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112 Years Ago, Raksha Bandhan Stood for Hindu-Muslim Unity
Day after, August 9, 2017 will be 75 years of the Quit India Movement. On August 9, 1942 the Quit India (Chodo Bharat) slogan was given from Mumbai after the Indian National Congress passed the resolution on the agitation on August 7, 1942.
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.
Why India’s society and politics need both the strength and gentleness of a Hanuman
What the writer, Rajni Bakshi, founder of the YouTube series shares in this telling account is that reaching out to those who appear to be on the “other side” may breach the overwhelming narrative about society’s polarisation
Left parties, Muslim community submit a memorandum to BJP government: Shevgaon, Ahmednagar
When Ahmednagar’s guardian Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and MLA Monica Rajle visited Shevgaon last week, CPI's state secretary and Subhash Patil Lande submitted a memorandum to them and said that the riots in Shevgaon happened to serve political interests and the deliberate inaction by the local police
Kolhapur: Destruction of shrine at Panhala fort rebuffed with local Hindus and Muslims rebuilding the shrine within an hour
Mischief and destruction was wrought on the Hajrat Peer Shahduddin Khattalshah Wali Dargah located at the foot of the Panhalgad fort in Kolapur district by unknown persons reported Tarun Bharat; acts that were immediately set right were peace loving residents
Why was this BJP leader was forced to call off marriage of his daughter with Muslim boy
A marriage of two individuals belonging to different faiths...
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
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