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Breaking Celibacy Vow: Was forced into satra, says Assam pontiff

May 14, 2015 6:09 am

Goswami, a commerce graduate, revealed that he had first proposed to give up celibacy in 2004.

After 27 years of celibacy, Assam pontiff ties the knot

May 13, 2015 4:44 am

Haridev told the family about his dream, repeating what he had told fellow monks at the satra and devotees on March 15.

Assam Monastery: Key pontiff breaks 360-yr-old tradition, quits celibacy to start family life

May 10, 2015 1:32 am

Satras are Vaishnavite monasteries, which, unlike Buddhist viharas or Hindu maths, go beyond propagating religion.

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The DGCA is mandated by MoCA to keep a watch on airfares, especially during the festival season, and take appropriate measures in case of a surge in prices.

DGCA asks airlines to deploy more flights to keep festival season airfares in check; major carriers to add over 1,700 flights

October 5, 2025 19:10 IST

According to the ministry, the DGCA will "maintain rigorous oversight of airline fares and flight capacities to protect passengers’ interests during the festive season".

Throughout the first 34 overs of the match, in which India were batting first, insects could be seen buzzing about in the frame almost everywhere, particularly around the pitch. (AP Photo)

Insects stop play! Bizarre scenes as India vs Pakistan Women’s World Cup match paused for pest-control

Updated: October 5, 2025 19:08 IST

Rain was expected to cause a few stoppages during the Women's World Cup match between India and Pakistan in Colombo but instead, it was insects that did it.

India-W vs Pakistan-W Live Cricket Score, Women's World Cup 2025: India have never lost to Pakistan in a women's ODI game.

IND-W vs PAK-W LIVE Cricket Score, Women’s World Cup 2025: India 247 all out (50 overs) vs Pakistan in Colombo

Updated: October 5, 2025 19:21 IST

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Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 Grand Launch Live Updates: Vijay Sethupathi returns as host

Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 Launch Live Updates: VJ Parvathy, FJ, ‘Watermelon Star’ Diwakar, Aurora Sinclair enter Vijay Sethupathi show

Updated: October 5, 2025 19:13 IST

Bigg Boss Tamil 9 Grand Launch, Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 Live Updates: VJ Parvathy, FJ, 'Watermelon Star' Diwakar, and Aurora Sinclair, among others, have entered Vijay Sethupathi's show

IND A vs AUS A 3rd ODI Live Score: India A eye series win in Kanpur today. (BCCI)

India-A vs Australia-A LIVE Score, 3rd Unofficial ODI Updates: Prabhsimran Singh departs for 102, IND-A 151/3 in Kanpur

Updated: October 5, 2025 19:19 IST

IND-A vs AUS-A Live Cricket Score, India A vs Australia A 3rd Unofficial ODI Live Score Updates: Follow the latest updates as Shreyas Iyer's India A takes on Australia A in the third and final unofficial ODI match in Kanpur today.

India vs Pakistan, Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana did not shake hands at the toss in Colombo. (AP Photo)

IND vs PAK, Women’s ODI World Cup 2025: Harmanpreet Kaur, Fatima Sana avoid handshakes at toss in Colombo

Updated: October 5, 2025 19:01 IST

The action was along the lines as reported by The Indian Express a few days ago, when it was said that both leaders would not shake hands at the toss on Sunday, thereby continuing the precedent seen in men’s matches between the Asian neighbours.

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14 dead, several missing as landslides hit Darjeeling and Kalimpong; Sikkim cut off from Bengal

Updated: October 5, 2025 18:58 IST

Rescue operations are primarily aimed at evacuating stranded tourists and residents in North Bengal districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong following Saturday night's heavy rain and landslides.

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2 dead, 12 injured after gunfight erupts in crowded Alabama nightlife hub in US

Updated: October 5, 2025 18:58 IST

Police said they were reviewing evidence and speaking to potential suspects, though no arrests had been made by early Sunday.

The affected rail traffic in the region comes under the administrative control of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone.

Heavy rains in North Bengal hit train services; several trains cancelled, diverted, short-terminated – full list

Updated: October 5, 2025 18:56 IST

North Bengal rain update, North Bengal train cancellation: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said there was sudden rainfall exceeding 300 mm in 12 hours in North Bengal, adding that there was simultaneously excessive flow of water into the Sankosh river and river waters from Bhutan and Sikkim.

Rajinder Gupta

Newsmaker | One of Punjab’s wealthiest men, Rajinder Gupta is AAP nominee for Rajya Sabha bypoll

Updated: October 5, 2025 18:50 IST

Gupta, who has held positions in successive governments, is the founder of the Trident Group, a major textile and paper manufacturer specialising in towels, yarn, bed and bath linen.

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As flood toll crosses 14, Mamata opens 24/7 control room, to visit Darjeeling tomorrow
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Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, took immediate action as the death toll from floods in North Bengal rose to 14. She set up a control room and held a high-level meeting to monitor the situation caused by heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers. She urged stranded tourists to stay safe and promised support.

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