Religion

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.

Aug 28, 2019

Andhra Pradesh official suspended after ads for Hajj, Jerusalem feature on Tirupati tickets

The ads in questions spoke about pilgrimage tours for Christians to Jerusalem and Muslims to Hajj.

Aug 26, 2019

McDonald's halal meat sparks row on Twitter; netizens threaten to boycott food chain

#BoycottMcDonalds has become a major trend on Twitter where McDonald is being called out for serving halal meat in a country, where the Muslim population is a minority.

Aug 23, 2019

Delhi Dalit protest turns violent; Here's all to know about Guru Ravidas temple demolition

Thousands of people are protesting against the demolition of Guru Ravidas temple in the Tughlakabad forest area.

Aug 22, 2019

Bakrid 2019: Here are some wishes, messages and quotes to share with your loved ones

This day marks the end of Hajj, a holy pilgrimage to Mecca which every Muslim is expected to go on at least once in their lives.

Aug 11, 2019

Nusrat Jahan gets 'Jai Shri Ram' messages on Eid; how does the TMC parliamentarian react?

Many Muslim groups called Nusrat Jahan out and questioned her faith due to her attire as well as her presence at the Rath Yatra on Kolkata along with her husband and TMC's chief Mamata Banerjee.

Jul 13, 2019

Poster of Lord Ayyappa between a menstruating woman's legs lands Kerala college in trouble

The poster was allegedly put up by Students Federation of India (SFI), which is the students' wing of the CPI-M.

Jun 25, 2019

Muslim woman, triple talaq, ravi shankar prasad, uttar pradesh assembly elections 2017, uniform civil code

Triple Talaq bill tabled in Lok Sabha; will BJP make instant divorce illegal?

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill has been opposed by many lawmakers including AIMIM chief Asaddudin Owaisi and senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor.

Jun 21, 2019

IMA fraud: How do you find out if an investment plan is really a Ponzi scheme?

Ponzi schemes are characterised by the paying of 'profit' or returns to subscribers from money collected from later subscribers and the business will collapse when the addition of new clients tapers off.

Jun 11, 2019

TN youth arrested for posting obscene photos with scupltures in 1000-year-old temple

Mujibir Rahman, a food delivery boy from Trichy, had visited the temple with his friends on June 5 and had taken photos of him kissing, hugging and touching the sculptures inappropriately at the 1000-year-old temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.

Jun 10, 2019

WATCH | Frogs married in Karnataka's Udupi to appease rain gods

The ceremony was conducted to entice the rain gods into providing pre-monsoon showers in the region with the south-west monsoon making its way to Kerala, 10 days late.

Jun 10, 2019

Eid Mubarak: Best quotes, wishes, images, SMS, Quran verses to share on Eid al-Fitr

Here are some of the best wishes, quotes, SMS and more you can share with your friends and family to wish them Eid al-Fitr.

Jun 4, 2019

Eid 2016 in India: Eid al-Fitr falls on July 7 this year

Eid al-Fitr 2019 date confirmed: When is last day of Ramadan fasting in India

UAE has declared Eid al-Fitr to be celebrated on Tuesday, June 5, which strongly suggests Eid in India will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 6.