 | BJP calls Bihar govt 'anti-Hindu' after scrapping holidays for Rakshabandhan, JanmashtamiThe education department has also scrapped holidays for Teej, Jitiya, Janmashtami and Mahashivratri. |
 | Fr Thomas Puthiyaparambil who called for reforms in Church barred from priestly dutiesBishop Remijios Inchananayil's decree dated November 10 restricts Fr Puthiyaparambil (46), who has been a priest for the past 20 years, from public celebration of the Divine Eucharist. |
 | Karnataka BJP president Vijayendra pacifies ‘upset’ Ramesh JarkiholiVijayendra and Ramesh met for about 30 minutes over breakfast. According to sources, Ramesh spoke on several issues which he had been facing in the BJP. |
 | Catholic church opens doors to trans community; members thank pope for making them feel 'more human'On Sunday, transwoman who are sex workers, joined over 1,000 other poor and homeless people in the Vatican auditorium as Francis’ guests for lunch. |
 | 'We are always willing to learn,' says Luke CoutinhoIntegrative Lifestyle expert and founder of You Care sheds light on his job and work experience with Mahesh Babu. |
 | Setting house in order? DKS meets Satish before flying to New DelhiSpeculation is rife that DK Shivakumar and Satish Jarkiholi discussed the prevailing political situation in Belagavi district, the latter’s home district, and appointments to the party state unit. |
 | PWD Minister gets seer’s backing for CM post in Karnataka, but says ‘wait and watch’In a fresh development, seer Prasannanand Swamiji of Valmiki Gurupeetha, Rajanahalli, has said Satish was fully fit and an able leader to become the state’s CM. |
 | 'Aankh Micholi' movie review: Peak-a-boreThe film involves people uttering absurd lies, then giving absurd explanations to cover up for those lies, and then laughing awkwardly, hoping the audience might join in |
 | DKS men pasted posters on my house: Gokak BJP MLA Ramesh JarkiholiJarkiholi said he will approach Shah next week and discuss the incident of offensive language posters. |
 | Pope’s meeting on church future says it’s ‘urgent’ to guarantee governance roles for womenThe final text noted Francis had significantly increased the number of women in high-ranking positions in the Vatican and said the same should occur in local churches. |
 | Special trains and buses ease festival rush in VisakhapatnamThese trains will make stops at Simhachalam, Kottavalasa, Shrungavarapukota, and the famous Borra Caves, enhancing connectivity and accessibility for tourists. |
 | Mixing up the festive flavoursAs the ceremony drew its curtains and the ingredients harmoniously melded, the wait for Christmas started to trickle down. |
 | Bhubaneswar: Panic after bus strike call, Minister issues appealCommerce and Transport Minister Tukuni Sahu appealed to the umbrella association to withdraw its decision in view of the festive season. |
 | Congress rift comes to fore during DK Shivakumar's Belagavi visitIncluding Jarkiholi and Hebbalkar, most MLAs and MLCs of the party stayed away from greeting Shivakumar during his visit to Belagavi. |
 | Congress puts the brakes on Satish’s plan to closet MLAsOne of the reasons for him being upset is the party is not taking him into confidence in reorganisation of the state unit and replacing the working presidents. |
 | At peace with port, Vizhinjam parish to welcome first vesselThe parish vicar said the decision was taken in appreciation of the state government’s “favourable position on our demands”. |
 | Make mental health a priorityAccording to WHO, the mental health gap (between what is necessary and what is available) is as high as 80-90% in most Low And Middle Income (LAMI) countries, including India. |
 | ‘Still Feel Like an Outsider’: Bollywood actress Richa ChadhaRicha Chadha speaks to Shama Bhagat about reprising Bholi Punjaban in Fukrey 3, why she doesn’t resent industry insiders and her Hollywood break. |
 | Pope Francis opens big Vatican meeting on church's future and says 'everyone' is welcomeFrancis presided over a solemn Mass in St. Peter's Square to formally open the meeting, which progressives are hoping will lead to more women in leadership roles. |
 | Church to form inquiry panel against Idukki Catholic priest joining BJPThe Idukki diocese also confirmed that Fr Mattam, 73, has taken primary membership in the BJP. |
