Religion

Life after death real or fake? Heart attack victim felt joy and exhilaration during near-death experience

The near-death experience victim revealed that he felt no fear, but utmost calmness during the event

Oct 29, 2018

Sabarimala; Over 3,345 protesters arrested amid ongoing controversy over entry of women

On Sunday morning, Sabarimala tantri family member and activist Rahul Eashwar was arrested in Kochi taking the total number of arrests since October 26 to 3,346.

Oct 28, 2018

Real or Fake? Man claims to have heard the voice of God in near-death experience

Even though spiritualists consider visual hallucinations during NDE a strong proof of an afterlife, medical experts state that it is the survival technique of brain

Oct 25, 2018

Six women try and fail to visit Sabarimala; temple closed till November 4

This season, a total of 13 women attempted to climb Sabarimala, but they were all turned away, many by force

Oct 23, 2018

Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging Sabarimala verdict on November 13

A five-judge constitution bench by a ratio of 4:1 had held that women of all age groups should be allowed entry into Kerala's Sabarimala Temple.

Oct 23, 2018

Bengaluru: Muslim woman denied houses for rent; accuses landlords of religious discrimination

"Only a fanatic and irrational Hindu house owner can judge me without even talking to me," she tweeted.

Oct 22, 2018

Apocalypse prediction? Draconid meteor shower a sign of God's imminent return, say these believers

Extreme Christian believers argue that the incredible Draconid shower that lit up the skies this year is the evidence of an imminent apocalypse

Oct 20, 2018

Opinion: Durga Puja greeting by PM Modi may cost BJP in West Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised the hackles of many a Bengali with a Twitter post wishing a happy Durga Ashtami, and it may cost his party – the BJP – dear in the upcoming elections in West Bengal.

Oct 19, 2018

Sabarimala unrest: Activist Trupti Desai detained by Pune police for seeking PM Modi's intervention

"I only wanted to tell Modi that you promised better days for women, but they are still unsafe...But now you remain silent?" Trupti asks.

Oct 19, 2018

Sabarimala head priest threatens to close temple doors if women enter, says 'I am with devotees'

The two women in body armour were forced to turn back after the head priest said that he will shut down the temple if women enter.

Oct 19, 2018

Sabarimala LIVE: Protests intensify as women wait to enter temple; section 144 imposed

It's the second day since the gates were opened to devotees. However, the protests have intensified and section 144 has been imposed in the region.

Oct 18, 2018

Sabarimala: Temple doors open but not for women amid violent protests and threats

This is the first time Sabarimala temple is opening after the landmark judgement by the Supreme Court that allowed women of all ages to enter the temple.

Oct 17, 2018

Sabarimala protest: 7 women ready to die if any woman enters temple, says Kerala Shiv Sena

"Our women activists will gather near the Pamba river on October 17 and 18 as part of a suicide group. When any young woman tries to enter Sabarimala, our activists will commit suicide."

Oct 14, 2018

Meerut: Over 100 Dalit families barred from installing Goddess Kali idol; threaten to convert to Islam

The group who stopped the installation belong to the same caste as the Dalit families. They claim that they are part of the temple board even though they have no documentation to prove it.

Oct 12, 2018

Delhi school segregates Hindu and Muslim students in separate sections

The teacher-in-charge, who was appointed in July, is said to be behind the practice. The staff expressed their concerns over this but were told to not interfere.

Oct 10, 2018