Secularism

Unity Beyond Religion: Stories of shared humanity and mutual respect

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

Jahangirpuri: Hindu, Muslim citizens take out peace march holding Tricolour

Days after Jahangirpuri violence, bulldozer attack, Hindus and Muslims take out 'Tiranga Yatra' for peace

Maharashtra’s Barad village stands together against loudspeaker controversy

Resolving to maintain peace in the village, citizens remained united in not using loudspeakers at any religious structure

Belur Temple to continue reciting Koranic verses, have stalls by non-Hindus

Decision to uphold interfaith harmony sets refreshing precedent amidst an atmosphere of growing intolerance and hate

Aurangabad: Ram Navami procession shows respect to mosque

While passing by the mosque, DJ turned off the music; Aurangabad’s Hindus take a stand for secularism

Maharashtra: Hindu man offers terrace to Muslims for namaz in Amravati

Rejecting all communal hate spread by the right-wing elements, a Hindu man from Melghat region offers his home to a Tablighi Jamaat group without hesitation

Baby bowls over India, Pakistan cricket teams

Indian cricket team wins match, but gets floored by Pakistan captain’s baby

Paigam-e-Mohabbat: UP citizens call for harmony

To answer the growing threat of communalism, Varanasi’s civil society groups come together to spread the message of love and societal unity

Understanding Syncretic Islam of Kerala from a historical perspective

The famed religious collaboration is increasingly under peril both from Hindu and Muslim communal forces

Gandhi’s death anniversary: Indian Christians to fast and pray for unity

The Martyr’s Day observance by the Christians of India will be without speeches, slogans on political signage

Promoting Amity in the Times of Hate

An appeal for Harmony amidst increasing instances of vested interests attempting to spread communal discord

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