Religion

Egypt church attack: Protesters clash with police; state funeral for victims today

At least 25 people died in a deadly attack on a Christian minority in Cairo on Sunday.

Dec 12, 2016

Eid-e-Milad 2016 date changed: Central government alters holiday for Milad-un-Nabi

The dates of Islamic observances are often changed because the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle.

Dec 9, 2016

Anushka Sharma, Phillauri promotion, Oscars 2017

Evening wrap: President Pranab Mukherjee rebukes MPs, Duck Tales returns, Anushka Sharma talks marriage, and more

Read about Allahabad High Court calling triple talaq unconstitutional, and 3 terrorists killed in J&K encounter

Dec 8, 2016

Allahabad High Court rules triple talaq as 'unconstitutional,' says it violates rights of Muslim women

Indian law says that any ruling given by a particular high court is applicable to all states until that particular HC, which gave the order, rules against it.

Dec 8, 2016

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Lord Jagannath Temple goes digital; SBI chief makes first donation via PoS

SBI chairperson Arundhati Bhattarcharya made the first donation via an SBI PoS installed recently.

Dec 1, 2016

Here's a list of 8 temples in India where men are not allowed to enter!

You've probably heard of women barred from entering certain religious places. Now take a look at temples where men are not allowed to enter.

Nov 29, 2016

What is the Khalistan Movement, and why does it want a separate nation?

International Business Times, India, takes a look at what led to the beginning of the movement, and how it played out.

Nov 28, 2016

Evening wrap: Punjab jailbreak, Amber Heard in new PSA, alien life created on Earth, and more

Read about certain US mosques receiving threatening hate mail and a Japanese tourist raped in Kerala.

Nov 27, 2016

Kerala: Sabarimala temple has a new name — and for a good reason

The temple will henceforth be called the Sabarimala Sree Ayyappaswamy Temple because of the deity that presides over it.

Nov 21, 2016

Islamic Research Foundation, the NGO of Zakir Naik, banned for 5 years

The government termed the Islamic preacher's NGO as illegal and unlawful.

Nov 15, 2016

US election 2016: Muslims across the world in fear as Donald Trump becomes 45th US President

Right from when it became apparent that Trump would be the 45th President of the US, Muslims from across the world began expressing their fears.

Nov 9, 2016

Saudi Prince lashed and flogged in prison after court sentencing

Lashings come two weeks after Prince Turki bin Saud al-Kabir was executed for murder.

Nov 2, 2016

Women can never be Catholic priests, says Pope Francis

He said that since Jesus chose only men as apostles, women can never be priests.

Nov 2, 2016

Bangladesh: 6 arrested after 150-200 people vandalise Hindu temples, homes in Brahmanbaria

The incident began after a youth named Rasraj Das posted the photo of Kaaba on his Facebook page.

Oct 31, 2016

Happy Diwali 2016: Best SMS, messages, wishes and greetings in English to be shared on festival of lights

Diwali is celebrated on October 30, this year.

Oct 29, 2016

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