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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

Gandhi Jayanti: over 600 prisoners to give Gandhi Peace Exam on Oct 2

The examination, which tests the knowledge of Gandhi's life...

SC ends gender discrimination at Sabrimala: Women of all ages can enter temple

In a resounding slap in the face of patriarchy...

Kolkata group uses WhatsApp audio notes to counter communal hatred

WhatsApp caused over 25 deaths this year by helping...

Here’s how Hindus and Muslims celebrated Ganeshotsav and Moharram together in Maharashtra

Showing how hate hurts and harmony works, Hindu and...

Baroda artist’s pursuit of art has a message for society

“The real celebration of culture and art is dwindling...

A school rebuilt in 72 hours: Keralites once again show exemplary community work

 When the deadly monsoon wreaked havoc in Kerala, it...

A Muslim Ganpati idol maker wants to send a message this Ganesh Chathurthi

38-year-old Mohammad Shaikh has been making Ganpati idols for...

How an Indian freedom fighter and Urdu poet expressed his love for Krishna

Hasrat Mohani is known as the person who coined...

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How Kerala faced and fought the worst floods in a century

The heavy downpour in this monsoon season gave way...

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