Jainism

India calls on UN member states’ to condemn attacks on all religions

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India calls on UN member states’ to condemn attacks on all religions

New York: India on Wednesday called out UN member states’ for selective condemnation of attacks on Abrahamic religions, leaving religions-like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. At the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Indian diplomat Ashish Sharma said that with “selectivity” the world can never truly foster a culture of peace. Speaking on … Read more

PM to unveil ‘Statue of Peace’ in Raj on Monday to mark 151st birth anniversary celebrations of Jain monk

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PM to unveil ‘Statue of Peace’ in Raj on Monday to mark 151st birth anniversary celebrations of Jain monk

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the “Statue of Peace” in Rajasthan’s Pali district via video-conferencing on Monday to mark the 151st birth anniversary celebrations of Jain monk Acharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj. The 151-inch-tall statue is made of “ashtadhatu” (eight metals with copper being the major constituent) and is being … Read more