Variety

There is more to life and politics and current affairs. In this section, we attempt to bring you articles that talk about issues and experiences that matter on a more human and personal level

News Reports

“Coronavirus vaccine can turn people into crocodile or bearded ladies,” says Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro

OpIndia Staff - 20 December, 2020

While launching a mass immunisation programme, Jair Bolsonaro informed that he would not be vaccinated.

Culture and History

What is a Hindu Temple: Their Symbolism and Vastu Shastra

Monidipa Bose Dey - 20 December, 2020

A Hindu temple is not essentially only a place to perform religious rites; it is more of a teerth, a place where one goes to seek union with the Supreme Consciousness.

Satire

Rahul Gandhi claims BJP conspiracy to get him elected Cong president, Kapil Sibal fears he could miss out on role of Wormtail in Bollywood...

K Bhattacharjee - 18 December, 2020

Rahul Gandhi has claimed that it is part of a well thought-out conspiracy by the BJP to prevent him from vacationing abroad.

Culture and History

When Lord Jagannath had to go hungry and beg on the streets: The story of ‘Manabasa Gurubara’ in Odisha

Sanghamitra - 17 December, 2020

Every Thursday in the current month of Margashira, every Odia household gets ready to welcome Maa Laxmi into their homes.

Crime

Delhi: Riyasat Ali stabs a man after picking a fight over sharing onion salad

OpIndia Staff - 17 December, 2020

The Delhi police have arrested a person identified as Riyasat Ali, who stabbed a person over onion salad near old Delhi Railway station

Crime

Bengaluru’s ‘high-flying’ thief: Munmun Hussain used to fly in the morning, steal handbags and return in the evening

OpIndia Staff - 17 December, 2020

The party and orchestra singer has confessed that she has been stealing since 2009. She was earlier arrested once in Bengaluru airport for stealing from a passenger's bag.

News Reports

Pranab Mukherjee’s last memoir, set to be released in 2021, slams Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi for Congress’ downfall: Details

OpIndia Staff - 12 December, 2020

With book releasing in 2021, 'The Presidential Years' gives us a glimpse of President Pranab Mukherjee at his best," the publication tweeted.

Opinions

AICC spokesperson wants Sonia Gandhi’s biography as Telangana school syllabus. The whole biography, right?

Sanghamitra - 10 December, 2020

Will the biography mention the maiden name of Her Highness Sonia Gandhi? Antonia Maino? Asking for a friend, because, the last time someone said it on TV, he got a few dozen FIRs against his name.

Satire