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Over 200 Muslim families flee Rajasthan's Danta village following Manganiyar folk singer's lynching

Ahmad Khan, a 48-year-old folk singer was allegedly lynched to death in Rajasthan's Danta village, Jaisalmer two weeks ago. The accused, Ramesh Suthar is a priest.

Oct 8, 2017

Calcutta HC rescinds Mamata Banerjee's order prohibiting Durga idol immersion on Muharram

The order allowed the immersion of the idols till midnight on all days, including Muharram.

Sep 21, 2017

Durga Puja 2017: This longest rangoli street art in Kolkata is a sight to behold [PHOTOS]

For Bengalis, Durga Puja is not just an auspicious festival, but an emotion.

Sep 20, 2017

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Chakma and Hajong refugees: The new citizens of India? [VIDEO]

Besides ongoing row over the central government's plans to deport Rohingya Muslims, another refugee crisis is boiling in the border state of Arunachal Pradesh.

Sep 19, 2017

NHRC to oppose govt's deportation plan for Rohingyas

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NHRC to plead against deportation of Rohingyas on 'humanitarian grounds' [VIDEO]

"India has been home to refugees for centuries. It has continued to receive a large number of refugees from different countries" states NHRC.

Sep 16, 2017

Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad releases a list of 14 fake babas

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Akhara Parishad, apex body of Hindu sadhus, declares 14 self-proclaimed godmen fake [VIDEO]

Apex body of Hindu sadhus has released a list of 14 'fake babas' and demanded a crackdown on "rootless cult leaders" by bringing in a legislation.

Sep 11, 2017

Pakistan: Christian woman wants justice for son killed in school for trying to drink water

The Christian boy was hit by a classmate because he had tried to drink from a water cooler in the classroom. Read to know more.

Sep 11, 2017

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The Hajj war between Qatar and Saudi Arabia

The ongoing diplomatic crisis between Saudi Arabia and Qatar has dimmed hopes for Qatari pilgrims wishing to participate in Hajj — the annual five-day Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca and nearby holy sites.

Sep 1, 2017

A Muslim woman dresses up her kids for Janmashtami festival in India

Ahead of Modi's BRICS visit, Chinese media praise Hinduism for preventing spread of radical Islam

China's state-run media Global Times has appreciated Hinduism for containing radical Islam in India.

Aug 31, 2017

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Canadian woman wins worlds best bartender

This lady blows roof off cocktail industry perceptions as she becomes the best bartender in the world. Kaitlyn Stewart from Canada beat over 10,000 competitors to win the World Class Best Bartender of the Year award.

Aug 25, 2017

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Chinese wedding photo industry is booming

Modern weddings in China cost $11,000 on average and 15-25% of couples wedding budgets is often spent just on photos.

Aug 25, 2017

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Violent protests in India leave at least 29 people dead

At least 29 people have died in violent protests in India. The protests erupted after a court convicted a self-styled godman of raping two women, angering thousands of his supporters who said he was innocent.

Aug 25, 2017

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh set to make a film on surgical strikes

What is Dera Sacha Sauda? Who is Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh?

In a nutshell, here is everything you need to know about Dera Sacha Sauda and Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, whose court appearance in a rape case has shut down Punjab and Haryana. Read to know the details.

Aug 24, 2017