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Ramadan 2020 precautions during COVID-19; fasting, prayer instructions

the Karnataka Imarat-e-Shariah, a body of Muslim jurists, has an important advisory for all the state Muslims about how to practice Ramadan fasts, prayers during the lockdown.

Apr 15, 2020

Tamil New Year - Puthandu 2020: Top 20 quotes, messages, wishes, greetings, sayings to share with well-wishers

On the occasion of Tamil New Year, we bring you quotes, wishes, greetings to share with your family, friends and well-wishers.

Apr 14, 2020

Ramadan 2020 date in India: When will Muslims start annual month of fasting this year?

Ramadan (Ramzan) will commence in India and around the world later this month, beginning a month of fasting during the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 10, 2020

South Indian playback singer Anoop Sankar with Kerala tusker Padmanabhan

RIP 'Gajaratnam' Padmanabhan: A tusker who carried the weight of lord Krishna for years

Guruvayur temple's celebrated elephant 'Gajaratnam' Padmanabhan died at the Punathoorkotta, a training center for captive elephants near the Sri Krishna temple.

Feb 27, 2020

Pejawar Mutt seer passes away: Who was Udupi's Vishwesha Teertha Swami?

Vishwesha Teertha of Udupi's Pejawar Mutt passed away on 29 December. He died at the age of 88. Here is a brief profile of the Swami.

Dec 29, 2019

Merry Christmas 2019: Best wishes, messages, greetings to share with friends and family

As Christmas rings in again this year, it's time to share greetings with loved ones. Here's a little help with that.

Dec 24, 2019

Muslim litigants may file curative petition on Ayodhya judgement

The curative petition is the last judicial resort available for redressal of grievances in court which is normally decided by judges in-chamber.

Dec 15, 2019

Ayodhya case verdict: Will there be a Sunni or Shia mosque at 5-acre allotted land?

Following the verdict on Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute, there's some confusion regarding which mosque will be built in the allotted land.

Nov 9, 2019

Diwali wishes 2019: Forget boring messages & stickers, use these unique tricks instead

Here's how your Diwali wishes can stand out from the rest of the forwarded messages and stickers.

Oct 25, 2019

Karva Chauth 2019: Significance, moonrise timings and wishes on this auspicious day for married women

On Karva Chauth, women will fast the entire day to pray for their husband's well-being and will eat at the end of the day.

Oct 17, 2019

Surat temple issues dress code for devotees, asks them not to wear 'skimpy outfits'

A board outside the temple explained the dress code for the visitors and read, "Entry is restricted for people above 12 years wearing half pants and skirts!"

Oct 5, 2019

Orthodox-Jacobite standoff: Collector takes over Kerala church, clergy arrested

The Jacobites have been camping inside the Piravom church, protesting against a 2017 order by the top court, which allowed the Orthodox faction to take control.

Sep 26, 2019

The Islamic New year, better known as Muharram, begins on Friday and it is a time of mourning and peace for Muslims.

Muharram 2019: Significance of the Islamic New Year, Ashura, wishes and messages

The month of Muharram is considered the holiest month for Muslims after the month of Ramzan.

Sep 8, 2019

More jewels missing from Tirupati shrine, BJP seeks action

Even though the ornaments have been missing since 2017, the theft came to light only on Tuesday, August 27.

Aug 28, 2019

Archaeologists find record 227 remains of child sacrifice in Peru

Evidence of the children being killed during wet weather suggest that they were sacrificed to appease the El Nino phenomenon.