Sabarimala case: SC says it can hold what superstition in a religion is, Centre opposesThe Supreme Court has asserted its authority to identify superstitious practices within religions. This declaration came during a hearing o...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
What is Friday the 13th, why is it considered scary, how many times it falls in 2026, and how can you celebrate it? All FAQs answeredFriday the 13th: Friday the 13th is considered unlucky in many Western cultures and is considered superstitious too. Though its origins are...
13 Feb, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Friday 13th is here: Why people think it's unlucky and what's the mystery behind it?Friday the 13th is seen as unlucky. This belief has roots in ancient superstitions. The number 13 and Fridays are considered unlucky. Some ...
13 Jun, 2025, 09.13 PM IST
Businesses turn Friday the 13th into a day of deals: Check offers by Krispy Kreme, Wendy's McDonald’s and Dairy QueenFriday the 13th, known for its unlucky reputation, sees businesses like Krispy Kreme and Wendy's offering special deals. Krispy Kreme provi...
13 Sep, 2024, 06.06 PM IST
New complaint lodged against 'godwoman' Radhe MaaA new complaint was filed at the suburban Borivali police station here against 'godwoman' Radhe Maa alleging her involvement in promoting s...
12 Aug, 2015, 09.57 PM IST
Hamid Ansari : Promoting scientific temper a constitutional and moral dutyPoverty, hunger, disease, ignorance, superstition and obscurantism are impediments that exist in our society, Hamid Ansari said
22 May, 2015, 04.01 PM IST
Warned 2 TV channels in last 3 years over superstition: GovernmentThe govt has in the last three years issued advisories on at least four occasions regarding programmes that promote superstition and blind ...
05 Dec, 2014, 05.03 PM IST
Kerala plans bill to contain black magic and exorcismChennithala brought to the notice of the House the recent death of two girls due to the practice of black magic and said 'it is a shame to ...
04 Dec, 2014, 01.45 PM IST
A P J Abdul Kalam urges youth to become free-thinkingKalam said we have a duty to work for young Indian generation's release from our self-incurred incapacity to use our own understanding with...
25 Jan, 2014, 09.42 PM IST
Unnao gold hunt: Union Minister promoting "superstition", says JD(U)Terming the ongoing gold hunt in Unnao "ridiculous", JD(U) today threatened to file a police case against Union Minister Charan Das Mahant.
22 Oct, 2013, 04.56 PM IST
Govt agencies should keep off 'gold hunt': Sharad PawarPawar today said government agencies should not participate in the hunt based on a "dream" of a seer as it would give rise to superstitions.
19 Oct, 2013, 07.53 PM IST
Swami Agnivesh slams Asaram Bapu, demands CBI inquiry in the caseAgnivesh today demanded a CBI probe into sexual assault allegation against Asaram and trial by a fast track court, saying the case was mere...
03 Sep, 2013, 09.27 PM IST
Dabholkar murder: Maharashtra's voice of reason silenced, but baton passes onDabholkar's children have declared that his life mission against superstition will be resurrected with a month-long drive starting Septembe...
31 Aug, 2013, 12.21 PM IST
Privilege notice against minister over anti-superstition billOpposition Leader in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Eknath Khadse moved a breach of privilege notice against a senior state minister
23 Jul, 2013, 02.37 PM IST
- Freedom of press not an absolute right: Markandey Katju
"But if freedom of press lowers the standard of living of people, makes people poorer, then we must crush freedom of press," Katju said.
16 Nov, 2012, 07.06 PM IST
- Indian media promoting superstitions and backward ideas: Markandey Katju
Markandey Katju today alleged that the media houses are often looked upon by their owners as the means of making money.
03 May, 2012, 07.51 PM IST
- India against corruption: Left Parties to hold protest marches against Anna's arrest
CPI(M) Politburo member S Ramachandran Pillai said left parties would hold protest marches at the national level in support of Anna Hazare'...
17 Aug, 2011, 09.53 AM IST