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Over 100 dead, 350 Injured in Massive Fire Mishap in India
| S Satapathy | | Apr 10, 2016 02:01 PM EDT |
Over 100 people have died and up to 350 others sustained injuries in a big fire mishap in the southern Indian state of Kerala during a fireworks display to mark the starting of the Hindu New Year on Sunday, 10 April.
Indian Temple Lifts Ban on Women’s Entry After 400 Years
| S Satapathy | | Apr 08, 2016 04:42 PM EDT |
In a significant development and historic decision, a temple in India will now allow women to enter its premises, putting aside its 400 year old tradition. There have been protests in the past several months by women devotees on this issue after a woman tried but failed to enter and offer prayer at Shani Shingnapur temple in Maharashtra.
Jews Worldwide Celebrate Rosh Hashanah And The Year 5775
| Dan Weisman | | Sep 25, 2014 05:28 PM EDT |
Around the world the sound of the shofar, or ram's horn, ushered in Rosh Hashanah and the year 5775 on the Jewish calendar. It's been a tough year for Israel and the Jewish people, but millions of Jews worldwide looked to the future with some hope along with trepidation.
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