AWAKENINGS

  LINK TO THE HINDU EDITORIAL: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/heavy-handed-hurry-the-hindu-editorial-on-the-wire-fiasco/article66092058.ece   After reading “The Hindu Newspaper” Editorial published in its 4th November 2022 edition under the caption – “Heavy Handed Hurry – Perils of editorial laxity are obvious, but defamation should be decriminalized” pertaining to the controversy over ‘The Wire’, I honestly thought that The Hindu Newspaper had become ‘THE WIRE’S SHADOW’.   I am quite aware that this is a serious allegation against a renowned newspaper existing even before India got Independence and that its editorials are highly valued and rated giving five stars status amongst the public in general.   Such being the case, I am duty bound to explain the grounds on which I allege The Hindu in such a defamatory phrase.   Let me first jot down the points from the Hindu Editorial where I defer and object to their views and judgements and...

  Muslim Minority Appeasement Policy was very much displayed by the then rulers of India duly fueled by the Britishers on the eve of their relinquishing power by dividing Bharat into two nations on the basis of religions -   Pakistan and India and as an offshoot, Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, Gilgit and Baltistan were born with much blood sheds, wars and animosities amongst Muslims and Hindus.   Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir is divided into "Azad Jammu and Kashmir" and Gilgit-Baltistan. Both of them have legislative Assemblies and enjoy some degree of autonomy.   Until 1970, Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan were part of a single territorial unit.   After Gilgit-Baltistan was carved out as a separate territorial unit, a representative body named the Northern Areas Advisory Council was created. Four Dates are most vital and important to resolve POK – Gilgit – Baltistan issues once for all.   v  27th October 1947 - Indian Army tro...

  Ancient Hindu scriptures describe that once upon a time, a demon named Tripurasura succeeded in defeating the Gods and ultimately conquered the entire World. It is believed that he created three cities in space and named them as Tripura. At this time, Lord Shiva came to rescue the Deva’s and killed this demon with an arrow and announced that this day be celebrated as festival of lights and illumination.   Further Kartik Purnima is celebrated:   q As the birth anniversary of Vrinda, personification of Tulsi plant. q As the birthday of Matsya, the fish incarnation of Lord Vishnu. q As the birthday of Murugan alias Kartikey, son of Lord Shiva.       Kartik Purnima also marks the marriage ceremony of Lord Vishnu and Devi Vrinda, and to celebrate this festivity,  Kartik Purnima Mela  is organized in Pushkar, known as  Pushkar fair , during the Kartik month. This fair concludes on the day of Kartik Purnima with devotees taking...

Uttar Pradesh had transformed itself as Uttam Pradesh to celebrate Deepavil in a grand manner especially at Ram Janma Bhoomi Ayodhya Ram Lila Mandir, Kasi Viswanath Temple – Varnasi and Janma Bhoomi of Gitacharyan Shri Krishna.   Grand Lighting Shows, Fire Works, Bhajans, Prayers – were reverberating with jubilant bhakthas chanting Ram Ram – Om Nama Shivaya – Hare Krishna. That is the beauty of Hindu Festivals where all jointly make the festivals joyful.   On the Eve of Deepavali, Ayodhya witnessed 3D holographic show, digital firework with 'mantras' chanting on Diwali eve. Around 18 lakh earthen lamps were lit as part of Deepotsav, the Diwali celebrations apart from fireworks, a laser show and the staging of Ramlilas.   Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had given a global platform to the artists of foreign countries to perform Ramlila in 'Ramnagari Ayodhya'.   India-Russia Friendship Society of Moscow', the Padma Shri Gennady Mikhailovich Pechnikov Memor...