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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

To Lord Ram, we must talk spirituality and politics

This third letter addressed to Lord Ram is a heartfelt reflection on the intersection of spirituality, politics, and social justice, in light of recent events in India

Even as Manipur burns, humanity thrives

Two communities clashing on the ground, with mobs on the rampage did not stop Kuki women from protecting the Meiteis and helping them get away from the angry mob, shows a ground report

An unusual Pilgrimage, Reclaiming Hindusim from Hindutva: Hindus for Human Rights

Hindus for Human Rights undertook a pilgrimage to seek out voices for peace and dialogue from among the Hindu faith; they met with appreciation but apprehension and fear among many who seek peace

Pakistani Hindu girl apologises for cricketer’s “Jai Shree Ram” post on Eid

A former Pakistani Hindu cricketer had posted “Jai Shree Ram” on an Eid poster

Eid Mubarak: Mussalmans & a United Nation- India

First published on: 11 Nov 2016The Musalmans and a United...

Harmony vs disharmony in 2 states: Kerala temple welcomes Muslims; MP temple fires Muslims

While Kerala temples invited Muslim for Iftar, Madhya Pradesh, debarred a temple in Maihar from employing Muslims, leading to two people losing their jobs

Communal harmony, Mumbai style

Drivers of all religions gather for an Iftar party organised by their union

Countering Hate with Positive Messaging, 15 banners grace Navi Mumbai streets asserting Sisterhood & Harmony

To combat the hate environment, this refreshing form of counter communication is an inspiring public space initiative led by women and men, citizens

All religions gather for peace march in Malad-Malwani in Mumbai

During a Ram Navami procession, some stone pelting was reported from this area in Mumbai and to counter that, people from all religious communities gathered

A Malyalee festival that is not about killing, one that connects us to the earth: Vishu

Vishu, a festival of harvest, celebrated world over by Malyalees (Malyalis), is also the first day according to the Malyalam month, Medam, when the Sun reached the equator

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