“There is no chance for the welfare of the world unless the condition of women is improved.” These might sound like the words of modern-day progressive. Or maybe it’s the latest slogan for ...

(RNS) — Monday (Sept. 22) marks the start of Navaratri, a vibrant, nine-night Hindu festival dedicated to the Divine Feminine in all her forms. Hindus will dedicate rituals to the goddess Durga — the ...

Follow this section to personalize your feed and get instant alerts. WHY FOLLOW? Update your preferences in Account Settings Bindu and Kanakadurga, became the first women to officially enter the ...

Women priests in hindu temples: The near-total absence of women priests in Hindu temples, marriage ceremonies, and religious rituals across India is not rooted in ancient scripture; it is the result ...

Two Muslim brothers in Wayanad fulfilled the final wish of an 85-year-old Hindu woman they had cared for nearly 50 years by ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

PESHAWAR, Jan 18 (IPS) - A woman medical graduate from the Hindu community is making waves, as she is the first minority woman to contest the Pakistan Parliamentary election for a general seat, and ...

The Uniform Civil Code seeks “one nation, one law” to govern citizens’ personal lives, but religious minorities fear hidden costs. In February, the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand passed a ...

Transcending religious boundaries, two Muslim siblings have performed the last rites of an 85-year-old Hindu woman they had ...