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Devshayani Ekadashi 2020: Time, Date, Significance Of The Puja

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Wednesday July 1, 2020

Devshayani Ekadashi 2020: The months of Ashadh and Sravana in the Hindu calendar, corresponding to mainly June and July, have a series of holy days, which are marked by devotees of Shiva and Vishnu. Devshayani Ekadashi is also known as Padma Ekadashi or Ashadhi Ekadashi.

Anupam Kher Gets A Quick Haircut From Brother Raju Kher. See Their ROFL Video

Entertainment | Tapatrisha Das | Thursday June 11, 2020

"Jaldi ho gaya," said Anupam Kher in the video

No Prasad, Holy Water Or Singing In Religious Places Under New Rules

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Friday June 5, 2020

The outbreak of coronavirus, with numbers rising sharply, is set to change the experience of visiting a religious place in the country. Not only will the jostling crowds be gone, making offerings and receiving prasad, vermillion dots or holy water will be a strict no-no. There should also be no physical singing and only recorded music should be pla...

Eid ul Fitr 2020: Date, Moon Sight Timing In India: All You Need To Know

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Saturday May 23, 2020

Eid-al-Fitr is the first day of the 10th Islamic month of Shawwal and marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramzan, which is a month of fasting and prayer. The Shawwal moon is first sighted in Saudi Arabia. The timings and dates, however, differ in all countries.

Eid-Al-Fitr 2020: How To Make Classic Mutton Biryani At Home

Aanchal Mathur | Monday May 25, 2020

Biryani is one of the staple dishes during the festival of Eid. Here's how you can make a stellar mutton biryani at home.

Viral: Priest Sprays Holy Water From Toy Gun To Maintain Social Distancing

Offbeat | Sanya Jain | Monday May 18, 2020

A priest in Michigan, US recently came up with a unique way to maintain social distance from churchgoers - using a toy gun to bless them with holy water.

A New Motorable Route In Uttarakhand Brings Kailash Mansarovar Closer

Edited By Shams Raza Naqvi | Saturday May 9, 2020

Border Roads Organisation has completed the construction of road from Dharchula to Lipulekh on China Border.

Ramadan 2020: This Khoya Khurchan Paratha Can Be A Unique Addition To Your Iftar Meal

Aanchal Mathur | Friday May 8, 2020

This Ramadan, try this incredibly delicious paratha recipe for iftar that will leave you drooling for more.

PM Modi Discusses Coronavirus Pandemic With Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 29, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on the occasion of the holy month of Ramzan and discussed with her the COVID-19 situation and how the two neighbours can collaborate in the fight against the deadly virus.

"Many Difficulties During Ramzan This Time": PM Modi On Mann Ki Baat

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Sunday April 26, 2020

Hoping that world is freed of coronavirus before Eid, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that those observing the holy Islamic month of Ramzan are "facing many difficulties this year" due to the pandemic.

"Good Triumphs Over Evil": Mamata Banerjee's Ramzan Message Amid Lockdown

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Friday April 24, 2020

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to Twitter this morning to wish people for the start of the holy month of Ramzan, when Muslims across the world observe a fast from sunrise to sunset

Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 23,000-Mark; 718 Deaths, 37 In 24 Hours: 10 Points

India News | Reported by Parimal Kumar, Edited by Swati Bhasin | Friday April 24, 2020

The number of coronavirus cases in India has increased to 23,077, including 718 deaths, Union Health Ministry said this morning, adding that 1,684 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours, 37 people died. The increase in the number of fresh COVID-19 cases in the country is "more or less linear, not exponential", the government said on Thursday....

Saudi Arabia Announces Ramadan Starts Friday Amid Virus Fears

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday April 24, 2020

Saudi Arabia, home to Islam's holiest shrines, has announced that the holy fasting month of Ramadan will start Friday, as Muslims worldwide face unprecedented restrictions to counter coronavirus.

Ramadan 2020: Date, Importance, Rules Of Fasting

India News | Edited by Stela Dey | Thursday April 23, 2020

Ramadan, or Ramzan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, is a holy month when Muslims across the world observe fast for a month. This year Ramadan in India is expected to begin from Thursday, April 23 and will conclude on Saturday, May 23, 2020. Muslims will keep roza - a holy fast from sunrise to sunset for the entire month. They will eat a pre...

Coronavirus Lockdown: Shahi Imams Appeal To Muslims To Offer Prayers At Home During Ramzan

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 23, 2020

Shahi imams of Jama Masjid and Fatehpuri Masjid in the city have appealed to Muslims to offer namaz during the holy month of Ramzan at home and follow lockdown guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus.