Panaji: One of the most iconic religious structures at Old Goa, The Basilica of Bom Jesus, which is home to the sacred relics of Saint Francis Xavier, may soon have to shed its old look to prevent further deterioration of the red church, made up of laterite stones, due toContinue Reading
By Matters India Report Indore: A book written by Father Varghese Alengaden on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of his priestly ordination was released at a function March 31 at Indore. Renowned journalist Shravan Garg, who released “Ho Jayega” (It will be done), described the book as “an attitudeContinue Reading
By Ralph Alex Arakal Bengaluru: Most cab drivers decided to stay off roads on March 31 after a driver set himself ablaze at Bengaluru International Airport the previous evening. The Bengaluru International Airport Limited issued a passenger advisory informing that cab services have been impacted. “Passengers are requested to useContinue Reading
By Rachel John New Delhi: Clothes are deeply embedded in the regional and cultural framework of India. But today, they are being used for something far more sinister — religious profiling. Certain clothing items are categorically unsafe to wear in this country because they make you easy targets, as theContinue Reading
New Delhi: The Manipur government has withdrawn a letter issued directing officials to not set up any camps for Myanmar nationals crossing the border into India and to “politely turn away” those seeking refuge. “It appears that the contents of the letter have been misconstrued and interpreted differently. The StateContinue Reading
Kasargod: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan says the Railways Minister Piyush Goyal’s statement on the recent attack on nuns has proved that religious minorities have no protection under the federal government again. While addressing a press conference in Kasargod, northern Kerala, March 30, Vijayan said Goyal’s claim that the nunsContinue Reading
Cairo: Shipping traffic through Egypt’s Suez Canal resumed March 20 after a giant container ship which had been blocking the busy waterway for almost a week was refloated, the canal authority said. The 400-meter long Ever Given became jammed diagonally across a southern section of the canal in high windsContinue Reading
Aizawl: The number of Myanmar nationals taking refuge in Mizoram has crossed 1,000 since last month’s military coup, and at least 100 such people were sent back to their country but they have again sneaked into the state, officials said March 29. A senior Mizoram home department official said thatContinue Reading
Guwahati: The Manipur government has issued an order barring local authorities and the civil society from offering food and shelter to refugees from strife-torn Myanmar. According to the order, only medical attention can be provided in case of “grievous injuries” on “humanitarian consideration.” The order has been issued to deputyContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi: A New Delhi-based institute headed by a Catholic priest to promote studies in harmony and peace has won a UN award. The Institute of Harmony and Peace Studies (IHPS) has been selected for the third prize in the King Abdullah II World Interfaith HarmonyContinue Reading