Religion

China against Muslims: Xinjiang authorities roll out anti-halal campaign

As many as 13 million Muslims living in the region are increasingly subjected to mass arbitrary detention, torture and mistreatment by the Chinese government, rights organisations have said.

Oct 10, 2018

Mamata Banerjee gives Rs 28 crore for Durga Puja; Muslim groups retaliate, ask to double their stipend

Many influential Imams and clerics took to the streets to protest against the chief minister for giving money to the Hindus and not Muslims.

Oct 3, 2018

Who is Trupti Desai? The gender rights activist says that she plans on visiting Sabarimala Temple soon

Desai is the founder of Bhumata Brigade, an organisation which fights for women's justice and fights corruption. She has welcomed the Supreme Court's order which stated that women can enter the Sabarimala Temple.

Sep 28, 2018

Jack Sparrow's character was inspired by Lord Krishna; are they really similar?

Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean series is inspired by Lord Krishna and they do have similarities. Read on to know more.

Sep 28, 2018

SC opens Sabarimala temple to women of all ages; Kerala govt welcomes verdict

The centuries-old tradition bans women between 10 and 50 years of age from entering the Sabarimala Temple since the deity of the temple Lord Ayyappa was in a state of 'Naishtika Brahmachari'.

Sep 28, 2018

China's abuse of Muslims will go on due to its 'influence within UN system'

Chinese authorities in Xinjiang subject Turkic Muslims to extraordinary restrictions on personal life, HRW says.

Sep 10, 2018

Mosque loudspeaker row: Muslim leaders meet Gurugram deputy commissioner over complaints

The representatives of the Muslim Community went on to say that even when the volume was lowered, they were not satisfied.

Sep 7, 2018

'Jesus Christ turned water into wine in a mysterious tunnel'

This might be the location where Jesus performed his first miracle of turning water into wine.

Aug 31, 2018

When is Eid al-Adha 2018? Central govt changes holiday date from August 23 to August 22 again

The previous official notification stating that Bakrid or Id-ul Zuha would be celebrated on August 23 now stands withdrawn.

Aug 21, 2018

Bakrid (Eid ul Adha) 2018: History, significance of sacrifice and everything you need to know

Eid al Adha will be celebrated in India on August 22, and here's everything you need to know about the Greater Eid.

Aug 21, 2018

Eid al-Adha 2018 date in India, Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia and other countries

Eid al-Adha (Eid-ul-Zuha) - The festival of sacrifice falls on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah – the final month of the Islamic calendar when Muslims around the world embark on their Hajj pilgrimage.

Aug 20, 2018

NDE: This woman claims to have had different experience in hell

A woman named Kim claims to have seen hell and heard the scream of devil during a near death experience

Aug 18, 2018

Central government declares Bakrid holiday on August 23

The Central government has changed the holiday date for Id-ul-Zuha or Eid-al-Adha from August 22 for all its offices in Delhi. Read to know what the new holiday date is.

Aug 15, 2018

Disney World hired Pennsylvania priest accused of sexually abusing altar boys: Report

The grand jury report revealed that one such priest was hired by Disney World after he quit the church following child abuse allegations.

Aug 15, 2018

Kolkata Imam who threatened PM Modi now says will support BJP for money

Syed Mohammed Nurur Rehman Barkati, who once announced a Rs 25 lakh reward for anyone who blackened the face of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has now said he will campaign for the BJP for money.

Aug 13, 2018