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Samajwadi Party to organise minority conference Saturday

The Samajwadi Party will organise a minority conference in Kanpur Saturday to discuss main problems of Muslims in the country, party spokesperson said.10:02 PM on December 04

Bizarre baby-tossing ritual at Karnataka temple to be banned: official

A 100-year-old ritual practised in a Karnataka temple of tossing babies from the temple roof to honour a vow taken by the parents has prompted the authorities to say that the practice would be banned.8:00 PM on December 04

Allahabad prepares for Magh Mela pilgrims

End December will see the annual Hindu festival of Magh Mela unfold in Allahabad and massive preparations are on for the event that is expected to attract at least 20 million people for holy dips.8:06 PM on December 03

Liberhan report, demolition anniversary...but Ayodhya remains silent

The Liberhan Commission report might be creating ripples in the corridors of power in New Delhi. And preparations for the 17th anniversary of the demolition of the Babri Mosque Dec 6 might also be in full swing. Yet, back on ground zero, all appears to be quiet.2:03 PM on December 03

For 40 years, Muslim discourses on Hindu scriptures

Dressed in saffron robes, adorned with rudraksh garlands, sporting a sandalwood mark on his forehead and delivering discourses on Hindu scriptures in temples across eastern Uttar Pradesh, this 'saint' is actually a devout Muslim, who offers namaaz five times a day.10:00 AM on November 29

India celebrates Eid-ul-Zuha with spirit of sacrifice

Dressed in their finest, millions of Muslims Saturday thronged mosques across the country and then visited their relatives and friends to celebrate the festival of Eid-ul-Zuha.8:00 PM on November 28

Eid-ul-Zuha celebrated with fervour in Uttar Pradesh

Muslims across Uttar Pradesh celebrated Eid-ul-Zuha Saturday with traditional fervour as thousands attended the special morning prayers in mosques amid heavy deployment of police and security personnel.2:02 PM on November 28

Sreesanth dashes home to give thanks at Guruvayur temple

Indian speedster S. Sreesanth, who made a great comeback to the Indian cricket team after a gap of 18 months, arrived Saturday on a day-long trip to this Kerala town to offer prayers at the Sri Krishna Temple in Guruvayur.2:01 PM on November 28

Delhi celebrates Eid-ul-Zuha

Dressed in festive clothes, Muslims thronged mosques across the national capital Saturday to pray on Eid-ul-Zuha.12:00 PM on November 28

President, vice-president greet nation on Bakr Eid

President Pratibha Patil Friday greeted the nation on the occasion of Bakr Eid, saying that the festival 'enriches our composite culture'.10:02 PM on November 27

Chidambaram temple trustees approach apex court against takeover

The trustees of the Nataraja temple in Chidambaram town in Tamil Nadu in a lawsuit in the Supreme Court Friday challenged the state government's reported move to take over the temple management. The court has asked the Tamil Nadu government for its reply.10:00 PM on November 27

Hundreds protest at Jama Masjid over Babri demolition, demand arrest of guilty

Hundreds of Muslim protesters gathered near the Jama Masjid Friday and burnt effigies of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders L.K. Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who were indicted by the Liberhan commission for razing of the Babri Masjid. They demanded the arrest of those responsible for the 1992 demolition.6:01 PM on November 27

Saudi Mufti's anti-terror message timely: Indian Muslim leaders

Muslim leaders in India Friday welcomed the 'timely message' by Saudi grand mufti asking Muslims not to support terrorism and urging them to unite against suicide attacks.6:00 PM on November 27

Muslims in Kerala celebrate Bakr Eid

Muslims across Kerala Friday gathered in mosques and special prayer centres to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha, or Bakr Eid, the festival of sacrifice.2:01 PM on November 27

Buddhist monks want control of Bodh Gaya temple

Buddhist monks want control over the management of the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya, one of Buddhism's holiest shrines. They have decided to intensify their agitation as the Bihar government is not paying heed to their demands.12:00 PM on November 27