Religion

Column | In the name of god! Pinarayi's Left front has more believers than ever

May 28, 2021

Column | In the name of god! Pinarayi's Left front has more believers than ever

A majority of the constituents in the 11-party LDF are not shy of their religious moorings.

December 06, 2020
Twitching of eyes and what it implicates astrologically

A scientific genre called ‘nimitha sastra’ or the study of omens are part of the Indian school of astrology.
December 06, 2020
MP's 'religious freedom' law to provide for upto 10 yrs in jail for offence

According to this law, a marriage solemnized only for the purpose of converting a person will be held as null and valid.
November 24, 2020
Yogi cabinet approves draft ordinance on religious conversions for marriage

In recent weeks, BJP-run states like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have revealed plans to enact laws to counter alleged attempts to convert Hindu women to Islam in the guise of marriage, which Hindu activists refer to as love jihad.
November 22, 2020
Dr Ajay Shah: a rare combination of science and religion

An Adjunct Professor at Amrita Viswha Vidyapeetham, Dr Shah has been teaching at the Amrita University – SUNY Buffalo MBA-MS dual degree program since 2011.
November 16, 2020
The ritual of salt-offering at a Subramanya temple in Kerala

Once in a year, on the Taipooya festival during the Malayalam month of Makaram, the idol of Murugan would be taken to Peruvaram, in a grand procession.
November 04, 2020
Know your lucky colour for apparel, see if it fulfils wishes

Astrologers often give advice to wear outfits in lucky colours during crucial occasions or events in life like interview, meeting a prospective bride or wedding.

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