Dibin Samuel
Indian version of Bible draws fire over Hindu references
A new Indian version of the Bible recently published by the Catholic Church has run into controversy over its inclusion of verses from the Bhagavad Gita, a form of Hindu chant, and references to the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
Church in Asia faces major challenges to evangelism, says leader
Taking the Gospel to the unreached is the greatest challenge facing the church in Asia, the Rev Godfrey Yogarajah told delegates at the recent General Assembly of the Evangelical Fellowship of Asia.
Fresh violence against Christians in India's Orissa region
While Christians in Orissa are still recovering from the aftermath of Kandhamal Christmas onslaught, reports are emerging of fresh violence.
Pastor seminar attacked, police refuse to take action
Amidst escalating persecution and deteriorating security, a pastors' training seminar in Karnataka, India, was attacked by Hindu radicals on Tuesday.
Indian Christians to produce film on Apostle Thomas
A Christian movie on the life and ministry of Apostle Thomas is set to hit India's silver screen for the first time in 2009.
Christians face persecution in popular tourist spots, warns Open Doors
Open Doors has urged travellers from the UK to be aware of persecution against the Christian community in their favourite tourist destinations, including India.