The church has recently faced stiff opposition to its proposed temple projects in a number of towns across the country, ...

The LDS Church said it was ready to submit a revised temple application by the Jan. 13 deadline. However, its leaders soon grew wary that the town wouldn't follow the terms. So, Eric Pinker ...

After the Nadayiruthal ceremony of the mechanical elephant, the temple hosted a Panchari melam performance led by Kalamandalam Harish Marar. Ms. Shankar, who was nominated for two awards at the ...

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Latecomers are seated at the discretion of management. The Book of Mormon follows two young missionaries who are sent to Uganda to try to convert citizens to the Mormon religion. One missionary ...

Do the groomsmen have no responsibilities to the bride and groom before, during or after the ceremony these days? Other than giving a quick speech or toast to the happy couple, the groomsmen are ...

A motion to ban Welcome to Country ceremonies before meetings of a Mid North Coast council has bitterly divided its elected members. The MidCoast Council, which includes the sizable NSW towns of ...

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Ceremonies to celebrate those turning 20 years old were held in three quake-devastated municipalities in the Noto Peninsula on Jan. 11. The events in the cities of Wajima and Suzu, and Anamizu ...