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'If you are atheist, secularist, Hindu or Buddhist, you'll be killed in Bangladesh'

Noted author and columnist Taslima Nasreen on Wednesday condemned the killings by extremists in Bangladesh, stating those who do not conform with their ideology are usually killed.

Apr 27, 2016, 19:15 PM IST

Two Hindu teachers jailed in Bangladesh for defaming Islam

Two Hindu teachers in Bangladesh have been jailed for six months for making blasphemous comments about Islam under a colonial-era law that makes insulting any religion a crime in the Muslim-majority country.

Apr 27, 2016, 15:53 PM IST

In Pakistan, comedy means calling Hindus 'dogs'

Pakistan has 5 million Hindus  - are they considered humans?

Apr 18, 2016, 13:04 PM IST

Fasting in Hindu festivals: Know the science behind it!

Know the science behind fasting!

Apr 09, 2016, 14:17 PM IST

Non-local students safe in NIT, ask them to concentrate on their studies now: Hurriyat chief

Chairman of moderate Hurriyat Conference Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said the outstation students at NIT here are safe and asked them to concentrate on their studies rather than playing into the hands of "opportunists" and "divisive forces".

Apr 08, 2016, 19:53 PM IST

Will nationalism be decided if one can say 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' or not, Shashi Tharoor questions govt

Taking a dig at ruling BJP over its stand on the JNU row, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said nationalism is now decided by whether one can say 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' or not.

Mar 21, 2016, 01:45 AM IST

Hindus had decided to go secular post independence: Subramanian Swamy

Quite vocal about his views on Hindutva, senior BJP leader and a man of letters Subramanian Swamy on Saturday said that the decision to be secular after India attained independence was of Hindus.

Mar 19, 2016, 09:35 AM IST

Row over 'Bharat Mata ki jai' reflects challenging times: Smriti Irani

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday opined that the "controversy" sparked by AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi's remark over "bharat mata ki jai" highlights "the kind of challenging times we are passing through" and wondered where else 'Bharat mata' will be hailed if not in India.

Mar 15, 2016, 19:10 PM IST

This is how Maulana Kalbe Sadiq's enmity towards Hindu religion turned into love

As spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's World Culture Festival continues to enthral the people across the world, a video featuring Maulana Kalbe Sadiq and the Art of Living founder has gone viral.

Mar 12, 2016, 16:17 PM IST

Mob chanting 'Jai Shree Ram' vandalises church in Chhattisgarh

A church in Khamardih area in Raipur in Chhattisgarh was apparently vandalised by unidentified miscreants on Sunday. 

Mar 06, 2016, 15:47 PM IST

Malayalam TV anchor discusses Mahishasur Jayanti debate started by Smriti Irani in Parliament, gets threat calls

Sindhu Sooryakumar had on Friday night moderated a discussion on whether celebrating Mahishasur Jayanti could be considered an act of treason.

Mar 01, 2016, 11:16 AM IST

Reasons why idols are worshipped in Hinduism

Idol worship helps devotees comprehend the abstract and formless.

Feb 25, 2016, 13:34 PM IST

Benefits of applying Kumkum or Tilak on forehead

In ancient India, people practiced rituals and customs to live a healthy, happy and peaceful life.

Feb 24, 2016, 10:20 AM IST

Rs 7L for Sikh girl, Rs 5L for a Brahmin: `Love jihad` WhatsApp message goes viral in Gujarat

The message circulated by 'Students of Muslim Youth Forum' encourages Muslim boys to trap girls from other communities in love and tie the knot.

Feb 10, 2016, 13:06 PM IST

Communal harmony: Muslims provide land, collect Rs 50,000 to build Ram Temple for Hindus

Setting a rare example of communal harmony, Muslims in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district have given land to build Ram Temple in their village.

Feb 03, 2016, 06:55 AM IST

Never thought you'll behave like a 'Congi Chamcha': Anupam Kher to Shashi Tharoor

Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday engaged in war of words over thoughts on being Hindu.

Jan 30, 2016, 23:15 PM IST

'Subhas Chandra Bose had named INA brigades after Nehru, Gandhi not Savarkar'

Recently, Ramchandra Guha said the government under PM Narendra Modi was the "most anti-intellectual" the country ever had.

Jan 27, 2016, 11:55 AM IST

Dharma Sena: Arming kids in the name of protecting religion or nation?

Away from the spotlight, a private army is taking shape in western Uttar Pradesh.

Jan 22, 2016, 19:36 PM IST

Dharma Sena: Arming kids in the name of protecting religion or nation?- Part-II

Away from the spotlight, a private army is taking shape in western Uttar Pradesh.

Jan 22, 2016, 19:35 PM IST

Dharma Sena: Arming kids in the name of protecting religion or nation?- Part-III

Away from the spotlight, a private army is taking shape in western Uttar Pradesh.

Jan 22, 2016, 19:34 PM IST