SHOCKING: 2 - What They Never Told You

Kharge asks Hindutva proponents why they don’t accept Buddhist thought when they believe Buddha is the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu

Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha and president of All India Congress Committee, questioned right-wing Hindutva proponents as to why they didn’t accept the thoughts of Buddha when they said that Buddha was the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

‘RSS is destroying universities to deprive Dalits and backward communities of higher education’

R.K. Hudgi, a progressive scholar and social activist, attacked Hindutva outfits for their efforts to deny higher education to Dalits, backward communities and minorities. He was joined by Meenakshi Bali, a scholar and activist, in condemning the CUK Vice-Chancellor and faculty members for what they said attempts to communalise the…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

CM has imbibed Basavanna’s teachings, says Mahadevappa

Minister Mahadevappa praised CM Siddaramaiah for his leadership, which transcends all communities, and for embodying the teachings of 12th century saint Basavanna. He reminded the Lingayat and Veerashaiva community of Siddaramaiah's oath-taking on Basava Jayanti in 2013, and the Anna Bhagya scheme, which uplifts the poor of all communities.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

A majestic memorial for Basavanna’s trusted companion Gangambike

Situated at around 30 kilometres from Belagav city in North Karnataka, Mugut Khan Hubli is “a small town of 12,000 souls” as the district revenue records describe it. Mugut Khan Dargah attracts a large number of believers from Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and other regions.

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Congress bid to instigate Veerashaiva-Lingayat community in vain, says B.S. Yediyurappa

Former CM describes Mr. Modi as ‘a leader who has gone beyond caste and geographical boundaries’, Mr. Yediyurappa said Mr. Modi is working as per the principles of 12th century social reformer Basavanna.

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Priest questions Dalit family’s entry into temple in Hassan

A Dalit family was questioned for entering a temple at Gonisomanahalli near Halebeedu in the Hassan district of Karnataka on April 23, when the birth anniversary of Basavanna, who led an anti-caste movement in the 12th Century, was celebrated.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2023

Bharat Jodo Yatra is Dakshinayana movement where influences of South are carried to North: Yogendra Yadav

He says the yatra will face its political test in the BJP-ruled Karnataka

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2022

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Dasara festivities in Mysuru

President Droupadi Murmu, while inaugurating the Dasara festivities in Karnataka, acknowledged the presence of the country’s spiritual centres in the State

The Hindu · Sep 26, 2022

Karnataka under BJP witnessing acute divisiveness coupled with corruption: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi expressed happiness over the public display of bonhomie between Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar at the former’s mammoth birthday event at Davanagere

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2022

The revision of school textbooks in Karnataka must cause alarm

It is undemocratic, unscientific, and undermines core constitutional values

The Hindu · Jul 5, 2022