SC pulls up states, UTs over illegal religious structures
The Supreme Court today pulled up states and Union Territories for their failure to comply with its directions to file affidavits spelling out steps they have taken for removal of…
President, VP, PM greet people on Mahavir Jayanti
President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Mohd Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended greetings on the eve of Mahavir Jayanti. Mr Mukherjee in a message said let us…
Mahashivratri being celebrated with religious fervor
Mahashivratri is being celebrated with devotion and religious fervor in different parts of country today. Since the Mahashivratri is being celebrated on Monday, it becomes even more auspicious for the…
Religious Tragedy and Rule of Law
By A.J. Philip While my heart-felt condolences are to the kith and kin of those killed in the fire tragedy in Kerala, I will blame the whole Kerala society for…
Shani Shingnapur temple authorities allow women entry into inner sanctum
After days of confrontation, the Shani Shingnapur trust today took the decision to allow women devotees to enter the holy platform of the famous temple. Earlier today, dozens of male…
Hindu calendar New Year begins
Today marks the first day of spring season and New Year’s Day of traditional Hindu calendar based on the beginning of new moon. Known by various names, Chaitra Sukladi, Gudi…
Trimbakeshwar Temple trust bars entry for all, men & women
In a rare turn of events, from now on men devotees will also not be allowed to enter the sanctum sanctorum of Trimbakeshwar temple in Nashik district of Maharashtra. The…
Christians across the globe observe Good Friday
Good Friday marking crucifixion of Jesus Christ is being observed across the globe. In India special communion is being held in churches including Velankanni, Tiruchiraplli, Tirunelveli, Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu.…
Pope Francis washes feet of Muslim, Orthodox, Hindus to spread harmony
Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of Muslim, Orthodox, Hindu and Catholic refugees, declaring them children of the same God, in a gesture of brotherhood at a time when…
Donald Trump not a Christian, says Pope Francis
AMN / Pope Francis has questioned US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s Christianity over his call to build a border wall with Mexico. He said a person who thinks only…