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Wasim Rizvi has lost his mental balance: Muslim cleric
Muslim cleric Sayeed Mufti Mukarram on Thursday lashed out at Uttar Pradesh Shia Waqf Board Chairman Wasim Rizvi for his statement on surrendering mosque built atop destroyed temples to hindus and said that only a person who has lost mental balance can make such remark.Talking to ANI, Mukarram pitched for the unity between Hindus and Muslims and urged people to respect every religion."This is against the Constitution and policy of our country. Only a person who has lost his mental balance can make such remark," Mukarram told ANI."Nothing should be demolished; both Temple and Mosque will remain wherever they are," he added.He further said that Humanity is above everything and such statement of the Rizvi should be just ignored.Talking about the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid issue and Art of Living (AoL) founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar mediation, the Muslim cleric said that it is better to leave the matter for the Supreme Court to decide."Not a single leader is there, who is followed by the .
UP CM, others greet people on Holi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, his predecessor and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav and BSP leader Mayawati on Thursday greeted people on Holi.
Take back Internet from voices of hatred: Jordanian King
Stating that the global war against terror was not between religions but between moderates and extremists, Jordanian King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein on Thursday said the airwaves and the Internet should be taken back from the voices of hatred.
Dalai Lama says he feels inspired to work for another 20 years
The 82-year-old Dalai Lama today said that he feels inspired to continue his work for 20 years. The Tibetan spiritual leader said he wants to continue his work despite his old age. He said this after more than 875 nuns from 40 nunneries, representative the five sects of Tibetan Buddhism and Bon tradition, from India, Nepal Bhutan organised a prayer for long life of the Dalai Lama at the main temple - Tsuglagkhang - in Dharamshala. The temple is near the Dalai Lama's official residence. The spiritual leader, who was present at the function, said: "I am indeed happy that this offering is being made together by nuns of all five sects of Tibetan Buddhism. It is indeed applaudable." He said now Tibetan Buddhist nuns have also earned the Geshe degree, the highest-level of scholarship, previously reserved for monks only. "I am very proud of your achievement and encourage all of you to pursue the highest scholarship in Buddhist study. This is the 21st century and we need to understand ...
People throng sea shore toworship deities on Masi Magam fest
Large number of people thronged the sea shore in coastal village of Vaithikuppam here today on the occasion of celebration of 'Maasi Magam' festival. Deities from several temples including those from neighbouring Tamil Nadu villages were installed at the sea shore for 'theertha vaari' (sprinkling of sea water) and for special poojas. Police were deployed in large numbers to ensure that the festival went off smoothly. Masi Magam festival is an important religious ceremony in the Tamil month of Masi (February to March).
Vatican magazine denounces nuns' servitude
A Vatican magazine is denouncing how nuns are often treated like indentured servants by cardinals and bishops, for whom they cook and clean for next to no pay. The March edition of "Women Church World," the monthly women's magazine of the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, hit newsstands today. Its expose on the underpaid labor and unappreciated intellect of religious sisters confirmed that it is increasingly becoming the imprint of the Catholic Church's movement for gender equality, a spinoff of the #MeToo movement. A nun identified only as Sister Marie describes how sisters serve clergy but "are rarely invited to sit at the tables they serve." While such servitude is common knowledge, it is remarkable that an official Vatican publication would dare put such words to paper and publicly denounce how the church systematically exploits its own nuns.
Action against terrorism not against any religion: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said action against terrorism and radicalisation is not against any religion, but aimed at countering a mindset that leads the young to inflict atrocities on innocents. Complete welfare and inclusive development is possible only when Muslim youths have a Quran in one hand and computer in the other, the prime minister added in his speech at a conference on 'Islamic Heritage: Promoting Understanding & Moderation', where Jordan's Abdullah II bin Al Hussein delivered a special address. The action against terrorism and radicalisation is not against religion. It is against the mindset that misleads our youth to inflict atrocities against innocents," he said. Those who perpetrate crimes against humanity, the prime minister added, do not realise that they undermine the religion in whose name they claim to stand for. Delivering his address, the Jordanian king said todays global war against terror is not a fight between different religions. "It is ...
Senior Catholic priest stabbed to death
Senior Catholic priest and rector of a famous Christian pilgrim centre in Malayattoor near here, Fr Xavier Thelakkat, was today stabbed to death allegedly by a former sacristan of the parish, police said here. The incident occurred this afternoon when the 52-year-old priest was climbing the Kurisumudy in Malayattoor, a holy place near here believed to have visited by St Thomas, one of the Apostles of Jesus Christ. The priest was attacked with a sharp edged weapon by former Church sacristan Johnny, who was removed from the post of sacristan three months ago, police said. The priest who reportedly suffered injuries on his leg and he died as he was taken to a private hospital in nearby Angamaly, police said. Johnny went absconding soon after the incident. Police have launched a manhunt to trace Johnny, who is believed to have holed up in a forest near Malayattoor. A Syro-Malabar Church spokesman said the "unfortunate incident" occurred at a time when the priest was overseeing
Kerala Catholic priest stabbed to death by church sexton
A 52-year-old Catholic priest was stabbed to death by his former Church sexton while taking part in a pilgrimage here on Thursday.
Nepal holds Peace Marathon at birthplace of Gautam Buddha
Nearly 100 participants from different countries took part in a peace marathon at Lumbini, the birth place of Gautam Buddha, on Thursday.
Nepal's citizens celebrate Holi in Kathmandu's Durbar Square
The pavilion of the Basantapur Durbar Square, a World Heritage site in Kathmandu on Thursday, was smeared with vermillion powders, marking the day of the festival of colour Holi.Basantapur or the Kathmandu Durbar Square, which has been an eyewitness to major political turmoil and changes in the country, is also known as the "Holi Junction of Kathmandu". People celebrate Holi at this historical site."Basically, we celebrate Holi as the symbol of victory of good over evil so that we can influence other people that we should not be evil and stay good, celebrate our life and enjoy our life with full of colour and enjoyment," a person celebrating the event told ANI here.The formal start of Holi in Nepal starts with the erection of the "Chir" in the premises of the Basantapur Durbar Area, the old residence of Nepali rulers. The pole or the sacred "Chir" tied with multi-coloured pieces of cloth gives the go-ahead to people to prepare to celebrate Holi."Basically we worship this pole because .
Ayodhya dispute: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar meets Muslim cleric
Art of Living (AoL) founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Thursday met Muslic cleric Maulana S. Nadvi in Lucknow to discuss the Ayodhya issue.After the meeting, Ravi Shankar said that the talk between two was initiated for harmonious co-existence of both communities and construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.The spiritual guru further claimed that there is full cooperation from the Muslim community over the Ayodhya matter.Talking to the media, Ravi Shankar said, "We have been getting good responses from every side. We are talking about harmonious co-existence of both communities and construction of grand Ram Temple. There is a lot of goodwill and cooperation from Muslim community."Reportedly, in last month, a delegation from Lucknow met Ravishankar in Bengaluru to find an amicable solution to the issue.The AoL chief had last year in October offered to make a fresh start in the dialogue process in connection with Ayodhya dispute, saying that he was willing to talk to the stakeholders to find .
Today's global war is against hate: Jordanian King
Calling for world peace, King Abdullah II of Jordan on Thursday said that the global war waged today is not against any particular religion but against extremism, hate and violence."Today's global war against terror is not a fight between different religions or people. It is between all faiths and communities against extremism, hate and violence," Abdullah said in his address at the Vigyan Bhawan here.The monarch further targeted the media coverage about religion-related issues, saying that "what is seen about religion today is all about what separates people.""Around the world suspicions are inflamed by what different groups don't know about others. Such ideologies of hate distort the word of God to stir conflict," he added.Calling for peace dialogues, Abdullah said, "Jordan is working globally for dialogue in peace. The world is one family. However different our countries and people are, we have shared responsibility to each other as well as the future."The Jordanian King also ...
Fight against terrorism not against any religion: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the fight against terrorism and radicalisation was not against any religion, but against a mindset that misguides the young. Every religion promotes human values, the prime minister said in his address at a conference on 'Islamic Heritage: Promoting Understanding & Moderation', where Jordan's King Abdullah II was also present. India, the prime minister added, had been a "cradle of all major religions in the world". Indian democracy is a celebration of age old pluralism, Modi said. According to him, all faiths promote human values. "... therefore, our youth should associate themselves with the humanitarian aspects of Islam and should also able to use modern technology", he said. Sharing his views on religion, Abdullah II said faith should hold humanity together. Faith allows us to prosper and thrive, he said while emphasising that people should reject voices which spread hatred. "Our strongest defence against turmoil is inclusion," he said.
Youth should associate with humanitarian aspects of Islam: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India's youth should associate themselves with the humanitarian aspects of Islam and be able to use modern technology at the same time. Every religion promotes human values, the prime minister said in his address at a conference on 'Islamic Heritage: Promoting Understanding & Moderation', where Jordan's King Abdullah II was also present. India, the prime minister added, had been a "cradle of all major religions in the world". He said the fight against terrorism and radicalisation was not against any religion, but against a mind set that misguides youth. Indian democracy is a celebration of age old pluralism, Modi said. According to him, all faiths promote human values. "... therefore, our youth should associate themselves with the humanitarian aspects of Islam and should also able to use modern technology", he said.
All religions flourished in India: Modi
Stressing that India embraced many religions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that every religion flourished in India.
Child Rights commission files case against Kuthiyottam ritual
The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has registered a case against the 'Kuthiyottam' ritual performed during Attukal Pongala festival.The case has been registered on the basis of media reports.Kuthiyottam performed as part of the Pongala festival by young boys, who are made to undergo penance. At the end of the ritual, an iron hook is pierced into the bodies of young boys, the DGP (Prisons) R Sreelekha said in a blog post on Tuesday.The Commission will examine if any child rights violation took place during the ritual.The reports have come after Sreelekha in her blog titled - 'Time to Stop this Yearly Crime in the Name of Faith!' had said "While women of certain age groups are banned near Sabarimala, men of every age group throng around Attukal Temple during 'Pongala.' So, hardly akin to Sabarimala! But what about children? Can we call it Boy's Prison Cell?"Speaking to ANI on Thursday Sreelekha condemned the ritual while dubbing it a 'gruesome practice'."I want .
Mahatma Gandhi's original letter on Jesus Christ up for sale
A letter written by Mahatma Gandhi, in which he discusses the nature of existence of Jesus Christ, is up for sale and could be purchased for USD 50,000. The letter dated April 6, 1926 written by Gandhi from his Sabarmati Ashram in India. Typed in faint ink and with a bold, unaffected signature, the letter was part of a private collection for the past several decades and is now being sold by the Pennsylvania-based Raab Collection. "Jesus was one of the great teachers of mankind," Gandhi wrote in the letter to Christian religious elder in the United States, Milton Newberry Frantz. Nathan Raab, principal at the Raab Collection, described the letter as the embodiment of Gandhi's vision for a world of religions at peace. "His belief in Jesus as a teacher of mankind shows his efforts to find commonality with his fellow man," he said. "This is one of the finest letters on religion that Gandhi ever wrote," the Raab Collection said in a press statement. "Our research discloses no other letter .
Educational reforms, women empowerment: Morocco's weapons against terrorism
Reforms in the traditional education system and empowering women are the two major agendas Morocco is following in its efforts to counter terrorism and radicalisation, a top diplomat of the North African nation has said.
Students protest against harassment under garb of Holi celebrations
A day after a Delhi University college student's social media post narrating alleged "semen-flinging" went viral, over 40 members of 'Pinjra Tod' -- a women students' collective -- today took out a protest march condemning such incidents. The three-hour-long march began at five pm from Vijaynagar and ended at Hudson Lane. The protesters said incidents like the one reported by the DU student has became a norm during Holi festival. "Every year such incidents have become common during Holi Festival. Especially the lanes through which we marched today is where lot of women students of DU stay and have experienced such incidents," Devagana, an activist with Pinjra Tod, said. "'Bura mat mano holi hai' is what we hear after being harassed like this," she said Devagana even questioned the myth behind the festival, saying "Even the reason of this festival has violence against women. A women called Holika is burnt alive and that is being celebrated." The collective also accused "moral ...