India declared tetanus free for mothers, newborns
2015-08-27
The World Health Organisation declared this on August 27, 2015Continue Reading
Mandya diocese gets new bishop, territories
2015-08-26
Former superior general of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate appointed Mandya’s second bishopContinue Reading
Thousands attend Varanasi bishop’s ordination
2015-08-25
Varanasi is the holiest city of HinduismContinue Reading
Publish caste-census date of 2011: Conference
2015-08-23
New Delhi: The Indian government’s refusal to disclose the findings of the Caste Census of 2011 is an attempt to help the minority Brahmin caste to hold on to top positions in the country, noted a movement of Supreme Court lawyers and concerned citizens at a conference on Saturday. AMODEContinue Reading
First Catholic women’s “college of excellence” completes 50 years
2015-08-21
Bengaluru: Jyoti Nivas College, a top educational institution for women in India, marked its golden jubilee with a 3-day celebration that ended on August 19. It claims to be the only Catholic women’s college to be conferred the prestigious status of “College of Excellence” by the University Grants Commission (UGC),Continue Reading
Nagaland safest state for women in India
2015-08-19
The surprise find of the study was Bihar that emerged as the tenth safest place for women in IndiaContinue Reading
Champion of religious harmony dies
2015-08-19
Fr Ronnie Prabhu was former Karnataka Jesuit provincialContinue Reading
President’s wife dies, condolences pour in
2015-08-18
Suvra Mukhejee, who has been ailing for some time, died Tuesday morning
Don Bosco statue row ends
2015-08-17
Guwahati — Urging people not to politicise the issue of desecration of the statue of Don Bosco at Bharalumukh on August 7 by vandals, the Don Bosco Society (DBS) today said that it extended “unconditional forgiveness to those who acted out of ignorance or malice.” It also called for anContinue Reading
Peace march launched for communal harmony
2015-08-15
Varanasi: An atheist-turned-ascetic launched a 100-day peace march in Varanasi to promote unity in diversity and India’s composite culture on Saturday when the country celebrated its 69th Independence Day. Heads of all religions in Hinduism’s holiest city attended a four-hour fasting and prayer meet called “Tyagarchana Mahayagya’(an oblation of sacrifice)Continue Reading