Liluah: Amidst reports that lessons from Hindu religious texts may soon be taught in schools and colleges, the head of a Roman Catholic religious institute on Sunday said they will engage in a dialogue with the government on the issue. “As a congregation and also as a church we willContinue Reading
New Delhi/Mumbai: Millions celebrated Eid-ul-Zuha or Bakr Eid with gaiety across India on Friday, but the haj tragedy in Saudi Arabia that killed over 700 pilgrims including 14 Indians cast a shadow. Eidgah grounds and mosques across the country attracted tens of thousands of dominantly men and children who offeredContinue Reading
Aizawl: Major civil society bodies in Mizoram have decided to conduct an ‘in-depth study’ on lesbians and transvestites and take steps to ‘discourage an increase in their number’. A joint meeting of the state’s major NGOs, includingthe central committee of Young Mizo Association (YMA), women’s association Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm PawlContinue Reading
Jammu: Indian and Pakistani soldiers on Friday exchanged sweets and dry fruits on the occasion of Eid at the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, an official said. “The armies exchanged sweets and dry fruits at Chakan da Bagh and Mendhar crossing points in Poonch district,” defence ministryContinue Reading
The villagers of Badi Bai Kalar in Charra rears goats all year round for the sacrifice of Bakr-EidContinue Reading
Some 2,000 home guards of Delhi Transport Corporation underwent gender sensitization trainingContinue Reading
It is the bicentenary of a great saint. He contributed immensely to the development of the worldContinue Reading
Ghosts in tins were sold for as much as 10,000 rupeesContinue Reading
Maharashtra is facing the worst drought in five decadesContinue Reading
