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The New Year in 1993 came with a new set of riots. January was the month of burnings. The wood scrap-yard in Kurla depot, Kapadia nagar and Hall Road were burnt. Bottles were filled with petrol and fired with rags or sent like rockets from one locality to another.

1992 riots signalled Bombay’s transformation to Mumbai

For a Bombay-bred girl, this was the first-hand experience of violence up-close.

10 Nov 2019 7:43 AM

The scale of violence that swept the city was massive: People were killed inside homes and shops; many were burnt to death in taxis or in public places; shops were looted and establishments belonging to Muslims were targeted.

Ayodhya verdict: A temple won’t heal wounds

The riots changed the cosmopolitan character of Bombay, sharpening the divide between Hindus and Muslims.

10 Nov 2019 7:39 AM

Hindu activists climb up the dome of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya which was quickly demolished by end of the day. (Photo: Sondeep Shankar)

Ayodhya, 1992, left Muslims shaken; in 2019, the hate has become normal

The demolition of the Babri Masjid left us, like all Muslims across India, shaken to the core.

10 Nov 2019 7:38 AM

Babri Masjid dispute: A brief recall

Most of the concerned organisations, in a welcome move, have asked the communities to keep calm.

10 Nov 2019 7:35 AM

Describing this as a moment of 'fulfilment' for him, Advani, 92, said 'God Almighty' had given him an opportunity to make his own humble contribution to the mass movement, which he termed as the biggest since India's Freedom Movement. (Photo: File)

'I stand vindicated, feel deeply blessed': LK Advani post Ayodhya verdict

Advani played a crucial step in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.

09 Nov 2019 7:44 PM

Soon after Supreme Court pronounced its historic verdict in the decades-old Ayodhya title dispute; several hashtags like 'HinduMuslimBhaiBhai' and 'AyodhyaVerdict' were seen among the top trends on Twitter in India and worldwide on Saturday. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Ayodhya verdict takes top 5 slots in Twitter's most trending list

These trends emerged on twitter soon after the Supreme Court's verdict in the Ayodhya title case.

09 Nov 2019 3:24 PM

The high voltage hearing in the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute involving 2.77 acres of land had commenced on August 6 and concluded on October 16, and the apex court pronounced the verdict on Saturday. (Photo: File)

40-day hearing in Ayodhya land dispute case was 2nd longest in SC's history

On the concluding day of the marathon hearing, the bench had observed: 'enough is enough.'

09 Nov 2019 3:10 PM

'We will go there when they construct the mosque. Muslim side would also be invited during the construction of grand Ram Temple," he said. (Photo: ANI)

Muslim side would be invited during construction of Ram temple: Swami Chakrapani

SC directed Centre to give five acres of suitable land to Sunni Waqf Board and make necessary arrangements for construction of temple.

09 Nov 2019 12:58 PM

Bollywood celebs react to Ayodhya verdict. (Photo: Instagram)

Ayodhya verdict: Bollywood reacts to SC decision over Ram Janmabhoomi

Bollywood celebrities too welcomed the decision of Supreme Court over Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid issue.

09 Nov 2019 12:01 PM

The matter has reached the final stages in a special CBI court, after 27 years of investigations and trial. Out of the 49 people accused in the case, some have died and those still active also include people from Indian politics. (Photo: File | AFP)

27 years on, after the Ayodhya verdict, another related case may get judgement

The second case pertains to the demolition of Babri Masjid on December 6, 1992.

09 Nov 2019 10:21 AM

The final hearing began on August 6, and continued on a daily basis till October 16.

Ayodhya verdict: Disputed site goes to govt to Ram temple, Muslims get separate land for mosque

The Allahabad High Court in 2010 had distributed the land between Ram Lalla, Nirmohi Akhara and Sunni Waqf Board.

09 Nov 2019 9:27 AM

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called for peace ahead of the Supreme Court's historic verdict in the decades-old Ayodhya case on Saturday and said that the judgement should not be seen as anybody's victory or loss. (Photo: File)

'Will protect all, ignore rumours,' UP CM appeal on Ayodhya verdict day

In a series of tweets, the CM appealed to residents of state to maintain peace and cordial environment and not to believe on rumours.

09 Nov 2019 8:31 AM

Let’s take a look at the various important dates over centuries leading up to the Supreme Court verdict in the Ayodhya dispute on November 9.(Photo: PTI)

Ayodhya dispute, a timeline: A historical, political and socio-religious perspective

With this verdict, one of the longest-standing issues in the history of medieval-modern India will be resolved.

09 Nov 2019 8:26 AM

Prohibitory orders are already in place and no celebration or mourning with respect to the judgement will be allowed in the city, which witnessed communal riots after the demolition of the Babri Masjid in December 1992, he said. (Representational Image)

Ahead of Ayodhya case verdict, security tightened in Mumbai

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi is expected to deliver the verdict in the case before his retirement on November 17.

06 Nov 2019 10:05 AM

'If political initiative had been taken at the prime minister's level, the Mahabharata of this Ramayana could have been avoided,' Godbole says in his new book on the Ayodhya dispute. (Photo: Representational)

Rao rejected MHA report on Ayodhya in 1992: Ex-home secy

He says as prime minister, Rao 'played an important role in this crucial test match, but, he turned out to be a non-playing captain'.

03 Nov 2019 2:13 PM

Under the proposed settlement, the Sunni Waqf Board will give up its claim to the land in favour of a Ram temple in Ayodhya at the spot where the Babri Masjid stood. (Photo: PTI/File)

In Ayodhya, time to give peace a chance

In parallel, an important statement was reportedly issued by the Lucknow-based Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board.

20 Oct 2019 12:05 AM

CJI, four judges of Ayodhya bench meet

The top court has to pronounce the judgment by November 17 — the day CJI Gogoi is retiring.

18 Oct 2019 2:45 AM

The complaint letter said that Supreme Court advocate has committed 'highly unethical' act by tearing into pieces a copy of the map submitted before the top court. (Photo: File | ANI)

Ayodhya case: Complaint filed against Muslim party's lawyer for tearing map in SC

The apex court Wednesday wrapped up the marathon hearings in the politically sensitive case and reserved its verdict.

17 Oct 2019 3:16 PM

A 5-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, granted three days to contesting parties to file written notes on 'moulding of relief' or narrowing down the issues on which the court is required to adjudicate. (Photo: File | PTI)

SC concludes hearing in Ayodhya land dispute after 40 days; reserves order

The bench heard for 40 days the arguments of the Hindu and the Muslim sides.

16 Oct 2019 5:00 PM

The reference to the pictorial map showing the exact birthplace of Lord Ram at the disputed site in Ayodhya by Senior advocate Vikas Singh, representing the All India Hindu Mahasabha, was objected to by Dhavan. (Photo: File | PTI)

Lawyer in SC tears pictorial map showing Lord Ram's birthplace

Dhavan asked the bench as to what he should do with it, to which the bench said he can shred it to pieces.

16 Oct 2019 3:28 PM

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