Unite world’s religions through spirituality: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
September 11th, 2012 - 6:03 pm ICT by IANS
Buenos Aires, Sep 11 (IANS) Indian guru and Art of Living (AoL) founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has exhorted religious leaders the world over to unite people through spirituality."Spirituality unites ... Read more...
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US wants bio-weapon to destroy human brain: Report
August 9th, 2012 - 9:57 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, Aug 9 (IANS) A prominent political analyst has said the US has proposed a bio-weapon that would destroy the part of the human brain associated with spirituality, Iran's Press ... Read more...
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Shillong choir founder named to World Choir Council
May 31st, 2012 - 5:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The founder, director and pianist of the prestigious Shillong Chamber Choir, Neil Nongkynrih, has been nominated to the World Choir Council, the apex body ... Read more...
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What the soul tells the capitalist (IANS Book Review)
November 18th, 2011 - 12:21 pm ICT by IANS
Book: "A Saint in the Board Room"; Authors: R. Durgadoss and B. Yerram Raju; Publisher: Konark Publishers; Pages: 382; Price: Rs.295This is a book unlike any other, a fictional cocktail of ... Read more...
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Inside the minds of psychopaths
October 16th, 2011 - 2:27 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) Psychopaths use more conjunctions like "because" or "since", are more likely to use past tense and use twice as many words relating to physical needs like ... Read more...
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Atheists among scientists spiritually oriented
May 8th, 2011 - 2:08 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 8 (IANS) More than 20 percent of atheists among scientists are spiritually oriented, says a new study.
Through in-depth interviews with 275 natural and social scientists, Rice University ... Read more...
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How your religious experiences shape you news preferences
March 27th, 2011 - 1:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 27 (ANI): A new research suggests that religious experiences will subconsciously affect the way that individuals consume news about religion and spirituality.Michael Kitchens, assistant professor of psychology at Lebanon Valley ... Read more...
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Anger at God ‘common during difficult times’
January 3rd, 2011 - 2:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 3 (ANI): Almost everyone experiences anger toward God at some point in their lives, says an expert.The notion of being angry with God goes back to ancient days. Such personal ... Read more...
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Pope says “God is alive”
October 23rd, 2010 - 1:59 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Oct 23 (ANI): "God is alive", His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI stated in a letter to seminarians dated October 18, published at "Vatican: the Holy See" website.Pope also wrote: "...people ... Read more...
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What stuff white people really like - Golfing, Harley Davidson and Ghostbusters
September 11th, 2010 - 2:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 11 (ANI): Golfing, Harley Davidson and Ghostbusters - these are the things white people really like, according to dating website OkCupid.While the popular blog (and now book) 'Stuff White ... Read more...
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Jailed Abroad, Amanda Knox Wants To Adopt Children When Free
August 30th, 2010 - 8:09 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Aug 30, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Lying behind bars for a crime she maintains innocence of, Amanda Knox, still hopes to adopt children and become a writer when free. The American student, ... Read more...
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Re-strategize to keep youth in spirituality fold, Zed suggests world religions
July 25th, 2010 - 3:57 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), July 25 (ANI): Religions should rethink their strategies to keep coming generations in spirituality and religion fold, religious statesman Rajan Zed stated in Nevada (USA) today.If religious leaders and organizations ... Read more...
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Hindu statesman Zed urges religious entities to adopt social media
July 22nd, 2010 - 7:14 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), July 22 (ANI): Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has urged religious entities worldwide to adopt social media to reach young adults, youth, and teenagers.Social media like Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, hi5, ... Read more...
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Basu was a fan of Vivekananda: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
January 17th, 2010 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Jan 17 (IANS) Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Sunday said veteran Marxist leader Jyoti Basu had great admiration for Swami Vivekananda.
In a statement, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said a ... Read more...
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Supporting terminal cancer patients’ spiritual needs improves quality of life
December 16th, 2009 - 1:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 16 (ANI): Support of terminally ill cancer patients' spiritual needs by the medical team is linked to greater use of hospice, less aggressive care, and greater quality of life near ... Read more...
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Paediatric physicians turn to religion in times of medical crisis
November 5th, 2009 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 5 (ANI): Paediatric oncologists are likely to accept religion as a resort when medicine has failed the patient, according to a new study.In a novel Brandeis University study, researchers conducted ... Read more...
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Twitter to Preach religion to youth
July 24th, 2009 - 10:14 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
Hindus have asked their flock to use micro-blogging services like Twitter to make the message more attractive and accessible, especially for youth.
Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) ... Read more...
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“Make religion more appealing”: Hindu statesman Zed suggests New Zealand religious leaders
April 3rd, 2009 - 12:03 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
Reacting to Massey University study concluding "New Zealanders becoming less religious", acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed suggested to organizations and leaders of various religions and denominations in New Zealand to make ... Read more...
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Make religion more appealing, Hindu statesman Zed suggests world religious leaders
March 15th, 2009 - 2:25 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Make religion more vibrant, attractive and engaging if you wanted to keep your people in God's fold, acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed suggested to organizations and leaders of various world religions and ... Read more...
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Religious attendance may predict marital fidelity
April 11th, 2008 - 1:50 pm ICT by admin
Washington, April 11 (ANI): Want to find out whether your spouse is cheating on you? Well, then you just need to observe your partners attendance at religious services, says a new ... Read more...
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A dose of God to help doctors connect to families of sick kids
November 15th, 2007 - 1:27 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): Giving physicians a little training in religion and spirituality could help them build bridges with the families of very sick children, a new study has suggested.The finding is ... Read more...
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