KULLU - It is a divine battle that has been going on for decades, involving the followers of two rival deities of Kullu Valley. This time even Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has stepped in to urge for peace.

NEW DELHI - The Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams Friday said India has consistently tried to define a secularism that is not hostile to multiple religious identities.

NEW DELHI - The Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams Friday said he had raised the issue of granting Scheduled Castes (SC) status to the Dalit Christians of India during his meeting with the Indian leaders.

KOLKATA - Thousands of devotees thronged Belur Math to witness 'kumari puja' (worship of a pre-pubescent girl) or flocked to Durga Puja pandals across West Bengal Friday to offer 'anjali' (special prayers) on Mahashtami - the third and most important day of the puja.

NEW DELHI - With the conclusion of Commonwealth Games Oct 14, the focus of Delhi Police has now shifted to ensuring an equally peaceful Durga Puja and Ramlila festivities.