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After over a hundred devotees died at Bhole Baba’s satsang in Hathras recently, we explored why people believe in godmen and godwomen, examining their branding and attending satsangs to witness without judgement
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The space in which self-proclaimed godmen/women function is crowded and competitive, compelling them to adopt creative means to stand out and build their brands
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In its implied collusion and complicity with gurus, the pseudo-secular Indian state detaches its moorings and deposits in the individual
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Gurus and the willing suspension of their devotees’ disbelief
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Are godmen here to stay?
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Surajpal Singh Jatav alias Narayan Sakar Hari alias Baba Bhole Nath’s “miracles” outnumber his many names, but behind the white facade of his “immortal” divinity and magic realism is a man mired in materialistic controversies and an empire worth crores.
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A major attribute of deras is their capacity to provide succour to those tossed aside by the mainstream
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Church ministries headed by charismatic and controversial figures gain a devout following in Punjab
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Unafraid and unbothered about the fate of other godmen, gurus and babas, Radhe Maa says she is content with her followers
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Neither light, nor outside air reaches the women trapped in Adhyatmik Vishwa Vidyalaya centres across India. Their guru is charged with human trafficking, but many remain
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Demystifying the world of deras and babas
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After the Hathras tragedy, a national anti-superstition law is the need of the hour
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Godmen as conmen has become a common trope in Indian cinema
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Often cases involving Muslim women are framed as a fight between secular and personal laws. In doing so, we ignore larger, more interesting questions
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In honour of Kargil Diwas, Outlook takes a comprehensive look at the Kargil War—a conflict that concluded an eventful century for Indo-Pak relations and gripped the nation's attention through unprecedented media coverage
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India’s shooting contingent will be in focus today when the Paris Olympic sporting events kick off. Hopes are pinned on Ramita Jindal-Arjun Babuta and Sandeep Singh in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event. While in the 10m air pistol events, Sarajbot Singh, Manu Bhaker and Rhythm Sangwan will be in action. Check the live scores and updates from Day 1 of Paris Games 2024 right here
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What makes Guide stand out among the very many films that feature godmen of various hues, is the fundamental reluctance of its protagonist to embrace his role as a spiritual guide of the village that he comes across on his journey from jail to nowhere
A recent report has revealed that 'Kantara: Chapter 1' is eyeing for a 2025 release. Here's what we know so far.
Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan and director Sajid Khan's mother, Menaka Irani passed away on Friday, July 26.
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