Communalism

Despite ASI’s warning protesters in Bharuch march to collector to ‘preserve original identity’ of Bharuch mosque

The foot march happened just days after the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which protects the mosque, wrote to the district administration to not allow any “large gathering” on June 10

Imposing Tulsi Pujan Day on Christmas, an attack on India’s diversity?

It began in 2014-15 with the government trying to...

A 2020 List of ‘Influencers’ whose ideas belong in the Dustbin of Hate

Some social media influencers have made second careers, spewing hate against anyone they do not consider a part of the right-wing gang

Communal clashes in MP village, police detain 24

Clashes erupted in Chandan Khedi village after Hindutva groups shouted slogans in front of a mosque

10 most hate-driven statements by Indian politicians

Some of India’s political leaders use their power and their words to spread hate, most often focused on fueling class divides, Islamophobia, and communal hate

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet clears ‘Love Jihad’ law!

The Freedom to Religion Bill 2020 provides for prison term of up to ten years and fine of Rs 1 lakh declaring forceful conversions for marriage ‘null and void’

UP’s Love Jihad law completes one month, 35 incarcerated  

Since its promulgation, more than one arrest per day has been recorded taking the tally to around 35

From Babri Mosque to Ram Temple: A historical perspective

Can the State focus more on facilities for the poor and marginalised, and delving in the past as a cover for revivalism be shunned?

ABVP apologies to Jain community, after desecrating goddess’ statue

The BJP’s student wing claims ‘incident happened due to ignorance’ and without knowledge of senior leaders.

Love Jihad: Madhya Pradesh approves draft Bill

The new draft Bill provides for jail term up to five years and a fine of Rs 25,000 for forceful conversions and mandates maintenance of women and children from such marriages

Why is Bajrang Dal troubled by Christmas celebrations?

Christmas celebrations were met with fear and threats in Assam and Meghalaya as Bajrang Dal questioned the Mission’s ideology

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Court quashes the externment of SDPI leader Saeed Ahmad Abdul Wahid Chaudhary holding that peaceful protests against government policies cannot justify banishing a citizen from his

21 Opposition parties to CJI: SIR process is irregular and illegal, must be suspended

The eight page letter, dated June 28, 2026 but released publicly on July 3, includes signatories Mallikarjun Kharge, President, INC, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party MP, Mamata Banerjee, TMC, Turchi Silva, DMK and independent MP, Kapil Sibal; the signatures of DMK. AAP assume significance as both parties had distanced themselves from INDIA bloc.

If Stan Swamy, the Martyr, were alive today ….

On the fifth anniversary of the tragic death of the People’s Priest, an associate writes that, if alive Fr Stan Swamy would have been at the forefront of all the ongoing struggles of the Adivasis

Act Now: Citizens delegation approaches Mumbai police to prevent potential intimidation of Christians

A coalition of 25 citizens organisations under the banner of Mumbai for Peace, including Bombay Catholic Sabha, PUCL Maharashtra, and Citizens for Justice and Peace has formally urged the Police Commissioner to intervene against a string of organised attacks on Christian prayer services, citing an immediate threat of communal disruption scheduled for July 5, 2026, in the Santacruz East area; Mumbai police has assured action

Somnath to Ayodhya: Plunder to ‘Chanda Chori’

How do we contrast temple destructions during kingdoms and now under a semi-democratising society turning into elected autocracy?