insert_link World Diwali celebrations split over two days across India due to sunset variations (Hindu women light oil lamps as they celebrate Dev Diwali festival in Mumbai, India on Nov. 7, 2022. Rafiq Maqbool / AP) This year’s Diwali celebrations are being observed over two days across India, as differing sunset times determine when devotees perform the traditional evening rituals that mark the Festival of Lights. Cities where the sun sets after 5:30 p.m. are celebrating today, while regions with earlier sunsets will observe […] today20 October, 2025
insert_link World Bangladesh’s interim government says it’s working on resolving attacks against religious minorities Bangladesh's interim government has said that it is working on addressing rising attacks against religious minorities following Sheikh Hasina's ouster from power, calling it a matter of grave concern.This comes after hundreds of homes, businesses and temples belonging to Bangladesh's minority Hindus were vandalised last week. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports. today12 August, 2024
insert_link World At least 27 crushed to death in India religious gathering At least 27 people were crushed to death at a Hindu religious gathering in northern India, with several more injured and fears the toll could rise, government medics said Tuesday. "We have received 27 bodies so far... bodies are still coming," Uttar Pradesh state senior medical officer Ram Mohan Tiwari told AFP. Crowds had gathered to celebrate the Hindu deity Shiva in the city of Hathras, […] today2 July, 2024
insert_link World Indian court allows Hindus to offer prayers at contested mosque Muslim petitions say they will file a challenge in India's Supreme Court, after a local Indian court allowed Hindu rituals and prayers to be performed inside a contested mosque.The Gyanvapi mosque has become the latest flashpoint between Muslims and Hindus. Right wing groups claim the mosque was built on the site of a razed Hindu shrine. Neha Poonia has more. today1 February, 2024
insert_link World Netflix pulls Tamil film over backlash in India Netflix has pulled a Tamil film from its platform after receiving complaints from right-wing Hindu activists over allegedly 'hurting religious sentiments'. The OTT giant faced backlash on social media as the film reportedly depicts the daughter of a Hindu priest eating meat. Priyata Brajabasi has more. today12 January, 2024
