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Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Monday, Sept.5

Ganesh (Vinayaka) Chaturthi 2015: Best messages, wishes, greetings to share with friends, family [PHOTOS]

Ganesh (Vinayaka) Chaturthi, the festival to honour Lord Ganesh, is celebrated on Thursday, 17 September.

Sep 16, 2015

AR Rahman Responds to Blasphemy Controversy Over 'Muhammad: Messenger of God' Movie

Raza Academy, a Mumbai-based religious group, had accused the makers of "Muhammad: Messenger of God" of 'disrespecting Prophet Muhammad'.

Sep 14, 2015

Eid Al Adha 2015 to Begin on 24 September, Says Saudi Arabia

India, Pakistan will celebrate it a day later.

Sep 14, 2015

Muslim Group Accuses AR Rahman, Majid Majidi of Blasphemy Over 'Muhammad: Messenger of God'

The Sunni group urges the Muslims involved in the making of the film to recite kalma and solemnise their marriage again.

Sep 11, 2015

Eid al Adha: Online Petition Wants Narendra Modi to 'Ban' Festival Over Cruelty to Animals

Thousands of animals are slaughtered during Eid al Adha, also known as the 'Feast of the Sacrifice'

Sep 11, 2015

CPM Portrays Sree Narayana Guru's Crucifixion in Tableau; Party Top Brass Calls it Mistake

The controversial tableau, which appeared during a procession in Kannur, portrayed two men nailing Guru on a cross.

Sep 7, 2015

Rare Blood Moon 2015: Will Earthquakes Destroy Earth? Preachers Predict Natural Disaster

Two Christian preachers are creating fear psychosis among people by linking the upcoming rare blood moon 2015 with possible earthquakes and the second coming of Jesus Christ.

Sep 5, 2015

Bodh Gaya to be Developed as Spiritual Capital, Says PM Narendra Modi; Calls India 'Buddhist India'

The prime minister went on to call India as "Buddhist India", saying the country has imbibed the virtues of Lord Buddha.

Sep 5, 2015

Eid al-Adha 2015 Dates: When Will Muslims Celebrate Feast Of The Sacrifice Around The World?

Following the grand celebrations of Eid al-Fitr in July, Muslims around the world are preparing for their second Islamic festival later this month.

Sep 3, 2015

Pope Francis Says Priests Can Forgive Women for 'Sin' of Abortion if They Seek Forgiveness

The Pope has given discretion to priests to forgive women who have aborted.

Sep 1, 2015

Saudi Arabia: Viral Video Shows Man Using Electric Skating Board to Go Around Kaaba at Grand Mosque

The video led to a flurry of reactions on the social media, with many slamming it as un-Islamic.

Sep 1, 2015

Supreme Court Stays Rajasthan HC Order Banning 'Santhara'; Allows Jains to Fast Unto Death

Earlier this month, Rajasthan High Court had criminalised the ritual, saying it was equal to attempting suicide.

Aug 31, 2015

Kumbh Mela: Thousands take a Royal bath during holy festival

Ash-smeared Hindu holy men and pilgrims took a plunge into the waters of a reservoir on the banks of Indias sacred Godavari river, marking the first Royal Bath of the Kumbh Mela or pitcher festival on 29 August in Nashik city, India.

Aug 29, 2015

Happy Raksha Bandhan 2015: Best Messages, Wishes, Picture Greetings to Share with Brothers and Sisters

Raksha Bandhan is mainly observed in India, Mauritius and some parts of Nepal by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs.

Aug 28, 2015

Texas: Gay marriage proposal at church receives standing ovation in heartwarming video

Video shows Trevor Harper propose to partner of nine years at Austin Methodist church.

Aug 27, 2015

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