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ALL ABOUT FAITH: The original qawwalis continue to be a major attraction for believers of Sufism.

ALL ABOUT FAITH: The original qawwalis continue to be a major attraction for believers of Sufism.

New-age Sufism disappoints clerics

Sufism, the devotional path to soul's realization has become a fashion statement, much to the disappointment of Islamic clerics.

UNIQUE HARMONY: A Varanasi priest is trying to divert sewers to a wasteland instead of in the Ganges.

Faith meets science on Ganga's banks

A priest who is also a hydraulic engineer is using science and his own faith to spread awareness and clean Ganga.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/faith-meets-science-on-gangas-banks/24165-3.html

SPIRITUAL CONNECT: TRPs of religious channels like Aastha, Sanskar, Jagran, GOD TV and QTV are soaring high.

Spiritual cable connection with God

Television channels offering programmes on spirituality, yoga and self-realization are topping the popularity charts.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/spiritual-cable-connection-with-god/24164-3.html

HAIRY BUSINESS: The phenomenal economy of offering one

Hair's how Tirupati biz works

The practice of offering human hair in Tirupati temple intrigues many and also raises revenues for the temple.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/hairs-how-tirupati-biz-works/23781-3.html

PLAY IT SAFE: Devotees wear black clothes, donate black pulses and perform a series of rituals to keep Shani happy.

Shun Shani and tempt destiny

Of the 33 crore deities in the Hindu pantheon, it seems Shani is on the lips of every third person.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/shun-shani-and-tempt-destiny/23688-3.html

WEARING RELIGION: The youth are showing they are proud of being Hindu by wearing clothes with images of Gods and symbols.

Youth mantra: Being Hindu is hip

Being Hindu and showing it, is no longer uncool. Today's youth are wearing their religion and with pride.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/youth-mantra-being-hindu-is-hip/23537-3.html

DYING HOPE: The population of the Parsi community in India is fast reducing.

Hope for Parsis on brink of extinction

To preserve the last vestiges of their community, Delhi Parsi Anjuman is accepting offspring of mixed marriages.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/hope-for-parsis-on-brink-of-extinction/5238-3.html

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