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Gujarat Woman, 82, Begins Santhara, A Voluntary Fast Until Death
"Santhara" in Jainism is a means of destroying rebirth-influencing karma by withdrawing all physical and mental activities. During this practice, voluntary fasting until death is observed.
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Irom Sharmila Acquitted In 2006 Attempt To Suicide Case
Manipuri rights activist Irom Sharmila was today acquitted by a Delhi court in a 2006 case of attempt to suicide when she was undertaking a fast until death at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
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Why Thousands of Jains Are Fighting For the Right to Fast Until Death
Thousands of Jains protested across India on Monday for the legal right to take part in an ancient ritual of starving themselves to death.
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'Fast & Furious 7' delayed until April 2015
Universal Pictures has delayed the release of "Fast & Furious 7" for almost a year following the death of star Paul Walker.
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I never attempted to commit suicide. I am a follower of Gandhiji's principle, Irom Sharmila tells NDTV: highlights
A Delhi court on Monday framed charges against Irom Sharmila Chanu, who has been on fast for about 12 years demanding repeal of controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), for allegedly attempting to commit suicide during her 'fast until death' here in 2006.
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Gujarat Woman, 82, Begins Santhara, A Voluntary Fast Until Death
"Santhara" in Jainism is a means of destroying rebirth-influencing karma by withdrawing all physical and mental activities. During this practice, voluntary fasting until death is observed.
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Irom Sharmila Acquitted In 2006 Attempt To Suicide Case
Manipuri rights activist Irom Sharmila was today acquitted by a Delhi court in a 2006 case of attempt to suicide when she was undertaking a fast until death at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
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Why Thousands of Jains Are Fighting For the Right to Fast Until Death
Thousands of Jains protested across India on Monday for the legal right to take part in an ancient ritual of starving themselves to death.
-
'Fast & Furious 7' delayed until April 2015
Universal Pictures has delayed the release of "Fast & Furious 7" for almost a year following the death of star Paul Walker.
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I never attempted to commit suicide. I am a follower of Gandhiji's principle, Irom Sharmila tells NDTV: highlights
A Delhi court on Monday framed charges against Irom Sharmila Chanu, who has been on fast for about 12 years demanding repeal of controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), for allegedly attempting to commit suicide during her 'fast until death' here in 2006.
