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Maneka Gandhi vs Jain organisations: Row erupts over peacock feathers remarks

Maneka Gandhi's remarks did not sit well with the Jain community.
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 12:31 pm IST

Dr Muni Adarsh reveals all about the painful Jain ritual of Kesh Lochan

Dr Muni Adarsh shares on a podcast with Ranveer Allahabadia.
Published on Apr 02, 2026 02:58 pm IST

Stanford students ‘who claim to be Jain' to dodge costly meal plans: Viral note

A Stanford International Relations and East Asian Studies student claimed that some students registered as disabled to get perks.
Updated on Feb 04, 2026 12:44 pm IST

65-year-old man takes Jain Diksha, renounces family and worldly comforts. Video

A viral clip showed a 65-year-old man taking Jain Diksha.
Published on Oct 30, 2025 06:00 pm IST

1.5 crore ‘kalash’ stolen from Red Fort's Jain festival, act caught on CCTV

The theft was captured in CCTV footage, and the suspect has been identified.
Published on Sept 06, 2025 07:32 pm IST

Protest over pigeons in Mumbai: How kabootarkhanas are becoming a flashpoint

Animal rights protesters, led by the Jain community, participate in a protest against the closure of pigeon shelters or feeding stations in Mumbai, at the Gateway of India on Sunday.
Updated on Aug 03, 2025 11:59 pm IST

What is Santhara? Jain ritual in focus after MP girl dies during ‘death fast’

This week, the Golden Book of World Records recognised Vinaya as the "youngest person in the world to vow the Jain ritual Santhara."
Updated on May 05, 2025 03:50 pm IST

Row after 3-year-old sick girl made to 'fast unto death' by parents

The parents, both IT professionals, said they acted on the advice of a spiritual leader.
Published on May 04, 2025 02:15 pm IST

Happy Mahavir Jayanti 2025: 40 best wishes, images, messages and status to share

Mahavir Jayanti 2025: In 2025, the 2623th Birth Anniversary of Mahavir Swami will be observed on Thursday, April 10.
Updated on Apr 10, 2025 08:25 am IST

Ray J says celebrities are paying off Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' victims to stay quiet

Ray J has made new claims on Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
Published on Nov 13, 2024 05:09 pm IST

Palash Sen: I never sold out to the film industry

Palash Sen speaks about encouraging the younger generation in the music industry.
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 03:14 pm IST

Don’t refer people covered by CAA to foreigners’ tribunals: Assam govt to cops

The border police has been told to maintain a separate list of people who are suspected to be foreigners but are covered under CAA (FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 05:37 pm IST

Comic Daniel Fernandes cancels Hyderabad show after BJP MLA's threats: Report

Comedian Daniel Fernandes had earlier caught headlines with his remarks about the death of the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput in 2021
Published on Jun 30, 2024 04:02 pm IST

Akshaya Tritiya 2024: Puja vidhi, shubh muhurat, puja samagri and more

Akshaya Tritiya, the day of unending prosperity is celebrated in Hindu and Jains across India and Nepal.
Updated on May 10, 2024 08:57 am IST

Bengaluru businessman's wife and 11-year-old son become Jain monks in Surat

The wife and son (left) of the businessman who became monks.
Updated on May 02, 2024 01:33 pm IST

Mahavir Jayanti 2024: Date, history, significance and celebration

Mahavir Jayanti 2024: Date, history, significance and celebration
Published on Apr 20, 2024 09:08 pm IST

Who was Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj, prominent Jain seer died in Chhattisgarh?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj.
Updated on Feb 18, 2024 11:54 am IST

RS polls: UP BJP paints collage of castes, regions as 7 candidates file papers

BJP candidates show victory signs after filing their nominations for Rajya Sabha elections in the presence of UP CM Yogi Adityanath, in Lucknow on Wednesday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 14, 2024 07:49 pm IST

What is it like to be a Muslim in India?

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Indian Muslim students wearing burqas leave Mahatma Gandhi Memorial college after they were denied entry into the campus in Udupi, Karnataka state, India, February. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)
Published on Dec 23, 2023 11:01 pm IST

US lawmaker launches caucus to protect interests of Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs

A congressional caucus is a group of members of the United States Congress that meet to pursue common legislative objectives.
Published on Sept 30, 2023 07:09 am IST

Duo’s electrifying dance to Ooh La La wows netizens. Watch

The image shows the duo tapping their feet to the song Ooh La La.
Published on Jun 24, 2023 09:26 am IST

Notice to ex-Delhi Jal Board CEO for wrecking monument to build bungalow

The house that was constructed after the alleged demolition of a 15th-century monument. (Sanjeev Verma/ HTPhoto)
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 06:29 am IST

Akshay Tritiya 2023: Why do people buy gold on this day

Akshaya Tritiya, a spring festival mainly observed by Hindus and Jains, signifies the day of unending prosperity.
Updated on Apr 22, 2023 08:27 am IST

Government focus on ‘direct benefit’ schemes to woo small vote banks

Mumbai, Aug 30 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and State Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis indulge in a conversation at inauguration of the metro rail trial on the Colaba-Bandre-Seepz route of Mumbai Metro Line-3, in Mumbai on Tuesday. (ANI Photo) (Nitin Lawate)
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 12:18 am IST

Mahavir Jayanti 2023: Delicious traditional dishes to make on this day

This special day is a time for families and friends to come together and indulge in some mouth-watering delicacies that are unique to the Jain cuisine.
Published on Apr 03, 2023 03:24 pm IST

Mahavir Jayanti 2023: Date, history, significance, celebration of Jain festival

Mahavir Jayanti 2023: Date, history, significance, celebration of Jain festival
Published on Apr 02, 2023 12:50 pm IST

‘…In front of my eyes': Jain monk over Muslim body chief's ‘Om-Allah’ remark

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni speaks during the 34th General Session of Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind, in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI Photo)
Updated on Feb 13, 2023 05:55 pm IST

Jains' massive protest at India Gate against decision on Sammed Shikharji

Massive protest at New Delhi's India Gate by the Jain community against Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren's decision to announce Sammed Shikharji as a tourist place.
Updated on Jan 01, 2023 10:50 pm IST

Jain Paryushan 2022: Date for Shwetambar and Digambar, significance, celebration

Jain Paryushan 2022: Date for Shwetambar Jains and Digambar Jains, significance and celebration in India 
Updated on Aug 24, 2022 09:12 am IST