Religion News

Christian group objects to US lawmakers' letter on Kandhamal

A Christian group has objected to a letter written by 21 lawmakers from the US to Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Pattnaik urging him to 'protect Christians' in the aftermath of the Kandhamal violence.7:00 PM on October 11

Four arrested with antiques worth Rs.2 crore

Four men were arrested in the capital while trying to sell bronze sheets, with inscriptions of Quran, worth Rs.2 crore (Rs.20 million), police said Friday.8:33 PM on October 09

Apex court contends with lawsuit on Tirupati laddoo

A Kerala scientist has moved the Supreme Court challenging the grant of 'geographical indication (GI) status' under the Intellectual Property Rights laws to Tirupati Laddoo - the famous offering devotees get as 'prasadam' at the Lord Venkateswara temple in Andhra Pradesh.10:30 PM on October 08

India issues advisory on H1N1 flu for Haj pilgrims

The external affairs ministry has issued an advisory for Haj pilgrims for prevention of H1N1 pandemic flu during the annual pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.10:30 PM on October 06

Home away from home: Lakshmi Puja in an American city

The full moon day after Dussehra, when Bengalis worship goddess of wealth Lakshmi in most homes, brings a whiff of nostalgia to those settled abroad. Bengalis in Nashville, Tennessee, like many other places in the US where the community is settled, got together Saturday to celebrate the occasion in a special way, community leaders said on phone.8:30 AM on October 04

Chhatisgarh chief minister seeks divine help to tackle naxal problem

Chhatisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh Saturday sought divine help to deal with naxal insurgency in the state. He prayed in the Samaleswari and Pataneswari temples in Sambalpur town along with his family members to seek 'God's blessings'.1:00 AM on October 04

Flu vaccination mandatory for Haj pilgrims: Tharoor

Only those with valid flu vaccination certificates will be permitted to go on the Haj, Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor said Saturday.8:31 PM on October 03

Muslim cleric to take Kumbh dip to wash away religious differences

A dip in the sacred river during the Maha Kumbh Mela is said to wash away all sins. A senior Muslim cleric who will perform the Hindu rite hopes it will also wash away differences between the two religions.3:30 PM on October 02

Dussehra's over, but Ravana still alive here

Demon king Ravana may have already gone up in flames when Dussehra was celebrated across the country, but in this small town in Uttar Pradesh he's got all of six extra days to live - thanks to tradition and a once broke puja committee.10:30 AM on October 01

Declare cow as national animal, demand Hindu groups

The Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS), Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and other Hindu groups, supported by leaders of other faiths, Wednesday urged the government to declare the cow as a national animal.12:30 AM on October 01

Declare cow 'national animal': Hindu groups

Several Hindu groups came under a common umbrella Wednesday to urge the government to declare the cow as the 'national animal'.9:02 PM on September 30

Hooda awaits legal opinion on separate SGPC for Haryana

Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda Wednesday reiterated that a separate organisation would be set up to administer Sikh gurdwaras in the state -- provided there are no legal hitches.6:01 PM on September 30

Apex court bans unauthorised religious places on public land

The Supreme Court Tuesday banned all unauthorised new and future construction of places of worship on public land and sought strict compliance of its order from the union and state governments.8:00 PM on September 29

30 Durga Puja revellers drown as boats capsize in Bihar

Over 30 Durga Puja revellers, mostly women and children, met a watery grave when the overloaded boats carrying them capsized in two separate incidents in Bihar, police said Tuesday. At least 40 passengers are missing.6:32 PM on September 29

No building religious places on public land: Supreme Court

No more construction of religious places on public land, the Supreme Court said in an order Tuesday.6:02 PM on September 29