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How a former BAPS temple worker in the US got his freedom, but still seeks justice

The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu sect at the heart of the Eiffel Tower strike made headlines in France during the inauguration of its latest temple near Paris. In the US, BAPS came under the spotlight when Indian stone workers were rescued from a temple construction site. One…

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Eiffel Tower row over Hindu sect BAPS unites French politicians – but divides Indian diaspora

France got a crash course on the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a Hindu sect at the heart of an Eiffel Tower strike this week. But for Indians in France who have been trying to raise awareness of far-right Hindu groups, it comes too late. As the 2027 election…

France 24

‘Was this a state visit?’ Indian opposition leader raises serious questions over Paris BAPS temple

François Picard is pleased to welcome Anish Gawande. He sees the controversy surrounding the inauguration of the BAPS temple near Paris as more than an isolated dispute over the treatment of female staff at the Eiffel Tower. From his perspective, the incident exposes a broader and insufficiently scrutinized intersection of…

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Protest Erupts as Women Staff at Eiffel Tower Were 'Asked To Leave' So Men Could Serve Hindu Guests Instead

Eiffel Tower staff protested after female employees were allegedly moved during a BAPS delegation visit as tower's operator admitted the arrangements should not have been accepted.

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BAPS and its celibate monks: The organisation at the centre of the Eiffel Tower row

A Hindu religious organisation has come under fire in Paris, France after female employees at the Eiffel Tower were allegedly asked to move away or make themselves “invisible” during a private visit by its delegation. This prompted staff to strike and force the iconic landmark to close on September 7.

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Who are BAPS, the influential Hindu religious group at the centre of Eiffel Tower controversy?

The group, headquartered in India, counts over a million followers worldwide, runs 1,300 temples and 5,025 centres, and is patronised by Narendra Modi

The Independent UK

Internal inquiry opened after Eiffel Tower 'sexist' closure prompts strike

The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group which later apologised. The operating company has acknowledged it was wrong to accept the conditions and has opened an internal investigation.

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Eiffel Tower Closed Amid Outrage After Visiting Hindu Guru Demands Women Be “Made Invisible” And Management Complies

One person reacted, “Why would a French institute agree to this absurdity???”

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Eiffel Tower shut by staff walkout after female staff ordered to leave for religious visitors, ‘Humiliated’

Staff take action "to ensure that women are never treated this way at the company again."

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Eiffel tower shuts in protest after female staff moved during Hindu group’s visit

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Why Did the Eiffel Tower Shut Down? BAPS Hindu Delegation Visit and Female Staff Row Explained

The Eiffel Tower closed after staff went on strike over female workers being moved aside during a visit by a BAPS Hindu delegation.

International Business Times UK

Eiffel Tower reopens after staff protest over sidelining of women during BAPS visit

The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after a one-day staff protest over female employees allegedly being sidelined during a BAPS delegation’s visit. Operator SETE admitted it had accepted a request to limit “interactions with women”, calling the arrangement unacceptable. Paris authorities plan an investigation.

The Economic Times

Eiffel Tower shuts amid allegations female staff were removed during visit of Hindu monks

A delegation of 100 people linked to the Hindu group made a private visit to the tower

The Independent UK

Eiffel Tower reopens following staff strike after female employees 'made invisible' for Hindu group visit

The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple in Paris released a statement apologising for "any pain or inconvenience caused."

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Eiffel Tower-BAPS row: What really happened in Paris?

The Eiffel Tower shut after staff walked out over claims female employees were moved or replaced during a BAPS delegation’s visit. The operator admits it accepted a request to limit interactions with women and says it should not have done so. BAPS has apologised, while Paris authorities plan an investigation.

Euronews

Eiffel Tower closes as staff strike after female employees 'made invisible' for Hindu group visit

The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple in Paris has released a statement apologising for "any pain or inconvenience caused."

France 24

Eiffel Tower reopens after Hindu group apologises for 'sidelining' female staff

The Eiffel Tower reopened Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group that later apologised. The iconic Paris monument was forced to close on Monday after staff went on strike to protest the "sidelining" of female employees during a…

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I Loved The Eiffel Tower Scene In Paris Is Always A Good Idea, But Shooting It Sounds Rough

Lacey Chabert described their filming ordeal.

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In 1925, a man 'sold' the Eiffel Tower, vanished with the money, then returned to pull off the same scam again

A con artist named Victor Lustig famously 'sold' the Eiffel Tower for scrap in 1925. He convinced scrap metal dealers the monument was being dismantled due to high maintenance costs. Lustig used forged documents and official appearances to execute his elaborate deception. After his initial success, he attempted the same…

The Times of India

Inside China's fake Paris: The $1 billion replica with an Eiffel Tower and French streets that fooled the internet

China's Tianducheng is unlike any other residential development in the world. Built for more than US$1 billion on the outskirts of Hangzhou, the neighbourhood recreates the look and feel of Paris with its own Eiffel Tower, French-style boulevards and elegant European architecture. Over the years, viral videos and social media…

The Economic Times

In 1909, the Eiffel Tower was set to be demolished. Here's how a radio saved the world's most-visited monument

The Eiffel Tower was initially intended for demolition after twenty years. Its creators faced significant opposition from artists and writers. Gustave Eiffel transformed the tower into a scientific laboratory and radio antenna. This strategic military and scientific asset secured its permanent future. Radio technology ultimately saved the iconic Parisian landmark…

Euronews

Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks to close early as another heatwave sweeps France

24 departments across northwestern France are under a red heat alert on Saturday, according to Météo-France, affecting more than 22 million people.

The Independent UK

Eiffel Tower to host pop-up cinema this autumn – here’s how to get free tickets

The previous event at the Louvre saw major directors such as Wes Anderson and Joachim Trier attend

The Times of India

Watch: Man arrested for climbing Eiffel tower to hang US flag

A man was arrested after scaling the iconic Eiffel Tower on July 4th and attempting to hang a US flag from the landmark during celebrations marking America's 250th Independence Day.

Euronews

European heatwave forces Eiffel Tower early closure and tourist attraction shutdowns

From the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre to Buckingham Palace's Changing of the Guard, soaring temperatures are forcing attractions to close, shorten opening hours and cancel events as a heatwave grips Europe.

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