Hindu nationalist groups embark on cross-country 'Ram Rath Yatra' in United States and Canada

(Photo: Shireen Bhatia/CT India) Hindu nationalist groups in the United States and Canada have embarked on an ambitious two-month tour of over 1,000 temples across North America with a “Ram Rath Yatra,” jointly orchestrated by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA) and its Canadian counterpart. The Yatra, which translates to “journey” or “pilgrimage,” will … Read more

Israel Standing United in the Face of War

Hamas has declared war on Israel, IDF spokesman Richard Hecht told journalists in a briefing on Saturday.  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political opponents have declared their readiness to join together in the battle against Hamas.  Opposition Leader Yair Lapid called for an “emergency government” to manage what he called “the difficult and complex operation … Read more

United to Pray for India, a year-long prayer movement launched on Independence Day

(Photo: UTPFI) Christians from all around India came together online to create “United to Pray for India” (UTPFI), a movement to pray for the country for a year from August 15, 2023, to August 15, 2024, on its 77th Independence Day. UTPFI is an interdenominational initiative without any organisation or Church banners but has representation … Read more