Search Results for: religious conversion

humanity-fades-religious-barriers

Humanity fades religious barriers

Jammu and Kashmir, Jan 13 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir, the northern most state of India is known for its pristine beauty. It is also known for amity between the many communities present here. Here, a Blanket Fair is organized every year in the premises of Narsingh Temple situated 50 kilometers from Samba district of Jammu. People belonging to different communities sell and buy blankets at reasonable prices. Blanket fair or Rathkhada fair as it is popularly known is famous for the fine quality of woolen sold here. From hand woven shawls to machine made ones all were sold and bought here by people belonging to different faiths. The blanket fair is yet another example of the spirit of tolerance and acceptances of differences in the country, which has helped in the evolution of a composite culture. Jan 13, 2014
india-will-have-to-leave-kashmir-like-us-pulling-out-of-afghanistan-hafiz-saeed

India will have to leave Kashmir like US pulling out of Afghanistan: Hafiz Saeed

Islamabad, Jan 13 (ANI): Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed has said that India will have to leave Kashmir just like the United States has been compelled to pull out from Afghanistan. Saeed said this while addressing at a local media workshop in Islamabad. The workshop was organized by Defence of Pakistan Council, an alliance of about 40 religious and political parties. Jan 13, 2014
babulal-gaur-says-less-crime-when-women-are-fully-clothed-draws-criticism

Babulal Gaur says less crime when women are 'fully-clothed', draws criticism

Bhopla/ Mumbai, Jan 11 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Babulal Gaur yet again stirred up controversy after he said that crime against women is less in Chennai as they are "fully-clothed." It is not the first time when Gaur has made such remarks. Gaur was in limelight in 2013 also for condemning Western culture. Gaur attributed the low crime rate in South India to the full clothes worn by women and said that people in south are more religious because of which they have good relations between them and thereby the city witnesses less crime. During the inauguration of the Ayodhya Nagar Police Station on Thursday, he made this remark which brought criticism. Senior advocate and social activist Abha Singh condemned the statement and said that Gaur must apologise. Jan 11, 2014
it-happens-kashmiri-music-festival

It happens: Kashmiri Music Festival

Srinagar, Jan 3 (ANI): The Sufi music orchestra "Jasne Khizaan" in India's northern Jammu and Kashmir revived an age- old tradition in the valley as the magic and mysticism of Sufism mesmerizes the audience. Music lovers lauded the performance by the group of well-known artists of the state. During the show, dozens of orchestra experts and other musicians presented an attractive joint performance called "SAZINA" in local language. Sufi tradition is deep-rooted in Kashmir. Shrines dotted at various places across the valley have stood as beacons of peace and humanism. For centuries, the impact of Sufism has had a deep impact on the social, religious and cultural life of the local people. Jan 3, 2014
urs-of-baba-faridi-celebrating-spirit-of-tolerance-co-existence

Urs of Baba Faridi: Celebrating spirit of tolerance, co-existence

Moradabad, Dec 30 (ANI): India is known for its amazing diversity. But, this does not come in the way of good relations between people of different faiths. This ethos is visible across the country. One such example comes from Moradabad city in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Dec 30, 2013
kerala-3000-girls-from-different-communities-participate-in-traditional-dance

Kerala: 3000 girls from different communities participate in traditional dance

Kerala, Dec 30 (ANI): The state of Kerala, located in southern India is not just a delight for tourists but also it is the forerunner among Indian states in education, living standards, and harmonious coexistence. The mutual affection and co-operation among different communities is visible from the fact that people celebrate all festivals jointly with equal zeal and fervour. Here around three thousand women belonging to different communities performed traditional dance Thiruvathirakali in order to set a record. Dec 30, 2013
bullet-prakash-playing-karunanidhi-in-nimbe-huli-dmk-protests-its-release-in-tn

Bullet Prakash Playing Karunanidhi in 'Nimbe Huli', DMK Protests its Release in TN

Director Hemanth Hegde's upcoming Kannada film "Nimbe Huli" has made headlines for several wrong reasons and it is back in news once more. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party is expected to halt its release in Tamil Nadu claiming that the film features its leader Karunanidhi and his daughter Kannimozhi in an unfavourable light. Dec 27, 2013
hyderabad-police-books-salman-bigg-boss-producers-for-hurting-muslim-sentiments

Hyderabad police books Salman, Bigg Boss producers for hurting Muslim sentiments

Hyderabad, Dec 21 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh police filed a complaint against controversial reality show 'Bigg Boss 7' and its host, Bollywood megastar Salman Khan for hurting religious sentiments of Muslims.Mohammed Fasihuddin, a Muslim, lodged a First Information Report (FIR) in Hyderabad after watching the show, which has already been in a number of controversies since its commencement on September 15. In his complaint, he said the show had created 'hell' and 'heaven' inside the house, which is a very pious concept in their religion. The police might send summons to Bollywood actor Salman Khan to appear before the investigating officer, who is looking into the matter. Dec 21, 2013
religious-communities-hail-sc-verdict-on-gay-sex

Religious communities hail SC verdict on gay sex

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Religious leaders of various communities in India hailed the Supreme Court verdict that reinstated a ban on gay sex, following a four-year period of de-criminalisation that had helped bring homosexuality into the open in the socially conservative country. Chief of an Islamic organisation, Maulana Syed Jalaluddin Umari, said freedom was not absolute. However, Chief propagandist and spokesman for the New Delhi Roman Catholic Archdiocese, Father Dominic Emmanuel, said church did not consider homosexuals as criminals. Dec 20, 2013
Prev 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 Next