GODDESS KALI

Varnekar is convinced that since PM Modi took office, the situation with neighbouring countries has improved significantly. He attributes the peace in the Kashmir region to PM Modi’s leadership, claiming that terrorist activities and soldier deaths ...

Arun Varnekar, a staunch supporter of PM Modi, chopped off his finger as a sacrifice to Goddess Kali. Varnekar's extreme devotion to Modi is evident as he believes in his leadership for peace in Kashmir and international relations. His act drew mixe...

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' teaser, released on his birthday, teases his return as Pushpa Raj in a powerful Goddess Kali avatar. With Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil joining the cast, the teaser hints at an intense sequel. Fans await the f...

Union Rural Development Minister and BJP MP Giriraj Singh urges Hindus to give up halal meat and eat only 'jhatka'. 'Jhatka' meat is the flesh of animals slaughtered by a single blow of the blade. 'Jhatka' meat is also considered sacred if obtained ...

One of the world's most famous symbols of a band -- the ruby red tongue and lips of the Rolling Stones -- was inspired by the Indian goddess Kali.

Mick Jagger, the frontman of The Rolling Stones, recently visited Kolkata after a decade. In an exclusive interview with TOI, he shared his experience of being in the city, discussed the band's new album, and expressed his love for Kali Puja. Jagger...

This year, the festival of lights was celebrated with great pomp on November 12.

​Considered the eighth form of Navadurga (the nine forms of Goddess Durga), Maa Mahagauri is depicted with four hands. Seated atop a white bull, she is seen carrying a trident and a drum.

Durga Ashtami and Ram Navami, the eighth and ninth days of Navratri, are celebrated by honoring young girls or kanyas. Kanjak, also known as Kanya Pujan, is performed to worship these girls as manifestations of Goddess Durga. The girls are offered t...

"We regret @DefenceU depicting Hindu goddess Kali in a distorted manner. Ukraine & its people respect unique Indian culture & highly appreciate (India's) support. The depiction has already been removed. (Ukraine) is determined to further increase co...

A tweet by Ukraine's Defence Ministry sparked outrage amongst Indian netizens on April 30. Notably, the Ukrainian Defence Ministry shared a picture of Goddess Kali depicted in an inappropriate manner. Ukrainian artist Maksym Palenko made a picture d...

The Twitter handle @DefenceU posted the image with the caption "Work of Art", triggering angry reactions from many Indian Twitter users who accused the Ukrainian defence ministry of insensitivity and hurting the sentiments of Indians.

"No coercive action should be taken against the petitioner in respect of the FIRs lodged gainst her. At this stage, it may be noted that lodging of FIRs in multiple case may be of serious prejudice. We are inclined to issue notice so that all FIRs c...

“Trinamool supremo and the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should have dismissed those, who are insulting Hinduism, from their post or party. Trinamool leadership had insulted Hindu Gods and Goddesses in the past several times,” Irani said on Monday ...

The establishment of Ramakrishna Mission is also associated with this idea, he said in a video message on the birth centenary celebrations of Swami Atmasthananda, a former head of the organisation.

The BJP's attempt to "impose its agenda of Hindutva" and "thrusting its monolithic views" on other ethnic groups should be opposed and handled once and for all for the welfare of the country, Moitra said in an interview with a Bengali news channel o...

"The party doesn't endorse the comments made by Mahua Moitra. We also don't support the portrayal of Goddess Kali in bad taste in pictures or posters. At the same time, however, it is the matter of individual choice how they would pray to their god ...

The firebrand TMC MP Mahua Moitra has stoked a new controversy with her views that she has every right as "an individual to imagine Goddess Kaali as a meat-eating and alcohol-accepting goddess". Mamata Banerjee broke her silence on Mahua Moitra's co...

An unrelenting Moitra tweeted, "Bring it on BJP! Am a Kali worshipper. I am not afraid of anything. Not your ignoramuses. Not your goons. Not your police. And most certainly not your trolls. Truth doesn't need back up forces." On social media, she s...