Religion

Yellamma Temple Festival: the Dark Mystic World of India's Banned 'Devdasi' System

The yearly Yellama festival held at Yellama Temple in Savadatti, Belgaum district, Karnataka follows the tradition of 'Devdasi'

Feb 3, 2015

China's Infamous Religious Cult: 'The Church of Almighty God'

The group is run in China by a couple living secretly in the United States.

Feb 2, 2015

Love Jihad: Hindu Mahasabha Targets Shah Rukh, Aamir and Saif Ali Khan

The Hindu outfit described Gauri Khan, Kiran Rao and Kareena Kapoor Khan as the victims of "love jihad".

Jan 29, 2015

Muslim Population Growth Slower than Last Decade; Percentage Drops by 5%

Among the states that witnessed maximum rise in Muslim population, Assam stood first with 4.7% growth.

Jan 22, 2015

Catholics Should Not Breed 'Like Rabbits', Says Pope Francis

Pope Francis spoke at length about birth control and population.

Jan 20, 2015

Charlie Hebdo: Iran Condemns Latest Edition as Copies Sell out in France

Egypt's Grand Mufti calls the edition 'racist'

Jan 14, 2015

Multicolored sugar halwa surrounded by til-gul (sesame and jaggery) ladoos. These exchanged and eaten on Makara Sankranti in Maharashtra

Makar Sankranti 2015: Best Quotes; 15 Sayings, Messages and Wishes to Share

Here are best quotes, sayings, messages and wishes to share as greetings for Makar Sankranti 2015 aka Pongal in India.

Jan 14, 2015

Pongal 2015: How the 4-day Harvest Festival is Celebrated in Tamil Nadu [PHOTOS]

The second day of Pongal festival coincides with the harvest festival Makar Sankranti, which is celebrated throughout the country.

Jan 13, 2015

Pope Francis Arrives in Sri Lanka in 2nd Asia Visit [PHOTOS+VIDEO]

Pope Francis was welcomed by troupes of dancers and choir at Bandaranaike international airport in Colombo.

Jan 13, 2015

Participants use lights on their portable phones as they take part in a demonstration called by anti-immigration group PEGIDA, a German abbreviation for

Charlie Hebdo: Mosques Attacked in France as Paris Shooting Fuels Anti-Islam Sentiment

The Charlie Hebdo attack on Wednesday exacerbates the already burgeoning anti-Muslim sentiment in Europe

Jan 8, 2015

Australian Muslims Protest against Banning 'Terrorism'; Say Anti-Terror Law will Hurt Islam

Muslims groups in Australia protest against the government's new anti-terror law, saying it may also affect the religion.

Jan 8, 2015

Orthodox Christmas Day 2015: Quick Facts about the Observance of Eastern European Churches

Many orthodox Christians from around the world celebrate the Christmas Day on or near January 7.

Jan 7, 2015

MP Police Arrest 7 Men for Putting Up Hoarding Carrying Pakistan Flag, Raising pro-Pakistan Slogans

Hindu outfits allege that pro-Pakistani slogans were raised at the procession on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi when the hoarding was put up.

Jan 6, 2015

Epiphany 2015: History and Interesting Facts About 'Three Kings Day' AKA End of Christmas

In celebration of Feast of the Epiphany 2015, here are all the facts and history you need to know.