A 'shivling' has been found inside Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi - this is what some people connected to the mosque-temple case claimed on May 16. The contention was quickly contested by the opposing side.
On May 16, the third and last day of the videographic survey of the mosque, claims emerged that a 'shivling' - an idol linked to Hindu god Shiv - had been found in a pond in the Gyanvapi mosque premises.
The 'shivling' was found when water was drained from the pond for the survey, as per reports. Subsequently, a local court hearing the case ordered that the pond be sealed. The pond is reportedly used for 'wuzu' or purification ritual before namaz by Muslim devotees.
The survey of the mosque was ordered by the court after some women filed a petition, seeking permission to conduct prayers at the Shringar Gauri shrine located at the mosque's wall.
The Gyanvapi mosque is located close to the Kashi Vishwanath temple.

Shivling inside Gyanvapi mosque? Court seals pond amid claim & counter as video survey ends

Gyanvapi masjid-Shringar Gauri temple case: on the last day of the court-mandated video survey, claims emerged that a 'shivling' had been found inside the Varanasi mosque.

A 'shivling' has been found inside Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi - this is what some people connected to the mosque-temple case claimed on May 16. The contention was quickly contested by the opposing side.
On May 16, the third and last day of the videographic survey of the mosque, claims emerged that a 'shivling' - an idol linked to Hindu god Shiv - had been found in a pond in the Gyanvapi mosque premises.
The 'shivling' was found when water was drained from the pond for the survey, as per reports. Subsequently, a local court hearing the case ordered that the pond be sealed. The pond is reportedly used for 'wuzu' or purification ritual before namaz by Muslim devotees.
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The survey of the mosque was ordered by the court after some women filed a petition, seeking permission to conduct prayers at the Shringar Gauri shrine located at the mosque's wall.
The Gyanvapi mosque is located close to the Kashi Vishwanath temple.

BJP MP Arjun Singh, who had so far been criticising the Centre’s jute policies, on Sunday fired a fresh salvo at the saffron camp top brass, alleging that he "not being allowed to work" in West Bengal, despite being a state vice president of the party.
Singh told reporters at his residence in Bhatpara that grassroots-level members were also finding it difficult to carry out their day-to-day activities as leaders helming the state unit of the BJP were coming in the way of their work.
"Let's be clear. By posting tweets on social media, we cannot dislodge the TMC from power in West Bengal. Those having no connection with the ground reality are calling the shots while proven fighters having mass base are being ignored. How can the BJP achieve its objective then?" said Singh, who had switched over to the saffron camp from the Mamata Banerjee-led party in 2019. The Barrackpore MP claimed that his hands, too, were tied despite being the BJP state vice president.
"It is like I have been gifted a fountain pen without ink and paper," he argued.
Senior leader and BJP MLA from Asansol South Agnimitra Paul, when asked about Singh’s assertions, however, said that he had been given adequate space to work.
"So far I know, Arjun Singh had been given adequate power and space in the state organization. Don't know why he is levelling such charges," she stated.
Meanwhile, TMC MLA from Jagatdal, Somenath Shyam, maintained that it "hardly mattered what Arjun says" as he is still with the BJP.
"Arjun is not trustworthy," Shyam, who was seen sharing dais with Singh during a recent programme, added.

Bengal BJP MP alleges interference from senior leaders, says not being allowed to work

BJP MP Arjun Singh has alleging that he 'not being allowed to work' in West Bengal, despite being a state vice president of the party as leaders helming the state unit of the BJP were coming in the way of their work.

The Barrackpore MP claimed that his hands, too, were tied despite being the BJP state vice president.

BJP MP Arjun Singh, who had so far been criticising the Centre&rsquo;s jute policies, on Sunday fired a fresh salvo at the saffron camp top brass, alleging that he "not being allowed to work" in West Bengal, despite being a state vice president of the party.
Singh&nbsp;told reporters at his residence in Bhatpara that grassroots-level members were also finding it difficult to carry out their day-to-day activities as leaders helming the state unit of the BJP were coming in the way of their work.
"Let's be clear. By posting tweets on social media, we cannot dislodge the TMC from power in West Bengal. Those having no connection with the ground reality are calling the shots while proven fighters having mass base are being ignored. How can the BJP achieve its objective then?" said Singh, who had switched over to the saffron camp from the Mamata Banerjee-led party in 2019. The Barrackpore MP claimed that his hands, too, were tied despite being the BJP state vice president.
"It is like I have been gifted a fountain pen without ink and paper," he argued.
The BJP&nbsp;MP, however, on Monday said that he was not speaking against the party. He was only raising concerns about certain systems that wrong in a ministry.&nbsp;
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Arjun&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;was referring to his repeated complaints against Centre's jute policies including a price cap. He had also written a letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee requesting her intervention, sparking concerns in the BJP.&nbsp;
(With PTI&nbsp;inputs)
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An 81-year-old artist-cum-teacher was arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Noida on Sunday for allegedly raping a girl over a period of more than seven years, police officials said.
"Accused Maurice Ryder has been arrested after an FIR was lodged against him under Indian Penal Code Sections 376 (rape), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 506 (criminal intimidation). He is accused of digital rape of a 17-year-old girl over the last seven years," a police spokesperson said.
The term "digital rape" means forced sex using fingers or toes. Such offences earlier did not fall under the ambit of rape.
Ryder, an artist-cum-teacher, was arrested by officials of the local Sector 39 police station on Sunday.
"The girl lives here with her guardian, who has been a friend of the accused for around 20 years now. The guardian had lodged the complaint in the case," SHO Sector 39 Rajeev Kumar told PTI.
The accused was presented in a local court after his arrest and has been sentenced to 14 days judicial custody, Kumar added.
In India, classification of a sexual offence as "digital rape" took place in the wake of the brutal Nirbhaya gang-rape case of 2012, which had shocked the nation and led to reforms in the country's criminal law to increase the ambit of crimes perceived as 'rape'.
While its offenders are now booked under the much wider IPC section 376 (rape), the usage of the term "digital rape" and conviction in such cases still remains relatively low in the country.

81-year-old accused of digital rape of minor

The term "digital rape" means forced sex using fingers or toes. The artist allegedly raped the minor for seven years. 

The term "digital rape" means forced sex using fingers or toes. The artist allegedly raped the minor for seven years.&nbsp;

An 81-year-old artist-cum-teacher was arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Noida on Sunday for allegedly raping a girl over a period of more than seven years, police officials said.
"Accused Maurice Ryder has been arrested after an FIR was lodged against him under Indian Penal Code Sections 376 (rape), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 506 (criminal intimidation). He is accused of digital rape of a 17-year-old girl over the last seven years," a police spokesperson said.
The term "digital rape" means forced sex using fingers or toes. Such offences earlier did not fall under the ambit of rape.
Ryder, an artist-cum-teacher, was arrested by officials of the local Sector 39 police station on Sunday.
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"The girl lives here with her guardian, who has been a friend of the accused for around 20 years now. The guardian had lodged the complaint in the case," SHO Sector 39 Rajeev Kumar told PTI.
The accused was presented in a local court after his arrest and has been sentenced to 14 days judicial custody, Kumar added.
In India, classification of a sexual offence as "digital rape" took place in the wake of the brutal Nirbhaya gang-rape case of 2012, which had shocked the nation and led to reforms in the country's criminal law to increase the ambit of crimes perceived as 'rape'.
While its offenders are now booked under the much wider IPC section 376 (rape), the usage of the term "digital rape" and conviction in such cases still remains relatively low in the country.

Amid a fresh fillip to conspiracy theories regarding the Taj Mahal, interesting photographs taken by the Archaeological Survey of India have emerged.
The 17th century Agra monument was recently in news over a court case filed by a BJP leader. The politician wanted 20 "locked" rooms in the Taj Mahal opened to check whether they house idols of Hindu gods.
However, the Allahabad High Court dismissed the petition.
Now, photographs of some of Taj Mahal's underground cells have emerged. These were part of the Archaeological Survey's January 2022 newsletter. They show renovation and restoration of the underground cells.
Here's the caption which accompanied the photos in the ASI newsletter - "The work of maintenance of underground cells on the river side was taken up. Decayed and disintegrated lime plaster was removed and replaced by laying of lime plaster and traditional lime processing before application."
After the latest controversy erupted, Ebba Koch, a Mughal architecture historian had told the BBC that the locked rooms were chambers on the riverfront meant to be a cool recreational place in the summers.
Another historian, Rana Safvi, had claimed that the rooms were closed for public after a flood in 1978.

Photos of Taj Mahal's underground cells emerge as calls to open 'locked rooms' at Mughal monument in Agra are rejected by Allahabad High Court

Photos of Taj Mahal's underground cells emerge amid calls to open 'locked rooms' rejected by HC


ASI's&nbsp;January newsletter features photos of renovation undertaken at Taj&nbsp;Mahal&nbsp;

Amid a fresh fillip to conspiracy theories regarding the Taj Mahal, interesting photographs taken by the Archaeological Survey of India have emerged.
The 17th century Agra monument was recently in news over a court case filed by a BJP leader. The politician wanted 20 "locked" rooms in the Taj Mahal opened to check whether they house idols of Hindu gods.
However, the Allahabad High Court dismissed the petition.
Now, photographs of some of Taj Mahal's underground cells have emerged. These were part of the Archaeological Survey's January 2022 newsletter. They show renovation and restoration of the underground cells.
Here's the caption which accompanied the photos in the ASI newsletter - "The work of maintenance of underground cells on the river side was taken up. Decayed and disintegrated lime plaster was removed and replaced by laying of lime plaster and traditional lime processing before application."
After the latest controversy erupted, Ebba Koch, a Mughal architecture historian had told the BBC that the locked rooms were chambers on the riverfront meant to be a cool recreational place in the summers.
Another historian, Rana Safvi, had claimed that the rooms were closed for public after a flood in 1978.
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In shocking visuals viral on social media, a woman was mercilessly beaten up by a man in Karnataka. The incident occurred in Vinayak Nagar in Bagalkote district on May 14.
The victim was Sangeetha, a lawyer, and the assailant was her neighbour Mahantesh. He was seen slapping and kicking her, even as witnesses stood mutely.
At one point, Sangeetha tried to defend herself with a stool, but had to drop it as the attack continued. The man was later arrested.
The cause of the assault was personal enmity over a civil dispute, according to the police. The two have been at loggerheads in the past too, with Mahantesh accusing Sangeetha of harassment as well.

Woman slapped, kicked in public in Karnataka; people watch mutely; personal dispute, say police

The victim was Sangeetha, a lawyer, and the assailant was her neighbour Mahantesh. He was seen slapping and kicking her, even as witnesses stood mutely.

In shocking visuals viral on social media, a woman was mercilessly beaten up by a man in Karnataka. The incident occurred in Vinayak Nagar in Bagalkote district on May 14.
The victim was Sangeetha, a lawyer, and the assailant was her neighbour Mahantesh. He was seen slapping and kicking her, even as witnesses stood mutely.
At one point, Sangeetha tried to defend herself with a stool, but had to drop it as the attack continued. The man was later arrested.
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The cause of the assault was personal enmity over a civil dispute, according to the police. The two have been at loggerheads in the past too, with Mahantesh accusing Sangeetha of harassment as well.

With heavy rains pounding Assam, the Indian Air Force had to be called in on May 15. The IAF helped evacuate over 100 people from the Ditokchera railway station after a train was stranded there for over 24 hours.
The Air Force deployed helicopters to extract 119 passengers from the train station situated in Dima Hasao district. The train was stranded due to incessant rains making rail movement unfeasible, the IAF said.
The first wave of annual floods in Assam has affected almost 25,000 people in over 90 villages in 6 districts. Dima Hasao saw at least 3 casualties due to a landslide on May 14. A portion of a road was washed away by heavy rains in Haflong.

Train stuck for 24 hrs, Indian Air Force called in to evacuate 100+ passengers in flood-hit Assam

Assam floods: IAF helped evacuate over 100 people from the Ditokchera railway station after a train was stranded there for over 24 hours.

With heavy rains pounding Assam, the Indian Air Force had to be called in on May 15. The IAF helped evacuate over 100 people from the Ditokchera railway station after a train was stranded there for over 24 hours.
The Air Force deployed helicopters to extract 119 passengers from the train station situated in Dima Hasao district. The train was stranded due to incessant rains making rail movement unfeasible, the IAF said.
The first wave of annual floods in Assam has affected almost 25,000 people in over 90 villages in 6 districts. Dima Hasao saw at least 3 casualties due to a landslide on May 14. A portion of a road was washed away by heavy rains in Haflong.

Forcibly kissing someone on the lips, and touching private parts are not unnatural offences under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. The Bombay High Court reportedly said this while granting bail to a man accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy.
The man was arrested last year after the boy's father filed a police complaint. The boy used to visit the accused man's shop in Mumbai for recharging an online game 'Ola Party', according to news agency PTI.
The boy claimed that one day when he visited the shop, he was forcibly kissed, and his private parts were touched. Subsequently, the man was booked under IPC Section 377, and some sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences, or POCSO, Act.
IPC 377 pertains to "carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman, or animal". It carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
Bombay High Court's Justice Anuja Prabhudessai said that the element of unnatural sex was not prima facie applicable. The judge also said that a medical test conducted on the boy did not support his statement of sexual assault.

Kissing a boy forcibly on lips, touching private parts not 'unnatural offence' under IPC 377: Bombay HC

Kissing boy forcibly on lips, touching private parts not 'unnatural offence' under IPC 377, says Bombay HC while granting bail to accused.


Kissing boy forcibly on lips, touching private parts not 'unnatural offence' under IPC 377: Bombay HC

A 14-year-old boy had accused a shopkeeper of sexually assaulting him, following which the latter had been arrested.

Forcibly kissing someone on the lips, and touching private parts are not unnatural offences under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. The Bombay High Court reportedly said this while granting bail to a man accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy.
The man was arrested last year after the boy's father filed a police complaint. The boy used to visit the accused man's shop in Mumbai for recharging an online game 'Ola Party', according to news agency PTI.
The boy claimed that one day when he visited the shop, he was forcibly kissed, and his private parts were touched. Subsequently, the man was booked under IPC Section 377, and some sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences, or POCSO, Act.
IPC 377 pertains to "carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman, or animal". It carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
Bombay High Court's Justice Anuja Prabhudessai said that the element of unnatural sex was not prima facie applicable. The judge also said that a medical test conducted on the boy did not support his statement of sexual assault.

At least three people were killed in landslides in Dima Hasao district of Assam, an official bulletin said.
According to a bulletin issued by Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Saturday night, three persons, including a woman, lost their lives in Haflong revenue circle of Dima Hasao.
The hill district has been ravaged by flash floods and massive landslides at several places, snapping rail and road links from other parts of the state.
ASDMA said that landslides have been reported from New Kunjung, Fiangpui, Moulhoi, Namzeurang, South Bagetar, Mahadev Tilla, Kalibari, North Bagetar, Zion and Lodi Pangmoul villages, where around 80 houses were severely affected.
"Railway line at Jatinga-Harangajao and Mahur-Phaiding was blocked due to landslides. Before reaching Maibang tunnel at Geremlambra village, road is likely to be blocked due to landslides," it added.
The ASDMA further said that nearly 25,000 people are affected by floods across five districts in Assam.
The worst-hit is Cachar with over 21,000 people affected, followed by Karbi Anglong West with nearly 2,000 victims and Dhemaji with more than 600 persons hit by the deluge.
At least 227 people are taking shelter in 10 relief camps and distribution centres set up across two districts.
Nearly 2,200 people were rescued by the Army, paramilitary forces, Fire and Emergency Services, SDRF, civil administration and trained volunteers from Cachar and Hojai districts.
Incidents of massive waterlogging have been reported from various parts of Guwahati.
The ASDMA has issued flood alert for Cachar, Karimganj, Dhemaji, Morigaon and Nagaon districts for the next 12-72 hours.

3 dead in Assam flash floods, alert issued for Kerala

Heavy rains in Assam caused landslide, leaving 3 dead; rain warning in Kerala&nbsp;and Assam issued

At least three people were killed in landslides in Dima Hasao district of Assam, an official bulletin said.
According to a bulletin issued by Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Saturday night, three persons, including a woman, lost their lives in Haflong revenue circle of Dima Hasao.
The hill district has been ravaged by flash floods and massive landslides at several places, snapping rail and road links from other parts of the state.
ASDMA said that landslides have been reported from New Kunjung, Fiangpui, Moulhoi, Namzeurang, South Bagetar, Mahadev Tilla, Kalibari, North Bagetar, Zion and Lodi Pangmoul villages, where around 80 houses were severely affected.
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"Railway line at Jatinga-Harangajao and Mahur-Phaiding was blocked due to landslides. Before reaching Maibang tunnel at Geremlambra village, road is likely to be blocked due to landslides," it added.
The ASDMA further said that nearly 25,000 people are affected by floods across five districts in Assam.
The worst-hit is Cachar with over 21,000 people affected, followed by Karbi Anglong West with nearly 2,000 victims and Dhemaji with more than 600 persons hit by the deluge.
At least 227 people are taking shelter in 10 relief camps and distribution centres set up across two districts.
Nearly 2,200 people were rescued by the Army, paramilitary forces, Fire and Emergency Services, SDRF, civil administration and trained volunteers from Cachar and Hojai districts.
Incidents of massive waterlogging have been reported from various parts of Guwahati.
The ASDMA has issued flood alert for Cachar, Karimganj, Dhemaji, Morigaon and Nagaon districts for the next 12-72 hours.

Sparking a fresh political controversy in Maharashtra, a Bharatiya Janata Party leader was slapped allegedly by workers of the ruling Nationalist Congress Party.
The chief of BJP's Maharashtra unit Chandrakant Patil tweeted a video of the incident on May 14. Patil said that the victim was BJP spokesperson Vinayak Ambekar.
He sought action against the "NCP goons". Ambekar was targeted by NCP workers for posting comments against party supremo Sharad Pawar.
The latest incident comes in the wake of the arrest of Marathi actor Ketaki Chitale, and student Nikhil Bhamre. The two have been accused of sharing objectionable posts targeting Sharad Pawar. Ketaki Chitale has been sent to police custody till May 18.
Pawar's NCP is part of the ruling alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra. It also includes the Shiv Sena and Congress.

Watch: BJP leader slapped for post on NCP's Sharad Pawar, after actor Ketaki Chitale, student's arrest

The slap attack on BJP leader Vinayak Ambekar came amid the arrest of actor Ketaki Chitale and student Nikhil Bhamre for allegedly 'objectionable' posts on Sharad Pawar.

Sparking a fresh political controversy in Maharashtra, a Bharatiya Janata Party leader was slapped allegedly by workers of the ruling Nationalist Congress Party.
The chief of BJP's Maharashtra unit Chandrakant Patil tweeted a video of the incident on May 14. Patil said that the victim was BJP spokesperson Vinayak Ambekar.
He sought action against the "NCP goons". Ambekar was targeted by NCP workers for posting comments against party supremo Sharad Pawar.
The latest incident comes in the wake of the arrest of Marathi actor Ketaki Chitale, and student Nikhil Bhamre. The two have been accused of sharing objectionable posts targeting Sharad Pawar. Ketaki Chitale has been sent to police custody till May 18.
Pawar's NCP is part of the ruling alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra. It also includes the Shiv Sena and Congress.

A team of 15 Delhi police officials arrived in Jaipur on Sunday to arrest Rajasthan Minister Mahesh Joshi's son Rohit. He is accused of raping a 23-year-old woman. 
The police searched two residences of the minister, but the accused was not present at either. 
The woman in her complaint alleged that she was raped by the minister's son on several occasions between January 8 last year and April 17 this year and also promised her marriage. 
According to reports, the two had met online.
Rohit Joshi is also accused of kidnapping and blackmailing the woman. The FIR states that Joshi spiked her drink on their first date and took naked photographs of her after. It also says that he tried to force her to undergo an abortion.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan's BJP unit has alleged that the Congress government is trying to save the accused. 

Delhi police in Jaipur to arrest minister's son for alleged rape

Rajasthan&nbsp;minister Mahesh&nbsp;Joshi's&nbsp;son Rohit&nbsp;stands accused of raping a 23-year-old woman

A team of 15 Delhi police officials arrived in Jaipur&nbsp;on Sunday&nbsp;to arrest Rajasthan&nbsp;Minister Mahesh&nbsp;Joshi's&nbsp;son Rohit. He is accused of raping a 23-year-old woman.&nbsp;
The police searched two residences of the minister, but the accused was not present at either.&nbsp;
The woman in her complaint alleged that she was raped by the minister's son on several occasions&nbsp;between January 8 last year and April 17 this year and also promised her marriage.&nbsp;
According to reports, the two had met online.
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Rohit&nbsp;Joshi&nbsp;is also accused of kidnapping and blackmailing the woman. The FIR states that Joshi&nbsp;spiked her drink on their first date and took naked photographs of her after. It also says that he&nbsp;tried to force her to undergo an abortion.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan's&nbsp;BJP&nbsp;unit&nbsp;has alleged that the Congress government is trying to save the accused.&nbsp;

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The lead story in Times of India says that the Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered that the government reveal names of all IAS officers against whom prosecution sanction has been granted as well as denied since 2010. The order came on a petition which argued that data on criminal cases against IAS officers would be effective in promoting good governance.


Hindustan Times reported that Global energy-related carbon emissions rose to a record high last year as energy demand and coal use increased, the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday. The report has identified the United States, China and India as being the countries that accounted for 75% of the increase.


The Indian Express has reported that the Election Commission has asked the Niti Ayog chief Rajiv Kumar to explain his comments on the Congress Minimum Income Guarantee scheme. Kumar had attacked the Congress' proposed scheme saying that Congress can say or do anything to win elections


Pink paper Mint reported a survey by the US-based Pew Research Center which says that Indians see the lack of employment opportunities as the biggest challenge facing them. As many as 76% of those surveyed said the absence of jobs was a major problem and that little had changed on that front over the past year.

Here's a wrap of the top stories from major newspapers this morning


The lead story in Times of India says that the Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered that the government reveal names of all IAS officers against whom prosecution sanction has been granted as well as denied since 2010. The order came on a petition which argued that data on criminal cases against IAS officers would be effective in promoting good governance.


Hindustan Times reported that Global energy-related carbon emissions rose to a record high last year as energy demand and coal use increased, the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday. The report has identified the United States, China and India as being the countries that accounted for 75% of the increase.


The Indian Express has reported that the Election Commission has asked the Niti Ayog chief Rajiv Kumar to explain his comments on the Congress Minimum Income Guarantee scheme. Kumar had attacked the Congress' proposed scheme saying that Cong

Remember south superstar Kamal Haasan’s character in ‘Chachi 420’ dressing up as a woman to get back his daughter and wife? A 57-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu has been living as a man for over 30 years to protect her daughter.
Petchiammal from Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district was 20 years old when her husband passed away just 15 days after their wedding, according to media reports.
Finding it difficult to raise a daughter as a single mother and after facing harassment as a woman worker in male-dominated  workplaces such as tea shots, hotels and construction sites, Petchiammal decided to start living as a man. She renamed herself Muthu and relocation with her daughter.
While in Chachi 420 Kamal Hasan soon put an end to his dual life, Petchiammal has been living as Muthu for 36 years. Her daughter is now married but Petchiammal doesn’t want to change her identity back to that of a woman. According to media reports, she wants to remain Muthu as it is the changed identity that gave her daughter and her a safe life.

Meet Petchiammal, the mother who lived as a man for over 30 years to protect daughter

Remember south superstar Kamal Haasan’s character in ‘Chachi 420’ dressing up as a woman to get back his daughter and wife? A 57-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu has been living as a man for over 30 years to protect her daughter.

Petchiammal from Tamil Nadu&rsquo;s Thoothukudi&nbsp;district was 20 years old when her husband passed away just 15 days after their wedding

Remember south superstar Kamal Haasan&rsquo;s character in &lsquo;Chachi 420&rsquo; dressing up as a woman to get his daughter and wife back? The shenanigans of Kamal&nbsp;Haasan's&nbsp;character may have evoked a a lot of laughter&nbsp;but&nbsp;the story of Tamil Nadu's&nbsp;Petchiammal&nbsp;is far from funny.&nbsp;
57-year-old&nbsp;Petchiammal&nbsp;has been living as a man for over 30 years in order to protect her daughter.&nbsp;
Hailing from&nbsp;Tamil Nadu&rsquo;s Thoothukudi&nbsp;district, she was 20 years old when her husband passed away just 15 days after their wedding, according to media reports.
Finding it difficult to raise a daughter as a single mother and after facing harassment as a female worker in male-dominated workplaces such as tea shops, hotels and construction sites, Petchiammal decided to start living as a man. She renamed herself Muthu and relocated with her daughter.
While in 'Chachi 420'&nbsp;Kamal Hasan soon put an end to his dual life, Petchiammal has been living as Muthu for 36 years. Her daughter is now married but Petchiammal doesn&rsquo;t want to change her identity back to that of a woman. According to media reports, she wants to remain Muthu as it is the changed identity that gave her daughter and her a safe life.

It is said that actions have consequences. A group of thieves stole 16 idols worth several crores from a temple in Uttar Pradesh's Chitrakoot but the consequences of their actions supposedly visited them in their sleep as nightmares forcing them to return the loot. 
According to the police, 16 'ashtadhatu' idols or idols made out of 8 metals worth crores were stolen from an ancient Balaji temple on the night of May 9 and the priest had lodged an FIR against unknown people. 
On Sunday night, 14 out of the 16 idols were found near the residence of the temple priest, according to police.
The priest also found a letter with the sack in which the thieves had written that they were having scary dreams at night and they are returning the idols due to fear. 
(With PTI inputs)

Watch| Why a group of thieves decided to return stolen idols worth crores

16 idols were stolen from an ancient temple in Uttar&nbsp;Pradesh's Chitrakoot&nbsp;on May 9

It is said that actions have consequences. A group of thieves stole 16 idols worth several crores&nbsp;from a temple in Uttar&nbsp;Pradesh's&nbsp;Chitrakoot&nbsp;but the consequences&nbsp;of their actions supposedly visited them in their sleep as nightmares forcing them to return the loot.&nbsp;
According to the police, 16 'ashtadhatu' idols or idols made out of 8 metals worth crores&nbsp;were stolen from an ancient&nbsp;Balaji temple on the night of May 9 and the priest had lodged an FIR against unknown people.&nbsp;
On Sunday night, 14 out of the 16 idols were found near the residence of the temple priest, according to police.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/local/watch-thief-gets-stuck-in-hole-drilled-by-him-to-steal-from-temple-1649324688922">Thief gets stuck in hole drilled by him to steal from temple</a>
The priest also found a letter with the sack in which the thieves had written that they were having scary dreams at night and they are returning the idols due to fear.&nbsp;
(With PTI&nbsp;inputs)

One blackboard, two teachers, two languages, and a lot of confusion - these are scenes regularly witnessed at Adarsh Middle School in Bihar's Katihar.
While one teacher teaches Hindi using one half of the blackboard, another teacher simultaneously teaches Urdu. The classroom houses students of classes 1 to 5.
One of the teachers claimed that there are not enough classrooms in the school. To make matters worse, an Urdu primary school was relocated to the premises by the education department in 2017, according to the staff.
Kumari Priyanka, an assistant teacher, said, "In 2017, Urdu Primary School was relocated here. Our school has a shortage of classrooms. But that school has also been provided space, because it was an order. They have been given a room. In the same room, classes 1 to 5 are taught. There are 3 teachers. They divide the blackboard into 2 parts to teach."
She added, "It causes a lot of problems for students. They find it difficult to study and understand. Lack of adequate space for so many children also leads to high rate of absence of students."
Kameshwar PD Gupta, the district education officer, said, "We'll conduct an investigation. We'll have to see why this is happening. We might provide another room."

Urdu, Hindi taught at same time, in same room, on same board: watch Bihar school video

A video from a Bihar school showed two teachers teaching Hindi and Urdu to a class at the same time by dividing the blackboard into two parts.

One blackboard, two teachers, two languages, and a lot of confusion - these are scenes regularly witnessed at Adarsh Middle School in Bihar's Katihar.
While one teacher teaches Hindi using one half of the blackboard, another teacher simultaneously teaches Urdu. The classroom houses students of classes 1 to 5.
One of the teachers claimed that there are not enough classrooms in the school. To make matters worse, an Urdu primary school was relocated to the premises by the education department in 2017, according to the staff.
Kumari Priyanka, an assistant teacher, said, "In 2017, Urdu Primary School was relocated here. Our school has a shortage of classrooms. But that school has also been provided space, because it was an order. They have been given a room. In the same room, classes 1 to 5 are taught. There are 3 teachers. They divide the blackboard into 2 parts to teach."
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/delhi-school-teacher-encourages-student-to-dance-on-haryanvi-song-watch-what-followed-1651152850187">Delhi school teacher encourages student to dance on Haryanvi song: watch what followed</a>
She added, "It causes a lot of problems for students. They find it difficult to study and understand. Lack of adequate space for so many children also leads to high rate of absence of students."
Kameshwar PD Gupta, the district education officer, said, "We'll conduct an investigation. We'll have to see why this is happening. We might provide another room."

If woes of adulthood or, as it is more popularly known now, adulting are making you miss the bright side of life then this video of a group of children singing is definitely what you need. 
Content creator Sneha Desai has shared a video on Instagram from her Ladakh trip of children sitting on rocks with ukuleles and singing Prateek Kuhad and Ankur Tewari's 'Dil Beparvah'. 
The video was shot in Ladakh's Nubra Valley with majestic mountains in the backdrop. 
The video also caught the attention of the composers Prateek Kuhad and Ankur Tewari who shared the video on their Instagram. 
 

Watch: A lesson in making your 'Dil Beparvah' from kids with ukuleles

If woes of adulthood or, as it is more popularly known now, adulting are making you miss the bright side of life then this video of a group of children singing is definitely what you need. 

The video was shot in Ladakh's&nbsp;Nubra&nbsp;Valley with majestic mountains in the backdrop.&nbsp;

If woes of adulthood or, as it is more popularly known now, adulting&nbsp;are making you miss the bright side of life then this video of a group of children singing is definitely what you need.&nbsp;
Content creator Sneha&nbsp;Desai&nbsp;has shared a video on Instagram&nbsp;from her Ladakh trip of&nbsp;children sitting on rocks with ukuleles and singing Prateek&nbsp;Kuhad&nbsp;and Ankur&nbsp;Tewari's&nbsp;'Dil&nbsp;Beparvah'.&nbsp;
The video was shot in Ladakh's&nbsp;Nubra&nbsp;Valley with majestic mountains in the backdrop.&nbsp;
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/chor-machaye-shor-in-up-s-chandauli-a-thief-s-dance-number-after-robbery-goes-viral-1650442707933">Chor machaye shor! In UP's Chandauli, a thief's dance number after robbery goes viral&nbsp;</a>
The video also caught the attention of the composers Prateek&nbsp;Kuhad&nbsp;and Ankur&nbsp;Tewari&nbsp;who shared the video on their Instagram.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

A deadly bomb, planted by Naxal terrorists in Chhattisgarh, was disposed of on May 16. The mortar high-explosive bomb was found around 450 m from the Elmagunda camp in an area affected by left-wing extremism.
CRPF's CoBRA commandos got rid of the bomb via a controlled explosion. The blast was conducted in a forested area in Sukma. CoBRA, or Commando Battalion for Resolution Action's 206 Battalion's D Company neutralised the high-explosive bomb.
In March 2022, the Narendra Modi government had informed Parliament that the number of districts affected by Naxal terrorism had reduced from 96 in 2010, to 46 in 2021.
The government had claimed civilian and security force deaths had come down from an all-time high of 1,005 in 2010 to 147 in 2021.

Deadly, high-explosive bomb planted by Naxals found in Chhattisgarh, disposed of in controlled blast

Chhattisgarh: CoBRA commandos got rid of a mortar high-explosive bomb found around 450 m from the Elmagunda camp in an area affected by Naxal terror.

A deadly bomb, planted by Naxal terrorists in Chhattisgarh, was disposed of on May 16. The mortar high-explosive bomb was found around 450 m from the Elmagunda camp in an area affected by left-wing extremism.
CRPF's CoBRA commandos got rid of the bomb via a controlled explosion. The blast was conducted in a forested area in Sukma. CoBRA, or Commando Battalion for Resolution Action's 206 Battalion's D Company neutralised the high-explosive bomb.
In March 2022, the Narendra Modi government had informed Parliament that the number of districts affected by Naxal terrorism had reduced from 96 in 2010, to 46 in 2021.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/local/delhi-grenade-found-in-mohammadpur-causes-alarm-bomb-disposal-squad-at-the-spot-1650897175485">Delhi: grenade found in bag in Mohammadpur; old &amp; rusted, say police, months after bomb scare</a>
The government had claimed civilian and security force deaths had come down from an all-time high of 1,005 in 2010 to 147 in 2021.

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