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BJP bets big on Christian votes in Kerala, names 4 candidates in Assembly poll list: Who are they?
India | Mar 17, 2026, 11:48 AM ISTAs per the list, George Kurian has been fielded from Kanjirappally, PC George from Poonjar, Shone George from Pala, and Anoop Antony Joseph has been fielded from Thiruvalla.
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JD Vance defends H-1B visa curbs, says jobs must go to Americans first
World | Dec 22, 2025, 02:30 PM ISTVance said the administration had restricted H-1B visas to stop companies from bypassing American labour. “It is wrong for businesses to choose cheaper foreign workers instead of hiring Americans,” he said.
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'I do wish': US Vice President JD Vance hopes his wife Usha converts to Christianity
World | Oct 30, 2025, 07:59 PM ISTUS Vice President JD Vance converted to Catholicism in 2019 and said that when he met his wife, Usha Vance, he considered himself an agnostic or an atheist.
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Is religious switching or conversions impacting global decline of Christian population? Explained
World | Jun 11, 2025, 03:27 PM ISTThe 10 countries with the largest numbers of Christians are home to a combined 1.1 billion, or 47% of the world's Christians.
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Good Friday 2025: Messages, quotes and images to share with family and friends on Black Friday
Lifestyle | Apr 18, 2025, 06:00 AM ISTFind heartfelt Good Friday 2025 messages, quotes, images, and social media statuses to share with loved ones. Express your faith and reflections on this solemn day.
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Easter 2025: When will Good Friday, Easter Sunday and other holy days be celebrated? Check dates
Lifestyle | Apr 17, 2025, 11:54 AM ISTEaster 2025 is just around the corner. Know the dates for Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. Plan your celebrations and activities for this significant Christian holiday.
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Lent 2025: Here's what you need to know about the 40-day period of observance
Lifestyle | Mar 04, 2025, 10:40 AM ISTLent begins with Ash Wednesday and ends with Holy Saturday which precedes Easter Sunday. Check here the date of Lent 2025 and importance of the 40-day period of observance.
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For the first time in Pakistan's history, a minority community woman became brigadier in Army
World | Jun 02, 2024, 10:54 PM ISTBrigadier Dr. Helen, a senior pathologist, has dedicated 26 years to serving in the Pakistan Army. At a Christmas celebration held at Christ Church in Rawalpindi last year, Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir praised the significant contributions made by the minority community.
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'Conspiracies to carve new Christian country out of Bangladesh': Hasina's biggest allegations on US
World | May 27, 2024, 07:11 PM ISTBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asserted that she was promised a smooth re-election in the January 7 polls if she consented to allow a "foreign country" to construct an airbase within Bangladeshi territory.
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'Propaganda against India': MEA on US report which alleges BJP of imposing discriminatory policies
World | May 02, 2024, 06:08 PM ISTThe statement came a day after the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) alleged that last year, the Indian government failed to address communal violence disproportionately affecting Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Dalits, Jews, and Adivasis (indigenous peoples).
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Marbled Eggs to Emoji Eggs: 5 creative DIY egg decoration ideas to try this Easter 2024
Lifestyle | Mar 31, 2024, 04:02 PM ISTGet egg-cited for Easter with these 5 innovative DIY egg decoration ideas! From vibrant designs to unique techniques, unleash your creativity this holiday season.
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When is Easter 2024? Know date, history, significance, and more about the Christian festival
Lifestyle | Mar 30, 2024, 12:50 PM ISTEaster marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ according to Christian tradition. Explore the rich history, significance, and customs associated with this revered holiday that celebrates hope and renewal.
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Good Friday 2024: 10 interesting facts to know about this Christian holiday
Lifestyle | Mar 29, 2024, 10:02 AM ISTDiscover fascinating insights about Good Friday 2024 with these 10 intriguing facts about the Christian holiday, including its origins, traditions, and significance in the Christian faith. Explore the historical background and cultural practices surrounding this solemn day of remembrance.
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When is Good Friday 2024? Know date, history, significance and why Christians observe it
Lifestyle | Mar 28, 2024, 04:36 PM ISTGood Friday serves as a sombre reminder of Jesus' sacrifice for humanity. It's a day for Christians to reflect on their faith, seek forgiveness, and prepare for the celebration of Easter Sunday, a day of hope and new beginnings.
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'Worst Christmas ever': Tourists desert Bethlehem leaving businesses empty-handed | Israel-Hamas War
News | Dec 15, 2023, 04:23 PM ISTTourism has plummeted in Bethlehem and across the Holy Land this Christmas season leaving businesses struggling to keep their doors open as the Israel-Hamas war enters a third month.
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US fumes as several churches vandalised over blasphemy reports in Pakistan's Faisalabad
World | Aug 17, 2023, 10:19 AM ISTNotably, the Biden administration's response came after a mob allegedly led by the Pakistani Taliban, formally called the Tehreek-e-Taliban-e-Pakistan-- an umbrella organisation of various Islamist armed militant groups operating along the Afghan-- attacked several churches over alleged blasphemy.
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Breakfast diplomacy! BJP attempts Christian outreach to make inroads in Kerala ahead of LS polls
India | Apr 15, 2023, 08:43 PM ISTThe BJP's massive minority outreach programme is in line with PM Modi's announcement last month that the party would capture power in the southern state.
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Easter 2023: Date, significance, history, celebration of the Christian festival
Lifestyle | Apr 08, 2023, 09:02 PM ISTEaster 2023: Learn everything about the celebration of Easter, the Christian festival that lasts from Lent through Holy Week after Christ’s Passion.
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Good Friday 2023: Jesus Christ was crucified; Why such a sorrowful day is named "Good"
Lifestyle | Apr 07, 2023, 10:44 AM ISTGood Friday 2023: Christian believers observe Good Friday as a day of remembrance for the crucifixion of Jesus. It is being celebrated on April 7 this year.
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'India needs a person who can proudly say I am a Hindu': Himanta Biswa Sarma in Karnataka
Karnataka | Mar 17, 2023, 06:24 AM ISTHitting out at the opposition, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "Congress and Communists showed that India's history was all about Babur, Aurangzeb, and Shajahan. I want to tell that India's history was not about them but about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Guru Gobind Singh."