Religion

SC to re-examine if Hinduism is a way of life or just a religion; and if it is fair to be used to seek votes

The latest hearing is set to have profound political implications ahead of assembly elections in five states.

Oct 18, 2016

Iraq: As Army plans to storm Mosul and gives warning with leaflets, Isis executes 58 people for revolting

Meanwhile, the terrorist group has lost control of the symbolically important city of Dabiq in Syria.

Oct 16, 2016

Varanasi stampede: At least 19 killed, several injured during Baba Jai Gurudev sabha

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has announced ex gratia compensation of Rs 2 lakhs each for the kin of those who were killed.

Oct 15, 2016

Sharad Purnima or Kojagari Purnima: Significance of the festival and muhurat timings

Sharad Purnima, also called Kojagari Purnima or Kumar Purnima (full moon), is being celebrated on October 15 in India.

Oct 15, 2016

Evening wrap: PM Modi praises Indian Army; more 'mushkil' for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Dawood threatens Afridi and more

Read about Venkaiaha Naidu urging AIMPLB to debate triple talaq, and Pakistan confirming it has Indian soldier in custody.

Oct 14, 2016

Is this what your kids should learn in class 2? Aashiq Abu, Jude Anthany, others react to objectionable content in Kerala textbook

The activity session asks the students to choose the advices they are supposed to give to their friend who has decided to become a Muslim.

Oct 12, 2016

Gunmen targeted Shiite pilgrims gathered to celebrate Ashura, one of the most important festivals on the Shiite calendar.

14 killed in militant attack on Shiite shrine in Kabul

Gunmen targeted the Shiite pilgrims gathered to celebrate Ashura, one of the most important festivals on the Shiite calendar.

Oct 12, 2016

Terrorists should be rooted out, and those helping them should not be spared: PM Modi at Aishbagh Ram Leela

The Prime Minister was speaking at Aishbagh Ram Leela In Lucknow, where the theme for the Ravan dahan this year was terrorism.

Oct 11, 2016

Evening wrap: RSS chief talks on gau rakshaks, India sweep Test series against New Zealand, Mithun Chakraborty's health and more

Read about what the DMK has to say about Jayalalithaa's hospital stay, and a travel magazine clarifying on Priyanka Chopra's controversial T-shirt.

Oct 11, 2016

Isis U-turn: Terror group reduces prayer frequency in Nineveh, issues fatwa

Devout Muslims pray five times a day, but an Isis fatwa says people in Nineveh should pray only thrice or face punishment.

Oct 11, 2016

Dussehra 2016: In photos how India celebrates the victory of good over evil

Dussehra, which is also called as Vijayadashami or Dasara, is celebrated on the 10th day of the Ashvin month, the seventh month in the Hindu calendar.

Oct 11, 2016

Telangana: Police book Jain couple over teenage daughter's death after 68-day fast

The 13-year-old died of cardiac arrest two days after reportedly completing the Chaumasa or Chaturmas fast.

Oct 9, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: Terror attack on Shopian security post kills policeman

The post had been set up in Jamnagiri in the Herpora area of the Shopian district to guard a minority community.

Oct 8, 2016

Uttar Pradesh: Shiv Sena poster shows PM Modi as Rama, Nawaz Sharif as Ravana and Kejriwal as Meghnad

Shiv Sena spokesperson said activists of the party were only expressing their feelings towards the three political leaders.

Oct 5, 2016

Pope Francis makes a surprise visit to Amatrice after September earthquake

During his visit to the town of Amatrice, one of the hardest hit by the quake, the Pope was quoted as saying that he believed a visit in the initial aftermath of the tragedy would have been seen as â€œmore of a hindrance than a help,â€ and that he decided instead to wait as he â€œdidnâ€™t want to be a bother.â€

Oct 4, 2016

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Religion

SC to re-examine if Hinduism is a way of life or just a religion; and if it is fair to be used to seek votes

Iraq: As Army plans to storm Mosul and gives warning with leaflets, Isis executes 58 people for revolting

Varanasi stampede: At least 19 killed, several injured during Baba Jai Gurudev sabha

Sharad Purnima or Kojagari Purnima: Significance of the festival and muhurat timings

Evening wrap: PM Modi praises Indian Army; more 'mushkil' for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Dawood threatens Afridi and more

Is this what your kids should learn in class 2? Aashiq Abu, Jude Anthany, others react to objectionable content in Kerala textbook

14 killed in militant attack on Shiite shrine in Kabul

Terrorists should be rooted out, and those helping them should not be spared: PM Modi at Aishbagh Ram Leela

Evening wrap: RSS chief talks on gau rakshaks, India sweep Test series against New Zealand, Mithun Chakraborty's health and more

Isis U-turn: Terror group reduces prayer frequency in Nineveh, issues fatwa

Dussehra 2016: In photos how India celebrates the victory of good over evil

Telangana: Police book Jain couple over teenage daughter's death after 68-day fast

Jammu and Kashmir: Terror attack on Shopian security post kills policeman

Uttar Pradesh: Shiv Sena poster shows PM Modi as Rama, Nawaz Sharif as Ravana and Kejriwal as Meghnad

Pope Francis makes a surprise visit to Amatrice after September earthquake

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