Top court upholds privacy as fundamental right
2017-08-24
The Aadhaar database links iris scans and fingerprints of more than 1 billion peopleContinue Reading
Sikh scripture removed from Sikkim gurudwara, probe demanded
2017-08-24
Local people removed Granth Sahib and other religious articles on August 21Continue Reading
Holy Spirit nuns promote child rights campaign
2017-08-23
Uday (dawn) Social Development Society organized the August 19 programContinue Reading
These priests were martyred for refusing to violate the seal of confession
2017-08-23
Denver: In recent years, some Catholics have been concerned by pushes from governments in locations such as Louisiana and Australia who challenge the secrecy of the sacrament of confession, asking that priests betray the solemnity of penitents’ confessions when they hear of serious crimes in the confessional. However, Catholics shouldContinue Reading
Bail to Medha Patkar seen as “victory” over repression
2017-08-23
She will be released on August 24 from a jail in DharContinue Reading
Court asks Tripura government to help convict’s family
2017-08-23
The judge regretted that no law exists to compensate the family members of a convicted personContinue Reading
High Court steps in to save Goa beach
2017-08-23
Court has asked a ship to leave Miramar beach before the monsoons endContinue Reading
‘Desecrator’ a family man, want SIT probe: Church
2017-08-22
Panaji: The fact finding team comprising members of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman’s social work wing — the Council for Social Justice and Peace (CSJP) and the Centre of Study of Society and Secularism (CSSS) — in its report released on Monday has recommended that a special investigation teamContinue Reading
Death toll crosses 800 in South Asia floods
2017-08-22
More than 800 people have died in floods across South Asia, officials said on Monday, with monsoon rains also causing the deaths of hundreds of animals, including rhinos and a tiger in India’s Kaziranga sanctuary. Widespread floods have also displaced over a million in India, Nepal and Bangladesh. Aid workersContinue Reading
The 5 women who led the fight against triple talaq
2017-08-22
New Delhi: In a historic judgement, the Supreme Court Tuesday banned the controversial practice of triple talaq that allows Muslim men to divorce their wives instantly by saying “talaq” thrice. A five-judge bench ruled that the practice of instant triple talaq is unconstitutional and against the teachings of Islam. SeveralContinue Reading