Christianity

Vance’s remarks about his wife’s Hindu upbringing and potential conversion have added fuel to conversations about faith, religious tolerance, and political identity in America.

Islam world’s fastest-growing religion, grew by 347 million in 10 years; Hinduism fourth largest: Study

Hindus now comprise 14.9% of the world’s population, making Hinduism the fourth largest religion globally. India remains the faith’s primary hub, home to 95% of all Hindus.

Marathi actress and Fandry fame Rajeshwari Kharat accepts Christianity on Easter, fans share their disappointment

Rajeshwari Kharat, known for her memorable role as ‘Shalu’ in the acclaimed Marathi film Fandry, is back in the spotlight—but this time, it’s for a personal choice that has taken her fans by surprise.

Church of England apologizes for treatment of LGBTQI+ people

The apology from the church’s bishops came in a report following five years of debate on the church’s position on sexuality.

Why is Good Friday called ‘Good’ though Jesus Christ was crucified on this day?

Good Friday, one of the most major religious days, is observed by Christians across the world. The Friday before Easter is the Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus. This year the Holy Friday is observed on April 15.

Good Friday 2022: Messages and quotes to mark the holy day

Good Friday 2022: The day is marked with fasting, church services and vigils. It is observed as a holiday around the world.

Maundy Thursday 2022: Why Goa's bakeries churn out thousands of hot cross buns the day before Good Friday

Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, currants in a sweet bun with a dusting of sugar on top: hot cross buns are made in bakeries across Goa on Maundy Thursday, which marks The Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his apostles.

Pope rules baptised lay Catholics, including women, can lead Vatican departments

For centuries, the departments have been headed by male clerics, usually cardinals or bishops, but that could change from June 5 when the new charter takes effect after more than nine years of work.

Gold ring engraved with early Christian symbol for Jesus found in Roman-era wreck off Israel

Experts say that while the image exists in early Christian symbolism, representing Jesus as a caring shepherd, tending to his flock and guiding those in need, finding it on a ring was rare.

Urdu, Hindu Attire, Abrahamisation | It’s much ado about nothing

Urdu in India seems to have suffered because of a mistaken identity, and has had a decline from the time Pakistan declared Urdu as her national language 

The spirit of Nagaland

One such remote destination which most tourists happen to overlook is Nagaland. Well that‘s good news for us travellers. The lesser the crowd, better the experience. And the experience in Nagaland is truly an experience of a lifetime because it takes you beyond sightseeing, taking selfies and indulging in the luxuries of life.

Charlie Hebdo: Back off but watch Islamic discourse closely

Islam and Christianity have had more problems reconciling faith and reason because they have a holy book that says this is the only truth. But no book can contain the entire truth. In fact the search for absolute truth is as pointless as the search for any kind of absolutes.

Shiva trilogy changed my life by 180 degrees: Tripathi

Author Amish Tripathi or Amish as he prefers to be called is now the stuff of Indian publishing legend. The latest in Shiva Trilogy “The Oath of the Vayuputras” sold five lakh copies within a week of publication and cumulative sales of the Trilogy have clocked Rs 40 crore.