Religion

Congress, BJP lash out at 'headstrong' Pinarayi Vijayan after women enter Sabarimala

'The Communist leaders, their future generations, the Kerala government, all are not going to escape from Lord Ayyappa's wrath for all their wrong-doings at Sabarimala'

Jan 2, 2019

BJP's Kerala president calls for protests as women enter Sabarimala temple

Two women reported to be in their 40s, entered the Sabarimala temple in Kerala on Wednesday, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, raising fears of a backlash from conservative Hindu groups.

Jan 2, 2019

Sabarimala row: Lakhs to form 'women's wall' in Kerala

While Health minister KK Shylaja would lead the chain at Kasargod, senior CPM leader Brinda Karat would be the last person at the end of the chain in Thiruvananthapuram.

Jan 1, 2019

Afterlife enigma: Woman claims to have met God during near-death experience

The near-death experience (NDE) victim revealed that God was wearing a crown made of lapis lazuli and pearls.

Dec 28, 2018

Portsmouth Swaminarayan Mandir: Here's the 6th temple converted from a church in US

The church was reportedly purchased for $1.6 million. In the US, the organisation's Swaminarayan temples have been set up in Louisville, Pennsylvania, Los Angeles and Ohio.

Dec 26, 2018

Ram Mandir issue: Babri Masjid Action Committee to file petition in SC

While right-wing groups and the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) have been pressing for the ordinance, the Opposition has been seeking a court verdict on the contentious issue.

Dec 26, 2018

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Pope assails greed, pilgrims celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem

Thousands attended mass on Monday night at the Vatican's Saint Peter's Basilica, where Pope Francis, the head of the world's 1.3 billion Catholics, offered his Christmas homily.

Dec 25, 2018

High drama at Sabarimala foothills as women, police face ire of devotees

Though the police team tried to arrest and remove a few of the devotees who blocked the traditional forest path and take the women members of Chennai-based outfit 'Maniti', hundreds of pilgrims rushed down to the valley to chase them away.

Dec 23, 2018

11 women prepare for Sabarimala darshan amid protests

Sabarimala has been witnessing protests by Hindu groups since the September 28 Supreme Court verdict that allowed women of all ages to enter the temple, including those from the hitherto banned age group.

Dec 23, 2018

Sabarimala: Kerala Police denies entry into temple for 4 transgenders

Speaking to the media, Ananya, one of the four, said that they were subjected to ridicule, threats and was asked to return by the police at Erumely, the first base camp at the temple town.

Dec 16, 2018

Muslim preacher defies conservatism to preach in Indonesia nightclubs

With an eye on rising intolerance of "vice" in the world's largest Muslim-majority country, Habiburrohman said he upholds the right of worship for people who feel unwelcome in their community mosque because they work in clubs and bars

Dec 14, 2018

Afterlife mystery: NDE victim claims to have seen light 10,000 times brighter than sun

The near-death experience victim claimed to have seen a light 10,000 times brighter than the sun following a life-threatening event.

Dec 11, 2018

Biblical mystery: Hollywood superstar claims to have seen angel in church, says it made him cry

Hollywood Superstar Denzel Washington revealed that he has seen an angel while praying inside a church.

Dec 10, 2018

Hindu monks, activists rally in New Delhi demanding Ayodhya temple

Most Hindus believe the warrior-god Ram was born in Ayodhya, and Hindu groups insist that there was a temple there before a mosque was built by a Muslim ruler in 1528.

Dec 9, 2018

Proof of life after death? Nurse shares NDE experience where she 'floated above' own body

Spiritualists strongly believe that a near-death experience (NDE) testimonial shared by Sabine is authentic proof of life after death.

Dec 6, 2018

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