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2nd April, 2013
‘British intelligence killed Congo leader Lumumba’
The British intelligence services abducted and assassinated Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first democratically elected prime minister whose Pan-African nationalism and pro-Moscow leanings alarmed the West.
The British intelligence services abducted and assassinated Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first democratically elected prime minister whose Pan-African nationalism and pro-Moscow leanings alarmed the West.
12th March, 2013
Rebuilding the charred Christian neighbourhood
Christians rebuild homes after an angry Islamic mob torched one of their neighbourhoods on charges of blasphemy.
Christians rebuild homes after an angry Islamic mob torched one of their neighbourhoods on charges of blasphemy.
26th October, 2012
Ancient Hindu temple discovered in Bali
Construction workers have discovered what is thought to be the biggest ancient Hindu temple ever found.
Construction workers have discovered what is thought to be the biggest ancient Hindu temple ever found.
16th October, 2012
Nine nights of worship
Hindu devotees in India worship various forms of goddesses during the festival, whose name literally means nine nights.
Hindu devotees in India worship various forms of goddesses during the festival, whose name literally means nine nights.
2nd October, 2012
Thatta: the ancient city of kings
From three ancient dynasties to the Mughal rulers of the subcontinent, all have made their mark on this city, and most are buried in the ancient necropolis of Makli.
From three ancient dynasties to the Mughal rulers of the subcontinent, all have made their mark on this city, and most are buried in the ancient necropolis of Makli.
24th September, 2012
Shrines and temples of Dharki
Dharki, a city located in the Ghotki District of upper Sindh is home to a sizable Muslim community, as well as a Hindu minority. The…
Dharki, a city located in the Ghotki District of upper Sindh is home to a sizable Muslim community, as well as a Hindu minority. The…
18th September, 2012
Celebrating marriage in Nepal
Teej festival is celebrated at Pashupatinath temple area in Kathmandu. The three-day long Teej festival, celebrated by Hindu women in Nepal and some parts of…
Teej festival is celebrated at Pashupatinath temple area in Kathmandu. The three-day long Teej festival, celebrated by Hindu women in Nepal and some parts of…
10th September, 2012
Pilgrimage for the gods
Indian Hindu Kanwarias, worshippers of Hindu God Shiva carry metal canisters filled with holy water from the Ganges River as they walk towards Padilla Mahadev…
Indian Hindu Kanwarias, worshippers of Hindu God Shiva carry metal canisters filled with holy water from the Ganges River as they walk towards Padilla Mahadev…
17th August, 2012
Hindu community leaders slam panchayat chief over migration issue
Leaders of Jacobabad’s Hindu community have accused president of the Hindu Panchayat, Babu Mahesh Lal, of making an issue of the Hindus migrating to India to serve his own vested interests.
Leaders of Jacobabad’s Hindu community have accused president of the Hindu Panchayat, Babu Mahesh Lal, of making an issue of the Hindus migrating to India to serve his own vested interests.
8th June, 2012
Police hunt final fugitive in Tokyo gas attack
Takahashi is on Japan’s most wanted list for his suspected role in the attack, which killed 13 people and injured more than 6,000.
Takahashi is on Japan’s most wanted list for his suspected role in the attack, which killed 13 people and injured more than 6,000.
30th May, 2012
Divine Duties
Thousands of Kashmiri Hindus, many of whom were displaced 20 years ago, attended the festival
Thousands of Kashmiri Hindus, many of whom were displaced 20 years ago, attended the festival
5th April, 2012
Hindu devotees pierce their body for blessing
Tamil Hindus seeking penance and blessings of the Lord Murugan, son of Lord Shiva pierce their body with metal skewers and carry pots of milk…
Tamil Hindus seeking penance and blessings of the Lord Murugan, son of Lord Shiva pierce their body with metal skewers and carry pots of milk…
8th February, 2012
Around the world in snapshots
Presenting moments captured on camera from across the globe this week. – Photos by Agencies…
Presenting moments captured on camera from across the globe this week. – Photos by Agencies…
12th January, 2012
Swastikas land New York shop in trouble
NEW YORK: A New York store was told by a city politician Wednesday to stop selling swastika earrings, although the shop manager said they were…
NEW YORK: A New York store was told by a city politician Wednesday to stop selling swastika earrings, although the shop manager said they were…
15th September, 2011
Zakia Jaafri and the Jersey widows
The aggrieved and widowed women became the conscience-keepers of their stunned nation.
The aggrieved and widowed women became the conscience-keepers of their stunned nation.
3rd September, 2011
Ganesh Chaturthi festival
Photos by Reuters.…
Photos by Reuters.…
22nd August, 2011
Celebrating the birth of Krishna
Krishna Janamashtami is a festival marking the birth of Hindu god Krishna. It is celebrated by Hindus throughout the world on the eighth day (Ashtami)…
Krishna Janamashtami is a festival marking the birth of Hindu god Krishna. It is celebrated by Hindus throughout the world on the eighth day (Ashtami)…
22nd August, 2011
60,000 celebrate Hindu festival in British countryside
LETCHMORE HEATH: In a typically English setting, the grounds of a mock-Tudor country mansion, thousands of pilgrims are celebrating what organisers claim is the biggest…
LETCHMORE HEATH: In a typically English setting, the grounds of a mock-Tudor country mansion, thousands of pilgrims are celebrating what organisers claim is the biggest…
5th March, 2011
Besides cricket, what’s going on in South Asia?
From Afghanistan’s Bamiyan valley to the streets of Katmandu, here’s a glance at life in the South Asia region.…
From Afghanistan’s Bamiyan valley to the streets of Katmandu, here’s a glance at life in the South Asia region.…
