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Shared Muharram Heritage: Hindus lead Tazias, Sikhs serve water
Across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Jammu & Kashmir, families and communities came together during Muharram through processions, acts of service and remembrance. Whether by preparing Tazias, organising processions, distributing water or joining commemorations, these local traditions continue to reflect mutual respect and peaceful coexistence among people from different communities.
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Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi: Saviour of 1931 Meston road riot survivors
A great supporter of India’s oppressed, Shankar was an unconventional journalist who entered a riot-ridden Kanpur to help people, instead of reporting the incident.
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India is inherently plural with rich diversity in religious traditions, languages, ethnicities, etc.
Guj HC orders police protection to inter-faith couple wishing to solemnize marriage
In the Habeas corpus petition filed by the man, it was alleged that the woman was being illegally confined and was not permitted to use her cell phone
Kerala prepares a token of religious harmony for Republic Day
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Gujarat HC slams police for detaining interfaith couple
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Another interfaith couple receives protection by the Allahabad HC
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J’khand inter-caste couple allegedly threatened by family and Cabinet minister, HC provides protection
The court, like many other courts of law in the country, upheld an adult’s right to marry person of their choice
Allahabad HC reunites interfaith couple, provides police protection
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