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- Righteous actionJains observe Shrut Panchami on June 19, celebrating the written preservation of Lord Mahavir's teachings. This sacred scripture, the Shatk...
A tale of two minorities: Why India never saw anti-Jainism like Europe's anti-semitismA comparison of Jains in India and Jews in Europe explores why one civilisation enabled coexistence while the other descended into exclusio...- 'Vibrant Democracy': India trashes allegations on declining minority rights, media freedomIndia has strongly refuted claims of diminishing media freedom and minority rights. Officials state the nation is a thriving democracy ensu...
- Now, Jain community claims Bhojshala, seeks right to worship at disputed monument in Madhya PradeshA Jain petitioner has appealed to the Madhya Pradesh High Court, claiming the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar was a medieval Jain temple...
- Kailash Mansarovar Yatra deadline: Check important dates, new prices and other detailsThe Ministry of External Affairs has announced the registration for the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is open until May 19. Devotees must m...
- Universal MantraThe Namokar Mahamantra is a revered Jain chant. It salutes spiritual qualities, not individuals. This mantra offers welfare to all beings. ...
- Mahavir Jayanti 2026 Date: March 30 or 31? Check correct date, tithi, significance and ritualsMahavir Jayanti, celebrating Lord Mahavira's birth, will be observed on March 31, 2026. This important Jain festival emphasizes his five co...
- Live and let liveJain philosophy emphasizes that all beings deserve freedom and space aligned with their nature, highlighting the interconnectedness of exis...
- Mahavir Jayanti: From banks, liquor shops to schools and more, here's what is open and closed on April 10Mahavir Jayanti, a major festival for the Jain community, will be celebrated on April 10 this year. According to Drik Panchang, the festiva...
- Jainism played invaluable role in building India's identity: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized Jainism's significant role in shaping India's identity, highlighting its values as a solution to gl...
- Mahavir Jayanti 2025: Is it a holiday? Date, significance, history, and how it’s celebratedMahavir Jayanti 2025: Mahavir Jayanti, a significant festival for the Jain community, will be observed on April 10, 2025. It marks the birt...
- Three dimensions of greatnessElon Musk pushes for driverless cars, against remote work. Judith Butler envisions a world sans Zionism, normalizing 'they' pronouns. Jaini...
- Mahavir Jayanti 2023: Check date, history, significance and how to celebrateThis day celebrates the birth anniversary of revered Jain Tirthankar Lord Mahavira.
- Lord Mahavir's life gives us message of peace, restraint: PM Modi"At a time we all countrymen are fighting the corona crisis unitedly, I pray to Lord Mahavir on his birth anniversary that he keeps everyon...
- 29-year-old IIT-Bombay grad gives up job, family for 'diksha'Parekh was initiated into Jainism by his senior from IIT, Bhavik Shah, who also took diksha in 2013.
- No illegal slaughterhouses will be allowed in Madhya Pradesh: Shivraj Singh Chouhan"No illegal slaughterhouses will be allowed to function in Madhya Pradesh," Chouhan said at a function of the Jain community.
- US' Rice University to offer post-doctoral fellowship in Jain studiesRice University is set to offer a post-doctoral fellowship in Jain Studies in a bid to enhance the global understanding of Jainism as a rel...
- Silent march by Jains against Rajasthan High Court order on 'Santhara'A silent march held by the 'Sakal Jain Samaj' here urged that the court should reconsider its decision on the issue.
- Will try to bring nationwide ban on cow slaughter: Rajnath SinghCow slaughter cannot be accepted in this country. We will make all-out efforts to ban slaughter of cows and will also try hard to have a co...
- Outsider insideCarvaka’s lasting influence may even have played a part in the development of the tantric movement a thousand years later.
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