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Indian Christian nuns hold a placard (AFP Photo / Raveendran) 01.10.2008, 14:08

Deadly religious clashes claim at least 25 lives

Violent clashes between the Hindu and Christian communities in the east of India have left at least 25 people dead. Trouble started after a Hindu missionary was allegedly killed by Christians, but the Indian Catholic Chu

AFP Photo / Sam Panthaky 14.10.2008, 06:24

Indian women become victims of fashion police

We’re all familiar with the terms fashion police and fashion victims, but authorities in India seem to be taking such terms all too literally! Women in the Indian city of Rajkot are feeling discriminated against over dress restrictions imposed on them by

Sister Alphonsa in her coffin (image from www.alphonsa.com) 14.10.2008, 21:22

India blessed with first woman saint

Christians across India are celebrating the canonisation of Sister Alphonsa Muttathupadathu – the country’s first female saint. She was one of four new saints canonised by Pope Benedict XVI at a ceremony in Rome.

Indian soldiers take position outside Nariman House, Mumbai, India (AFP Photo / Sajjad Hussain) 27.11.2008, 12:20 1 comment

Indian commandos storm hotels in Mumbai

A major fire has broken out at the Oberoi Hotel. While 400 hostages have been evacuated from the Taj since last night, the army has launched a final assault at Nariman House after NSG commandos failed to drive out the terrorists.

Fear and loathing in India

Published: 11 November, 2008, 13:03


Side profile of a young woman looking through a window, Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

India, a nation that boasts religious diversity and freedom, has become a hotspot for sectarian violence. Religious persecution is at its ugliest in the state of Orissa. And it looks like the government has decided not to get involved. Freelance writer Ca

 
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