Religion

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Aakar Patel | Hindu Rashtra via reinterpretation of the Constitution?

Prof. Gopal’s thesis is that he sees a Hindu Rashtra coming to fruition by 2047 in two steps

18 Apr 2023 12:41 AM

Kulbir Kaur | From menu of faith, reason best chosen

It seems that only those who know how to exploit religion get to draw the winning ticket in the lottery of life

28 Nov 2021 12:31 AM

This is Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath following social distancing while holding a meeting with his staff but before that he was all set to disregard national directives on avoiding mass meetings. (PTI)

Anand K. Sahay: Divisiveness, impunity hurts anti-Covid battle

Instead of uniting in the face of peril, we have bowed to pseudo religion and its accomplice pseudo-science

10 Apr 2020 11:50 PM

India learnt to live without politics and religion during lockdown: G Madhavan Nair

The former chairman of ISRO said that Indians have demonstrated their unity in the battle against coronavirus

06 Apr 2020 1:14 PM

The United Nations' Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) has said that discriminatory legislation by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government has empowered people with "extremist mindsets" to carry out attacks on religious minorities. (Photo: File)

UN body slams Pak over ‘discrimination’ of religious minorities

The commission has cited several prominent examples to substantiate that minorities in the country are portrayed as second class citizens.

15 Dec 2019 11:35 AM

The US has urged India to protect the rights of its religious minorities in keeping with its Constitution and democratic values as it continues to monitor the developments in various Indian states regarding the contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill. (Photo: File)

'We are following CAB updates': US urges India to protect rights of religious minorities

The parliament nod to the bill has led to protests by the people in various states of the country, especially in the Northeastern region.

13 Dec 2019 11:27 AM

Scores of protesters, mostly Hindus from Sindh who have made Canada their home, on Saturday gathered at the Mississauga Celebration Square here, demanding Pakistan to stop forced religious conversion of minor Hindu girls and justice for those who have been forcibly converted. (Photo: ANI)

Protesters in Canada demand Pak to stop forced conversion of minor Hindu girls

The protests were held to pressurise Pak govt to take action against those who are using religion as tool to kidnap and rape innocent girls.

08 Jul 2019 9:39 AM

India on Sunday denied the allegations of a report published by the US Department of State which accused the Narendra Modi-led government of failing to tackle 'mob attacks by violent extremist Hindu groups against minority communities' and said the assaults were a result of 'local disputes'. (Photo: File)

India rejects US report on minorities' status, says 'committed to tolerance'

BJP said report ignored fact that India has 'democratic institutions' which can handle such 'disputes' and bring justice.

23 Jun 2019 10:33 AM

It is the first women’s college in Asia which has taken a noticeable step by keeping ‘Humanity’ as the first option in the ‘Religion’ tab for the admission process that began on May 27. (Photo: Bethune College | Screenshot)

Kolkata’s Bethune College introduces ‘Humanity’ as religion in admission form

The education fraternity has highly appreciated the steps taken by one of the oldest institution.

01 Jun 2019 1:24 PM

Only 16 per cent of people worldwide are not religious.

Here's why people believe in God, reveal researchers

Researchers reveal cognitive and social adaptations as being the reasons behind religion.

20 Dec 2018 11:38 AM

A popular North Kolkata Durga Puja idol. The ten hands of Lord Durga hold in them a conch, discuss, lotus, sword, bow with arrow, trishul, mace, thunderbolt, snake and flame. (Photo: Debojyoti Sanyal)

Durga Puja 2018: Here's what the 10 weapons of the Goddess signify

The ten arms of Lord Durga symbolize that she protects her devotees from all directions namely the eight corners and from sky and earth.

16 Oct 2018 10:24 AM

Though the festivities in Kolkata turn into on a grand, larger-than-life experience, Bengalis in Mumbai are not too far behind. (Photo: Debojyoti Sanyal)

Durga Puja 2018: 6 pandals you must visit in Mumbai

Here’s taking a look at 6 of the top pujas in Mumbai you must visit.

15 Oct 2018 4:28 PM

The auspicious day of Mahalaya holds a special significance for Bengalis as well as it is the beginning of Durga Puja festival. (Photo: Orchid Chakravorty)

Durga Puja 2018: Here is the significance of Mahalaya

It is believes that Goddess Durga along with her family of Ganesha, Laxmi, Saraswati and Kartikeya starts Her journey to Earth on this day.

08 Oct 2018 8:54 AM

Based on His form, Ganesh idols are of 32 types. (Photo: PTI)

Ganesh Chaturthi 2018: Here are 32 types of Ganeshas, which one did you bring home?

Ganesh idol is also classified based on the direction His tongue points, or His posture.

13 Sep 2018 6:06 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Believing there is a deeper meaning to everything helps

Previous research has found a link between meaningfulness and religion and well-being.

02 Sep 2018 3:19 PM

Senior advocate Aspi Chinoy, however, pledges allegiance to the rigors of the profession.

Playing politics with religion

The long-drawn issue of Female Genitial Circumcision has taken political and religious overtones, delaying its resolution.

30 Aug 2018 12:08 AM

Being legally blind, I have experienced prejudice first-hand. I was once at a job fair; the person didn’t even bother to look at my resume. He saw my cane and made up his mind… Deep in my heart, I felt a sadness that I had never felt before, finally I truly understood what prejudice felt like and it was a very sickening feeling

The dreadful malaise of bigotry: An act of mediocrity to belittle the other

Rural Georgia is racially balanced. The racial divide is still obvious, though not predominantly. where once can see bigotry, prejudice and racism.

17 Aug 2018 1:10 AM

It’s possible that parents’ attitude towards religion is protective because it could be delivering a sense of community. (Photo: AFP)

Parents' spirituality or religion tied to lower suicide risk in kids

Religion embeds you in a community of like-minded people.

11 Aug 2018 2:23 PM

The 29-year-old popular star uploaded snaps of herself taken while on holiday across Goa and Dubai. (Instagram Screengrab/ ssarakhan)

Actress Sara Khan posts bikini pictures online, trolls demand she change religion

While many praised her appearance, Khan, who is a Muslim, was also targeted by some who were not too happy with her flaunting a bikini.

10 Aug 2018 10:09 AM

Egypt retrieves ancient Islamic manuscript

The national library reclaimed the manuscript on July 13 after it was spotted at an auction in London in April.

07 Aug 2018 1:05 PM

Religious involvement may prevent opioid abuse for mothers

Religious communities are just beginning to discuss the dangers of prescription drug abuse.

20 Jun 2018 2:33 PM

Kids in India show religious tolerance: Study

The study took place in Gujarat, India, a region with a history of Hindu-Muslim violence.

15 Jun 2018 10:01 AM

Religious people may live four years longer than atheists: Study

Religious affiliation had nearly as strong an effect on longevity as gender does, which is a matter of years of life.

14 Jun 2018 4:26 PM

Religious faith linked to suicidal behaviour in LGBQ adults

The study is limited by a lack of detail about whether a participant’s specific religion had stigmatizing views of sexual minorities.

15 Apr 2018 11:55 AM

Among lesbians and gays who said religion was not important to them, there was no association between sexual orientation and recent suicide attempts. (Photo: AP)

Study finds religious faith linked to higher suicidal risk in LGBQ adults

Study finds greater religious feeling and engagement is tied to increased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions for LGBQ adults.

14 Apr 2018 10:09 AM

Jawaharlal Nehru, our first PM and foremost founding father of the new India, then contemplated the new India to be guided by reason and infused with the scientific temper. (Photo PTI)

In God we trust

Religion is now not only increasingly a part of our politics, but even more so of our economics.

13 Apr 2018 2:49 AM

Police personnel block the protest rally taken out by girl students in front of Farook Training College. (Photo: Asian Age/File)

Who will teach the teacher?

The controversial speech by a teacher raises disturbing questions about the role of academics in society.

07 Apr 2018 6:58 AM

We owe our gratitude to the great spiritual teachers who have given us the tools and technique to reach this goal.

Mystic Mantra: Human unity in diversity

Peace and unity are assured us when we achieve the union of our soul with God.

26 Feb 2018 12:06 AM

Numerous studies have explored the relationship between religious convictions and IQ. (Photo: Pixabay)

Atheists show more intelligence than religious people, says study

It’s predicted people with no faith will make up only 13 per cent of global population by 2050.

31 Jan 2018 10:02 AM

Vaccine attitude rises and falls with ideology: study

A person's ideology directly impacts who they trust.

28 Jan 2018 8:30 AM

The study suggests that religious people have fewer genetic mutations. (Photo: Pixabay)

Left-handed people more likely to be atheists

Modern religious people were likely to be descended from those who were highly religious in pre-industrial times, researchers said.

26 Dec 2017 2:49 PM

Every individual is free to see what he can relate to best at a certain time in his life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mystic Mantra: Seven billion people and as many religions

The important thing is that you learn to be reverential to life around you.

23 Nov 2017 2:18 AM

Dwindling figures in the American Catholic Church have made them take the drastic step of making the text available for certain members of the clergy.

Exorcisms and Related Supplications to be translated in English by US Catholic Church

Dwindling figures in American Catholic Church have made them take drastic step of making text available for certain members of clergy.

26 Oct 2017 10:33 AM

Fundamental rights are guaranteed, which makes them enforceable by law, that is, by approaching the courts.

India’s Legal Logjam

In absence of enforceability of law, liberty becomes obsolete.

22 Oct 2017 5:50 AM

Religion decides social media form?

The recent fatwa on social media etiquette issued by a Muslim seminary has irked members of the community all over India.

22 Oct 2017 12:52 AM

Sumit and Anamika, who hail from Neemuch in Madhya Pradesh, were granted ‘deeksha’ by Sadhumargi Jain Acharya Ramlal Maharaj. (Representational Image)

Gujarat: Jain couple renounces Rs 100 crore wealth, daughter to become monks

A couple in Madhya Pradesh renounced their three-year-old daughter and property worth Rs 100 crore to become a Jain monk and a sadhvi.

26 Sep 2017 9:14 PM

The study pointed out that this wasn't same in case of women (Photo: AFP)

Religious men rejecting porn more likely to watch it in private

The research said that men without religious affiliations who call porn immoral are less likely to watch it anyways.

19 Jul 2017 1:15 PM

Finance Ministry ruled out rumours about GST being a tax based on religion (Representational Image).

No religious disirimination in GST, says Finance Ministry

Finance Ministry's statement came amid rumours hat temples had to pay GST while mosques and churches were exempt from it.

04 Jul 2017 9:58 AM

Mystic Mantra: Plunge into the whirl, come out with the swirl

People have many problems, and they try to solve them, but not a single problem gets solved.

27 Jun 2017 6:24 AM

A little thought pointed out the obvious — that the parent child relationship is not a one-way street.

Values: The joys of raising a feminist son

A mother brought up her son as a feminist and now watches with satisfaction as he questions even her biases.

22 Jun 2017 3:29 AM

Uttar Pradesh: Muslim man beaten to death over alleged kidnapping of Hindu girl

The victim was dragged to a secluded spot and beaten to death.

02 May 2017 4:57 PM

The RTI query was filed by Mumbai-based activist Anil Galgali and was replied by the state government’s printing press department.

Number of people wanting to change religion doubles in three years

Between July 2014 and March 2015 around 59,000 individuals applied for change in their names, of which 53,000 were approved and 5,700 were rejected.

01 May 2017 3:08 AM

West Bengal Chief minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

Mamata Banerjee warns BJP not to mix politics with religion

West Bengal CM declares West Bardhaman as 23rd district of state.

08 Apr 2017 1:57 AM

Shiv Sena workers give notice to meat shops in Gurugram. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Shiv Sena shuts 500 meat shops in old Gurgaon for Navratri

The Sena workers assembled at Palam Vihar on Tuesday and forced the closure of meat market and dhabas.

29 Mar 2017 1:01 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: File)

Modi to join devotees in observing 9-day fast for Navratri

During his US visit in 2014, he did not break his tradition and strictly consumed only lemon water.

28 Mar 2017 9:45 AM

US: Texas mulls laws allowing religion in science class

Texas is one of 8 US states where such laws have been proposed since the beginning of the year.

16 Mar 2017 8:35 AM

In a candid chat, the renowned writer and playwright speaks about her train of thoughts that went into the making of Muezza and Baby Jaan.

Magical tales inspired by Islamic folklores

Her book also weaves together a series of inspirational short tales from the holy book.

15 Mar 2017 2:54 AM

Mystic Mantra: Aspects of dharma

Some people wrongly say that dharma creates wars as they think of dharma as religion.

11 Mar 2017 2:41 AM

Mystic Mantra: Arabi’s path of unconditional love

In fact, the soul of Islam has been protected by mystics like Ibn Arabi, who harboured the inclusivist and pluralistic spirit of Sufism.

03 Mar 2017 6:39 AM

Pope’s advice valid for all

Curiously, not all religions tend to view sin as fiercely as the Catholics tend to do.

26 Feb 2017 3:17 AM

Desist from seeking votes in name of religion, caste: EC to political parties

It reminded them of a recent Supreme Court order that said such appeals amount to corrupt practice.

24 Jan 2017 8:31 PM

The government can only say you have every right to criticise any religion. Only thing is use logical not emotional arguments (Photo: PTI)

Author S L Bhyrappa wants freedom to question religion

He made the remarks while speaking about the banning of books and writings that offend religious feelings.

19 Jan 2017 4:49 PM

A new study has found that people who were willing to ask themselves those big questions every day had lower levels of depression and anxiety.

Questions to ask yourself daily for better mental health

The survey questioned 307 people about their willingness to engage with their spiritual struggles and their mental health.

15 Dec 2016 12:23 AM

Asked to discard hijab, Mumbai teacher quits job

Some Muslim teachers remove their burqa and hijab but Nazneen refuses to compromise with her religious sentiment.

10 Dec 2016 6:50 PM

Chief Justice of India T S Thakur. (Photo: PTI)

More lives have been lost in religious wars: CJI Thakur

The Chief Justice of India also said that his relationship with his God is nobody else's business.

20 Nov 2016 6:13 PM

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