Religion

Another Hindu girl abducted in Pakistan; 8th such incident this year

Just days before Mala's abduction, two teenage sisters, 15-year-old Reena and 13-year-old Ravina were abducted on the eve of Holi celebrations, forcibly converted to Islam and married to Muslim men.

Mar 27, 2019

Equinox Full Moon a 'prophetic sign of apocalypse', warn Christian extremists

In the website 'Unsealed', Christian conspiracy theorists claimed that the Equinox Super Moon had triggered apocalypse and second coming of the Christ on Earth.

Mar 22, 2019

Holi 2019: Wishes, messages and images to send to your loved ones during the festival of colours

The festival is celebrated on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Falgun. People celebrate it with fervour by applying bright colours on each other.

Mar 19, 2019

Australian senator blames Muslim immigration for New Zealand mosque shooting; quotes Bible in statement

Senator Anning blamed immigrants the reason for the attack. He was slammed for his comments, which also included him saying that the growing Muslim population is behind the bloodshed. He said that Islam is a religion equivalent to fascism.

Mar 15, 2019

What is Ash Wednesday and its significance? Here are some inspirational quotes for the holy day

Ash Wednesday is the start of the Lenten period which ultimately gets over on Easter.

Mar 6, 2019

Maha Shivaratri quotes: Wishes, greetings to be shared with well-wishers on WhatsApp, Facebook

Maha Shivaratri falls on Monday, 4 February in 2019. Check out quotes, greetings and wishes to be shared with your well-wishers of the special day of the Hindus.

Mar 2, 2019

Vatican treasurer convicted of sexually assaulting 2 minor boys; faces 50 years in jail

Cardinal George Pell is said to be the senior most member of the clergy to be convicted of sexual assault.

Feb 26, 2019

What happened during Supreme Court's hearing of the Sabarimala Case?

The Supreme Court had reserved the judgment of 65 petitions asking the top court to reconsider its verdict on allowing women of menstruating age to enter the temple.

Feb 6, 2019

Pope Francis leads biggest ever show of Christian worship in Arabian peninsula

The Catholic mass on Tuesday was the biggest ever show of public Christian worship in the region dominated by Muslim faith.

Feb 5, 2019

Chinese New Year 2019: Top superstitions observed to welcome Year of the Pig

The Year of the Pig begins on 5 February.

Feb 4, 2019

Marriage of Hindu woman-Muslim man irregular, child out of wedlock is legitimate: Supreme Court

The ruling was made on Tuesday by a two-member bench comprising Justices NV Ramana and Mohan M Shantanagoudar.

Jan 23, 2019

Who is Siddalinga Mahaswami? Meet the new head of the Siddaganga mutt

Siddalinga Mahaswami acted as the de-facto head of the Siddaganga mutt for a decade under the guidance of late Shivakumar Swami till the latter's death a few days back.

Jan 23, 2019

Sabarimala temple protest: 1st woman to enter shrine attacked by her mother-in law

Kanaka Durga was in hiding for almost two weeks after her visit to the temple and had decided to go back home believing that the situation had calmed down.

Jan 15, 2019

A 36-year old Dalit woman claimed that she entered the Sabarimala temple disguised as an elderly woman on january 8, 2019

Sabarimala row: 36-year-old Dalit woman enters shrine disguised as a senior citizen [Video]

In a video, Manju can be seen standing inside the temple with the makeover of an elderly woman. It was posted on Facebook by Navodhana Keralam Sabarimalayilekku.

Jan 10, 2019

Supreme Court to begin hearing in Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute on Thursday

The Supreme Court bench will be headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and comprise Justices SA Bobde, NV Ramana, UU Lalit and DY Chandrachud.