Prayers

West Bengal in festive zeal as thousands throng pandals on Mahasaptami

Festivities commenced with full fervour across West Bengal from Wednesday on 'Mahasaptami', marking the beginning of the worship of Goddess Durga on her four-day sojourn to her maternal abode.

Ayub Pandith lynching: Friday prayers in Srinagar's Jamia Masjid resume for first time in six weeks since incident

Congregational Friday prayers were offered at historic Jamia Masjid for the first time in six weeks since police officer Mohammad Ayoub Pandith was lynched by a mob outside the mosque

UK university removes campus prayer space for Muslims due to 'lack of space'

Just a few days before Ramadan, the University of East Anglia, UK, has decided to remove prayer space on campus for Muslims. The reason for the removal has been cited as "lack of space" during exam season.

Mumbai's dabbawalas to Dharamsala's monks: Indians pay tribute to victims of Nepal earthquake

Indians from all corners of the country pa a tribute to the victims of Nepals' tragic earthquake

Cricket mania takes control: People across the nation pray for Team India's victory

People across the nation have begun praying for Team India's victory in the World Cup 2015 semi-final match against Australia.

Photos: From Jeetendra to Shraddha Kapoor, Bollywood joins Ganpati celebrations

Bollywood stars offered prayers to Ganesh idols on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Ancient Vedic ritual to invoke blessings on Food Security Act

The organisers of an ancient Vedic ritual in north Kerala have decided to offer prayers this year for the successful implementation of the Food Security Act across the country.