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TopicReligious beliefs

Topic: Religious beliefs

Religious ‘nones’ on rise, many believe in afterlife but 50% say religion hurts society—Pew survey

In all 22 countries, 20% or more of religious 'nones' believe in life after death, while the number was 50% or more in seven countries.

36 held after communal clash breaks out over putting up religious flag in Gujarat’s Savli

The incident occurred Saturday after after a group of people objected to members of another community trying to put up a religious flag alongside their flag on an electricity pole.

Indians support religious tolerance, but prefer to live & marry within community: Pew survey

From inter-faith marriages & what makes a 'true Indian' to having neighbours of other religions, PEW surveyed nearly 30,000 Indians to better understand religious sentiments.

Social distancing norms flouted on Ganga Dussehra as hundreds gather at Buxar ghats

Crowds thronged over a dozen ghats in Bihar’s Buxar district for the festival amid the pandemic. Buxar DM says people confused over lockdown guidelines. 

Helmets compulsory for Sikh women: Ensuring road safety or offending religious beliefs?

Chandigarh administration has decided to revoke the decades-old helmet exemption given to women two-wheeler riders. Sikh bodies are protesting the move and have said...

On Camera

The Bads of Bollywood finally gives us the sidekick that everyone needs

Sidekicks are quintessential in Bollywood, and every few years, when a star or lead shines, a filmmaker reminds us that the person next to the hero is a key ingredient in the recipe.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.