Religion

Pope Francis reaffirmed his disagreement with teaching gender identity in schools on Sunday, October 2.

Pope Francis calls gender identity classes in schools 'war against marriage'

Pope Francis says that changing the mentality of children is ideological colonisation.

Oct 3, 2016

Protesters raise middle finger in demo against Polish abortion ban

Hundreds of women gathered in front of Polandâ€™s ruling right-wing Law and Justice party (PiS) headquarters in Warsaw raising their middle finger in protest against a plan to effectively ban abortions. Women workers across Poland went on strike on Monday 3 October hoping to disruptively draw attention to the law, The Krakow Post reported.

Oct 3, 2016

Happy Navratri (Navarathri) 2016: Best messages, wishes and greetings to celebrate Durga festival

The nine-day festival, which starts on the first day of the month of Ashvin in the Hindu calendar, begins on October 1 this year.

Oct 1, 2016

Navratri 2016: In photos how India celebrates the 9-day festival

The nine-day festival, which is called Navratri or Durga Puja, begins on October 1 this year.

Oct 1, 2016

Pakistan passes Hindu marriage bill aimed at protecting women's rights

The National Assembly has passed the Bill after 10 months of deliberation.

Sep 27, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with Mata Amritanandamayi

Read PM Narendra Modi's full text of speech delivered on Mata Amritanandamayi's 63rd birthday

Mata Amritanandamayi celebrated her 63rd birthday at Amritapuri near Kerala's Kollam district.

Sep 27, 2016

Narendra Modi joins birthday celebration of Mata Amritanandamayi; watch full video conference

Mata Amritanandamayi celebrates her 63rd birthday on September 27 2016.

Sep 27, 2016

Bengal: 300 families in Birbhum banned from celebrating Durga Puja fearing Muslim backlash

The villagers moved the high court demanding the right to celebrate the festival.

Sep 26, 2016

Vishwakarma Puja 2016: When and why is it celebrated?

Find out who Vishwakarma is, and why he is worshipped.

Sep 17, 2016

Kumari Puja: Meet Nepal's young living goddesses

Devotees consider Kumari to be the incarnation of Hindu goddess of power Kali and a protector from evil.

Sep 15, 2016

Eid al-Adha 2016: Muslims around the world celebrate the festival with prayers and sacrifice [PHOTOS]

Thousands of Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice or Bakrid (Bakr Eid), by slaughtering or sacrificing animals.

Sep 14, 2016

Mosque frequented by Orlando pub gunman set on fire

The fire burned a 10-by-10-foot (3-by-3-metre) hole in the roof at the back of the mosque's main building and blackened it with soot.

Sep 13, 2016

Curfew in Valley: 2 dead, many injured in Kashmir as fresh clashes erupt on Eid

Mobile and internet services will be shut in Kashmir for 72 hours.

Sep 13, 2016

Eid al-Adha 2016: Here are five dishes to make this Bakrid extra sweet and savoury

Eid al-Adha celebrations include helping the poor by giving food, money, meat and clothes in the name of zakath.

Sep 12, 2016

Eid: Bashar al-Assad prays at a mosque in the recently captured city of Daraya

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad prayed for Eid al-Adha in a mosque in Daraya. The city was taken back from rebels last month, marking a blow to the rebellion.

Sep 12, 2016

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Religion

Pope Francis calls gender identity classes in schools 'war against marriage'

Protesters raise middle finger in demo against Polish abortion ban

Happy Navratri (Navarathri) 2016: Best messages, wishes and greetings to celebrate Durga festival

Navratri 2016: In photos how India celebrates the 9-day festival

Pakistan passes Hindu marriage bill aimed at protecting women's rights

Read PM Narendra Modi's full text of speech delivered on Mata Amritanandamayi's 63rd birthday

Narendra Modi joins birthday celebration of Mata Amritanandamayi; watch full video conference

Bengal: 300 families in Birbhum banned from celebrating Durga Puja fearing Muslim backlash

Vishwakarma Puja 2016: When and why is it celebrated?

Kumari Puja: Meet Nepal's young living goddesses

Eid al-Adha 2016: Muslims around the world celebrate the festival with prayers and sacrifice [PHOTOS]

Mosque frequented by Orlando pub gunman set on fire

Curfew in Valley: 2 dead, many injured in Kashmir as fresh clashes erupt on Eid

Eid al-Adha 2016: Here are five dishes to make this Bakrid extra sweet and savoury

Eid: Bashar al-Assad prays at a mosque in the recently captured city of Daraya

Sushmita Sen – Manushi Chhillar: What happened when the two Miss Universe winners came face-to-face? (Watch)

Sharmila Tagore won't get to see Saif – Kareena's newborn anytime soon; here's why

Tina Ambani shares throwback picture with Mukesh Ambani, calls him "loving brother-in-law"