Supreme Court dismisses petition on Ayodhya

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking deferment of the Allahabad High Court verdict on the Babri Masjid-Ramjanmabhoomi title suit case.

The petition was filed by former bureaucrat Ramesh Chandra Tripathi.
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SRK a symbol of religious unity: Vienna meet to debate

VIENNA – Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is seen as an icon of religious unity by many the world over and experts will deliberate upon the topic at a three-day conference from Thursday at Vienna University.

Titled “Shah Rukh Khan and Global Bollywood”, the meet will not be attended by the superstar himself, but he has … Original source on Gaea Times at : SRK a symbol of religious unity: Vienna meet to debate.

Catholic Church in the Philippines angry at new president’s public support for contraception

Philippine church hits president on contraception

MANILA, Philippines – Just a few months into his tenure, President Benigno Aquino III has angered the powerful Catholic Church by expressing support for the right to contraception in a televised interview abroad.
The issue of contraception – which is opposed by the Vatican, whether chemical or physical – is a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Catholic Church in the Philippines angry at new president’s public support for contraception.

Indian temple attackers get jail in Vienna

VIENNA – Six radical Sikh men received heavy prison sentences Tuesday in Vienna for their involvement in the killing of a senior Indian sect leader last year in Austria’s capital, media reported.

The May 2009 attack at the temple of the Dera Sach Khand sect had triggered widespread violence in India’s northern states of Punjab and …. Read the original article  : here.

Malaysia calls for creation of a ‘global movement of moderates’ to combat extremists

Malaysia calls for moderation to fight extremists

UNITED NATIONS – Malaysia’s prime minister called Monday for creation of a “global movement of moderates” from all faiths to marginalize extremists from all religions.
Najib Razak said terrorist activities carried out by extremist Muslim militants such as al-Qaida members have nothing to do with Islam the same way the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Malaysia calls for creation of a ‘global movement of moderates’ to combat extremists.

Sikh gets life sentence in Vienna temple attack trial

VIENNA – A radical Sikh man was convicted early Tuesday in Vienna of having murdered an Indian sect leader there last year and was sentenced to life behind bars, the Austrian press agency APA reported.

After hours of deliberations, the jury found four other Indian-born defendants guilty of having aided the crime that took place in … Read more : Sikh gets life sentence in Vienna temple attack trial.

Muslim worker at Disney agrees to wear hijab substitute to keep job, religious obligations

Disney, Muslim worker agree on hijab substitute

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Disney is allowing a Muslim employee at its Orange County park to wear a specially designed headscarf after initially objecting to her religious head covering, the Council on American-Islamic Relations said Monday.
Noor Abdallah, 22, was told she couldn’t wear the hijab while working as a vacation … Original source on Gaea Times at : Muslim worker at Disney agrees to wear hijab substitute to keep job, religious obligations.

Poll: Majority of Israelis see non-Orthodox converts a part of Jewish people

Poll: Israelis view non-Orthodox converts as Jews

JERUSALEM – A majority of Israelis regard non-Orthodox converts to Judaism to be part of the Jewish people, according to a survey published Monday, putting the general public at odds with religious authorities.
The survey, conducted for Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, found that 63 percent of respondents believed those … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Poll: Majority of Israelis see non-Orthodox converts a part of Jewish people.

No Durga Puja, Shiv Sena Dassehra rally at Shivaji Park?

MUMBAI – A question mark hangs over the Durga Puja celebrations and Dussehra rally at the historic Shivaji Park here after the civic authorities, citing a court order, denied permission for the much-anticipated events at the venue.

The civic body has cited a Bombay High Court order declaring the Shivaji Park as a “silence zone”.
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Ayodhya vedict delay petition untenable: Sunni Central Wakf Board

NEW DELHI – The Sunni Central Wakf Board Monday said the petition by retired bureaucrat Ramesh Chandra Tripathi seeking the deferment of the Allahabad High Court’s verdict in the Babri Masjid-Ramjanmabhoomi title case was “untenable, misconceived and frivolous” and needed to be dismissed.

The board’s affidavit, filed in the apex court registry, also said the petitioner’s … Read more >>>.

Ground Zero mosque to allow inspection of funds

NEW YORK – The leader behind the proposed mosque near the site of the World Trade Center has said US officials would be allowed to monitor from where funds for the mosque were coming, to reduce fears that terror outfits would contribute to the project.

Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf said he would ask officials to approve … Read more »»».

Ayodhya verdict: Another party to move apex court

LUCKNOW – After petitioner Ramesh Chandra Tripathi, who had sought deferment of the Ayodhya verdict, another key party in the matter Nirmohi Akhara plans to move the Supreme Court for postponement of the judgment for three months to facilitate an out-of-court amicable settlement, a lawyer said Monday.

This was disclosed by Nirmohi Akhara counsel Ranjit Lal …. Original article  : Ayodhya verdict: Another party to move apex court.

Ga. megachurch pastors congregation standing by him despite claims of sexual relationships

Ga. megachurch pastor’s flock standing by him

LITHONIA, Ga. – Despite allegations that he lured four young men into sexual relationships, many of Bishop Eddie Long’s followers remain unwavering in their support for him as he pledges to fight the accusations like David fighting Goliath.
Casting himself as the Bible’s ultimate underdog, Long went before thousands of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Ga. megachurch pastors congregation standing by him despite claims of sexual relationships.