Italy’s Catholic bishops try to put brakes on speedy divorce law
ROME (RNS) Italy’s Catholic bishops have condemned a proposed law that is set to speed up divorce and do away with a three-year separation waiting period. Legislation to allow consensual divorce after six months and 12 months in contested cases was passed overwhelmingly in the lower house of... read more »
India showcases military might, culture blend on 65th Republic Day
India’s powerful military punch and its rich cultural heritage were showcased at the 65th Republic Day parade on a bitterly cold Sunday, with chief guest and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe keenly watching the 90-minute proceedings. Here are some images from the Republic Day celebrations... read more »
‘India’s political culture has crippled intelligence agencies’
British journalist Adrian Levy pieced together stories of the 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai — “the fourth largest city in the world under siege for three days on live TV” — in his latest book The Siege, co-written with Cathy Scott-Clark. Levy, who believes Mumbai saved itself because... read more »
India: Tourism event celebrates the ancient culture of Assamis
Such festivals not only preserve the culture of the region but also promote tourism. A three-day long “Ethnique Festival” was held recently in the Bhagchung area of Assam’s Jorhat District. On display was a slice of their rich culture which included dances, folk music and... read more »
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