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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

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