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Have Hindus always been Vegetarian?
The author academic exposes the propaganda in what he terms as the “Hindutva Hoax of Vegetarian Hinduism”
Lalita Ramdas hails Himanshi Narwal’s stoic courage in open letter
Lalita Ramdas, wife of admiral Ramdas, wrote this a few hours after watching an amazing short clip of Himanshi Narwal's comments to the press.
“Urdu Is Not Alien”: Supreme Court reclaims the language’s place in the Indian Constitutional fabric
By upholding the use of Urdu on a municipal signboard in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court reaffirms India’s plural ethos, debunks politicised language divides, and restores dignity to a shared linguistic heritage
Tamas and the Shadow Over Empuraan: A Nation Still Disturbed With Itself
Tamas encountered legal and political challenges in the late 1980s. The government attempted to prevent the series from airing. There was fear it would provoke unrest. Now, if Empuraan disturbed us, it should, for who we are: a culture that justifies and forgets.
India’s Heartfelt Eid: where flowers & faith bridge divides
India celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr with unity and love, as people from different faiths come together to spread joy and kindness, in sharp contrast to the hate-driven politics that politicians and police displayed in some locales like Varanasi and other parts of UP; from Jaipur to Mumbai, Prayagraj to Indore, heart-warming gestures of communal harmony paint a vibrant picture of the nation's diverse yet cohesive social fabric, showcasing the enduring power of unity and mutual respect for each other
Mughal Emperors Played Holi And Called It Eid-e-Gulabi
Amir Khusro And Other Muslim Poets Composed Beautiful Verses On Holi; Now It is Being Weaponised
Colours of Discord: How Holi is being turned into a battleground for hate and exclusion
Once a festival of unity and joy, Holi is now marred by political rhetoric and exclusionary calls. While some leaders push for harmony, the ruling establishment fuels division
The Story of Shivaji’s Coronation
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First published on December 15, 2015The Coronation …“By the...
Sikhs, Muslims of Prayagraj welcome Kumbh pilgrims with shelter, food, and warmth
In the spirit of unity, a profound display of unity & compassion, prayers were offered at Daragh for the wellness of those injured in the Maha Kumbh stampede. Prof. V.K. Tripathi distributed fliers of love and peace at Kumbh Mela. In a heroic act, Farhan Alam saved the life of devotee Ram Shankar with CPR, Sikhs and Muslims selflessly served by providing food to Kumbh devotees, while Mosques opened for help: provided beds and blankets to 25,000, served food; said, 'Devotees Are Our Guests'
Heroes among us: Waris Khan’s rescue of 7 after road accident, Arif Bamane’s rescue after Neelkamal ferry accident
Waris Khan and Arif Bamane embody selfless heroism in times of crisis. Khan saved 7 lives after a car accident in Madhya Pradesh, while Bamane rescued 30 passengers from the sea following a ferry collision in Mumbai
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Have Hindus always been Vegetarian?
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