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Unifying cultural celebration weaponised: Ganesh processions turned into stages for hate speech & moral policing
Ganesh Chaturthi, once a symbol of shared community celebration, was exploited this year by hard-line groups across India to amplify anti-Muslim and anti-Christian rhetoric, transforming a festival of harmony into a tool of exclusion
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Pahalgam Attack: Kashmir unites in heroic resilience amid terror attack, proving humanity’s strength against hate narrative
Kashmir, renowned for its breath-taking landscapes and the warmth of its people, became a place of tragic sorrow, loss and anger, on April 22 when a terror attack claimed 26 lives at Baisaran, Pahalgam.  In the face of the chaos that followed, local heroes like Syed Adil Hussain Shah and Sajad Bhat risked their own lives to save others;  despite the tragedy, the people of Kashmir, transcending religious and cultural divides, stood in fraternal solidarity, showing that humanity, love, and peace are stronger than terror and hatred
Faith Knows No Religion: Banke Bihari Temple again rejects boycott call against Muslim artisans and businesses
Banke Bihari Priests reject boycott calls against Muslim artisans and businesses, hail Muslim artisans as vital to temple traditions, embrace unity over division, and uphold faith as the highest virtue in Brijmandal—where even Raskhan sang for Krishna, and craftsmen of all faiths continue to serve the divine with devotion, senior priest said "Bhakti is supreme in Brijmandal. If someone has faith and comes for darshan, why should we oppose it?"
In Grief, She Chose Peace: Himanshi Narwal appeals for communal harmony on slain Lt Vinay Narwal’s birthday
Days after losing her husband in the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the young widow calls for justice without hate, urging unity and compassion over communal anger
Lalita Ramdas hails Himanshi Narwal’s stoic courage in open letter
Lalita Ramdas, wife of admiral Ramdas, wrote this a few hours after watching an amazing short clip of Himanshi Narwal's comments to the press.
India’s Heartfelt Eid: where flowers & faith bridge divides
India celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr with unity and love, as people from different faiths come together to spread joy and kindness, in sharp contrast to the hate-driven politics that politicians and police displayed in some locales like Varanasi and other parts of UP; from Jaipur to Mumbai, Prayagraj to Indore, heart-warming gestures of communal harmony paint a vibrant picture of the nation's diverse yet cohesive social fabric, showcasing the enduring power of unity and mutual respect for each other
Unique 98th Anniversary Mahad Satyagraha Observances: Samata Din with a Roja Iftar Party
In mirror memory to the Roja Iftar jointly celebrated by Hasrat Mohani and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in Delhi on October 13, 1949, for the second year running, the Muslim community has taken the lead along with Ambedkarite leaders to have collective observances at Mahad
Chennai: A temple that feeds the faithful during Ramzan
This simple yet touching tradition was begun by Dada Ratanchand, a Hindu refugee from Sindh, who sought refuge in Chennai after the Partition of India.
The Story of Shivaji’s Coronation
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First published on December 15, 2015The Coronation …“By the...
Sikhs, Muslims of Prayagraj welcome Kumbh pilgrims with shelter, food, and warmth
In the spirit of unity, a profound display of unity & compassion, prayers were offered at Daragh for the wellness of those injured in the Maha Kumbh stampede. Prof. V.K. Tripathi distributed fliers of love and peace at Kumbh Mela. In a heroic act, Farhan Alam saved the life of devotee Ram Shankar with CPR, Sikhs and Muslims selflessly served by providing food to Kumbh devotees, while Mosques opened for help: provided beds and blankets to 25,000, served food; said, 'Devotees Are Our Guests'
Unity Beyond Religion: Stories of shared humanity and mutual respect
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In a world divided by differences, stories of mutual respect and unity shine through—whether it’s a Muslim engraver preserving Jewish legacies in Mumbai, Hindus and Muslims uniting for Durga Puja traditions, or a Hindu calligrapher fostering harmony through Quranic art. These acts remind us: humanity transcends religious divides
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