Category: Religion

Clericalism distorts the Church: Pope Francis

Vatican City, April 26 (IANS/AKI) The clergy should serve their congregations, Pope Francis said on Tuesday, in a letter condemning…

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Indian Muslims’ experience can be model for others: Ansari

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Vice President Hamid Ansari on Tuesday said the experience of the Indian Muslim minority community…

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Female ascetic vows to end life over sacred bath at Simhastha Kumbh

Ujjain, April 26 (IANS) Trikal Bhavanta, a female ascetic, on Tuesday said she is ending her life by taking 'samadhi'…

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Now ‘Shravan Kumar’ sets forth for Mathura

By Brij Khandelwal Agra, April 26 (IANS) When 'Shravan Kumar' left the Taj city on foot for Mathura, his blind…

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Ram Tirath temple in Amritsar by September: Badal

Chandigarh, April 26 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Tuesday directed the authorities to complete construction of the…

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Pandit Jasraj deplores opposition to performance by Ghulam Ali

Lucknow, April 26 (IANS) It is unfortunate that some people are opposing the planned performance in Varanasi by Pakistani ghazal…

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Parliament passes gurdwara amendment bill after heated debate in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Parliament on Monday passed a bill amending the gurdwara act, paving the way to bar…

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US university students protest kirtan singing by white woman not born Hindu

New York, April 25 (IANS) Singing of kirtans at an Ivy League university has drawn protests from a multi-racial group…

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Sikh gurdwara amendment bill secures parliamentary approval

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Sikh Gurdwara (Amendment) Bill, 2016, on Monday secured parliamentary approval with the Lok Sabha…

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Malegaon 2006 blasts: Court discharges eight Muslim men

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) A special court on Monday discharged all eight Muslim men, including one deceased, who were charge…

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Police raise flag against crimes at Simhastha in Madhya Pradesh

Ujjain, April 25 (IANS) Following several incidents of crime at the Simhastha Kumbh site here in Madhya Pradesh, police on…

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US university students protest kirtan singing by white woman not born Hindu

By Arul Louis New York, April 25 (IANS) Singing of kirtans at an Ivy League university has drawn protests from…

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RSS must admit women, says Trupti Desai

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) must allow women to become its members, Trupti Desai, who has…

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Sage attacked at Simhastha Kumbh in Madhya Pradesh

Ujjain, April 24 (IANS) A 'sadhu' taking part in Simhastha Kumbh here was seriously injured on Sunday in a murderous…

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Michelle Obama targets ‘religious freedom’ bill

Washington, April 24 (IANS) US First Lady Michelle Obama has targeted Mississippi's recent controversial "religious freedom" bill that has come…

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Imams, mouzzins in Telangana to get honorarium

Hyderabad, April 23 (IANS) Imams and mouzzins of mosques in Telangana will get monthly honorarium of Rs.1,000 each from the…

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‘Pakistan must respond positively to Modi’s peace initiative’

By Sheikh Manzoor New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Pakistan must respond positively to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "bold" decision to…

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Shiv Sena rejects party activist’s ‘chappal’ threats

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) The Shiv Sena on Saturday distanced itself from its senior leader, Haji Arafat Shaikh, who threatened…

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Spanish priest, 90, gets Indian citizenship after 38 years of struggle

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) After a long struggle of 38 years, a 90-year-old Spanish Jesuit priest -- who has lived…

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Shiv Sainiks protest Ghulam Ali’s visit, 10 detained

Ahmedabad, April 22 (IANS) Ten Shiv Sena members were detained on Friday for protesting against Pakistani ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali's…

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