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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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Barabanki prison celebrates the revered month of Ramzan!
Is it possible to change the dynamics of a prison through religious harmony? Barabanki jail sets a benchmark for such ideals!
Reimagining Ram Rajya: A heartfelt letter to Lord Ram on Unity, Equality, and Compassion
In this seventh reflective letter, the Author explores the nuanced interpretations of Ram Rajya, juxtaposing it with other utopian visions from Indian culture. Through a contemplative dialogue with Lord Ram, the Author navigates the moral complexities surrounding the Ayodhya temple, urging a society grounded in genuine compassion and inclusivity beyond the confines of religious structures. Drawing from poetic visions of harmony and equality, the letter calls to embrace a more egalitarian society, embodying the true spirit of Lord Ram's compassion and justice. It is a plea for introspection and a return to values that foster unity in diversity.
11 educational institutions target of organised Hindutva mobs in in Kolhapur: Fact-finding team
June-August 2023, as a sinister run up to the 2023 general elections (followed by the state assembly elections), women teachers in as many as nine schools in Kolhapur Sangli and neighbouring districts, are being pressurised and targeted; tactics are planned coercive manipulations in classrooms followed
Haryana’s farmers’ Mahapanchayat: Fostering unity across communities, vowing for communal harmony
A farmer’s assembly in Baas village, Hisar, sends a resounding message of unity, vowing to protect social harmony and condemn divisive actions.
Sikhs helped trapped Muslim women and children escape mob violence
They helped Muslim men, woman and children flee an attack in Sohna’s Shahi Masjid
Viral video shows slain Gurugram Imam’s heartfelt prayers for religious harmony
Communal violence in Haryana claims life of Imam, raises concerns over rising tensions
Maharashtra celebrated Shahu Maharaj’s message of social justice, harmony: Kolhapur, Pimpri-Chinchwad
In Kolhapur, where communal violence had been thrust by mobilisation of elected representatives of the BJP and right-wing elements, a procession of several thousand send out message of communal harmony
Countering hate thru’ spreading #EverydayHarmony the CJP Way: Int’l Day against Hate Speech
In the face of escalating acts of hatred, CJP uses social media to share uplifting, real life stories and perspectives, traditions, and historical incidents
‘Insaniyat’: brave Hindu landlord defends Muslim shop owners and workers, show of harmony in the midst of division
A violent mob of far-right members was vandalizing Muslim-owned shops in Uttarakhand town
Lord Ram , Perfect Lord and Imperfect Bhakthi
This article serves as the fifth letter in a series of correspondences addressed to Lord Rama. Within these pages, the author delves into a thought-provoking dialogue with the Lord, delving into the intricacies of understanding Lord Rama. The exploration revolves around the concept of embracing imperfect devotion and surpassing the notion of perfection, thereby uncovering the profound complexity inherent in connecting with the divine.
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