BJP threatens to protest against quota for Dalit Christians

Popular for its exclusivist agenda, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is now threatening to hold anti-Christian meetings in protest of the UPA government's move to extend reservation benefits to Dalit..

6,000 to reconvert to Hinduism in Mumbai: Swami Maharaj

It has become a business for him. Every year Swami Narendra Maharaj claims to make massive “reconversions”. And although the veracity of his claims is unknown, it still makes headlines. For..

Vatican's Diwali message stresses religious harmony

The Vatican called for greater unity and religious tolerance as it greeted millions of Hindus on the occasion of Diwali on Saturday. "Dear Hindu Friends...a happy Deepavali (Diwali)! Religious..

Mahatma Gandhi remembered on 140th birth anniversary

Its a national holiday today to mark the occasion of the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation". October 2 is also declared by the United Nations (UN) as the International Day of..

India disputes US panel's report on religious freedom

India Thursday was on denial mode following a US government body's move to put the country on its Watch List for the “government’s largely inadequate response in protecting religious..

VHP to hold two protests in memory of Swami Laxmananda Saraswati

Anything that would be detrimental to peace building in Kandhamal at this juncture would inarguably be a protest rally. Defying even the district collector’s warning, a right-wing Hindu..