Returning to Ayodhya

In December 1992, reporter Rakesh Sinha and photographer Praveen Jain chronicled the demolition of the Babri Masjid - events that led to it and the violence in its wake. Their reports and photographs led the Liberhan Commission to call them as key eyewitnesses. Twenty five years later, they return to Ayodhya to track the new battlelines in an enduring conflict.

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Returning to Ayodhya 25 years later: For sons of men killed fleeing, this dispute is not quite over

December 06, 2017 10:59 am

Subhash Pandey and Mohammed Shahid live in different parts of Ayodhya but share a common story — of life at a standstill from the time they lost their fathers.

Final Ayodhya hearing starts today, litigants have a common plea: decide, once and for all

December 05, 2017 8:50 am

In September 2010, the Allahabad High Court ruled that Nirmohi Akhara, Sunni Central Wakf Board, UP and Ramlalla Virajman were joint holders of the disputed property, and awarded each a third of the land at the site.

Returning to Ayodhya: ‘Yogi here, Modi there, Gods played a role..temple if not now, then never’

December 04, 2017 11:04 am

Revisiting Ayodhya: An iron fencing painted yellow runs around the entire acquired area with a three-tier security arrangement in place. The disputed site is in the red zone, guarded by CRPF personnel including women.

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In crumbling Ayodhya, civic poll is the buzz for future and December 6 is now history

December 04, 2017 8:13 am

In December 1992, reporter Rakesh Sinha and photographer Praveen Jain chronicled the demolition of the Babri Masjid. Their reports and photographs led the Liberhan Commission to call them as key eyewitnesses. 25 years later, they return to Ayodhya to track the new battle lines in an enduring conflict.

Men who opened fire outside actor Disha Patani’s home killed in encounter in Ghaziabad

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Two men belonging to the Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar Gang were killed in an encounter in Ghaziabad, suspected to be involved in the firing outside Disha Patani's residence. The duo, identified as Ravindra and Arun, were wanted in multiple cases and were spotted by the police through CCTV footage. UP CM Yogi Adityanath had directed for a speedy investigation and strict action against the perpetrators.

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