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4 Places Outside India Where Shiva Temples Exist

There is something deeply timeless about Lord Shiva. He is not bound by geography, language, or even religion in the conventional sense. While India is home to countless sacred Shiva temples, what many people don’t realize is that the devotion to Shiva has travelled far beyond Indian borders. Across continents…

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A Wall That’s Worth Defending

Some evangelical Christians are hammering away at the very church-state separation that allowed them, and other believers, to first flourish in America.

Texas Observer

R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe is 'finishing' his debut solo album

R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe has revealed that he has almost completed his debut solo album - almost 15 years after the Losing My Religion band split.

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Antisemitism has ‘become normalised’ on UK campuses, says Union of Jewish Students

Poll of students of all faiths and none found almost a quarter had seen Jews targeted for their religion or ethnicity

The Guardian - UK

Terrorism watchdog cool to political heat over religion

The man tasked with reviewing Australia's terrorism laws amid pressure over a religious clause says any political decision remains with the attorney-general.

AAP

Labour appears to back recording Sikh as ethnicity in UK census

The UK government is considering a campaign by British Sikh groups and MP Preet Kaur Gill to record Sikhs as an ethnicity, not just a religion. This move, supported by Cabinet Office minister Satvir Kaur, aims to better understand and address inequalities and discrimination faced by the Sikh community.

The Times of India

4 Shrines Where Prayers Are Said to Be Answered Within 40 Days

“श्रद्धावान् लभते ज्ञानम् तत्परः संयतेन्द्रियः” (Bhagavad Gita 4.39) The one who has faith and devotion eventually receives what the heart truly seeks. Across India and many parts of the world, faith has always been tied to time bound vows. Devotees believe that sincere prayer offered with discipline for a certain…

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5 Sacred Cities In South India Where Devotees Believe Gods Still Walk the Earth

There are cities you visit, and there are cities that quietly examine you. In some places, faith lives inside a temple. In these sacred cities of South India, faith spills into streets, markets, rivers, bells, food, silence, and the ordinary rhythm of daily life. That is why devotees often say…

Times Life

5 Indian Temples That Close at Night Because Gods Are Believed to Appear

In daylight, a shrine is a place people visit. After dark, in certain corners of India, it becomes a place people step away from. Not because faith ends there, but because faith deepens into restraint. These are not just stories about miracles. They are stories about a very old Indian…

Times Life

Notions of ‘Christendom’ often miss the mark – medieval Europe’s ideas about faith and power were not so simple

During the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 5, 2026, Paula White-Cain, senior adviser to the White House Office of Faith, introduced President Donald Trump as “the greatest champion of faith that we have ever had in the executive branch.” Taking the podium after her, Trump declared, “I’ve done more for…

The Conversation

Former PM laments coalition's anti-climate 'religion'

Opposition to taking action on climate change is intensifying and driven by ideology rather than engineering, says former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull.

AAP

What is the UK's new definition for Islamophobia?

The government’s anti-Muslim definition has sparked reactions from politicians and campaign groups

Evening Standard

‘Maybe it’s your values’: Shri Thanedar slams Republican leader for saying Muslims ‘don’t belong’ in American society

Indian-origin Congressman Shri Thanedar has criticised Republican lawmaker Andy Ogles after the Tennessee representative wrote on social media that “Muslims don't belong in American society”.

The Times of India

What James Madison can teach Americans about religious freedom today

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, debates about religious freedom continue to occupy the center of American public life.

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3 Powerful Bhagavad Gita Teachings to Overcome Hard Times

Almost all of us may have heard the proverb “Life is not a bed of roses” at some point in our lives. Hardships and setbacks are bound to happen. After sunlight, rainfall and thunderstorm can follow and vice-versa. The key is, how we use the struggling phases in our lives…

The Times of India

'Display was religious': Ramadan decorations at Texas school taken down, conservative group says only 'secular symbols' allowed

A Ramadan display at a Texas school was taken down on Monday after the authorities said it broke rules on keeping schools neutral in politics and religion.

The Times of India

Meet Satheesh Kumar, Dubai-based Hindu expat marking 23 years of Ramadan fasting

For most residents in the UAE, Ramadan is a deeply personal act of faith tied to Islam. But for some, the month has become a bridge between cultures. In Dubai, one long-time expatriate has quietly observed the Ramadan fast for more than two decades—despite belonging to a different religion.

International Business Times UK

Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity: Amish Woman Who Drowned 4-Year-Old Son to 'Give Him to God' Avoids Prison

Ruth Miller, an Amish mother, was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the drowning of her son, highlighting the intersection of mental illness, religion, and law.

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The cult of Mithras: Archaeologists find signs of ancient men-only mysterious religion in Germany

German archaeologists have discovered new insights into Bavaria's Roman past from an ancient buried temple where Roman legionaries once worshipped the sun god Mithras.

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Soft Spirituality Is Rising Why Gen Z Is Leaving Traditional Devotion

A quiet revolution is reshaping faith and it’s coming from an unexpected generation. Gen Z isn’t abandoning spirituality; they’re rejecting rigid rules, performative rituals, and devotion that feels hollow. Instead, they’re gravitating toward soft spirituality: practices that are flexible, personal, and emotionally nourishing. Meditation, journaling, mindful reflection these aren’t just…

International Business Times UK

Armageddon Briefing Explained: Viral Post on US Troops' Alleged Iran War Prophecy Talk

A complaint alleging US troops were briefed that the Iran war is part of biblical prophecy has gone viral, raising questions about religion's role in the military

Times Life

Woman Worried About Missing Iftar, Rapido Driver’s Surprise Act Wins The Internet

With devotion, patience and spirit of community, Ramadan, the holy month, comes with a rhythm to Muslims the world over. During the period of almost 30 days, the believers starve between the sunrise and sunset, starting with sehri in the morning and continuing the day with iftar evening meal with…

The Independent UK

Archbishop of York criticises BBC over its coverage of religion

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Archbishop of York laments ‘appalling lack of religious literacy’ at BBC

‘My concern is much more about the place of religion across the whole output of the BBC, rather than simply seeing it as religious broadcasting in that rather more narrow definition’

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4 Must-Visit Lord Ganesha Temples Outside India

Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati Devi, is considered to be the powerful God of wisdom and unlimited strength. Furthermore, being the Vighnaharta, the Lord has the power to remove all kinds of obstacles that destruct the forward momentum of sincere devotees. Therefore, devotees living not just…

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