Indian devotees splurge on jets, gold idols as Hindu temple opens
Wealthy devotees prepare for the invite-only opening ceremony of one of Hinduism's holiest temples.
Sat Jan 20 2024
India's elderly await death, seek salvation in holy city
More than a million people live in Varanasi beside Hinduism's holiest river to which the devout flock from all over the country for rituals.
Wed Apr 26 2023
Sweet smell of Ramadan tempts as South Asia's Muslims fast
Islam is the second-largest religion in South Asia after Hinduism, and the region is home to around a third of the faith's adherents.
Tue Apr 05 2022
Recycling flowers: One man's mission to clean up the Ganges
Agarwal says many Indians prefer to dump the flowers they offer to deities into water bodies as putting them into bins is considered unholy.
Thu Mar 18 2021
Indian court grants bail to comedian accused of insulting Hinduism
Faruqui is among many who have recently had to defend themselves against accusations of challenging a law that protects religious beliefs.
Sat Feb 06 2021
CMCO: SOPs for houses of worship of non-Muslims will be finalised by Monday
Representatives of religious bodies had meeting to discuss in general the SOPs proposed by Ministry of NationaI Unity and the Health Ministry.
Sat May 16 2020
Drunk Indian men are more of nuisance than sexily dressed women
Astro AWANI's Suganthi Suparmaniam believes drunk Indian men at temples and during religious festivals are more of a nuisance than sexily dressed women.
Fri Jan 13 2017
'Thank you, Hindraf' - Dr Zakir Naik
The international Islamic preacher says with all that has happened in recent days, he now has an even bigger audience to address here in Malaysia.
Wed Apr 13 2016
India's parliament in chaos over forced conversion protests
India's parliament was thrown into disarray Tuesday as opposition lawmakers protested at mass conversions to Hinduism.
Wed Dec 17 2014
Indira Gandhi elated with court's landmark decision to retain her children's Hindu faith
No family has to go through what I and my children have to go through, said M. Indira Gandhi.
Thu Jul 25 2013