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POLITICS   /\ K. Venkateshwar Rao 12 NOVEMBER 2019 30 years since November 9, 1989, the day when the foundation of Ram Temple movement was laid, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi put an end to the century-old  Ram Janmabhoomi – Babri Masjid  land dispute case. This caused a rift among the Muslim and Hindu communities in India on November 9, 2019. The age-old question of faith, a political issue, and a legal dispute dating back to the 19th century that shaped the Indian politics for three decades were all addressed by the Supreme Court on Saturday, November 9, when it passed the historic verdict on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid issue. The bench, comprising CJI-designate S A Bobde and Justices Ashok Bhushan, D Y Chandrachud, and S Abdul Nazeer, ruled in favour of a temple at Ayodhya, where many people believe Hindu God Ram was born. The bench directed handing over possession of the disputed 2.77-acre land rights to the deity Ram Lalla, who is also o

Uttarkashi, India is an important tourist destination located in the Uttarkashi district on the banks of the river Bhagirathi. Popularly known as Devbhumi, which can be literally translated to ‘Land of the Gods,’ the divine destination of Uttarkashi is home to a number of temples, ashrams, and the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. Pilgrims and adventure sports lovers flock to this region, due to its natural beauty and religious heritage. Whether you are looking for eternal peace and happiness or adrenaline-pumping activities Uttarkashi has something great in store for you. From historical monuments, natural attractions, to adventurous and entertaining activities, here are some of the best things you can experience in Uttarkashi. Read also: Best Things To Do In Dalhousie, India Best Things To Do In Khajuraho, India 1. Gangotri Gangotri is one of the four important pilgrimages of Char Dham (four religious places) in Uttarakhand. One of the origin sources of the

POLITICS   / K. Venkateshwar Rao 8 NOVEMBER 2019 What started as a protest in June 2019 against an extradition bill that would have undermined Hong Kong’s autonomy has now snowballed into a movement for greater freedom and political reforms, thus challenging the legitimacy of the government. Despite repeated warnings by the pro-China authorities, a majority of Hong Kong citizens, including a growing number of school children are vowing to support the uprising through thick and thin. This indicates that China is facing the most sustained challenge since the revolution in Tiananmen Square, thirty years ago. The mass demonstrations by “Hongkongers” (citizens of Hong Kong describe themselves as “Hongkongers” rather than “Chinese”) are in bold defiance of the Chinese authority, and a crackdown could prove quite costly for China. An open and prosperous Hong Kong is vital for China, as Hong Kong’s wealth has filled the coffers of China. Hong Kong is a massive financial hub, a sour