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22 arrested in Tamil Nadu for desecrating Christian institutions

The Tamil Nadu police Friday detained 22 people for desecrating Christian institutions, even as there were reports of further attacks against select targets.7:00 PM on October 10

Kerala Muslims should start anti-terror movement: Chennithala

Muslims in Kerala should start a movement to alienate elements trying to spread terror in the name of religion and maligning their community in the process, said state Congress party chief Ramesh Chennithala.6:00 PM on October 10

Very few goats sacrificed during Durga Puja in flood-hit Bihar

The devastating floods in Bihar this year have come as a blessing for thousands of goats. They have escaped being killed during Durga Puja and Dussehra when Hindus sacrifice animals as part of a ritual to appease the goddess.5:33 PM on October 10

Harbhajan Singh continues to play with fire

He has let his hair down on a ramp and featured in a liquor advertisement - both prohibited by his religion - had on and off field spats with Australians Andrew Symonds and Mathew Hayden, slapped fellow cricketer S. Sreesanth in full public view and now done a 'Ravana' act that has got Hindu and Sikh organisations gunning for him.5:32 PM on October 10

India a successful democracy because of Hindu religion: Advani

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate L.K. Advani Friday said only Hindu religion allows secularism and pluralism, making India a successful democracy.5:02 PM on October 10

Dalai Lama operated upon to remove gallstones

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, who was admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram hospital in New Delhi after severe abdominal pain, underwent an operation for removal of gallstones Friday morning, his aide said.5:00 PM on October 10

Fresh violence in Orissa over Dussehra celebrations, 10 injured

In fresh violence in Orissa, 10 people were injured, two critically, as groups of Hindus and Christians clashed over the celebration of Dussehra in Malkangiri district, police said Friday.4:32 PM on October 10

Dalai Lama operated upon to remove gallbladder stones

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, who was admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram hospital in New Delhi Thursday after severe abdominal pain, underwent an operation for removal of gallbladder stones Friday morning, sources in the Tibetan government-in-exile said.4:32 PM on October 10

Dalai Lama in Delhi hospital after abdominal pain

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, who is in the Sir Ganga Ram hospital here, has complained of severe abdominal pain, hospital sources said Friday. However, the Nobel laureate's office said he was undergoing a routine medical check-up.2:03 PM on October 10

Two die in Maharashtra temple stampede

Two people were killed and several others were injured in a stampede at a temple in Rashin village in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, police said Friday.2:00 PM on October 10

No one turns up at ancient Kerala mosque for Vidyarambham

Breaking tradition, no one turned up at the ancient Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kerala for the 'Vidyarambham' cermony when people initiate their children into learning on Dussehra.10:32 PM on October 09

Three fall into Yamuna during idol immersion, one dead

The body of a youth was fished out from the Yamuna after three devotees fell into the river during the immersion of idols of goddess Durga in Wazirabad area of north Delhi Thursday, the police and eyewitnesses said.10:32 PM on October 09

Indian delegation for Vatican for Sister Alphonsa's canonisation

Cutting across political lines, prominent Catholic leaders led by Labour Minister Oscar Fernandes left for the Vatican Thursday night as part of the Indian delegation to attend the canonisation of Sister Alphonsa Oct 12 by Pope Benedict XVI.10:32 PM on October 09

Pageantry, festive spirit marks Mysore Dussehra

The grand finale of the 10-day Dussehra fest began on a spectacular note Thursday, with pageantry and festive spirit marking Vijayadashami in this cultural capital of Karnataka, some 140 km from India's IT hub.8:33 PM on October 09

Four held in Tamil Nadu for attacking Christian institutions

Four suspected activists of a Hindu right-wing group were arrested Thursday for attacking minority institutions in Tamil Nadu, police sources said.8:32 PM on October 09