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Now and then, when this column irritates a type of patriots, they call me “rice bag" on X.com. By this, they imply that I had converted to Christianity in exchange for a bag of rice offered by a missionary. I am offended by this high-carb insult; I would rather be accused of renouncing my religion for a bag of avocados, or even asparagus.

BETHLEHEM, Occupied West Bank (Reuters) — Palestinian Christians held a sombre Christmas vigil in Bethlehem on Saturday, with candle-lit hymns and prayers for peace in Gaza instead of the usual festive celebrations at the spot where they believe Jesus Christ was born.

Lok Sabha polls are just months away, the BJP in Kerala resumed its 'Sneha Yatra' on Thursday -an outreach programme aimed at connecting with the Christian community in the state. The saffron party initially launched the initiative during this year's Easter. In a recent state committee meeting, the party decided to resume the yatra during the Christmas season.

Cryptocurrency wallet firm Conio, partly owned by Poste Italiane and Banca Generali, has partnered with Coinbase to give Italian banks and financial institutions access to digital assets.

Hundreds of people have rallied in the Slovak capital against the new government’s plan to close the special prosecutors office that deals with major crimes, including high-profile murders, terrorism and graft

ABFRL), on Wednesday announced a joint venture with high-end Parisian footwear brand Christian Louboutin, strengthening its play in India’s small but growing luxury goods market. This collaboration envisages the transfer of the current Indian business into a newly incorporated subsidiary of ABFRL where the partners will hold equal stake. The move follows ABFRL’s 2022 announcement to bring luxury department store chain Galeries Lafayette to India via large stores and a dedicated e-commerce platform.

Snowden Lane Partners has recruited a former Citigroup veteran as a partner and managing director in its office in Coral Gables, Florida.

Catch LIVE updates of the Mizoram Assembly Elections with Livemint MNF is part of BJP-led NDA. However, it has not sought a pre-poll alliance with its partner in the state.In an interview with the Hindustan Times, Zoramthanga said, “We don’t need the BJP in this state.

Alliance (NEDA) and an ally of the NDA at the Centre. The state will witness a triangular contest among MNF, ZPM, and the Congress. Polling countdown begins as campaigning for Mizoram, Chhattisgarh Phase 1 to end today According to the Chief Electoral Officer's office, Mizoram, 8,52,088 voters including 4,13,064 male and 4,39,028 female voters will exercise their franchise in 1276 polling stations on Tuesday.

Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos is an embodiment of the fusion of Mesoamerican rituals, European religious practices, and Spanish cultural influences. At its core, this celebration is a harmonious blend of ancient Aztec customs that venerated ancestors and the introduction of All Souls' Day by Spanish invaders in the early 1500s. The festivities are a series of ritual observances, characterized by ornate altars adorned with offerings to honor departed souls. Families gather at the gravesites of their loved ones, adorned with colorful decorations, creating a heartfelt remembrance. Communities come together in town squares and community centers to partake in traditional music, dance, and feasting. As part of the celebration, many masquerade as death itself, adorning themselves with colorful body paints, face masks, and ethnic attire.

common law for all citizens of the country, irrespective of their religion. Just this week, Assam Chief Minister said a state government employee "is not entitled to enter into a second marriage", adding that, "...if some religion allows you to do so, even then as per the rule, you have to get permission from the state government".

NSCN-IM has opposed the cleanliness drive on October 1 as its Sunday and stated Nagas as Christians cannot simply abide by the call of the Prime Minister no matter how noble the cleanliness drive. The call to action is called “Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath” and it aims to unite citizens from every corner of the country for one hour of collective “shramdaan” on October 1 starting at 10 am. NSCN-IM in a statement stated, “In what can be termed as playing into the nerves of the Naga people’s religious ethos as the call of the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi for a nationwide cleanliness drive falls on October1 (Sunday). Nagas as Christians cannot simply abide by the call of the Prime Minister no matter how noble the cleanliness drive”. It added, “For any such nationwide drive for cleanliness, the sentiment attached with the spirit of secularism must be rightfully respected.

St. Stephens College challenged the order of the University of Delhi which said that the seats in the Christian quota must be filled purely based on CUET scores and no interview is required for admissions.

Christian community in Punjab province even as the government on Thursday ordered a high-level probe into the riots over blasphemy allegations. Scores of churches and homes belonging to Christians in Jaranwala tehsil of Faisalabad district, some 130 km from the provincial capital, were burnt down on Wednesday by a mob enraged over reports that two Christians had desecrated the Quran. According to the Punjab government, over 100 people, including activists of the extremist group Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), have been taken into custody for attacking homes and churches of Christians over the alleged blasphemy.

Pakistan's Faisalabad, Geo News reported on Wednesday citing the Punjab interim government's spokesperson. Multiple churches have been vandalised in the Jaranwala district of Pakistan's Faisalabad on Wednesday over blasphemy allegations, Pakistan-based Dawn reported citing officials. In a statement, a Punjab government spokesperson said that the provincial government has also ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident.

A freight ship carrying thousands of cars that burned for a week on the North Sea has been towed to a Dutch port for salvage

Crypto exchange HashKey has become the first digital asset entity to receive a license under Hong Kong’s new crypto licensing regime.

Indian shooters and compound archers ruled the roost, bagging six medals including four golds at the World University Games in Chengdu, China on Monday. Shooters Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Divyansh Singh Panwar and Arjun Babuta joined forces to outclass local favourites China to win the 10m air rifle men's team gold. The Indian trio, with a combined score of 1894.7, beat China's Li Xinmiao, Song Buhan and Zhu Xiaozhong (1881.9) to clinch the yellow metal while Kazakhstan finished third. Aishwary and Divyansh then made it a one-two finish in the 10m air rifle men's individual event. In a dominant display, Aishwary consistently shot scores in the higher 10s for a total of 252.6 to snatch the gold as Divyansh had to be content with a silver. China's Buhan was a distant third with a score of 229.0 Compound archers also contributed to India's tally, adding two golds and a bronze medal.

Beethoven, have returned to Vienna, where the legendary 19th century German composer was buried, experts said Thursday. US businessman Paul Kaufmann donated the fragments, which he inherited, to the Medical University of Vienna where researchers will probe the illnesses suffered by the impresario and his cause of death. «This is where the bones belong, back in Vienna,» Kaufmann told reporters.

The European Union’s parliament has backed in a cliffhanger vote a major plan to protect nature and fight climate change

The NSW Bar Association is promoting a free seminar for junior barristers on cross-examination to be given by Sue Chrysanthou, SC, even as it attempts to have the top silk reprimanded for “unsatisfactory professional conduct”.