Religion

16 Crushed to Death in a Stampede at Haridwar

A stampede at a religious ceremony in Haridwar killed at least 16 people including 14 women and left scores of others injured Tuesday morning.

Nov 8, 2011

Bhupen Hazarika's Funeral Arrangements

Massive funeral arrangements are being made in Guwahati, for the final rites of musical legend Bhupen Hazarika, 86. The singer passed away at the Kokilaben Hosopital in Mumbai, on Saturday, at 4.30 a.m.

Nov 6, 2011

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King Wangchuck of Bhutan Marries His Commoner Girlfriend

The king of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck ties the nuptial knot to a commoner and his long time girlfriend in a traditional Buddhist ceremony on Thursday.

Oct 13, 2011

Amarnath Yatra: 6 Pilgrims Die of Cardiac Arrest

At least six pilgrims on their way to Amarnath cave shrine reportedly died on Saturday due to breathing problem during the ongoing yatra, officials said. According to officials, all the six pilgrims suffered cardiac arrest, taking the death toll to 78.

Jul 14, 2012

Aamir Khan Off to Hajj Pilgrimage with Mother Zeenat Hussain

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan left Mumbai for the annual Hajj pilgrimage with his mother Zeenat Hussain on Friday evening.

Oct 21, 2012

Haji Ali Dargah Bans Women From Entering Sacred Tomb

The trustees of Sufi shrine Haji Ali Dargah have banned women from entering the sanctum sanctorum, where the remains of saint Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari are buried.

Nov 6, 2012

Asaram Bapu Calls Critics 'Barking Dogs'; Gang-Rape Victim's Family Says Godman's Remark is 'Absolutely Illogical'

The family of the 23-year-old gang-rape victim has criticised spiritual leader Asaram Bapu's controversial statement on the rape case.

Jan 8, 2013

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Pope Benedict XVI is Not First Papal to Resign: How Is Bishop of Rome Selected?

Pope Benedict XVI, who headed 1.2 billion Catholics for eight years after succeeding John Paul II in 2005, might have shocked many by announcing his resignation from the papal office but he he is not the only Pope to resign in the history of the church.

Feb 12, 2013

How Smoke From Sistine Chapel Chimney Signals if New Pope is Chosen

As Roman Catholic cardinals from around the world gather at the Sistine Chapel for a conclave on Tuesday to elect a new pope, all eyes will be on the chimney of the conclave through which the result of the election will be announced by sending out smoke.

Mar 13, 2013

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Topless Activists Protest Against Restriction on Women Ordination; Pope Francis Unlikely to Reform

Straight on the heels of feminist groups releasing a pink smoke on a hill in Vatican protesting restriction of priestly ordination to women in Catholic Church, two topless women protested in St Peter's Square on Tuesday demanding a greater role for women.

Mar 14, 2013

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London Businessman Spots Replica of Lord Ganesh in Brinjal

In an unexplainable case of the divine, a businessman's house in London has become a pilgrimage after he found a replica of Hindu deity Lord Ganesh in a brinjal.

May 6, 2013

3 Killed, Over 100 Injured in Violent Clashes in Haryana's Rohtak District

At least three people were killed and more than 100 injured including 50 police personnel in violent clashes that place took place in Rohtak, Haryana on Sunday.

May 13, 2013

Malaysia: Century-Old Hindu Temple and Statues Demolished, PKR Member Arrested

The Sri Muneswarar Kaliyaman Hindu temple situated in Kuala Lumpur was a site of chaos on Sunday with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) members barging into destroy the century-old holy shrine and led to subsequent arrest of temple officials.

Sep 1, 2013

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Descendants Seek US Soldiers' Remains From Arunachal Pradesh

First Lt. Irwin Zaetz, 26, known as Zipper, was piloting a World War II B-24 bomber nicknamed "Hot As Hell" that went down untraceable in January 1944, with seven others. His nephew Gary seeks Indian government's help to find "unburied" remains of the crew.

Nov 9, 2013

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Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI: 'Coolest Pope Ever' and 'Most Stylish'

After garnering a lot of admiration for his empathy towards the man will bubbles all over his body, Pope Francis has now been labeled as the "Coolest Pope Ever" by social media users.

Dec 4, 2013

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