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The Print
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Assam minister hands over financial assistance to families of two Pahalgam victims in Karnataka
Borah visited the residence of Manjunath Rao in Shivmogga, and handed a cheque to his wife Pallavi. The state government is providing ex gratia assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of all 26 victims of the April 22 attack. Guwahati, May 25 (PTI) The Assam government continued to hand over financial assistance to the kin of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, with state minister Bimal Borah visiting the residences of two bereaved families in Karnataka on Sunday. In a post on X, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, 'As the family of Manjunath ji comes to terms with the irreparable loss, we express our collective solidarity to the family in these tough times. My colleague Shri @BimalBorah119 has extended a token of support from the people of Assam to the family to help them in this hour.' Borah said the Assam government stands resolute with all the victims of the dastardly attack during these trying times. The minister also visited the residence of Bharat Bhusan in Bengaluru and handed over a cheque to his family. Cabinet ministers of Assam have been visiting the bereaved families across the country since Friday to hand over the financial aid. PTI SSG SSG SOM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
RV University in Bengaluru grants Pahalgam victim's son admission free of cost
Bengaluru: RV University has granted admission free of cost to the son of Manjunath Rao, a victim of . Rao's son will join BCom programme at the university's School of Business. He completed his II PU with 97%. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now MP Tejasvi Surya tweeted: "Responding to my request, RV Institutions came forward to sponsor and support the degree education of Mr Abhijaya M, son of Late Shri Manjunath Rao, who lost his life in the tragic Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025. Grateful to Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST) for stepping up and standing for this national cause. It is the duty of every Bharatiya to stand with one another. I sincerely hope other institutions and organisations across the country come forward to support the education and healthcare of victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. " RV University pro-chancellor D P Nagaraj said: "It's our societal commitment to the family to support them in such a situation. While we gave the student an option, he chose to do BCom in RV University. We will be providing him free education, accommodation, and food."
News18
08-05-2025
- General
- News18
Beyond Tradition, 'Sindoor' Is An Emotion. Here's Why Those Calling Codename 'Misogynistic' Need To Rethink
Last Updated: An X user compiled reactions questioning codename 'Sindoor' and wrote, "There has been an astronomical feminist outrage since yesterday simply due to the name." How is it possible for some people to make an issue about everything, a perplexed X (formerly Twitter) user asked when a section of social media users began questioning codename 'Sindoor' — the operation against Pakistani terror camps in response to Pahalgam terror attack. But what's in this name? Another X user, @kumarmanish9, explains, 'Apparently, according to their newfound wisdom, the word 'Sindoor", a deep cultural symbol of marriage and life in India, is now 'misogynistic." What's The Problem With 'Sindoor'? A user, @landbreadpeace, called the operation 'warmongering action", and wrote that 'sindoor' is a 'symbol of patriarchal control over the identity of women". A 'left-leaning' media house, in fact, published an opinion piece on why codename 'sindoor' must be examined closely. Some social media users shared the piece, which states: '….Sindoor, in coming times, can be way more potent from the Hindutva lens. The protector has finally risen to the occasion to protect the honour of the Hindu women?" An X user compiled all such reactions and wrote, 'There has been an astronomical feminist outrage since yesterday simply due to the 'Sindoor' name." There has been an astronomical feminist outrage since yesterday simply due to the 'Sindoor' name. — Yeshwanth (@Yeshwan108) May 8, 2025 Why 'Sindoor' Is The Apt Codename For Strikes In Pakistan? For example, Karnataka's Manjunath Rao was on a trip with his wife and children, Haryana's Vijay Narwal was on a honeymoon with wife Himanshi and Uttar Pradesh's Shubham Dwivedi had gone to Baisaran Valley with Ashanya Dwivedi, whom he had married in February this year. Secondly, the family members of the deceased, who were on a vacation with them, told the media that the terrorists asked the religion of tourists and targeted mostly married men from the Hindu community. Forty-seven-year-old Manjunath Rao's wife recounted chilling moments of the massacre and said that the attacker left her alive to send a message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 'Go tell this to Modi," the woman quoted the attacker as saying. ALSO READ | Netizens Thank PM For Avenging Pahalgam Attack: 'They Said Tell Modi…We Did…' The Pahalgam victims' family too have hailed the codename, calling it 'apt". Giving a befitting reply to critics, an X user wrote: 'In the Pahalgam terror attack, it was primarily the husbands, the male members, who were brutally killed, some in front of their newly wed wives. The operation's name isn't about oppressing women. It's about standing up against the savagery that left women widowed, children orphaned, and families shattered." He further wrote, 'But of course, some people are so desperate to spin outrage that they'd rather debate semantics than confront terrorism. Focus on who fired the bullets, not on who named the rescue." Importance Of 'Sindoor' In India The critics of codename 'Sindoor' have used terms like 'misogyny', 'patriarchal control' and 'against feminism'. A line of vermilion powder on the forehead symbolizes a Hindu woman's marital status. However, with increasing literacy rates in India and more women entering corporate environments in urban areas, the practice of wearing 'sindoor' has become less common among modern educated women. Is 'sindoor' becoming a fading tradition among modern Indian women? It's challenging to confirm this due to a lack of concrete reports. However, it's not accurate to say that every married Hindu woman has abandoned the traditional use of vermilion, but its prevalence is decreasing due to a modern outlook. Many women in urban spaces choose to wear 'sindoor' as a fashion statement that complements their style. Occasionally, a woman who doesn't wear vermilion with Western outfits might choose to apply it when wearing a sari for certain family ceremonies. While the custom symbolizing specification of a woman's marital status is noticed to be a fading norm in urban and corporate India, it still holds immense significance for the remaining part of the country. The tradition of 'sindoor' holds significant importance in the Hindu community, passed down through generations as a symbol embraced by married women. However, the growing influence of Western culture in India is negatively impacting this ancient practice of applying vermilion. top videos View all ALSO READ: What Is Sindoor? Its Significance For Hindus And References In Popular Culture A blogger, Shib Sen Chaudhury, wrote for The Times of India in 2020, 'A religion and a country should always treasure its traditions and heritage despite the cropping up plagiarized facts. Similarly, the Indian Hindu women should stick to the set of religious beliefs looking forward to the cited examples of its usage by former President Pratibha Patil and late Union Minister Sushma Swaraj, passed away in August last year. They took the face of traditional Indian women to foreign lands as dignitaries representing the country." First Published: May 08, 2025, 15:11 IST News viral Beyond Tradition, 'Sindoor' Is An Emotion. Here's Why Those Calling Codename 'Misogynistic' Need To Rethink
New Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Operation brings relief: Pahalgam victim's mom in Karnataka backs retaliatory strike
SHIVAMOGGA: The mother of Manjunath Rao, who lost his life in the Pahalgam terror attack, on Wednesday expressed satisfaction after the Indian Armed Forces carried out swift retaliatory strikes inside Pakistan, under 'Operation Sindoor'. Sumathi, the mother of the deceased Manjunath, said she felt a sense of relief after the Indian Armed Forces destroyed terrorist hideouts in Pakistan, as part of the operation. 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the authorities concerned have taken the right step, and we stand firmly with our PM. The terrorists who inhumanly killed innocent and helpless people shouldn't be spared. They killed tourists as if they were orphans. And the prime minister has made the right call and taught them a lesson. India is like a family, and the PM, being the head of this family, has taken the right decision,' she said. Remembering her son, Sumathi said his death has been the biggest loss to the family, and they are still struggling to come to terms with it. 'Each day, the pain of losing him haunts us,' she said, adding, 'Those who came from other countries to kill the citizens of our nation must not be spared at any cost. Their inhuman actions should never be tolerated.
Hans India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Tourists in Pahalgam call for another ‘Op Sindoor'
Jammu: Tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Wednesday hailed the Indian Armed Forces over Operation Sindoor, which struck nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack. In an emotional response, a tourist from Mumbai told ANI, 'I salute those who lost their lives in the Pahalgam attack, but I have faith in the Indian armed forces. I know that whatever they need to do, they will do it - I have full faith in those who are running the country.' Another tourist said, 'We are visiting Pahalgam fearlessly as the Indian Army is with us. Another operation should be carried out to finish them (terrorists).' Meanwhile, the Mother of Manjunath Rao, a victim from Karnataka who lost his life in the Pahalgam terror attack, expressed her approval of the Union Government's Operation Sindoor, calling it an appropriately named response to the tragedy.
