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Memories of ‘Nine Eleven’ today
On a day remembered and vilified, the author recalls moments of despair, brute violence and historical significance. All on the ninth of September….
Vigil in memory of the victims of Sikh Genocide held in Surrey
The members of South Asian community came together to...
Charlie Hebdo Cartoons and Blasphemy Laws in Contemporary Times
The murder of French school teacher Samuel Paty by...
Statements by Muslim religio-political leaders condemned
Over 100 Indians condemn Paris beheadings, deplore outrageous statements by Muslim religious and political leaders
Why did Pak Minister plagiarise PM Modi’s ‘ghar me ghuskar’ line?
Is Pakistan guilty of terror attacks? But how did it dare attack India ‘ghar me ghuskar’? Bhakts on both sides are confused!
Appeal to Americans to reject Hindu nationalism in the US: Hindus For Human Rights
The US-based peace organisation of eminent Hindu-American citizens, mostly of Indian origin has urged their fellow citizens to stay inclusive
Debate: To blame or not to blame Islam for the Paris beheading?
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‘Defamation in the guise of criticism is Western Hypocrisy’, argues Faizur Rahman; ‘Absolving Islam of all responsibility is an apologist argument,’ responds Arshad Alam
Pakistan: At least 7 killed, 70 injured in blast at Peshawar Madrassa
The blast took place in a seminary during a Quran class, around 8 AM after an unidentified man left a bag in the study hall
Pakistan: Goddess Durga’s idol vandalised in Sindh during Navratri
Temple was vandalised, and the idol of Goddess Durga was desecrated in this communal attack in Nagarparkar area of Pakistan’s Sindh province
Muslim intellectuals, activists condemn Paris beheading, demand abolition of apostasy and blasphemy laws
From religious interpretations on blasphemy and apostasy to secular and liberal condemnations of the same, the meet was clear, disagreements need to be peaceful and democratic, not violent
The Beheading of a School Teacher in France: The Politics of Blasphemy
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