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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

Both Hindu and Muslim: the unique tale of Bengal’s patua chitrakars

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My First Lessons in Diversity, the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Mangalore college

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Ludhiana is where the heart still beats, simple tales of humanity and brotherhood

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The unsual story of the Friends Vohra Cricket Team

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We don’t want anyone to suffer like we did in 1984: Harminder Singh Ahluwalia

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Why Sikhs are helping Kashmiris reach home safely

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An Essay for Our Times: Diversity and Indian Nationalism

Diversity & nationalism are complementary and not antagonistic to...

Malerkotla: A History of Compassion

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Mumbai: Lokhandwala Muslims do this to avoid offering Namaz on roads

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