Religious Figures

SC asks Centre to check practice of forceful religious conversion

A very serious issue that threatens the freedom and security of the country and its citizens, says top court

Religion-based population imbalance cannot to be ignored: RSS chief

Population imbalances lead to changes in geographical boundaries, says Mohan Bhagwat at a Vijayadasami event

Pakistan condemns suspended BJP MLA Raja Singh's remarks on Prophet

Pakistan on Wednesday condemned the alleged derogatory remarks of suspended Telangana BJP MLA T Raja Singh against the Prophet and urged the Indian government to take decisive action to stop such repeated offensive comments by BJP leaders that have hurt the Muslims. This is the second time in the last three months that a senior BJP leader has made disrespectful comments against the Prophet, the Foreign Office here said in a statement. "These highly derogatory remarks have gravely hurt the feelings of the people of Pakistan and billions of Muslims around the world," it said. It also said that the "token and perfunctory disciplinary action" taken by the BJP against Singh cannot assuage the pain and anguish caused to the Muslims of India and around the world. It is highly reprehensible that Singh was released on bail within hours of arrest, the statement said. Pakistan demanded the Indian government to take immediate and decisive action. Singh, who is known for his hardline religiou

Goddess Kali's unlimited blessings are always with India: PM Modi

Goddess Kali's unlimited blessings are always with India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday while lauding the country's saints for always standing for "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat"

Religious figures and the love of foot in the mouth

Business Standard takes a look at few of these Babas, Gurus or Ulemas who have made a name for themselves with what they spoke.