‘Secularism’ to go from Nepal constitution
2015-07-27
A majority of people wanted the word to be replaced by “Hindu” or “religious freedom,” according to Nepal’s Constituent AssemblyContinue Reading
Gurdaspur encounter ends; four policemen, three civilians killed
2015-07-27
Gunmen went on a rampage attacking a bus and a police station complex, leaving at least seven persons dead and several injured.Continue Reading
UAE-based Indian to set up super-speciality hospital in London
2015-07-27
London: A global healthcare group led by a UAE-based Indian doctor will set up a new super-speciality hospital in London focusing on cancer treatment, creating about 2,000 new jobs. Being developed by health giant VPS Healthcare group, one of the leading healthcare providers in India and Middle East, the newContinue Reading
Anger in Kerala over headscarf row
2015-07-27
Thiruvananthapuram — A day after a nun was barred from taking a national medical test here after refusing to remove her headgear, a section of Kerala’s political and religious leaders on Sunday reacted sharply. Congress state unit president V.M. Sudheeran said it was unfortunate that a nun was prevented fromContinue Reading
Hundreds of thousands attend “return of deities” in Puri
2015-07-26
It is associated with the famous car festival of Jagannath TempleContinue Reading
Government orders blocking websites inciting religious intolerance
2015-07-26
New Delhi — In the wake of terror groups using Internet to incite religious intolerance, the government has ordered blocking of at least 40 webpages with inflammatory content relating to a minority community, including posts on social media and popular video-sharing platforms. “Government has issued order under Information Technology (ProcedureContinue Reading
Pope signs up for World Youth Day using iPad
2015-07-26
Vatican City — Pope Francis on Sunday became the first person registered for next year’s World Youth Day festivities, using an iPad to sign up while addressing thousands of pilgrims and tourists in Saint Peter’s Square. “Thanks to this electronic device, I signed up as a simple pilgrim,” Francis said,Continue Reading
Locals start organization for orphaned HIV children
2015-07-26
White Mountains: An ordained Catholic priest in southern India has teamed up with locals to open the “House of Onions,” a house for orphaned children of all religions. Most have terminal diseases like HIV/AIDS. Father Yeruva Lourdu Marreddy, who currently serves for the Andre Pradesh Guntar Diocese, was visiting hisContinue Reading
Pope’s helicopter will carry little patients
2015-07-26
Vatican City: Vatican’s helicopter will now on be used to transport kids to and fro Bamabino Gesu Children’s Hospital in Rome. The agreement was announced by the Vatican City state Governatorate and the hospital on 17th July. The hospital authorities views is as a commendable gesture of charity, as thisContinue Reading
Seminarian dies while saving drowning boy
2015-07-26
Brother Nikhil George saved the boyContinue Reading