Pakistan restricts phone service for safe Eid
August 20th, 2012 - 5:31 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 20 (IANS) Pakistan will temporarily shut the mobile phone services in some cities during the Eid celebrations Monday to thwart possible terror attacks.The militants always use mobile phones ... Read more...
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Hindu, Buddhist groups growing steadily in US
May 10th, 2012 - 6:31 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 10 (IANS) Hindu and Buddhist groups have grown steadily in the US, being concentrated in Texas, California, the New York Metropolitan Area, Illinois and Georgia, says a new ... Read more...
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Geelani under house arrest
June 10th, 2011 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, June 10 (IANS) Senior hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani was Friday placed under house arrest in this Jammu and Kashmir summer capital, police said.Geelani has been restrained from ... Read more...
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Sathya Sai Baba stable but critical
April 15th, 2011 - 12:55 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, April 15 (IANS) Spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba continues to be stable but critical, doctors attending on him said Friday.According to the medical bulletin issued by Sathya Sai Super ... Read more...
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Chinese Police halt unapproved church service, detain worshipers
April 11th, 2011 - 3:17 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Apr.11 (ANI): Dozens of worshippers of a Christian House Church have been detained by Chinese Police for holding prayers at an outdoor venue.China's Communist government allows worship only in state-approved churches, ... Read more...
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Peaceful Moharrum in Mumbai
December 17th, 2010 - 10:53 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Muslims Friday peacefully observed Yaum-e-Ashoora, the 10th day of the Muslim month of Moharrum, remembering the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed, and his followers ... Read more...
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Haryana orders better security in parking lots
October 27th, 2010 - 7:57 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Oct 27 (IANS) The Haryana government Wednesday directed all deputy commissioners, administrators of Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) and commissioners of municipal corporations in the state to ensure regulated parking in ... Read more...
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Archbishop of Canterbury to arrive in India Saturday
October 8th, 2010 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams will arrive in Kolkata Saturday and visit several prominent churches during his 16-day visit to India."I look forward greatly to being ... Read more...
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Rains play spoilsport on Eid in Kerala
September 10th, 2010 - 1:22 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 10 (IANS) Rains played spoilsport Friday morning in Kerala as Eid-ul-Fitr prayers were hurriedly shifted indoors from open Eidgahs and grounds across the state. But the showers didn't dampen spirits ... Read more...
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Rosh Hashanah: Wish you all a very happy Jewish New Year
September 8th, 2010 - 10:38 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Sep 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Jews all over the world will celebrate the Jewish New Year called Rosh Hashanah on Wednesday, with some traditional ceremonies.
During the celebration, Jews will gather around ... Read more...
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Canadian Muslim woman to lead mixed-gender prayers in London (Lead)
June 10th, 2010 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 10 (IANS) A Canadian author may become the first Muslim-born woman to lead the prayers at a mixed-gender congregation in Britain Friday as mosques bow to demands from modern Muslim ... Read more...
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Muslim woman invited to lead mixed-gender prayers
June 10th, 2010 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
By Venkata Vemuri
London, June 10 (IANS) A Canadian author, Raheel Raza, may become the first Muslim-born woman to lead the prayers at a mixed-gender congregation in Britain Friday.She has been invited to ... Read more...
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England soccer fans get specially composed prayers
May 24th, 2010 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 24 (IANS) England fans will have specially composed prayers for their footballers during the World Cup.
Revered Nick Baines, of the Church of England, has composed three prayers that portrays god ... Read more...
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Gay Pastor’s Reinstatement Creates Headlines
May 8th, 2010 - 7:08 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Atlanta, May 8, (THAINDIAN NEWS) In a development that can make the gay community in the USA happier, a Lutheran denomination has agreed to reinstate an openly gay pastor. Interestingly, ... Read more...
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Sonia not to visit Kumbh, conveys her greetings
April 11th, 2010 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi has decided against going to the Kumbh festival this year to prevent any inconvenience to people at the religious gathering, said to ... Read more...
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Spiritual care can help healing process: Prince of Wales
February 13th, 2010 - 5:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 13(ANI): Prince Charles has said spiritual care can help the healing process, and has called on healthcare providers to reintroduce patients to "mind, body and spirit" while aiding in their ... Read more...
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Direct Tax Code poses difficulties, says Catholic church
November 9th, 2009 - 4:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Certain provisions in the Direct Tax Code applicable to religious and charitable institutions and trusts will pose "serious difficulties" for these organisations, the Catholic church has ... Read more...
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Bus From First Baptist Church In Shreveport Crashes, 1 Killed
July 13th, 2009 - 6:40 pm ICT by GD
In an unfortunate incident a church bus on Sunday flipped killing 1 and leaving many injured. It has been reported that the bus was traveling from Louisiana to Georgia and faced ... Read more...
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Obama is still looking for a church: White House
June 30th, 2009 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 30 (ANI): The White House said Monday that President Barack Obama continues "to look for a church home," and said that a magazine report that said that he has ... Read more...
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NWFP Government signs pact on sharia enforcement in Swat
February 15th, 2009 - 6:18 pm ICT by ANI
Peshawar, Feb. 15 (ANI): The North West Frontier Province Government has signed a pact with Tehreek-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat Muhammadi leader Maulana Sufi Muhammad on the implementation of sharia in the Swat Valleys Malakand ... Read more...
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German, Russian arrested for organising rave parties in Goa
January 12th, 2009 - 7:41 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Jan 12 (IANS) In a sudden crackdown on beach-side rave parties Sunday night, the Goa police arrested four persons including a German and a Russian national. "We arrested a German and ... Read more...
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Black pastors wary of Obama
July 4th, 2008 - 10:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 4 (ANI): Democratic Party presidential nominee Barack Obama is apparently losing the support of black pastors, most of whom are of the view that black Christians are voting for ... Read more...
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U.S President Bush greets Sikhs on 300th anniversary of Guru Granth Sahib
June 20th, 2008 - 8:33 pm ICT by ANI
By Ravinder Singh Robin
Washington, June 20, (ANI): The U.S President Bush has greeted the Sikhs across America and worldwide on the 300th anniversary of the Sikh Scripture, Guru Granth Sahib as ... Read more...
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Practising Muslims ‘will outnumber Christians by 2035′
May 8th, 2008 - 1:47 pm ICT by admin
London, May 8 (ANI): Practising Muslims will outnumber worshipping Christians in Britain within 30 years, according to research published here. According to statistics prepared by the think tank Christian Research, which ... Read more...
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Controversy over France taking in 500 Iraqi Christians
March 22nd, 2008 - 11:02 pm ICT by admin
DPA
Paris, March 22 (DPA) A French government announcement that it will grant asylum to 500 Iraqi Christians stirred controversy Saturday, with opponents warning it amounted to discrimination against Muslims. "The situation is ... Read more...
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Mingora suicide bombing death toll reaches 46
March 1st, 2008 - 7:07 pm ICT by admin
Islamabad, Mar.1 (ANI): The death toll in the suicide bombing in Mingora has reached 46, even as 16 dead persons were buried today in the presence of their bereaved relatives. throwing the ... Read more...
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Largest Muslim congregation begins in Uttar Pradesh
December 31st, 2007 - 4:36 pm ICT by admin
Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 31 (ANI): A large number of Muslims have gathered in Uttar Pradeshs Azamgarh District for the Alami Ijtema, the largest international congregation.
This time, congregation is being held ... Read more...
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Residents protest proposed azaan at Oxford mosque
December 27th, 2007 - 7:16 pm ICT by admin
London, Dec.27 (ANI): Oxford residents, faculty and students have reportedly raised a stink over a plan by Muslim leaders to broadcast the Islamic call to prayer (Azaan) from the Oxford Central Mosque ... Read more...
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