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Why are deras so popular?

New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- Dera, being a Punjabi, Sindhi, Dogri, Kutchi, Saraiki, and Gujarati word, draws its etymological lineage from the Persian word derah or dirah, with variations such as dehra, der... और पढ़ें


Ram Rahim, the Bandi Singhs, and the parole controversy

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- On August 25, 2026, Gurmeet Ram Rahim, the imprisoned head of the religious cult organisation Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS), was granted a 21-day furlough by the Haryana government. Thi... और पढ़ें


Guru Ravidass, the Ad Dharm movement, and the 2027 Punjab Assembly election

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The Ravidassia are followers of Sant Shiromani Ravidass, the 15th-16th century saint-poet and philosopher of the north Indian Bhakti movement, whom they consider their guru and r... और पढ़ें