam Man dressed as lord Shiva

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Assam Guy Detained For Disguising As Shiva To Mount Protest Against Rising Prices

Man detained after disguising as Lord Shiva and woman as goddess Parvati who protested against rising prices of fuel, food, and other commodities in Assam on July 9 sparking controversy. It was condemned by Nagaon district units of Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad, who claimed that Hindu Sanatan Dharma Dharma values were offended. They were on a bike and staged a play about their bike running out of petrol.     

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 - 05:35 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Assam, arrest, Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, religious sentiments

Courtesy: India today

Kaali Poster

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Aga Khan Museum In Toronto Apologizes For Kaali Poster's 'Inadvertently Offending" Hindu Community

Toronto-based Aga Khan Museum, which received criticism for its offensive representation of Hindu deities, has apologized profusely for "inadvertently causing offense" to followers of other religions including Hindus. Indian High Commission in Canada issued a statement saying, "We urge the Canadian authorities and the event organizers to withdraw all such provocative material." Leena Manimekalai's documentary poster received criticism on… read-more

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 - 12:35 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Kaali Poster, Aga Khan Museum, Hindu community, Toronto, religious sentiments

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Khuda Haafiz 2 Haq Hussain song

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Producers Apologize For Offending Religious Beliefs In Khuda Haafiz 2 Haq Hussain Song

The creators of Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 - Agni Pariksha have conveyed their regret to Shia community members who complained that the song Haq Hussain offended their religious sensibilities. "The song was created with the most pious intent to celebrate the glory of Imam Hussain and the intention was never to hurt religious sentiments," read the statement. They willingly made alterations, taking into account the beliefs of the Shia community.… read-more

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 - 02:45 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 - Agni Pariksha, shia community, religious sentiments, song, Haq Hussain

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LPU Sacks Professor Over Use Of Derogatory Language Against Lord Ram

Lovely Professional University has sacked a faculty member over alleged use of derogatory language against Lord Ram. The varsity released a statement which read, "We wish to clarify that the views shared by her are absolutely personal." The statement also added that the incident was regretted. LPU Vice-President has shared that the assistant professor was fired on 23rd April with immediate effect.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 - 10:00 AM / by Varun Das

Tags: lord ram, religious sentiments, Lovely Professional University, offensive, university

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Preaches Brotherhood, Asks To Respect Religious Sentiments

Expressing concern over the recent communal clashes in Indian cities, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said the religious sentiments of the people should be respected. On April 18, he addressed an event 'janta ke darbaar me mukhyamantri' and said, "Here should be an atmosphere of love and brotherhood. Every religion has its own way. We should not fight among ourselves over this". Furthermore, Bihar Police is on high-alert amid clashes.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 - 09:52 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: COMMUNAL CLASHES, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, religious sentiments, Bihar Police, media

Mirzapur

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'Mirzapur' Web-series Comes Under Scanner; BJP MP Demands Strict Action

After 'Tandav', another web-series 'Mirzapur' has come under political scanner after BJP MP Vinod Sonkar has demanded strict action against its makers for slandering the region's image. The Kaushambi (UP) MP said Mirzapur, adjacent to Varanasi and famous for its globally-known carpet business and Maa Vindhyavasini Shaktipeeth, has been tainted by its projection as an illegal weapon market. Moreover, asking to penalize the makers, Sonkar said… read-more

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 - 08:59 AM / by Sakshi Teresa Emmanuel

Tags: web series, Amazon, Mirzapur, religious sentiments, image slandering, BJP, Vinod Sonkar, penalty

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Five Standup Comedian Are In Jail For Hurting Religious Sentiments In Indore

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Standup Comics Jailed For Hurting Religious Sentiments In Indore

Acting on a complaint by Hindu Rakshak Sanstha, the Indore police have arrested five stand-up comedians while performing at a cafe for New Year's event. Reportedly, they were charged for allegedly insulting Hindu culture and for mocking Home Minister Amit Shah. The comics have been charged under IPC Sections 295-A, 298, 269,188 and 34. Moreover, a video of the complainants manhandling the comics have gone viral on social media

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 - 04:07 PM / by Archita chakraborty

Tags: standup comedian, indore, Hindutva, religious sentiments

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Azzan Loudspeaker

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Shiv Sena Demands Ban On Loudspeakers In Mosques

Citing noise pollution as reason, Maharashtra's ruling party Shiv Sena has asked the Centre to ban the use of loudspeakers in mosques. The demand surfaced in an editorial piece of "Saamana". The demand came in the backdrop of a Shiv Sena leader's suggestion for organising an Azaan recital competition. The editorial also justified the leader's comment while stating that the suggestion aimed at avoiding crowds at mosques by holding… read-more

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 - 07:30 PM / by Sakshi Teresa Emmanuel

Tags: Shiv Sena, Muslims, religious sentiments, noise

Courtesy: NDTV