Religion

Analysis: BJP's Bengal NRC plan may lend political, religious colours to aeons of football rivalry

With BJP national president Amit Shah threatening to bring a version of the National Register of Citizens to West Bengal, the state may soon see division along religious grounds.

Aug 13, 2018

Pro-Khalistan rally in London fails to make impact as India supporters eclipse event with Modi's placards, patriotic songs

The pro-Khalistan rally, allegedly backed by a few quarters in Pakistan and organised by the US-based Sikhs for Justice, witnessed about 2,500 supporters who demanded a referendum in 2020 for a separate Sikh nation.

Aug 13, 2018

1,000-year-old Ganesha idol atop Dholkal mountain

Why do US retailers insult Hindu gods? Walmart asked to withdraw 'Ganesh Toe Ring' and apologise

'Inappropriate usage of Hindu deities or concepts or symbols for commercial or other agenda is not okay as it hurts the devotees'

Aug 6, 2018

Blood Moon 2018: Temples offer 'puja' after lunar eclipse on July 27

A lot of religious beliefs are attached to the occurrence of Blood Moon. According to the Hindu zodiac calendar, the eclipse will affect people with zodiac signs of Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.

Jul 26, 2018

Surendra Singh's latest idea to protect Hindutva

The BJP MLA from Uttar Pradesh is at it again, this time offering his wisdom on saving Hindutva and increasing the Hindu population in India.

Jul 26, 2018

Total Solar Eclipse, Niribu, apocalypse, doomsday,

Apocalypse imminent? Jewish scholar reveals Messiah born this weekend

As the predictions of the Jewish scholar went viral, many conspiracy theorists argued that the upcoming blood moon is a sign of an imminent apocalypse

Jul 23, 2018

SC overrules temple authorities, says women can enter Sabarimala

A five-member bench has ruled that women should be allowed to enter the Sabarimala temple. The temple authorities are yet to make their defence.

Jul 19, 2018

Opinion: BJP plays masterstroke as PM Modi rakes up Trinamool's Durga Puja transgressions in Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee had barred Durga idol immersion for 24 hours last year, and the Calcutta High Court had to intervene. This is just one of the fears Modi was playing on.

Jul 18, 2018

Why is China trying to eradicate Islam? Re-education with pork and liquor; call to prayer denied

Communist China's crackdown on Muslims extends from Xinjiang to other parts. The Hui Muslims in Linxia, the 'Chinese Mecca', are the latest victims of the cultural cleansing.

Jul 16, 2018

Ayodhya dispute: Muslim side trying to prolong case, UP tells Supreme Court

The Muslim parties are demanding that a 1994 ruling of the Supreme Court be referred to a Constitution Bench. But the state government has accused the Muslim side in the Babri Masjid case of raking up old issues to delay adjudication.

Jul 7, 2018

Trump Says Supreme Court Pick Will Be a Home Run

Jesus caged in Indianapolis church to protest Trump's immigration policy

The church has placed the statues of Mary—carrying little Jesus in her lap—and Joseph in a chained cage.

Jul 4, 2018

Amarnath Yatra 2018: First batch of pilgrims leaves for Kashmir amid high security

The 60-day Yatra will end on August 26, coinciding with the Shravan Purnima festival.

Jun 27, 2018

Karnataka cow slaughter debate: Muslim cleric threatens violence during Bakrid, Congress minister stays mute

Vijayapura cleric Tanveer Peera Hashmi threatened of violence if Bakrid ritual of cow sacrifice was disturbed, while Congress minister Shivanand Patil remained a mute spectator on the stage. Here's more.

Jun 18, 2018

Eid al-Fitr 2018: Why moon sighting still continues key factor to end Ramadan fast

Eid al-Fitr 2018 is around the corner. As expected, the young moon will be visible on June 14 for some countries while June 15 for others. The confusion continues with moon-sighting still holding its relevance.

Jun 15, 2018

Eid 2018: Controversial Prophet Muhammad film The Message to be screened in Saudi Arabia

The Message, directed by Moustapha Akkad, focusses on the life of Prophet Muhammad and the beginning of Islam in Mecca. After a 42-year ban, the film is getting a commercial screening.