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Abstinence
A day of prayer and abstinence
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed during…
No abstinence from good business this Lenten season
With most Christians across the state choosing to abstain from meat and alcohol during the Lenten season that is currently…
Abstinence over Valentine’s Day?
Since 1945, today is the first time that Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day clash, creating a dilemma whether to observe…
Abstinence from voting by supporters led to BJP defeat: Damu Naik
Former two-time MLA Damu Naik speaks on why the BJP got decimated in Margao and Fatorda and how does he…
Tiatr and the period of prayer, penance and abstinence
Over the years, tiatr has always taken a backseat during the 40 days of Lent. Writers, directors, artistes and musicians…