Jains

CAA 2019 Implemented From Today: Eligibility Criterion, Step-by-Step Guide To Apply Online

After the official notification of CAA, the government has launched the online portal (indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in) for citizenship applications.

Mar 12, 2024, 07:20 AM IST

Ganpati Visarjan 2020: Auspicious time, muhurat on Anant Chaturdashi and what is Anant Chaudas

On Anant Chaturdashi, devotees bid a tearful adieu to Bappa by immersing his idols in water during the Visarjan ceremony with a promise of him returning next year with abundant happiness and blessings. 

Sep 01, 2020, 15:00 PM IST

Mahavir Jayanti 2020: Here are some interesting facts about the festival

Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Mahavir - the founder of Jainism.

Apr 06, 2020, 14:00 PM IST

Badhir News: Special show for hearing impaired, 4th December 2019

This is a special segment for hearing impaired which brings to you latest updates of the afternoon. Watch this video to know the latest news stories of the day.

Dec 04, 2019, 16:32 PM IST

Mahavir Jayanti 2018: WhatsApp, Text, Facebook messages for your loved ones

Here's wishing the readers a happy Mahavir Jayanti!

Mar 29, 2018, 10:04 AM IST

Paryushan Parva: PM Narendra Modi calls for unity, harmony as Jain festival ends - Read his message

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished the followers of Jain religion on the last day of 'Paryushan Parva'.

Sep 06, 2016, 13:25 PM IST

At nearly 43%, Muslims have highest percentage of illiterates: Census

Muslims have the highest number of illiterates at nearly 43 per cent, while Jains have the highest number of literates among India's religious communities as over 86 per cent of them are educated.

Sep 01, 2016, 00:28 AM IST

Divorce rates lowest among Hindus; more prevalent in Muslims, reveals latest Census data | Know details

A startling data of Census has revealed many important aspects and rates of divorce and separation in various religions.

Aug 24, 2016, 13:44 PM IST

Selection of yatris for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra begins on Friday

 Minister of States for External Affairs General (Retd.) V.K. Singh will inaugurate the selection procedure of yatris for the annual Kailas Mansarovar Yatra at 10 a.m. on Friday.

May 05, 2016, 21:47 PM IST

108-ft tall Jain Teerthankar idol enters 'Guinness Records'

The impressive statue is located atop Mangi Tungi mountain near Teharabad village of Baglan tehsil in this North Maharashtra district.

Mar 07, 2016, 20:20 PM IST

India's child sex ratio dips to the lowest level since 1961; Hindus lead fall

The latest sex ratio data should certainly ring alarm bells to take action in order to save the girl child.

Dec 31, 2015, 13:18 PM IST

MNS protests against meat ban, roasts chicken near Jain community event

Protesting against the ban on meat by the Maharastra government in view of Jain community festival Paryushan, Maharshtra Navnirman Sena took to streets and roasted chicken outside a hall in Thane where Jains had assembled for an event.

Sep 13, 2015, 11:47 AM IST

Maha: Jains fast to protest civic body stand on meat ban issue

 A group of Jains on Saturday observed fast in adjoining Bhayander to protest against the failure of civic body in the area to implement a ban on sale of meat during 'Paryushan' festival and some "communally-divisive statements" made by politicians.

Sep 12, 2015, 19:19 PM IST

Now, Chhattisgarh bans meat sale during Jain, Ganesh festivals

Amid the raging row over meat sale ban in Mumbai and some parts of Maharashtra and Rajasthan during 'Paryushan' festival of Jain community, the Chhattisgarh government has also ordered suspension of sale of meat during the eight-day long fasting period and 'Ganesh Chaturthi' festival.

Sep 11, 2015, 15:44 PM IST

After Mumbai and Rajasthan, now Ahmedabad bans sale of meat during Jain festival

After Mumbai and Rajasthan, sale of meat has now been banned in Ahmedabad during the Jain festival period of 'Paryushan'.

Sep 11, 2015, 10:03 AM IST

Jains are feeling emboldened because of 'Gujarati' PM Narendra Modi: Raj Thackeray

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray hit out at the Jain community on Thursday and said that they were getting emboldened because a Gujarati was the Prime Minister of India.

Sep 10, 2015, 18:58 PM IST