Indian CEO spreads message of insurance and Vivekananda in NepalKATHMANDU - During his lifetime he had wished to visit Nepal and Tibet twice but failed to do so. But now, in his 148th birth anniversary year, Swami Vivekananda, one of India’s most progressive monks who preached the religion of service to mankind, will reach out to the Himalayan republic, thanks to the efforts of a diehard disciple. Pope sprinkles ashes on heads of faithful in sign of humility in Lenten tradition in Rome
Pope sprinkles ashes in Lent tradition ROME — Pope Benedict XVI is marking the start of the solemn Lenten season by sprinkling ashes on the bowed heads of faithful in a Roman Catholic tradition. US is a friend of Muslims, says Obama envoyNEW DELHI - Farah Pandith, the Kashmiri-born US special representative for the Islamic world, Wednesday said her country wanted a long-term relationship with Muslims, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. Officials expect more than 1 million people will see Shroud of Turin this spring
At least 1 million expected to see Shroud of Turin Slogans at Baghdad checkpoints speak of a dream Iraq, belying dark days ahead of election
Slogans on Baghdad checkpoints offer a dream Iraq Ash Wednesday TodayAncient Arabic inscription found during Jerusalem home renovations
Ancient Arabic inscription found in Jerusalem German director depicts Muslims’ struggles with challenges to faith in Berlin festival film
Berlin film follows Muslims struggling with crises Osho disciples seek protection for Pune ashramNEW DELHI - Osho centres across the country have asked for special protection to their Pune ashram, a popular spiritual heritage site that attracts a lot of foreign visitors, in the wake of last week’s terror blast in that city. Iraq’s top Shiite cleric urges strong election turnout, does not endorse any coalition
Top cleric urges Iraqis to turn out for March vote Positive eugenics? Gene tests have led to declines in some inherited diseases, scientists say
Gene testing spurs decline of some dire diseases AP IMPACT: Positive eugenics? Gene tests appear to reduce levels of some inherited diseases
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