500-year-old painting returned to Jewish family

Last Updated: Thursday, April 19, 2012, 09:59

A painting auctioned during the Nazi occupation is back in the hands of a Jewish family who proved it was sold illegally.

Christians celebrate Easter in Jerusalem

Last Updated: Sunday, April 8, 2012, 12:27

Thousands of Christians are celebrating Easter Mass in Jerusalem in an array of processions and prayer sessions.

Truth is stronger than lies: Pope at Easter vigil

Last Updated: Sunday, April 8, 2012, 08:50

Pope Benedict XVI, carrying a tall, lit candle, ushered in Christianity`s most joyous celebration with an Easter vigil service.

PM Manmohan Singh greets nation on Easter

Last Updated: Saturday, April 7, 2012, 21:19

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has greeted the nation on the occasion of Easter to be celebrated on Sunday.

Discovery of coffin may prove Jesus` resting place

Last Updated: Thursday, March 1, 2012, 23:24

Excavators found that one of the limestone boxes bears an inscription in Greek that refers to "Divine Jehovah".

Christ, Buddha played a `progressive` role

Last Updated: Monday, February 6, 2012, 15:41

CPI (M) Monday said Jesus Christ and the Buddha had played a "progressive role" in the society in the concrete situations prevailing during their times.

Christ, Buddha played a progressive role: Yechury

Last Updated: Monday, February 6, 2012, 15:26

Sitaram Yechury said while there was no intention to belittle the ideals of Christ or the Buddha, they had played a positive role during their times.

Leftist `Last Supper` embarrasses CPI(M)

Last Updated: Sunday, February 5, 2012, 18:34

UDF trained its guns on the CPI(M) for displaying pictures of Jesus Christ and episodes from the Bible as political material.

Christ`s painting at CPI(M) show sparks debate

Last Updated: Friday, February 3, 2012, 12:37

Sections in Catholic Church however views it suspiciously as an attempt by the party to shore up its support base by winning support of the believers.