Religion

Chingam 1 2016: Significance, messages, wishes, greetings to be shared on Malayalam new year [PHOTOS]

The Malayalam new year Chingam 1 is celebrated on August 17 in 2016.

Aug 16, 2016

Baba Ramdev in row over Independence Day advertisement by Patanjali Ayurved as Christian group protests

The group says religious sentiments were hurt by the use of an animated monogram or logo in the TV commercial.

Aug 16, 2016

'I am seeking charity, not compensation,' says Kerala nun who decided to quit congregation after superiors' harassment

Sr. Mary Sebastian had served the Catholic congregation for 25 years.

Aug 9, 2016

Nag Panchami 2016: Snakes suffer most on the day meant to worship them

Activists across India are decrying the manner in which the reptiles are treated on or before Nag Panchami.

Aug 7, 2016

Haj 2016: More than 1.35 lakh Indian Muslims to undertake pilgrimage to Mecca

This year, about 1.35 lakh Indian Muslims will be undertaking the pilgrimage to Mecca and Madina, according to government data.

Aug 4, 2016

Poland: Pope Francis rises to migrants' cause after taking a fall

The Pope missed a step and took a fall before Mass at the Jasna Gora monastery in Poland.

Jul 29, 2016

After magazine cover, Baba Ramdev trolled on Twitter for football skills

Ramdev was participating in a charity football match with celebs like Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan.

Jul 25, 2016

Kerala Isis links: Missing youth from Kasaragod texts family, says 'we are safe'

The number, from which the message was sent, has been traced to Tora Bora in Afghanistan.

Jul 24, 2016

Kerala Isis links: 'Yes, I am a terrorist,' missing youth texts family, says report

Marwan, who went missing from Kasaragod in early June, sent the messages via the Telegram app, reported the Times of India.

Jul 18, 2016

Austria: Supreme Court rules that employees can be fired for wearing a veil, and this is why

The court has ruled that employers banning a Muslim face veil is not discriminatory, and for a reason.

Jul 12, 2016

Kerala Isis links: Suspects to be booked under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act; NIA to probe the matter

At least 21 people from the Kasaragod, Palakkad and Thiruvananthapuram districts have gone missing under different circumstances.

Jul 12, 2016

Kerala Isis links: One suspect arrested; at least 17 youths go missing, including 2 pregnant women

The families of some of the missing people met Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who promised them swift action in the matter.

Jul 11, 2016

'We don't even want to see his dead body,' says father of missing Kerala youth feared to have joined Isis

15 people, including pregnant woman, child, from Kerala have been missing for about a month, and are feared to have joined Isis.

Jul 9, 2016

Maharashtra government orders Mumbai Police to probe Islamic preacher Zakir Naik

Meanwhile, the Central government is examining Naik's speeches, said Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Jul 8, 2016

Eid 2016: Muslims in India celebrate Eid ul-Fitr; glimpse of celebration around the world [PHOTOS]

India celebrates Eid ul-Fitr a day after it was observed in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, the U.K., Australia and other Gulf countries.

Jul 7, 2016