Mumbai police to help Pune cops in probing Dabholkar murder

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 21:05

A team of Mumbai Police will provide assistance to Pune police in probing the murder of anti-superstition activist Narendra Dabholkar.

Scientists, educationists condemn Narendra Dabholkar`s killing

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 19:54

Narendra Dabholkar was shot dead by two unidentified assailants in Pune.

Dabholkar murder: Sanatan Sanstha denies hand, says his death is God’s wish

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 16:03

Sanatan Sanstha, the Hindu right-wing group often at loggerheads with Narendra Dabholkar, Wednesday sought to distance itself from the anti-superstition activist`s killing.

Maharashtra govt brings ordinance to check superstition, black magic

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 15:38

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday decided to promulgate an ordinance to check black magic and inhuman religious rituals.

Narendra Dabholkar: The man who fought blind faith

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 14:29

Acclaimed thinker and reformer Narendra Dabholkar devoted his life to exempt people from the scourge of superstition.

Anti-superstition activist Narendra Dabholkar shot dead in Pune

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 10:14

Activist Narendra Dabholkar, who was in the forefront of a campaign to persuade Maharashtra government to pass an anti-superstition and black magic bill, was shot dead here Tuesday morning by unknown assailants.

Privilege notice against minister over anti-superstition bill

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 14:35

Speaker Dilip Walse Patil informed the members that he would give a ruling on Khadse`s notice later. "Under the principles of natural justice, it is appropriate that the minister is allowed to explain his action first," he said.

Anti-superstition bill to be tabled in Maharashtra

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 23:29

The long-pending anti-superstition bill would be tabled in the monsoon session of the Maharashtra Legislature, chief minister Prithviraj Chavan said on Sunday.

Friday the 13th: Wish you good luck!

Last Updated: Friday, July 13, 2012, 14:33

Conventionally, it is believed that Friday the 13th brings bad luck and the date bears evil connotations.

`Media promoting superstitions, backward ideas`

Last Updated: Thursday, May 3, 2012, 20:51

Press Council Chairman Justice Markandey Katju on Thursday alleged that the media houses are often looked upon by their owners as the means of making money.

Ishant Sharma seeks good karma from name change

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011, 15:51

Ishant Sharma has not been much of a handful for Australia`s batsmen but the superstitious Indian paceman will at least become a real mouthful after tweaking his name in a bid to change his bowling fortunes.