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A wedding celebration in Chhedak village, Bhadrak district, took an unexpected turn when live cobras were brought to the dance floor for a Nagin dance performance. Forest officials intervened, seizing three cobras, while the snake charmers fled. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of illegal wildlife practices disguised as tradition, sparking concerns about conservation efforts.

Vijay, Allu Arjun and Jr NTR are on top of the list of actors Vedhika wants to dance with. “All three are electric on screen and have their unique style. Vijay sir is effortless, and his expressions are cute. Allu Arjun does very complex dance moves, while Jr NTR has great energy,” she shares.

Uttarakhand's Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, initiated the Rishikesh Ganga Corridor Project's first phase, including an Iconic City Rishikesh Rafting Base Station, backed by a Rs 100 crore grant. He also laid the foundation for a ₹136 crore multi-story parking and office complex to ease traffic.

The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra have been inscribed in Unesco’s Memory of the World Register, marking a significant recognition of India’s civilisational legacy. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat hailed this as a historic moment, emphasizing their role as philosophical and aesthetic foundations.

In Neemuch district, Madhya Pradesh, three Jain monks were assaulted by six individuals inside a Hanuman temple where they were resting during a religious journey. The attack led to tension and a market shutdown in Singoli.

For over four generations, the Pandey family of Jaipur has dedicated their craftsmanship to Lord Ram. Their devotion culminated in contributing idols, including majestic elephants and lions, to the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Now, they are crafting an 18-idol Ram Durbar, depicting Lord Ram's coronation, set to be unveiled on June 6, embodying their spiritual legacy and unwavering faith.

Jain philosophy offers profound insights into knowledge and absence through 'praman' and 'abhav,' viewed through the lens of 'anekanta.' Praman is complete, contextual knowledge, while abhav signifies the absence of a specific attribute, not total nonexistence. This perspective provides emotional strength, especially during loss, assuring that while forms change, essence continues.

Ram's significance in Indian culture is profound and multifaceted. He is revered for his loyalty, sacrifice, and progressive outlook. Ram embodies ideal values and inclusivity, inspiring people across diverse backgrounds. His actions for social reacceptance and fighting oppression have made him a timeless spiritual guide.

Actress Payal Rajput has taken to her social media handle to share an emotional note about her father being diagnosed with cancer, along with a moving photo of his hands held in hers by the hospital bedside. Payal posted on her Instagram account to inform her followers about her father’s diagnosis and that he had begun his first round of chemotherapy. Payal wrote, “Hello everyone. My father has recently been diagnosed with oesophageal carcinoma (cancer).