Secularism

Spreading Light and Love: Diwali festivities unite communities in Bareilly and beyond

Celebrating unity in diversity, from Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya’s Dargah to Diwali fairs in Syana and Bareilly. Through shared prayers, festive lights, and acts of kindness, India’s rich tradition of interfaith harmony continues to inspire, bridging divides and fostering peace across cultural and religious boundaries

Buddha, Brahma or Al-Bari’, notes after a visit to Poa Mecca, Hajo

Figure 1: Pao Mecca Mosque at Hajo, Kamrup Dist,...

Howrah: Hindu families help ensure peaceful wedding for Muslim neighbour

Appeal to local police to allow wedding of Muslim widow's daughter amidst prohibitory orders, welcome guests, arrange for safe transport

June 14, Kabir Jayanti must be a day to celebrate inter-faith harmony

Indians must also remember both the great learning and the courage of the great saint-poet

Shivaji in ‘secular’ Maharashtra

First published on: 19 Dec 2015The Shiv Sena threatens...

Kashmir: Friday sermons in mosques express solidarity with Kashmiri Hindu brethren

Kashmiri Pandits have also said on record that they have got a lot of support from their Muslim brothers

Varanasi peace activists begin campaign to maintain communal harmony

Activists and leaders from all faiths will visit sensitive neighbourhoods, market areas and commercial centres to deter people from engaging in violence

Udupi to march for secularism on May 14

Various progressive rights and religious groups will come together to unequivocally protest the growing communal divide in India

Will keep loudspeaker volume low: Mumbai Mosques

Masjid heads say they will continue to follow noise regulations to prevent any chance of communal disruption

Hindu sisters donate land to Eidgah to honour father’s dying wish

Touched by the gesture, local Muslims offered prayers for the deceased father on Eid

A Labour Day befitting India’s Constitution

Be it labour and Dalit classes uniting, or religious groups dining together, May Day was a breath of fresh air amidst India's communal atmosphere

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