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Celebrations mark installation of Guru Granth Sahib
The entire Golden Temple complex in Amritsar, where the holiest of Sikh shrines, Harmandir Sahib, is located, was bedecked with flowers on Monday to mark the installation of the Sikh holy book, Guru Granth Sahib, there in 1604.
2 minor brothers drown in pond in UP
Two minor brothers drowned while taking a bath in a pond in Parsia village in the Haldi area, police said Monday. The incident took place Sunday when Krishna (9) and Shyamu (7) were taking bath in the pond and slipped into deep waters, they said. The bodies of the victims were later fished out from the pond by locals.
Some people trying to make word Hindu 'untouchable, 'intolerable': Naidu
Some people are trying to make the word Hindu "untouchable" and "intolerable", Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has said as he underlined the need to preserve the true values of Hinduism as taught by seers like Swami Vivekananda to alter the "ill-informed" opinions. In his keynote address to the concluding session of the second World Hindu Congress (WHC) here, the vice president said India believed in universal tolerance and accepted all religions as true. Naidu called upon the delegates to preserve the true values of Hinduism as shown by seers like Vivekananda. More than 2,500 delegates and 250 speakers from over 60 countries participated in the three-day WHC coinciding with the 125th anniversary of the historic speech of Vivekananda in Chicago in 1893. Share and care is the core of the Hindu philosophy, he said, outlining the important aspects of Hinduism. Naidu rued that a lot of disinformation (about Hinduism) is going around. "Some people are trying to make the very word Hindu ...
India taught the world tolerance, universal acceptance: Naidu
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that tolerance and universal acceptance have been two of the most noteworthy aspects of the Indian culture.Naidu's remarks came while addressing the concluding ceremony of the 2nd World Hindu Congress, which was organized on the eve of 125th Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's Historic Speech at the Parliament of the World's Religions in 1893 at Chicago.Speaking on the occasion, Naidu said, "As Swami Vivekananda said in his inaugural speech at Chicago on September 11, 1893, ours is a country that has "taught the world both tolerance and universal acceptance." India believes "not only in universal toleration but we accept all religions as true."Asserting that India is a treasure house of ideas, values, and attitudes, Naidu said that the country could provide honey of wisdom in this bitter world."We have inherited a treasure house of ideas, values, and attitudes. In a world of unprecedented changes, we need a sheet anchor and a spiritual compass.
Ghaziabad police launch 'Operation T' against illegal vehicles
Ghaziabad police said Sunday they have seized 137 vehicles and challaned another 669 during a three-hour campaign against vehicles being run illegally between Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. The police said the campaign, named 'Operation T', will be launched once every week without prior notice. Senior Superintendent of Police Vaibhav Krishna said he has learnt that a few owners were plying double-decker buses between cities in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi without valid documents and the campaign will intensify police action against them. During the campaign on Friday night, police seized 137 vehicles and 669 were challaned, Krishna said. A fine of Rs 87,000 was recovered from drivers for violation of traffic rules, he added. Seven persons were arrested and two stolen motorbikes, 1 kg marijuana and two live cartridges were seized.
World Hindu Congress delegates receive ladoos with 'unity' message
Delegates at the World Hindu Congress being held here received a surprise box in their welcome kit containing two ladoos -- one hard and one soft -- to give them a message of unity. The boxes were distributed to convey the common perception that Hindu society is not united, according to the organisers of the event. "The soft ladoo represented the status of Hindus today that they may be easily broken and swallowed while the future vision for the Hindu society should be like a hard ladoo -- strongly bonded," Guna Magesan, coordinator Hindu Organisational conference of the WHC, said Saturday at a panel discussion on Collective Efforts for Hindu Emergence. Swami Poornatmananda of Bharat Seva Ashram said all Hindus should unite to achieve resurgence. Emphasising that Hindu religious teachings are for humanity, he said, schools and colleges in India should be opened to impart Hindu teachings. On the resurgence of Hinduism, the spiritual head of the Chinmaya Mission, said, "Everything begins
Stir against Bishop enters second day; Nuns allege attempt to
The protest by Catholic reformation organisations against alleged laxity in the probe into the rape complaint by a nun against a Roman Catholic Bishop entered the second day here Sunday with a group of five nuns accusing top police officials of trying to sabotage it. The nuns from a convent in Kottayam, to which the 'rape' survivor belonged, slammed the reported move to hand over the probe against Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar diocese to the crime branch wing. Taking part in the protest seeking justice for "their sister" allegedly raped by a Roman Catholic Bishop for the second day, they reposed confidence in the ongoing probe by Vaikom Deputy Superintendent of Police K Subhash. The nuns claimed the police officers were trying to delay the probe into the case to save the Bishop. "We have full faith in the investigation being carried out by the Deputy Superintendent of Police. But the top police officials are not giving him permission to take the Bishop into custody
Show courage to prosecute us, Punjab ex-CM dares Amarinder
Former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Sunday dared his successor Amarinder Singh to demonstrate courage to prosecute and try him in a court of law "if there is any shred of truth in your allegations" on the sacrilege issue.
Maha: Muslim community stages protest march in Pune for quotas
Members of the Muslim community Sunday took out a silent march here demanding five per cent reservations in government jobs and education. The "Muslim mook morcha" (silent march) started from Golibar Maidan here and culminated at the Pune district collectorate building four kilometres away where they submitted a memorandum to Collector Naval Kishore Ram. "In 2014, the Congress-NCP government in Maharashtra had issued an ordinance providing five per cent reservation to 50 Muslim communities. But the ordinance could not become an Act despite the Bombay High Court allowing quota for Muslims in education," claimed Anjum Inamdar, one of the organisers of the protest march. Inamdar said that this ordinance should be converted into an Act and the state's Muslim community should be provided reservations in jobs as well as educational institutions. Removal of encroachments from properties owned by the Wakf Board was also one of the demands of the community, he said. Apart from ..
Amarinder greets people on 'Parkash Purab' of Guru Granth Sahib
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh greeted the people Sunday on the eve of the first 'Parkash Purab' of Guru Granth Sahib (installation of Guru Granth Sahib in Harmandir Sahib in 1604), with a call to imbibe the values ingrained in the holy text. Underlining the importance of disseminating the message and philosophy of the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy book, in every nook and corner of the world, Singh said, "Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji not only enlightens humanity on every aspect of life, but also imbibes the spirit of oneness of God, harmony, love, peace and compassion amongst one and all." "Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji also invokes the ethos of tolerance, brotherhood and righteousness among people as the universal truth," he added in a message. The chief minister called upon the people to seek inspiration from the Guru Granth Sahib and the healing virtues it contains, "particularly in today's world which is full of suffering and problems".
NSA advisor Ajit Doval offers 'pind daan' at Gaya
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and his wife on Sunday offered 'pind daan' at a temple here for the salvation of their ancestors' souls. The couple performed the 'pind daan' rituals at the Vishnupad temple for peace and salvation of their ancestors' souls. They also performed 'jal tarpan' on the bank of Falgu river. Amarnath Meharwar, who blessed the couple after the ritual, onfirmed it. Doval, a Z-plus protectee, reached here along with his wife on Saturday to offer the pind daan and had put up at the Officer's Training Academy (OTA). Gaya Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rajiv Mishra and City SP Anil Kumar were personally present on the occasion.
NCW demands strict action against PC George
National Commission for Women (NCW) chief Rekha Sharma on Sunday lashed out at Kerala MLA PC George over his derogatory comments about the rape victim num from Kerala, and demanded strict action against the lawmaker.This comes a day after George, an independent MLA, termed the raped victim nun a prostitute. The nun has alleged that Jalandhar Bishop, Franco Mulackal raped her. "No one has doubt that the nun is a prostitute. 12 times she enjoyed it and the 13th time it is rape? Why didn't she complain the first time?" George had said.Reacting on the statement, Sharma told ANI, "I am ashamed of such lawmakers who are giving these statements instead of helping women. This is absolutely shameful. The NCW has already taken up the matter and we will write to DGP demanding strict action against him."She added that she herself went to see the nun, who was in a deep trauma, and alleged that the Punjab government and the Kerala police were not taking the matter seriously."I met the nun in ...
World Hindu Congress delegates receive ladoos with a 'unity' message
Delegates at the World Hindu Congress being held here received a sweet box in their welcome packet containing two ladoos -- one hard and one soft. The surprise sweet packets were distributed to convey the common perception that Hindu society is not united, according to the organisers of the event. "The soft ladoo represented the status of Hindus today that they may be easily broken and swallowed while the future vision for the Hindu society should be like a hard ladoo -- strongly bonded," Guna Magesan, coordinator Hindu Organisational conference of the WHC, said Saturday at a panel discussion on Collective Efforts for Hindu Emergence. Swami Poornatmananda of Bharat Seva Ashram said all Hindus should unite to achieve resurgence. Emphasising that Hindu religious teachings are for humanity, he said, schools and colleges in India should be opened to impart Hindu teachings. On the resurgence of Hinduism, the spiritual head of the Chinmaya Mission, said, "Everything begins at home. When ...
Ajit Doval offers 'pindadaan' in Gaya
National Security Advisor (NSA) to the Prime Minister of India Ajit Doval on Sunday morning offered 'pindadaan' at Bihar's Gaya for the salvation of his ancestors' soul.Doval, along with his family, arrived in Gaya last night and offered 'pindadaan' to his ancestors in the premises of Vishnupad temple earlier today.Reportedly, after his overnight stay at Gaya, Doval, a Z-plus protectee, will return to Delhi on Sunday.People offer 'pindadaan' to their deceased ancestors to pray for their souls. As per beliefs, it is required to make the souls of the dead happy during the 'shradh' period to seek their blessings.
Bhagwat calls for unity among Hindus, says wild dogs can destroy lone lion
Lamenting that the Hindus have been suffering for thousands of years, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has asked them to come together and organise themselves, saying "if a lion is alone, wild dogs can invade and destroy him". Addressing a gathering of some 2,500 delegates attending the second World Hindu Congress here, Bhagwat, however, said the Hindus have no aspiration of dominance. "The Hindu society will prosper only when it works as a society," he said. "One of the key values to bring the whole world into a team is to have controlled ego and learn to accept the consensus. For example, Lord Krishna and Yudhishtra never contradicted each other," Bhagwat said. Stating that it is very difficult to bring the Hindus together, he said: "Coming together of the Hindus is in itself a difficult thing." "In initial days of our work, when our karkyakartas used to talk to Hindus about organising them, they used to say 'sher kabhi jhund mein nahi chalta' (a lion never walks in a group). But even that ..
No government, church or police to support us: Kerala nuns
A group of Catholic nuns on Saturday gave vent to their ire against the Kerala government, Church and the police, saying no one is there to support the case of their fellow nun who was allegedly sexually abused by Bishop Franco Mulakkal, of the Roman Catholic Diocese in Punjab.
Pope tells bishops to fight abuse, culture behind it
Pope Francis told newly ordained bishops Saturday that they must reject all forms of abuse and work in communion to fight the clerical culture that has fuelled the sex abuse and cover-up scandal rocking his papacy. Francis cited his recent letter about combatting abuse during an audience with 74 new bishops from 34 countries in the developing world. The bishops are in Rome this week to learn how to lead their dioceses. Their seminar has come during a moment of crisis for Francis, accused by a lone archbishop of having covered up for a disgraced ex-cardinal, who in turn has been accused of sexually molesting children as well as adult seminarians. Francis has ignored calls from clergy and ordinary faithful to respond directly to the claims, saying there are times when "silence and prayer" are the best response. Francis did however speak generally about the abuse crisis to the new bishops, many of whom hail from dioceses where the clerical sex abuse scandal hasn't erupted publicly in the
Punjab declares holiday for Guru Granth Sahib installation Day
For the first time, the Punjab government has declared a holiday on September 10, the day when Sikh holy book, Guru Granth Sahib, was installed at the holiest of Sikh shrines 'Harmandir Sahib' (popularly known as Golden Temple).
Nun rape case:Kerala catholic organisations stage demo against
: Members of various Catholic reformation organisations took to the streets here Saturday to protest the alleged laxity in the probe into a complaint of rape filed by a nun against a Roman Catholic church bishop. Five nuns from a convent in Kottayam, to which the victim belonged, also took part in the demonstration and alleged that she had been denied justice by the church, police and the government as no action has been initiated against the accused, Bishop Franco Mulakkal of the Jalandhar diocese. "We are fighting for our sister. She has been denied justice by the Church, government and the police. We are ready to go to any extent for ensuring justice to our sister," a nun told protesters here, who held placards demanding arrest of Bishop Franco. She sought to know why Bishop Franco has not been arrested despite sufficient evidence against him and also questioned the Church's stand on the matter. "Seventy-four days have passed since the complaint was made against ...
Punjab govt declares holiday on Sep 10
The Punjab government has declared a public holiday on the occasion of first 'Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib' (installation of Guru Granth Sahib in Harmandir Sahib in 1604) on September 10. A spokesperson of the Chief Minister's Office said all the offices of Punjab government, boards, corporations and educational institutions would remain closed on the occasion.