Carlson Rezidor Hotels to venture into religious tourism

Last Updated: Monday, March 9, 2015, 11:23

International hotel firm Carlson Rezidor Hotels will soon venture into religious tourism segment in the country, a senior company official has said.

China official seeks tougher rules on religion after Xinjiang blasts

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 12:02

A senior Chinese official called for stricter management of religious activities, state media said on Monday, following explosions in China`s western region of Xinjiang.

Religious diversity enriches our cultural fabric: Obama

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 13:32

Emphasising that America embraces people of "all faiths" and of "no faith", President Barack Obama on Thursday said that the country`s religious diversity that includes Hinduism, Sikhism and Islam, enriches its cultural fabric.

Religious diversity enriches our cultural fabric: Obama

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 08:03

Emphasising that America embraces people of "all faiths" and of "no faith", US President Barack Obama on Wednesday said that the country`s religious diversity enriches its cultural fabric.

Rajasthan CM for efforts to boost religious tourism

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 19:45

One or two religious place in every district of Rajasthan would be developed on the lines of Jaipur`s `Khole ke Hanumanji` temple.

Religious conflict up in most of the world: Study

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 02:56

Except for the Americas, religious conflict within countries rose around the world in 2012 to the highest level in six years, according to a study out on Tuesday.

Fireworks injure hundreds in Libya religious feast

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 23:27

Nearly 650 people were wounded during the night by exploding fireworks in the Libyan capital, where Muslims were celebrating the birth of the Prophet Mohammed.

Government considering reservation for minorities

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 13:50

Minority Affairs Minister K Rahman Khan said the government is looking into the issue of reservation for minorities as per the recommendations of the Ranganath Misra Commission report.

Religious fanaticism threatens peace in our region: Sonia Gandhi

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 16:05

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday invoked the legacy of Swami Vivekananda while asking people to battle against religious fanaticism of all hues that threatens the region, in comments that could be seen as a veiled attack on BJP and Narendra Modi.

Rajasthan govt to offer prayers for state`s prosperity

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 21:56

The Rajasthan government will perform special prayers at scared places of all religions for the peace and prosperity of the state.

30 killed in sectarian attack in Nigerian village

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 20:56

Survivors and a legislator say 30 villagers were killed, in an attack on a mainly Christian village in ongoing ethnic and religious strife in central Nigeria.