Religion News

Haj terminal at Delhi airport gets new look

The Haj terminal at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here has got a major facelift as it prepares to welcome pilgrims from Thursday, said an airport official.9:33 PM on October 29

Special puja in Uttar Pradesh a day after Diwali

A 50 feet high heap of cow dung symbolising Goverdhan hill and temples organising Chhappan Bhog, which comprises 56 preparations for Lord Krishna, were the highlights of a special puja held in Uttar Pradesh Wednesday, a day after Diwali.7:31 PM on October 29

Terror blast victims' families hold multi-faith prayer meet

United by grief and prayers for their loved ones, families of terror blast victims and their well-wishers participated in a multi-faith prayer meet here Wednesday.5:01 PM on October 29

Orissa priest injured in communal violence dies

A Christian priest who was attacked by a mob during communal violence in Orissa's Kandhamal district in August, has succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Chennai, a Christian body said Wednesday.1:02 PM on October 29

With Lights, crackers and sweets, Delhi celebrates Diwali

Delhi Tuesday celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights, with dazzle, firecrackers and prayers for prosperity.7:01 PM on October 28

Millions in Orissa pray for ancestors on Diwali

Millions of people in Orissa Tuesday performed a special rite and prayed for peace of their ancestors on Diwali.7:01 PM on October 28

Laser show on Krishna to woo tourists at Kurukshetra

To attract more religious tourists to Kurukshetra, the Haryana government has planned a laser show on Lord Krishna propounding 'The Bhagwad Gita' during the legendary war of the Mahabharata, said to have been fought in the area.4:30 PM on October 28

Arrests of 'Hindu terrorists' embarasses BJP

With assembly elections in key states only weeks away, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is feeling embarassed after the arrest of a Hindu woman activist on charges of plotting bombings directed at Muslims in two states.1:31 PM on October 28

ATS to conduct narco test on Sadhvi Pragya

A court here Monday granted permission to the Anti Terrorism Squad of Maharashtra Police to conduct narco tests and other scientific procedures on Sadhvi Pragya Thakur, the prime accused in the Malegaon bomb blast.8:32 PM on October 27

Diwali promotes brotherhood, says PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday greeted the nation on the occasion of Diwali, saying the festival promoted "brotherhood and fellow feeling" among the people.2:01 PM on October 27

Board exams nearing, but schools in Kandhamal turned into relief camps

Students and their parents in Kandhamal district are a worried lot. Though board examinations are just four months away, 40 schools in this Orissa district are closed due to the widespread anti-Christian violence that engulfed the region and have been turned into camps for the displaced people and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel.11:00 AM on October 27

No need for Muslims to fear in India, says Mahesh Bhatt

As terrorism takes centre stage in Indian politics and is being debated on communal lines, filmmaker and social activist Mahesh Bhatt said there is no need for the Muslims to be fearful in the country.6:30 PM on October 26

'Over 42,000 converted to Christianity in Kandhamal, only two followed law'

There has been a 66 percent growth in Christian population in Orissa's Kandhamal region, which has seen attacks on Christians and churches. Of the 42,353 who adopted Christianity between 1991 and 2001, only two followed law to change religion.11:32 AM on October 26

In Kandhamal, majority Christians are from Dalit families

There has been a 66 percent growth in Christian population in Orissa's Kandhamal region, which has seen attacks on Christians and churches. Of the 42,353 who adopted Christianity between 1991 and 2001, only two followed law to change religion.9:00 AM on October 26

Orissa to rebuild damaged churches in Kandhamal

The Orissa government Saturday changed its stance and said it will rebuild churches damaged in Kandhamal district during the communal violence that killed 37 people and rendered thousands homeless.12:31 AM on October 26