The Supreme Court Friday observed that ascertaining the religious character of a place of worship is not barred under the Places of Worship Act of 1991. IMAGE: Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi.......
Self-governed social and religious trusts cannot be subjected to 'overarching state control' as it would undermine the principle of autonomy and democratic decision-making and would reduce the......
'Parsis are brought up with a great sense of the importance of truth and speaking your mind.' IMAGE: Parsi New Year celebrations in Ahmedabad. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters When journalist Coomi......
In a landmark decision by the Supreme Court, a Parsi woman, who was barred from entering fire temples and Towers of Silence after marrying outside the community, was on Thursday granted the right......
Facing flak from the Opposition over vacancies in the National Commission for Minorities, the Centre has appointed five members to the panel. The NCM, which has the responsibility of protecting......
The Rasna Group on Monday said its founder and chairman Areez Pirojshaw Khambatta has passed away. Khambatta, 85, who was also the chairman of Areez Khambatta Benevolent Trust and Rasna Foundation,......