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IN PHOTOS: Glimpses from Goa's Chikhal Kalo 2025's celebrations this July

This year, the festival that includes mud play apart from culture and traditions took place from July 5 to July 7 in Ponda's Marcel in the sunshine state of India

10 July,2025 07:22 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Goa`s vibrant Chikhal Kalo 2025 festival culminated at the Sri Devki Krishna Temple in Marcel this year. Photo Courtesy: Goa Tourism

Pride Month 2025: Inside India’s unusual love story that the law refuses to see

    Pride Month 2025: Inside India’s unusual love story that the law refuses to see

    Same-sex marriage is still not legal in India, but Jiji and Vishal have been together for 21 years, married abroad yet invisible at home. In this powerful interview, they open up about the discrimination they face daily — from denial of medical rights to challenges with adoption and property. Despite it all, their love stands strong. Why should love need approval? Why is India still denying marriage equality? Their story is not just about love—it’s about dignity, rights, and justice. Take a look. 

    23 June,2025 07:17 PM IST

    Travel News

    Over 1.11 lakh devotees visit Amarnath cave shrine in six days

    The 38-day-long Amarnath Yatra, which began on July 3, will end on August 9, coinciding with Shravan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan festivals

    09 July,2025 02:37 PM IST | Jammu and Kashmir | mid-day online correspondent

    Relationships News

    41 pct of couples from Bengaluru would agree to open relationships: Report

    Where 51 per cent feel emotionally disconnected from their partners, 46 per cent said they frequently think of connecting with someone outside their relationship

    09 July,2025 07:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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