A viral video from Har Ki Pauri showing two men in ‘sheikh’ attire triggered tensions among priests and renewed calls to restrict access to Ganga ghats. The men, later identified as local youths, told police the act was for a YouTube video and were released after apologising
14 January,2026 10:16 AM IST | Uttarakhand | PTIA Thackeray rally revives an old slogan, triggers fresh BJP backlash, and drags clothing, sweets, and identity politics into the January 15 BMC election cauldron
13 January,2026 07:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharAccording to the students of Vivek Vidyalaya Junior College in Goregaon, they were not allowed to wear a burqa despite repeated requests, though the institute permitted a headscarf. After the protest and a letter submitted by students, the college issued a detailed statement denying the allegations
04 December,2025 09:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Aditi AlurkarA code of conduct sent to students stated that any appropriate Indian or Western outfit is allowed, but “clothing that reveals religion or shows cultural disparity is prohibited
02 December,2025 07:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi AlurkarADVERTISEMENT