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Karnataka ‘Janivara’ row: Brahmin organisations stage protest in Vijayapura • Apr. 19, 2025, 6:04 AM ET (The Hindu)
Anurag Kashyap apologises for remark against Brahmins, says daughter, family members getting rape and death threats • Apr. 19, 2025, 4:51 AM ET (The Hindu)
‘Janivara’ row: Brahmin community members stage protest, demand action • Apr. 19, 2025, 3:48 AM ET (The Hindu)
Delayed ‘Phule’ to clear controversy, already complied with CBFC amendments: Ananth Mahadevan • Apr. 12, 2025, 7:43 AM ET (The Hindu)
Maharashtra Opposition slams CBFC over cuts suggested for Mahatma Jyotirao Phule biopic • Apr. 10, 2025, 6:19 AM ET (The Indian Express)

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