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Pope Francis proclaims Teresa of Calcutta a saint

Pilgrims streamed into St. Peters Square at the Vatican in their thousands from the early morning on 4 September 2016 to honour the Nobel peace laureate, who worked among the worlds neediest in the slums of the Indian city now known as Kolkata. Franciss predecessor Pope John Paul II bent Vatican rules to fast-track Mother Teresa to sainthood - a process which usually does not start until five years after the candidates death - two years after she died in 1997.

Sep 4, 2016

Bhopal: Gau rakshaks, Muslims unite to protest 'jhatka' chicken served by KFC

Protesters claimed that the multi-national fast food restaurant has hurt their religious sentiments by serving jhatka chicken through its outlets.

Sep 4, 2016

Ganesh Chaturthi 2016: 9 interesting facts about Lord Ganesha

From how Lord Ganesha got his elephant head to how Veda Vyasa tricked him to write Mahabharata, find out what led to the making of the deity we love to worship and cherish so much.

Sep 4, 2016

Mother Teresa speaks at a meeting held by Indian Christians in New Delhi

Mother Teresa's canonisation (sainthood) ceremony live streaming information: Date, time, others details

Mother Teresa is scheduled to be canonised on Sept. 4, 2016, at St. Peter's Square in Vatican by Pope Francis on Sunday.

Sep 4, 2016

Top inspirational quotes and sayings of Mother Teresa

Catholics and fans of Mother Teresa around the world wait anxiously for her canonisation, and here are her inspirational quotes.

Sep 3, 2016

Ganesh Chaturthi 2016: Ganpatipule, Mumbai, Bengaluru and other places to visit during long weekend

This Ganesh Chaturthi weekend, plan a trip to these Indian cities to witness diverse celebrations

Sep 3, 2016

What is canonisation? Here are the 4 steps through which Mother Teresa is receiving sainthood

A Christian missionary has to pass through four steps in order to be declared a saint.

Sep 3, 2016

Ganesh Chaturthi Songs: Listen to Lord Ganapati's popular Sanskrit numbers for positive energy [VIDEOS]

Here are some of the popular Sanskrit Ganesh Chaturti songs.

Sep 3, 2016

When will Haj 2016 begin? Authorities in Saudi Arabia declare date of annual Mecca pilgrimage

The annual pilgrimage begins on the eighth day of the Islamic month Dhu al-Hijjah.

Sep 3, 2016

Mother Teresa sainthood: Here are 5 other saints from the Catholic Church in India

India has had a long history of Christianity, and produced several saints.

Sep 3, 2016

Eid al-Adha 2014: Facts on Islamic festival commemorating Abraham's willingness to follow Allah's command to sacrifice his son Ishmael.

When is Eid al-Adha 2016? Saudi Arabia declares the date of festival of sacrifice

Eid al-Adha or the festival of sacrifice is celebrated on the 10th day of the Islamic month Dhu al-Hijjah.

Sep 2, 2016

Ganesh Chaturthi 2016: Bangalore college students spread message of eco-friendly Ganesha idols

Students from St Joseph's College are taking part in a three-day programme to spread awareness for a greener Ganeshotsav.

Sep 1, 2016

Kerala: Muslim cop approaches High Court on being told to shave his beard

K Riyas, a civil police officer posted at the armed reserve camp in Ernakulam, filed a petition in Kerala high court saying the restriction violated his fundamental rights.

Aug 30, 2016

Police complaints against Vishal Dadlani over 'naked monk' remark on Jain Muni Tarun Sagar

The singer had a day ago quit politics after facing Twitter backlash for his statements on a Digambar Jain religious leader.

Aug 29, 2016

Burkini beach party held in London to show solidarity with muslim women in France

The International Business Times UK went to the French Embassy where a wear what you want beach party was being held for women to show solidarity with women being persecuted for wearing their burkinis on French beaches.

Aug 25, 2016

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