Pope to declare Indian nun Mariam Thresia as saint this year

IMAGE: The Pope has formally approved the canonisation of Mariam Thresia, foundress of the Sisters of the Holy Family. Photograph: Wikimedia Commons Pope Francis will declare Mariam Thresia......

PHOTOS: How the world celebrated Christmas

Yes, it's the time of the year again!   On this joyous occasion, rediff.com wishes all its readers 'Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,' as we a take a look at pictures of Christmas......

Church attack: NHRC asks home ministry for report in 10 days

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Delhi government and police seeking detailed reports on the status of investigation into the alleged......

Fifth Delhi church vandalised; home ministry seeks report

Delhi Archbishop Anil Couto on Monday condemned the alleged vandalisation of a church in south Delhi's Vasant Kunj area and expressed concern over the recent spate of such attacks. "Another act of......