Idols and mediums to hold divine ‘conference’

A three-day divine ‘conference’ is set to take place at Poh Hock Seah Temple in Armenian Street, Penang, in conjunction with the temple’s Tua Pek Kong (God of Prosperity) 120th grand birthday celebration.

Spanish ideals influence the world for 300 years

THE world is square. That is the way the Spanish have designed their zocalo, the town square where the church, the town hall and all people gather around the square in the evenings beneath the trees to trade or chat with each other.

Memoir of Cultural Revolution falls foul of censors

Xiao Mo, a highly respected academic, tellsClifford Coonanhe is baffled why his book has been banned

Mormons aim to "regularize" their churches in China

The Chinese government recognizes only five religious groups: Catholics, Protestants, Buddhists, Muslim and Taoists.

Sensex quiet in afternoon trade, Asian cues strong

A benchmark index for Indian equities Thursday was ruling lacklustre in afternoon trade, though broader markets saw greater buying activity.