Category: Religion

Pakistan’s minority lawmakers call for holidays on Hindu festivals

Islamabad, March 25 (IANS) Pakistan's non-Muslim members of the National Assembly have suggested that days be shaved off the Eid…

9 years ago

Over two dozen die in Uttar Pradesh on Holi

Lucknow, March 25 (IANS) Despite heavy security and precautions taken by the administration, more than two dozen people were killed…

9 years ago

Abbas reiterates commitment to install cameras at al-Aqsa

Ramallah, March 25 (IANS) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reiterated on Thursday the Palestinian approval to Jordan's arrangements to install cameras…

9 years ago

In a first, Kerala churches see ‘washing of feet’ ritual on women

Thiruvananthapuram, March 24 (IANS) In a departure from an age-old custom and putting into practice a papal decree, bishops at…

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India revels in sweet, colourful Holi

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) India burst with colours and frenzied street dances by thousands of revellers on Thursday as…

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Holi celebrated with verve in Bengal

Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) Holi was celebrated with verve and fervour across West Bengal on Thursday as revellers splashed colour…

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Kejriwal celebrates Holi with auto-rickshaw drivers

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday celebrated Holi with auto-rickshaw drivers, his family members…

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Holi celebrated with fun, religious fervour in Delhi

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Holi -- India's festival of colours, was on Thursday celebrated with lots of fun and…

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A Latin diocese in Kerala to wash feet of women on Maundy Thursday

Thiruvananthapuram, March 24 (IANS) As Christians commemorate on Thursday Jesus washing the feet of his 12 apostles before having the…

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Holi revelry across Punjab, Haryana

Chandigarh, March 24 (IANS) Youngsters on two-wheelers, cars and even tractors were seen enjoying the festive spirit of Holi across…

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Delhi revels in sunshine and Holi colours

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The sun shone bright on Thursday morning as people here splashed colours on each other…

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Bangladesh Hindus, Muslims celebrate Holi

Dhaka, March 24 (IANS) As elsewhere in the world, Bangladesh Hindu community also celebrated Holi, the festival of colors, fun…

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Himachal governor, CM greet people on Holi

Shimla, March 24 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Thursday felicitated the people on…

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Pope appeals for condemnation of terrorism

Rome, March 23 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis on Wednesday said it was with an "aching heart" that he followed the news…

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LG greets Delhiites on Holi, calls for mutual respect

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung on Wednesday extended Holi greetings to the people of Delhi and…

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Bengal politicos get drenched in colours of Holi for votes

Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) Cutting across party lines, politicians on Wednesday came out on the streets in their constituencies using…

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Thousands throng Anandpur Sahib for Hola Mohalla

Anandpur Sahib (Punjab), March 23 (IANS) Thousands of devotees converged on this Sikh holy town on Wednesday to take part…

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Severed cow’s head placed at Hindu sanctuary in US

New York, March 23 (IANS) The severed head of cow has been placed at a Hindu cow sanctuary in Pennsylvania…

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Delhi’s Haj quota must be increased, demands Sisodia

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday demanded that the central government increase the…

9 years ago

Court seeks ATR on plea against Kanhaiya over Manusmriti burning

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) A court here on Monday sought an action taken report from the police on a…

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