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In its letter to editors, the Samiti said even the entry of women journalists belonging to this age group as part of their job was also likely to aggravate the situation. (Photo: File | PTI)

Don't depute young women journos to Sabarimala: Hindu outfits to media

The 'appeal' was issued by Sabarimala Karma Samiti, a joint platform of right-wing outfits, ahead of the temple's opening.

04 Nov 2018 12:37 PM

Sabarimala will be under heavy security cover from Saturday night in the backdrop of the violent protests witnessed last month against entry of young women in the 10-50 age group. (Photo: File | PTI)

Prohibitory orders to be enforced tonight for Sabarimala reopening on Monday

Prohibitory orders under section 144 CrPC would be clamped at Pamba, Nilakkal and Illuvangal, according to police sources.

03 Nov 2018 8:33 AM

The temple had witnessed high drama recently with around a dozen women in the 10-50 age group being prevented by protesting devotees from entering it. (Photo: File)

SC refuses urgent hearing of review petition in Sabarimala verdict

CJI Ranjan Gogoi said that all petitions challenging the historic verdict will be heard in November.

31 Oct 2018 1:05 PM

Union Minister KJ Alphons alleged that the women did not wanted to visit the temple because of their love for Lord Ayappa but to gain publicity. (Photo: File | PTI)

Muslim, Christian women attempted to enter Sabarimala for publicity: KJ Alphons

"Statement by Kerala CM for BJP president Amit Shah is not acceptable. Who are the people trying to disrupt Sabarimala Temple?" he asked.

30 Oct 2018 11:31 AM

Amit Shah's wish comes days after he declared BJP's full support to protestors against Kerala govt's move to implement Supreme Court order lifting ban on entry of menstruating women. (Photo: File)

Days after backing protestors, Amit Shah likely to visit Sabarimala temple

'Amit Shah wished to offer prayers at Sabarimala shrine during annual pilgrim season starting on November 17', BJP said.

29 Oct 2018 6:50 PM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan mocked at Amit Shah, saying his 'strength' won’t be enough to pull down the Kerala government led by the CPI-M. (Photo: File)

'Trying to threaten SC?' Kerala CM slams Amit Shah for Sabarimala comment

Amit Shah's physique, which is made up of only water, doesn't have much strength to pull down Kerala govt, Vijayan said.

29 Oct 2018 11:23 AM

Amit Shah’s Sabarimala remarks are provocative, says Mayawati

On September 28, the Supreme Court paved the way for entry of women of all ages into the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala in Kerala.

29 Oct 2018 2:03 AM

The BJP national president was addressing a rally at Kannur in Kerala after inaugurating a party office in the city. (Photo: ANI)

BJP stands like rock with Sabarimala devotees: Amit Shah on over 2,000 arrests

'We will always be there for the people of Kerala and the devotees of Lord Ayappa,' Amit Shah said.

27 Oct 2018 2:10 PM

The temple witnessed high drama recently with around a dozen women in the 10-50 age group being prevented by protesting devotees from entering it after the doors were opened for all women following the apex court verdict. (Photo: File)

Kerala HC raps govt, says heavy price to be paid if innocent devotees are held

Police have arrested more than 1,400 people in connection with Sabarimala protests and registered 450 cases over the past few days.

26 Oct 2018 8:47 PM

The complaint against Union Minister Smriti Irani was lodged before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sitamarhi, Saroj Kumari by advocate Thakur Chandan Singh. (Photo: ANI)

Complaint against Smriti Irani in Bihar court over sanitary pad remark

At an event in Mumbai on Tuesday Smriti Irani said women had a right to pray but 'not desecrate' places of worship.

26 Oct 2018 12:32 PM

The still shows Smriti Irani gagged and tied up to a chair, and she captioned the image 'hum bolega to bologe ki bolta hai... (If I speak then you will say that I am blabbing)'. (Photo: Instagram | smritiiraniofficial)

Smriti Irani gives ‘quirky’ response to her critics with old “Kyunki…” photo

Responding to her critics, Smriti Irani posted picture from her decade-old show 'Kyunki… Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'.

25 Oct 2018 2:52 PM

Lord Ayyappa devotees protest against the entry of women in Sabarimala temple (Photo: PTI)

Sabarimala: Need for a review of narrative, not verdict

True questioning of even the fundamental pillars of any religion can come from any quarter; religious leaders should not mind such thinkers.

25 Oct 2018 2:15 AM

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan had criticised Sabarimala temple head priest and Pandalam Royal family on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

Sabarimala temple board not to file report in SC on prevailing situation

Travancore Devaswom Board also said filing review petition against top court verdict right now has no relevance.

24 Oct 2018 2:33 PM

The revivalist RSS has backed the clergy although the Supreme Court has permitted all women to enter the shrine as equal citizens. (Representational image)

Secular courts should not tinker with matters of faith

What he prescribed, instead, for the dalits was what he might have reasoned with women of childbearing age in Kerala to do.

24 Oct 2018 2:22 AM

Can’t take used sanitary pads to friend’s home, says Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani indirectly supported the side that is against women entering the shrine.

24 Oct 2018 1:31 AM

CM Vijayan also criticised the temple tantri, Kandararu Rajeevaru, who had said he would close the temple and go if women were allowed inside the shrine. (Photo: File)

'Planned' Sabarimala agitation a conspiracy by RSS: Kerala CM Vijayan

CM Pinarayi Vijayan hit out at BJP and RSS for the violent agitation and restricting the entry of women of all ages into the hill shrine.

23 Oct 2018 1:25 PM

Those against the Supreme Court’s ruling cite the celibate state of the deity, Lord Ayyappa, to oppose the entry of women of menstruating age. (Photo: File | PTI)

SC to hear review petitions challenging Sabarimala verdict on November 13

At least 19 petitions have been filed seeking review of Supreme Court's September 28 verdict.

23 Oct 2018 11:50 AM

The RSS wants to have Manusmriti as the constitution of the country. (Photo: PTI)

Shadow of Ayodhya over Sabarimala temple controversy?

Dr Ambedkar was humiliated and insulted during his lifetime by the RSS for proposing to bring radical changes in the society through the constitution.

23 Oct 2018 12:56 AM

Protests have been witnessed at Sabarimala temple in Kerala since the doors of the shrine were open for the first time on October 17 after the Supreme Court verdict. (Photo: File | PTI)

Hearing on review plea of Sabarimala verdict to be decided tomorrow: SC

There are 19 review petitions pending before Supreme Court in connection with Sabarimala temple.

22 Oct 2018 11:28 AM

Earlier, four media organisations were targeted -- in some cases in presence of the police. (Photo: PTI)

Sabarimala temple closes today, media asked to vacate over attack warnings

In last five days, ten women between 10-50 years have been stopped by protesters from entering 800-year-old shrine.

22 Oct 2018 10:10 AM

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