Religion

Muslim personal law under SC scanner; women's fundamental rights become priority

The Muslim personal law allows polygamy and the triple talaq system that goes against Muslim women's rights.

Oct 28, 2015

Political groups demand ban on suspect Sanatan Sanstha sect

Jayant Balaji Athvale, the founder of Sanatan Sanstha said Hindus who are indifferent towards cow slaughter "are not fit to live".

Oct 27, 2015

Major criminal trial over Scientology begins in Belgium spurred by Actiris

Scientology faces charges of extortion, money laundering, fraud, violation of privacy laws.

Oct 26, 2015

Vatican synod offers hope to divorced Catholics; gays still unwelcome

It marked a victory for conservatives on homosexual issues and for progressives on the thorny issue of remarriage.

Oct 25, 2015

Ashura: Millions gather across Iraq to commemorate slaying of Hussein

At mosques and shrines across Iraq, millions of Shiites, Iraqis and foreigners, commemorated the slaying of Prophet Mohammads grandson Hussein at the battle of Kerbala in 680 AD, an event that defines Shiism and its rift with Sunni Islam. Loudspeakers blared Ashura chants across the city of Kerbala, where hundreds of thousands of pilgrims dressed in black gathered outside the golden-domed Imam Hussein shrine.

Oct 24, 2015

Punjab: Arvind Kejriwal visits Golden Temple, calls acts of sacrilege 'painful'

Kejriwal said it was wrong for the police to use force against people who were peacefully opposing the sacrilege.

Oct 24, 2015

'World's tallest Durga idol' puts organisers in a fix over housing

Deshapriya Park Puja committee members are hunting for a place to house the idol.

Oct 24, 2015

Indonesia's Aceh province enacts strict Islamic criminal code

It criminalises adultery, homosexuality, and public displays of affection outside of a legally recognised relationship.

Oct 24, 2015

Thousands of Kerala kids learn their first alphabet on Vijayadashami

Vijayadashami is considered to be the most auspicious day for initiation of learning.

Oct 23, 2015

Sikh Lives Matter: 20 arrested as demonstrators clash with police in central London

Protesters form roadblock to raise awareness about Sikh deaths in India.

Oct 22, 2015

NCM team visits Dadri, claims lynching was pre-planned

Mohammed Akhlaq was beaten to death by a mob following rumours that he had beef stored in his house.

Oct 22, 2015

Mass graves of IS militants found, say Iraqi forces

Iraqi officials said they found 19 graves containing 365 bodies of IS fighters.

Oct 22, 2015

Pope Francis' brain tumour rumours: Papal head once said he had only '2-3 years left'

Vatican has strongly denied the recent claim.

Oct 21, 2015

Happy Dussehra 2015: Best messages, wishes, picture greetings to be shared on Vijayadashmi

Dussehra festival is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil.

Oct 21, 2015

Muslim women need not cover their faces, Pakistan's Islamic body rules; says transvestites have rights to inheritance

The Council of Islamic Ideology is a constitutional body that advises Pakistan's legislature on Islamic laws.

Oct 20, 2015