Puri King writes letter to ISKCON to postpone untimely celebrations of Ratha Yatra

IANS | October 29, 2024 11:22 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 29 (IANS) Following widespread uproar over the proposed untimely celebration of Snana Yatra and Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Houston in U.S., the Puri King Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb on Tuesday wrote letter to the authorities of ISKCON urging the organisation to postpone the performance of the sacred festivals on the proposed dates of November 3rd and 9th respectively which is contrary to the scriptural injunctions.

The Zakir Naik Fiasco: State guest preaches misogyny in Pakistan (IANS Opinion)

IANS | October 27, 2024 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Zakir Naik, a controversial Islamic preacher known for his polarising sermons, is currently on a month-long visit to Pakistan as a state guest, having commenced his trip on September 30 and scheduled to conclude on October 28. His itinerary includes delivering public lectures across various cities and engaging with senior government officials.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar honoured with Fiji's highest civilian award

IANS | October 27, 2024 6:19 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 27 (IANS) The South Pacific island nation of Fiji has conferred its highest civilian honour upon Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the global spiritual master and humanitarian leader, for his tireless contribution to the upliftment of the human spirit and connecting diverse communities in peace and harmony.