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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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Heroes among us: Waris Khan’s rescue of 7 after road accident, Arif Bamane’s rescue after Neelkamal ferry accident
Waris Khan and Arif Bamane embody selfless heroism in times of crisis. Khan saved 7 lives after a car accident in Madhya Pradesh, while Bamane rescued 30 passengers from the sea following a ferry collision in Mumbai
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
Professor VK Tripathi: Inspiring Change with Science, Secularism, and Humanity
Professor VK Tripathi, a distinguished physicist and former professor...
Ganesh Chaturthi: where unity triumphs over communal divides
Defying religious boundaries, Hindus and Muslims unite for Ganesh Chaturthi across India, mosques host Ganesh idols, and Muslims join Hindus for prayers and celebrations, three inter-faith friends join hands to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi
“A Legacy of Love”: Muslim craftsman and devotion for Hindu deities
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“Faith beyond Boundaries”: 80-yr-old Ishtiyaq Ali's wooden deities, UP's Muslim polishing idol of Lord Krishna for generations
Baba Chamliyal: The Healing Saint of Unity and Faith across Borders
Baba Chamliyal, known as the ‘Healing Touch Saint,’ is revered in Jammu and Kashmir for his miraculous healing powers. His shrine, located at the India-Pakistan border, symbolises unity and attracts thousands of pilgrims annually. The shrine's "Shakkar" and "Sharbat" are believed to have healing properties.
Harmony in diversity: Surendra Mehta’s mission of unity at Kullu’s Pir Baba shrine
Surendra Mehta, also known as Bhai Ji, maintains the shrine of Pir Baba Lala Wale in Kullu, a place that promotes communal harmony by welcoming devotees of all faiths. His family's century-long dedication exemplifies unity and peace, fostering interfaith relationships in a diverse and often divided India.
Hindu-Muslim Unity: The other side of Kanwar Yatra
Muslim Artists and Hindu Kanvarias in Haridwar have long shown the spirit of brotherhood amidst the religious polarisation
Eid al-Adha in India: from train rescue to organ donation, the community showcases compassion and generosity
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The Eid of sacrifice and service
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