India January 29 At least 30 dead in stampede at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in India, police say At least 30 people were killed and another 60 injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh festival, a six-week Hindu festival and the world’s largest religious gathering.
Hinduism January 13 World's largest religious gathering begins in India, hundreds of millions of Hindus expected to attend The Maha Kumbh Mela, or Hindu pitcher festival, begins Monday in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj. Officials expect at least 400 million attendees over the next 45 days.
India July 2 Death toll climbs to 116 in religious gathering stampede in India At least 116 people have been reported dead and numerous others injured following a stampede at a religious gathering in northern India's Uttar Pradesh state.
Solar Eclipse April 5 From 'end times' to 'karmic multiplier,' this is how religions traditionally view a solar eclipse Religions offer different perspectives on solar eclipses both historically and in modernity. Religious scholars have suggestions for how to observe the fast-approaching 2024 eclipse.
India March 22 Polarizing Bollywood films evoke Hindu nationalism as election approaches Recent Bollywood blockbusters have proven polarizing in India. Some criticize these films for Hindu nationalist themes and claim movies contradicting this narrative are suppressed.
RELIGION March 22 Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, falls on March 25. Learn more about how holiday is celebrated. Holi, known as the Hindu festival of colors, is an annual celebration marking the arrival of spring. It is filled with cultural and religious significance.
California February 22 Rep Ro Khanna, Bishop Barron clash on abortion, find common ground on religious liberty and immigration Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna spoke with Bishop Robert Barron in an interview that proved tense regarding legal abortion, but found common ground on religion's role in crafting policy.
Middle East February 12, 2024 First stone-built Hindu temple in Middle East prepares to open ahead of Modi's visit The BAPS Hindu Mandir, the first stone-constructed Hindu temple in the Middle East, is set to open in the United Arab Emirates ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit.
India January 22, 2024 Millions in India celebrate as new Hindu temple is built on ruins of historic mosque The prime minister of India has opened a Hindu temple built on the ruins of a historic mosque in the holy city of Ayodhya, aiming to rally voters in an upcoming election.
India November 25, 2023 Indian tunnel rescue halted for days as drilling machine breaks down Rescue operations to save 41 construction workers trapped in a tunnel in India has stalled again as the drilling machine has broken down.