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Satinath Barale expelled for badmouthing Swami Shankar Dev: Ramdev
Yoga exponent Ramdev on Monday informed that his Patanjali Yogpeeth's employee Satinath Barale has been expelled from the company for allegedly making derogatory comments on Swami Shankar Dev.Speaking to ANI, Ramdev said, "A few days ago, a Patanjali employee- Satinath, who was imparting yoga lessons in Assam, made impermeable comments on our respected Swami Shankar Dev Ji Maharaj. He made ignorant comments on him. The entire Patanjali Yogpeeth family is very hurt."Swami Shankar Dev is a founder trustee of Divya Yog Mandir Trust and Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust."As soon as we came to know about it, we immediately expelled him, we also issued a press release, which conveys our thoughts and the respect we have for our saints, and we don't support such indecent and foolish talks," Ramdev added.The yoga guru further stated that they follow the teachings and orders that were laid down by saintly figures like Swami Shankar Dev, and donated Rs 1,00,000 in a festival that was organised in Assam's
Krishna Raj Kapoor: Dignity was your middle name
I met Krishna Raj Kapoor only once, and that too briefly. But her grace, dignity and warmth left a lasting impression on me.
Kovind turns 73
As President Ram Nath Kovind turned 73 years old on Monday, greetings poured in from leaders across the political spectrum.
Karnataka: This Dargah's door is open for all religions
Setting an example of religious harmony, people belonging to both Hindu and Muslim community pay obeisance at the Dargah of Harzat Shah Ruknuddin Tola in the Kalaburgi district of Karnataka. The doors of the shrine are apparently "open for all."The shrine is dedicated to a 14th century Muslim saint, who spent around 40 years praying on the hillock, on the top of which the shrine is constructed, said a local, named Mohammad Hussaini.Right next to this Dargah is the shrine of Shah Qadri, who was originally a Hindu, named Rama Rao. Qadri was a disciple of Hazrat Ruknuddin Tola and known for his spiritual accomplishments."It's only because of this Brahmin that Hazrat Ruknuddin decided to give up non-vegetarian food. After his death, nobody was allowed to visit his shrine after consuming non-vegetarian food," said Hussaini.Another local, named Musib Ahmed said, "Both Hindu and Muslim come here to pay respects to the Dargah and seek blessings. The doors of this Dargah are open to all. There
Hyderabad mosque opens doors to spread tenets of harmony
The Masjid-E-Rehmat-Alam mosque in Hyderabad on Sunday opened its door for people of different religions to spread communal harmony, peace, and brotherhood.Keeping in mind how various religions coexist in India, a group of 20 volunteers came up with this idea for the public at large to meet, share, and experience the value and culture of Indian Muslims. It also aims at bringing awareness to the public on how the mosque functions and how prayers are offered.Speaking about the event named "Visit My Mosque" which drew as many as 1200 people last year across various religions, the chief organiser, Mohammad Ahmed Khan, told ANI: "It has been a complete teamwork to bring people here. This is the third time we have done such an event. We call our Hindu brothers to visit the mosque and tell them how we offer namaz and a mosque functions, so that, there is no misunderstanding between the people. It's an attempt to promote peace and harmony. I am pleased with the feedback we have got so far ...
Priest leaves duties as sex abuse allegations investigated
A Roman Catholic priest in New York is stepping away from his official duties while diocese officials investigate allegations of sexual abuse and unwanted physical contact dating to the 1980s. Newsday reports the Diocese of Rockville Centre, which covers New York's Long Island, will be looking into the allegations against Msgr. William Breslawski, who has been serving as the pastor of the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua in Rocky Point, New York. The diocese said a letter had come on Sept. 25 accusing Breslawski of sexually abusing a middle-school-age child in 1980 and referencing a previous complaint about it that had been made in 2002. Another complaint in 2002 said Breslawski had unwanted contact with an adult in 1984. A message left at Breslawski's church was not returned.
Right wing bodies can misuse SC ruling on Ayodhya: AIMIM
The AIMIM Sunday said right wing organisations might "misuse" the recent Supreme Court ruling on Ayodhya against Muslims and mosques. The Supreme Court on September 27 declined to refer to a five-judge Constitution bench the issue of reconsideration of the observations in its 1994 judgement that a mosque was not integral to Islam which had arisen during the hearing of the Ayodhya land dispute. "The ruling that a mosque is not integral to Islam could be misused by right wing organisations. The ruling adversely impacts mosques in the country for which the RSS and its sister organisations have staked a claim. The SC ruling will affect Muslims," All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MLA Imtiaz Jaleel said at a programme in Jalna in Maharashtra. Jalil also expressed concerns over the recent ruling by the apex court decriminalising adultery and gay sex. He said his party would raise the issue of irregularities in the state Waqf board in the winter session of the ...
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi urges participation in 'Run for Unity'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the nation to organise a 'Run for Unity' marathon, on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, to strengthen the efforts to unite the country.The Prime Minister while addressing the nation through his 48th episode of the monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' said that the 'Run for Unity' is a very good initiative to remember Sardar Patel as throughout his life he worked for the unity of the country."For last few years, a 'Run for Unity' is organised on October 31 on his birth anniversary. It is organised in small cities, villages, towns. This year too we should organise 'Run for unity. I request you all to strengthen efforts to unite the country through 'Run for unity' on October 31," he said.In 2017, Prime Minister Modi flagged off this run to commemorate the 142nd birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.
Oct 2 launch of Pune's mega monument to world peace - 54 massive bronzes
The planet's biggest pillar-less dome, built without a professional architect's design, housing 54 massive bronze statues of some of the greatest leaders of humanity as a mega monument to world peace, has come up in Pune.
Translation promotes unity in diversity: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Sunday said translation promotes unity in diversity. She said many of her books have been translated to different languages. "Today is #InternationalTranslationDay. The theme for 2018 is 'Translation: promoting cultural heritage in changing times'," Banerjee wrote on her Twitter handle. She said "Translation promotes unity in diversity. In fact, many of my books have been translated to English, Hindi and Ol Chiki." International Translation Day is celebrated every year on September 30 on the feast of St Jerome, the Bible translator who is considered the patron saint of translators.
Sabarimala verdict: Shiv Sena calls off Kerala shutdown
The Kerala unit of Shiv Sena on Saturday withdrew its call for a statewide shutdown on Monday to protest the Supreme Court verdict throwing open the Sabarimala temple to all women.
Women from Hindu outfits to 'wait' to enter Ayyappa shrine
Women cadres of Hindu outfits Saturday offered prayers in temples in Tamil Nadu by holding lamps and saying they would 'wait' till they crossed 50 to visit the Lord Ayyappa shrine at Sabarimala, notwithstanding the Supreme Court verdict allowing them entry. The cadres of Bharat Hindu Munnani met at the Sri Gangadeeswara temple here, saying they would not visit the shrine till they crossed 50 years of age and the menstrual cycle. A participant in the prayer meeting said, "For us, the ancient customs hold good all the time to come irrespective of whether a court favoured it or not." Hindu Makkal Katchi chief Arjun Sampath said, 'Light Lamp' prayer meetings were held by his outfit in several temples in places including Coimbatore, Cuddalore and Tirupur. "These are prayer meetings to reaffirm our faith in our customs. In such meetings, women visit temples only in accordance with our beliefs," he told PTI. Women pledged (called 'kathiruppom,' meaning let us wait) to offer ...
Sabarimala verdict: Shiv Sena calls for Kerala shutdown on Monday
The Kerala unit of Shiv Sena on Saturday announced a statewide shutdown on Monday to protest the Supreme Court verdict throwing open the Sabarimala temple to all women.
India willing to help Nepal in education sector: official
India is willing to help Nepal in the field of education and has been providing annually around 3,000 scholarships to the Nepalese students, a top Indian official said here Saturday. Indian Embassy's Deputy Chief of Mission Ajay Kumar made his remarks at an event held to observe the 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's historic speech delivered at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago in 1893. "India has been providing annually around 3,000 scholarships to Nepalese students. India wants to help Nepal in the area of education," Kumar said. Former Nepalese representative to the United Nations Jayaraj Acharya who attended the event highlighted Vivekananda's contribution to education. "Vivekananda had introduced Vedic philosophy of India to the western society through his historic address to the World Religious Congress in Chicago, USA," said Swami Bodhasarananda of Ramkrishna Mission Bellor Math, India.
Sex abuse scandal: Pope seeks prayers to fight 'devil'
Pope Francis asked Saturday for daily prayers to protect the Catholic Church from what he says are "attacks by the devil," in his latest response to the clerical sex abuse and cover-up scandal roiling his papacy. A Vatican statement appeared to be an indirect response to accusations that Francis himself, and a string of Vatican officials before him, were complicit in covering up the sexual misconduct of a now-disgraced American ex-cardinal. The Vatican said Francis had asked for Catholics worldwide to unite and pray the Rosary each day during October "to protect the church from the devil, who is always looking to divide us from God and from one another." At the same time, Francis asked for prayers so the church becomes ever more aware of its "guilt, errors and abuses committed in the present and the past and is committed to combat it without fail to prevent evil from prevailing." Francis identified the devil as the "Great Accuser, who roams the earth looking for ways to accuse." The ..
Muslim groups urge government to withdraw triple talaq ordinance
Various Muslim socio-religious and political organisations came together on a common platform here on Friday night to demand the central government to withdraw the ordinance on triple talaq as it is unconstitutional.
Vatican, China in hush negotiations on 'underground' bishops: sources
After clinching a historic deal, the Vatican and China are involved in fresh negotiations over the fate of "underground" bishops who remained faithful to the pope for decades despite pressure from Beijing, sources say. The Vatican hopes the negotiations following Saturday's deal -- seen as paving the way for rapprochement between the Catholic Church and Beijing -- will lead China to soften its approach to those who swore allegiance to the pontiff for decades. A Vatican source and a Chinese priest told AFP the Holy See could win concessions by the end of the year, though the details of any agreement reached would remain classified. After a decades-long impasse over who presides over the now roughly 12 million-strong Catholic faithful, Saturday's pact saw Pope Francis recognise seven clergy ordained by Beijing. The clergy were the final seven to gain recognition from Rome after some 70 other members of the Patriotic Catholic Association (PCA), created by the Chinese government to ...
Country's security and prosperity should be 'rashtra dharma': Adityanath
Noting that the country's security and prosperity should be 'rashtra dharma' (national duty), Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Friday said some people want to run the country through 'fatwa', but asserted that it will run according to the Constitution drafted by B R Ambedkar. Speaking at a programme held at the Gorakhnath temple to mark the death anniversary of Mahant Digvijaynath and Mahant Avaidyanath, Adityanath said, "Our religion can be protected only when our country is protected. Our 'rashtra dharma' should be India, its security and prosperity. The Acharya (spiritual teacher) of Gorakhpeeth always taught us that 'rashtra dharma' is more significant than any individual religion." "Some people want to run the country through 'fatwa', but the country will run according to the Constitution given by Ambedkar, the values taught by the freedom fighters and great men on the country," Adityanath said. "We all should ensure that country march toward the path of progress ...
Haryana to renovate 134 pilgrimage places
Haryana will renovate 134 holy pilgrimages located in five districts of the state as described in holy relics Mahabharata, Ramayana and Vamana Purana, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced on Friday.
Justice Chandrachud refers to history behind Sabarimala temple and pilgrimage
The Supreme Court verdict Friday, paving the way for entry of women to Kerala's Sabarimala temple, has extensively delved into the history of the mythological figure lord Ayyappa and the evolution of the hill-top shrine as also its strict "vratham" or penance undertaken before the pilgrimage. Justice Chandrachud, in his separate but concurring verdict, has dealt with the birth of Lord Ayyappa, his life in a royal palace, the origin of the hill-top shrine, the distinct features of the pilgrimage including the deep penance, celibacy and abstinence to be undertaken by the devotees. "Although there are numerous Ayyappa Temples in India, the Sabarimala Temple depicts Lord Ayyappa as a Naishtika Brahmacharya: his powers derive specifically from abstention from sexual activities," Justice Chandrachud noted. He said the birth of Lord Ayyappa has been described as arising from the union of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu (in the form of Mohini). He also noted that the Pandalam King, Rajasekara, on .