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Coronavirus: How Covid-19 has changed the 'big fat Indian wedding'
Can simple intimate ceremonies be the new normal in a country obsessed with lavish weddings?
An Indian Healer Who Kissed Hands to Cure Coronavirus Died of Coronavirus
So far, 20 people who came in close contact with him tested positive, making the area a hotspot.
India Continues to Hold Religious Gatherings Despite Surging Numbers of COVID-19
India’s Supreme Court allowed the Rath Yatra in Odisha to proceed, even though similar festivals have been linked to past outbreaks of cholera.
Modi's India should be on the US's religious freedom blacklist
Only strong pressure from the US can stop the Indian government from further eroding religious freedom in the country.
Bollywood Stars Criticized For Posting Against Racism While Endorsing Skin Whitening Creams
Priyanka Chopra showed support for Black Lives Matter but has been called out for failing to speak out against injustice in India.
India denies visas to US panel on religious freedom
Travel request for panel members turned down by New Delhi as US Congress releases new report on religious freedom.
India reiterates civilizational ties with Nepal
It says no locus standi for U.S. to talk on religious freedom
India reiterates civilisational ties with Nepal
It says no locus standi for U.S. to talk on religious freedom
Delhi reserves hospital beds for residents as virus cases surge
The city of New Delhi on Sunday ordered many of its hospital beds to be reserved solely for residents of the Indian capital, as the number of COVID-19 infections continued to surge. India on Sunday registered 9,971 new coronavirus cases, taking its tally to 2…
US religious freedom report voices concern: ‘Need to ensure protection to minorities in India’
The Indian government has previously rejected the report by asserting that there is no locus standi for a foreign government to comment on the state of its citizens' constitutionally protected rights.
Bring your own mat, no prasad or flowers: Places of worship prepare to open the gates
The Delhi government is yet to release any guidelines on reopening of religious places.
A dynastic elite in monumental Neolithic society
Skeletal remains from the Neolithic passage tomb at Newgrange (Ireland) represent the adult son of a first-degree incestuous union, suggesting that a politico-religious elite may have controlled the construction of Irish sites of this type.
A dynastic elite in monumental Neolithic society
Skeletal remains from the Neolithic passage tomb at Newgrange (Ireland) represent the adult son of a first-degree incestuous union, suggesting that a politico-religious elite may have controlled the construction of Irish sites of this type.
Lessons from the Sioux in How to Turn a Boy Into a Man
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Friday to help our newer readers discover some of the best, evergreen gems from the past. This article was originally published in September 2015. The Indian, in his s…
J&K admin says no policy decision on opening new liquor vends in Valley
The clarification came after religious and political parties vowed to stall any such process in the Kashmir valley.
Indian forces kill eight rebels in Kashmir gunfights
Separate shootouts, including at a mosque, leave eight dead as security forces escalate operation against the fighters.
Meghalaya govt allows wedding ceremonies in religious places
The deputy chief minister, however, maintained that all religious places or places of worship will continue to remain close for public till further orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
