Belief in God increases by imagining ‘what might have been’
New York, March 20 (IANS) A person’s faith in God increases when he or she thinks of “what might have been” if an important event would have turned out bad, a study says, showing how…
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Christians in Kerala observe Palm Sunday
Thiruvananthapuram, March 20 (IANS) Churches in Kerala on Sunday were crowded on account of Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. From Sunday to March 27, which is Easter Sunday, most of the…
PM greets the nation on Navroz
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished people on the occasion of Navroz and wished for deeper spirit of harmony. “Navroz Mubarak,” Modi tweeted. “May this auspicious day bring peace…
Sufism can help defeat terrorist ideology, says Egypt’s grand mufti
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Grand Mufti of Egypt Shawki Allam has said that instilling the concepts of true Sufism was the first step in the effort to defeat terrorist ideology that “operates under the…
Pope Francis debuts on Instagram
Rome, March 18 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis is launching his own account on the Instagram photo-sharing social network site, under the name ‘Franciscus’, Vatican Radio reported on Friday. The opening of the Popes Instagram account on…
‘Sufis have suffered the most due to terrorism’
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Gujarat Minority Finance and Development Board chairman M.K. Chishti on Friday said it is the Sufis and Sufism that have suffered the most because of terrorism. We, the Sufis, have…
Home ministry issues 18 point advisory for Amarnath pilgrims
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The home ministry on Friday issued an 18 point health advisory for the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, which also suggests that those having difficulty in breathing carry portable oxygen along. The…
Jewish leaders to boycott Trump event
Washington, March 18 (IANS) Rabbis and Jewish religious leaders are planning to boycott US presidential hopeful Donald Trump’s speech to a pro-Israel conference here, accusing him of encouraging hatred, CNN reported on Friday. Trump is…
Pakistani daily lauds holidays for Hindus on Diwali, Holi
Islamabad, March 18 (IANS) A Pakistani daily on Friday lauded the declaration of Diwali, Holi and Easter as holidays for Hindus and Christians, but stressed that what they really needed was “greater access to healthcare…
SGPC seeks clampdown on websites carrying Sikh-centric jokes
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee – the highest temporal body of Sikhs – to suggest the areas where it could give direction for curbing…
None of Allah’s 99 names stands for violence: Modi
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, terming Sufism “the voice of peace” and “one of the greatest contribution of Islam to the world”, noted that none of the 99 names of Allah…
Sufi leaders from around globe call for peace, condemn violence
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Prominent leaders of Sufism from around the world on Thursday called for love, compassion and peace and condemned terrorism and violence in all its forms and manifestations. “From this platform…
None of the 99 names of Allah stands for violence: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, terming Sufism “the voice of peace”, noted that none of the 99 names of Allah stands for violence. In his…
Have faith in god during conflicts: Pope
Vatican City, March 16 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis on Wednesday voiced solidarity with those in the Middle East who are currently suffering from wars and violence, and urged them to have trust in god. “How many…
Central ministers meet over Jagannath temple repair
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, March 16 (IANS) Union Tourism and Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma and Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday held a review meeting over the restoration and repair of the Jagamohan (porch) of the Jagannath…
Sri Sri visits World Culture Festival venue
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Before leaving for Bengaluru, Art of Living (AOL) founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Wednesday visited the Yamuna floodplain where the three-day World Culture Festival was held amid controversy that…
Radhe Maa in more trouble; to be booked for ‘trishul’ on flight
Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) A magistrate here on Wednesday ordered police to lodge an FIR under the Arms Act against self-styled godwoman Sukhwinder Kaur alias Radhe Maa for carrying a sharp ‘trishul’ (trident) on a…
Online application process for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra starts
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The process for online application for this year’s Kailash Manasarovar Yatra has begun, the ministry of external affairs announced on Wednesday. The ministry said applicants should access the website http://kmy.gov.in…
‘Mother was already a saint for us’
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Expressing delight over the Pope’s announcement regarding the canonisation of Mother Teresa, the Catholic Christian community here on Tuesday said she was already a saint to them. “I am delighted…
Catholics in Kerala upbeat over Teresa’s canonisation
Thiruvananthapuram, March 15 (IANS) The Catholic community in Kerala was in upbeat mood after hearing the news that Mother Teresa would be canonised on September 4. The Catholic Bishops Conference of India president Cardinal Baselios…