Religion

PM Modi to unveil 112-foot Shiva statue at Maha Shivaratri event of Jaggi Vasudev's Isha Foundation as protests grow

The unveiling is part of the Maha Shivaratri celebrations organised by the Isha Foundation, which has been founded by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.

Feb 24, 2017

Kerala College, College magazine, students' Magazine Pulayan

Is Pulayan a taboo word? Kerala college students' magazine sparks caste debate

The management of Imam Gazzali Arts and Science College in Koolivayalil is insisting that the students rename the publication or forget about it.

Feb 23, 2017

Radhe Maa wears a red mermaid dress; celebrities split over godwoman's choice of attire

The controversial Godwoman Radhe Maa caught the eyes of onlookers at a recent charity event where she sported a stylish frilled red mermaid dress with a red purse to match.

Feb 22, 2017

A man receives a cross of ashes during the traditional Ash Wednesday service

When is lent 2017? Why does it start with Ash Wednesday and last for 40 days?

The day that marks the beginning of Lent is called Ash Wednesday and it falls on Wednesday as the name suggests.

Feb 14, 2017

Buddhist Kiren Rijiju creates controversy by tweeting that 'Hindu population is reducing' and 'minorities are flourishing'; will SC prosecute him?

The Supreme Court had said in a verdict that no political party can ask for votes in the name of caste, creed or religion.

Feb 13, 2017

RSS, mohan bhagwat, all indians are hindus

All Indians are Hindus, including Muslims: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Bhagwat made the comments during a 'Hindu Sammelan' in Madhya Pradesh.

Feb 9, 2017

Top 10 gifts for him this Valentine's Day 2017

We present you ten innovative gift ideas to sweep him off the floors on the special day.

Feb 6, 2017

Pakistan Army claims 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's detention a policy decision taken in national interest as India demands 'credible crackdown'

"My detention order has come from Washington and not Islamabad. My arrest will give a fresh impetus to the Kashmiris' struggle against India," Saeed said.

Feb 1, 2017

Jharkhand: Man slits his own throat at Chhinnamasta Temple

Chhinnamasta Temple in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district was closed for three hours after the incident due to panic among devotees.

Jan 31, 2017

Bengal: Howrah school shut, Saraswati Puja halted as 'Islamic fundamentalists' stopped from celebrating Milad-un-Nabi

The headmaster of Tehatta High School in Uluberia has resigned after tensions arose over celebrations of festivals.

Jan 30, 2017

Chinese New Year 2017: Top messages, wishes and greetings to share on Lunar New Year

Millions of people in China welcomed the Year of Rooster on Saturday and said good-bye to the Year of Monkey with traditional dragon dance, lion dance and other performances.

Jan 28, 2017

Pope Francis warns people against despots like Hitler who rise to power with popular vote

The Pope was was speaking about US President Donald Trump as he was being sworn into the White House.

Jan 22, 2017

Gujarat village poster says Muslim women should not 'look up' or 'wear heels' when walking on roads

It also tells Muslim women: "Stay in the veil, and the world will stay in its limits."

Jan 20, 2017

Did Asaduddin Owaisi use Jallikattu platform to slam Uniform Civil Code, make case for triple talaq?

The AIMIM leader said on Twitter that the Jallikattu protests are an example of how a Uniform Civil Code cannot be imposed on people.