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In Grief, She Chose Peace: Himanshi Narwal appeals for communal harmony on slain Lt Vinay Narwal’s birthday

Days after losing her husband in the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the young widow calls for justice without hate, urging unity and compassion over communal anger

Red for blood, love and Ramzan

The author, an activist and lawyer recounts her personal experience of shared pain among Hindus and Muslims, even as Gujarat and India are now coloured with the poison of hate

Three Rams—Amma’s Iftar that celebrates them all

Saturday evening, April 8 saw a unique Iftar second year running, that was Amma Srinivasan and her family’s firm response to Ram Navami hate: Bengaluru

Iftar observed by students of all faiths; Muslim students break their fast while non-Muslim students serve food and beverages

The month of Ramadan brings people together regardless of religious or cultural differences

Remembering Bhagat Singh, Reclaiming the Right to be A Free Thinker

It is quite a striking experience when, in Europe – including in France which is the historical birthplace of secularism –, one gets automatically told, for example, "Oh, you are a Hindu!" if one says one is Indian, or "Oh, you are a Muslim! if one says one is Algerian.

Now Kabir Is Also a Pariah to the Hindu India

A few years ago, a Muslim professor at a university in Uttar Pradesh, called Kabir, anti-Muslim. Now, Hindus are also calling him anti-Hindu.

Hindus, Muslims Play Holi at Sufi Shrine in UP

The only Sufi shrine in the country where Holi is played, Dewa Sharif is known for its Hindu-Muslim unity with the priests here wearing traditional Hindu yellow robes

Nazeer Banarasi: Muslim Urdu Poet From The 20th Century Who Celebrated Indian Festivals Like Holi

Festivals in India weren't events of a religious nature, but rather cultural celebrations. The divisive discourse concerning religious festivals was introduced by the colonial rulers

KP slain member cremated, Muslims neighbours grief-stricken, help with last rites: Pulwama, Kashmir

Lt Guv Manoj Sinha accused of transferring the SP and SSP days before gives ‘employment certificate to widow

Paving a path for a more tolerant India, Muslim woman is seen offering Namaz in a Gurudwara

This showcase of religious harmony was reported from a Gurudwara in Indore

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Bengal arrests expose communal plot by members of Santani Ekta Manch, Punjab sees similar incident

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