Religion

Friday the 13th: History, common superstitions, strange incidents that happened on the unlucky day

Why is Friday the 13th considered as the unluckiest day on the calendar?

Nov 13, 2015

Diwali 2015: Watch the UK celebrate the Festival of Lights

IBTimes UK finds out about the Festival of Lights and New Years Day celebrations from around the UK.

Nov 12, 2015

Happy Bhai Dooj 2015: Best gadgets, greetings to express your sibling love

As the festival of lights comes to an end with the celebration of Bhai Dooj on 13 November, here are the best gadgets and greetings you can share with your sibling.

Nov 11, 2015

Martin Luther's 532nd birthday: Famous quotes by the father of Protestant reform

On the 532nd birth anniversary of the Protestant reformer, here are some of his most popular quotes.

Nov 10, 2015

From Binyamin to Alice, Saudi Arabia bans 50 names; Check if your name is also banned

The interior ministry of Saudi Arabia has banned names, which are considered blasphemous, non-Arabic or non-Islamic.

Nov 10, 2015

Pope Francis looks to Christmas top spot with release of first album

The stage was set, Swiss guards provided the security and the ogling fans were in place at the Vatican on Thursday (5 November). But this time the religious world was taking a backseat as Pope Francis made his break into the music world.

Nov 6, 2015

Diwali: London prepares for the festival of lights

This year Diwali, or the festival of lights, is taking place on 11 November.

Nov 3, 2015

Vatican braces for impact of two books on corruption, faction wars in the Church

The Vatican arrested two persons, advisors to Pope Francis, on suspicion of leaking classified information.

Nov 3, 2015

FBI launches tool to recognize extremists, draws flak for being 'completely Islamic'

"Don't Be a Puppet" features a series of games and tips to identify who is most likely to become a violent extremist.

Nov 2, 2015

Bejan Daruwala says he read Modi's palm; PM has 'great strength' but BJP weak

Daruwalla did not disclose when and where he had read Modi's hand.

Nov 2, 2015

JNU council rebuffs Modi govt on introduction of yoga courses

It is a rejection of the notion of saffronisation of educational campuses.

Nov 1, 2015

13 killed in Islamist al Shahab attack on hotel in Somali capital

Police fought Islamist al Shabaab gunmen who stormed inside the building.

Nov 1, 2015

British government rejects appeal to build 'mega mosque' in London

A smaller temporary place of worship for Muslims in Newham will also have to close.

Oct 30, 2015

At least 2,070 died in Saudi Haj disaster, not 769 as claimed, says Reuters tally

Saudi officials have stood by their official count of 769 dead and 934 injured.