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Krishna Janmashtami: Top 20 quotes, wishes and WhatsApp status

Krishna Janmasthami will be celebrated today in all parts of India. Have a look at the top 20 quotes related to Lord Krishna, Krishna Janmashtami greetings, wishes, and WhatsApp status

Not Indian culture to denigrate any religion, says M Venkaiah Naidu

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday cautioned against forces and vested interests that are threatening the nation's peace and integrity through a divisive agenda

No 'non-veg' eating blacksmiths; checks on social media: Delhi Kanwar alert

The Kanwar Yatra started on Thursday and the Kanwariyas are expected to reach the national capital on July 20

'Not request, but warning': VHP posters ban non-Hindus from Varanasi ghats

Posters banning the entry of non-Hindus to the Varanasai ghats along the Ganga appeared on the walls of buildings, which were reportedly pasted by activists of VHP and Bajrang Dal.

Hindutva's damaging game

Violence against minorities will affect everyone

Need to instil ideals of Swami Vivekananda in today's youth: CJI Ramana

To fulfill the dream of making a resurgent India through principles there is a need to instil his ideals in today's youth, Chief Justice of India N V Ramana said on Sunday.

Religion and the workplace

In theory, religion plays no role at a workplace. However, in practice, it does

When devotion goes viral

But in 21st century India, religion, appears to get a carte blanche during Covid-19

The mythology of fear

Instead of its once haloed existence as the year of lofty goals and vision statements, it is now staring at an epitaph that may well read: The year when death ran amok and the gods went missing.

Over 50% respondents say won't visit religious places once open: Survey

The survey, conducted by LocalCircles, a community social media platform, looked at people's willingness to visit various public spaces when they are opened post relaxations.

Want to visit temple, church or mosque from June 8? Know the Unlock rules

Unlock 1.0: Here are the guidelines that worshippers and religious institutions need to follow from June 8

Where ignorance is bliss, 'Tis folly to be wise?

It is time to ask why public figures and institutions are promoting unscientific beliefs at citizens' expense

Lebanese town bans Muslims from buying, renting property

Mohammed Awwad and his fiancee, both Muslims, recently found an affordable apartment for rent online in a town in Lebanon, southeast of Beirut. The 27-year-old journalist called the number and asked the owner when they could drop by to take a look. He was stunned by her response: Muslims are not allowed to settle in the town, she said. The apartment owner apologized to Awwad, saying she wouldn't mind renting to people of any sect but officials in the town of Hadat issued orders years ago that only Christians be allowed to buy and rent property. The young Shiite Muslim man could not believe what he heard and asked his fiancee, Sarah Raad, to call the municipality and she, too, was told that the ban had been in place for years. Hadat is a small example of Lebanon's deeply rooted sectarian divisions that once led to a 15-year civil war that left more than 100,000 people dead. Christian communities feel under siege as Muslims, who tend to have higher birth rates, leave overcrowded areas ..

Fail to understand why sanitary workers jobs are allocated solely for Christians: Pak activist

Human rights activist Kapil Dev on Tuesday questioned why in Pakistan, sanitary workers jobs were allocated solely to Christians."I fail to understand as to why sanitary workers jobs are allocated for #Christians only? Why not for all? What if such jobs are for only Muslims in UK, USA or elsewhere in the West? You shit, and we clean. This should stop now. #EqualityForAll," Kapil Dev tweeted along with a picture of a recent advertisement by the Pakistan Army.The Pakistan Army advertisement offering sanitation jobs for Christians recently drew criticism over social media for being discriminatory towards the community, reported Union of Catholic Asian News.Run by several newspapers in Pakistan, the advertisement announced vacancies for the posts of drivers, sepoys, tradesmen and sanitation workers in the Army's Mujhahid Force. However, the sanitation jobs were specified for Christians only.This triggered several minority rights activists, who later urged Pakistan Army to discard its ...

2014 Burdwan blast case: Wanted JMB operative arrested from Bengaluru

A Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) operative, wanted in the 2014 Burdwan blast case, was arrested by the National Investigation Agency from Bengaluru on Tuesday, officials said. Habibur Rehman Sheikh (28) alias Habibur or Sheikh was apprehended by the central agency from the Dodabalpur area of the city, they said. Sheikh was named in the chargesheet filed by the NIA in this case in March, 2015 "for his direct involvement in the conspiracy of JMB to wage war against governments of India and Bangladesh", an NIA official said. He was a close associate of senior JMB leader Jahidul Islam alias Kausar and was associated with other JMB leaders like Rahamatullah Sheikh and Moulana Yusuf, the official said. Sheikh was an active member of JMB's Bolpur module in West Bengal and had attended a number of training camps conducted by the terror group, the official alleged. He was produced on Tuesday before a special NIA court in Bengaluru which granted the agency five-day transit remand for ...

PM Modi pays tribute to Late Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief on the demise of Swami Satyamitranad, Padma Bhushan recipient and a spiritual guru who passed away this morning on Tuesday.PM Modi tweeted "Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji epitomised spirituality and wisdom. He devoted his life towards empowering the poor, marginalised and downtrodden. He was extremely proud of India's rich history and culture. My tributes to this divine soul."President Ram Nath Kovind also tweeted, "Sad to hear of the demise of Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji Maharaj. A recipient of Padma Bhushan, he contributed immensely to our society and dedicated his entire life for the welfare of underprivileged people. My condolences are with his countless followers."Union Home Minister, Amit Shah tweeted "Swami Satyamitranad Giri Ji was a true worshiper of Mother Bharati, whose identity is the Bharat Mata Temple of Haridwar. Their thoughts, knowledge and philosophy will continue to inspire the generations to come for religion and ...

Swami Satyamitranand Giri passes away; VP Naidu, PM Modi condole his death

Swami Satyamitranand Giri Maharaj, a renowned seer, passed away here on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. The 87-year-old head of Bharat Mata Janhit Trust was undergoing treatment for some time at a hospital here, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avadeshanand Giri Maharaj said. "The 'samadhi' will be at Haridwar-based Raghav Kutir on Wednesday," he said. Condolences poured in from a number of political and religious leaders who described his death as a big loss to the spiritual world. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of the spiritual leader, recalling his contribution in serving the tribals and the poor. "Deeply saddened to know about the demise of Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji Maharaj who founded Bharat Mata temple in Haridwar," Naidu tweeted. He said the spiritual leader "rendered invaluable services and established Samanvaya Seva Foundation to serve poor people from tribal and hilly areas by providing free education and medical ...

VP Venkaiah Naidu, PM Modi condole death of spiritual leader Swami Satyamitranand

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday condoled the demise of spiritual leader Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji Maharaj, recalling his contribution in serving the tribals and the poor. The founder of the Bharat Mata temple in Haridwar, Swami Satyamitranand died this morning after a prolonged illness in Haridwar. "Deeply saddened to know about the demise of Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji Maharaj who founded Bharat Mata temple in Haridwar," Naidu tweeted. He said the spiritual leader "rendered invaluable services and established Samanvaya Seva Foundation to serve poor people from tribal and hilly areas by providing free education and medical facilities". "He established many learning centres & travelled across the globe to spread the message of Sanatana Dharma," the vice president said. Modi said Swami Satyamitranand epitomised spirituality and wisdom. "He devoted his life towards empowering the poor, marginalised and downtrodden. He was extremely proud ..

Sindhu Darshan Festival's 23rd edition underway in Leh

The 23rd edition of the Sindhu Darshan Festival kicked off at Sindhu Ghat Shey in Leh on Monday.Skyabje Choskyong Palga Rinpoche inaugurated the 4-day event organised by Sindhu Darshan Yatra Samiti (SDYS) in collaboration with Ladakh Phanday Tsogspa.Indresh Kumar, SDYS patron, was accompanied by Hill Council deputy chairman Gyal P.Wangyal, NDMC Mayor Avtar Singh and Anjuman Moin-Ul-Islam's president Dr Abdul Qayoom."The festival connects people from different faiths on one common platform to share love, compassion and respect for each other which is the essence of every religion," Choskyong Skyabje Palga Rinpoche said in his speech.Hill Council deputy chairman Gyal Wangyal stated, "Sindhu Darshan festival not only brings different people on one common platform but is also a great boost to Ladakh's tourism industry."Speaking on the occasion, patron Indresh Kumar said, "This festival conveys a strong message of uniting different religions and faiths. To spread awareness about taking ...

Pakistan issues visas to 463 Indians for Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death anniversary

Pakistan Monday issued visas to463 Indian Sikh pilgrims who are going to that country to observe the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The Pakistan High Commission here has also accommodated Sikh 'Yatrees' who were granted visas for observing the Martyrdom Day of Guru Arjun Dev Ji from June 14-23, but could not go to Pakistan, the country's mission here said. The visas issued by the High Commission in New Delhi are in addition to the ones given to Sikh pilgrims participating in the event from different parts of the world, it said. The 463 Indian Sikh pilgrims will visit Pakistan to observe Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death anniversary from June 27-July 6. Within the framework of the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974, thousands of pilgrims from India visit Pakistan every year to observe various religious festivals and occasions.