The tragic case of three-year-old Viyana Jain, who died after undertaking the Jain ritual of Santhara due to a brain tumor, has sparked renewed discussion about this centuries-old practice. Her ...

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The incident occurred in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The child’s parents took the decision after getting advice from their ...

In a unique and heartwarming example of faith and learning coming together, Dr. Intaj Malek, a retired tax officer and Muslim scholar, has been guiding Jain monks and nuns in their PhD studies.

Santhara,' or Sallekhana, is a centuries-old Jain tradition regarded by its followers as a sacred exit - an act of supreme renunciation taken consciously when death is imminent and the body fails to ...

Dr. Intaj Malek, a Muslim scholar, is guiding Jain monks and nuns in their doctoral studies, bridging religious divides through academia. Malek travels to meet his students, offering guidance and ...

MP Child Rights Commission has said it will soon determine whether to recommend legal proceedings against the parents or the spiritual leader involved.

A terminally ill three-year-old girl died after her parents initiated her into the controversial Jain ritual of Santhara, sparking widespread outrage.

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Urban administration minister Kailash Vijayvargiya donned traditional Jain Sola attire and offered food to Jain saint Vishuddh Sagar Maharaj during a religious event held at ...