Religion

Dalai Lama would rather be the last one than have someone 'Stupid' take over

Dalai Lama Doesn't Want a 'Stupid' Successor

The Dalai Lama said the tradition of Tibetan spiritual leadership would rather end with him than have someone 'stupid' take over.

Dec 18, 2014

Land of Festivals: Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, Lohri, Christmas and Other Celebrations in India [PHOTOS]

From New Year, Pongal, Maha Shivaratri, Navarathri, Vijayadashami, Deepavali, Eid, Eid-ul-Fitr, Easter to Christmas, India has one or other reason to celebrate each and every day.

Dec 18, 2014

Religious Conversions: Police Arrest Agra Accused, VHP Declares 'Ghar Wapsi' in Rae Bareli

Vishwa Hindu Parishad aims at converting the Muslim and Christian families to Hinduism by January 2015.

Dec 16, 2014

People who associate with this festival celebrate the holiday by lighting a special Hanukkah menorah or a candelabrum containing holders for 8 candles. One candle is lit with celebration of each day plus the ninth called the 'shammash' or

Hanukkah/Chanukah 2014: 5 Interesting Facts; 10 Best Quotes to Celebrate Jewish Festival of Lights

Hanukkah or Chanukah 2014: Celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights with these interesting facts and 10 quotes and sayings.

Dec 16, 2014

Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims gather as they commemorate Arbain (Arbaeen) in Kerbala, southwest of Baghdad December 12, 2014.

Arbaeen 2014: 20 Million Pilgrims Flock to Karbala [PHOTOS]

A record number of almost 20 million pilgrims have flocked to mark the day of Arbaeen (Arbain) 2014 in Iraq's Karbala.

Dec 13, 2014

ISIS Cartoon in Jakarta Post: Editor Named in Blasphemy Case, Can Face Upto 5 Years in Jail

Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, who heads Indonesia's largest English newspaper, has rejected the charge that he committed a crime.

Dec 12, 2014

UP Governor Ram Naik's 'Ram Temple' Comments Stir Unrest

Naik says that the temple should be built in Ayodhya at the site of the razed Babri Masjid as per the "wishes of Indian citizens"

Dec 12, 2014

Catholic Church Concedes Obligatory Celibacy may have Contributed to Child Sex Abuse

Australian Catholic Church has recommended that priests be given "psychosexual training".

Dec 12, 2014

RSS Body Dharam Jagran Samiti Sets Fixed Rates for Converting Muslims, Christians into Hindus

It costs Rs 5 lakh to convert a Muslim into a Hindu and Rs 2 lakh to convert a Christian into a Hindu, if one is to go by the pamphlet being distributed by Dharam Jagran Samiti

Dec 12, 2014

Mass Conversion: BJP's Adityanath to Lead 'Homecoming' Ceremony in Aligarh on Christmas

The Safron outfit claimed those who were forcibly converted to Islam and Christianity in the past are being brought back to Hinduism.

Dec 11, 2014

Lure of Ration Cards Led Muslims of Agra to Convert

The RSS outfits' leaders claim that the Muslims had Hindu ancestors, hence, they were re-converted to Hinduism.

Dec 10, 2014

RSS Converts 200 Muslims in Agra to Hinduism, 5,000 More to be Converted by Christmas

Around 5,000 more Muslims and Christians will be re-converted to Hinduism by this Christmas.

Dec 9, 2014

Fête des Lumières: Lyon Celebrates Festival of Lights to Express Gratitude to Mother Mary [PHOTOS]

The Festival of Lights is said to have begun in 1643, after Lyon was affected by plague.

Dec 6, 2014

Santa Claus portrayed by children's television producer Jonathan Meath.

St Nicholas Day 2014: Time to Celebrate the Evolution of Santa Claus; Legends and Facts

St Nicholas Day celebrates the evolution of the modern-day 'Santa Claus' -- the rosy-cheeked, jolly and gift-giving saint.

Dec 6, 2014

Iran: Blogger Gets Death Sentence for Facebook Post 'Insulting Prophet of Islam'

Iranian Supreme Court upholds death sentence for blogger Soheil Arabi, drawing renewed attention to Iran's notorious human rights record

Dec 4, 2014

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Religion

Dalai Lama Doesn't Want a 'Stupid' Successor

Land of Festivals: Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, Lohri, Christmas and Other Celebrations in India [PHOTOS]

Religious Conversions: Police Arrest Agra Accused, VHP Declares 'Ghar Wapsi' in Rae Bareli

Hanukkah/Chanukah 2014: 5 Interesting Facts; 10 Best Quotes to Celebrate Jewish Festival of Lights

Arbaeen 2014: 20 Million Pilgrims Flock to Karbala [PHOTOS]

ISIS Cartoon in Jakarta Post: Editor Named in Blasphemy Case, Can Face Upto 5 Years in Jail

UP Governor Ram Naik's 'Ram Temple' Comments Stir Unrest

Catholic Church Concedes Obligatory Celibacy may have Contributed to Child Sex Abuse

RSS Body Dharam Jagran Samiti Sets Fixed Rates for Converting Muslims, Christians into Hindus

Mass Conversion: BJP's Adityanath to Lead 'Homecoming' Ceremony in Aligarh on Christmas

Lure of Ration Cards Led Muslims of Agra to Convert

RSS Converts 200 Muslims in Agra to Hinduism, 5,000 More to be Converted by Christmas

Fête des Lumières: Lyon Celebrates Festival of Lights to Express Gratitude to Mother Mary [PHOTOS]

St Nicholas Day 2014: Time to Celebrate the Evolution of Santa Claus; Legends and Facts

Iran: Blogger Gets Death Sentence for Facebook Post 'Insulting Prophet of Islam'

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]