India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu was on Wednesday convicted by a court in Jodhpur for raping a teenager at his ashram in 2013. Here's a look at few other gurus who have attracted controversy in......

The Monk Who Lived India

'He will always live in the hearts of the millions of children who have studied in schools and colleges established by him and the faithful Hindus to whom he was a symbol of the invincible spirit......

Kanchi seer will be remembered for his outreach to all

'The Kanchi Mutt was energised by Pudu Periyava.''Instead of people coming to the Mutt, he has taken the Mutt to the people in several dimensions.' IMAGE: Sri Jayendra Saraswati, the shankaracharya......

Kanchi shankaracharya: The Rediff Interview

In May 2016, Jayendra Saraswati, the shankaracharya of Kanchi, granted Rediff.com an exclusive interview.'We will never see such a government (Modi sarkar) in place again,' the pontiff, who passed......