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BAPS, the Eiffel Tower and the curious silence on secularism
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Iranian Filmmaker barred from coming to Indian Film Festival, passport seized in Iran
Reza Dormishian, who was set to travel to Goa to represent Darius Mehrjui's film 'A Minor', was barred from boarding his flight over what is believed to be his anti-regime views.
IFFI jury chair outraged over inclusion of “Kashmir Files”; calls it propaganda
While Israeli consulate has apologized, the jury chair found it “disturbing” that the movie was in the competitive section
How Qatar Lost the Chance to Showcase Islamic Pluralism
Its Representation Of Islam Reeked Of Supremacism And Exclusivism
Zakir Naik, controversial cleric to preach during FIFA World Cup?
Media reports suggest that India born Naik, booked for inciteful speech is one of the religious preachers chosen by organisers
UN member states raise concerns about violence against minorities, hate speech, draconian laws during India’s UPR
Even as India through Solicitor General Tushar Mehta staunchly defended these laws, several member states questioned India's track record on human rights
The Tree of Life affirmed by Pope Francis in Bahrain
Image: AP/Alessandra TarantinoNovember 3, 2022, was a special day. On that day, Pope Francis...
The Emergence of Neo-Fascism
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Priority low income housing, inclusivity, dialogue: Lula da Silvia’s victory speech to the people of Brazil (October 30, 2022)
After one of the closest presidential elections in Brazilian, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party emerged the winner. Find Lula's election night victory speech as president-elect here.
India can gain credibility through inclusion and respect to human rights
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