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Sharia, Manusmriti or the Indian Constitution
Two extremes, the dominant Hindu right and a creeping conservatism among Muslims seek to undermine the constitutional mandate
Places of Worship Act case: Jamiat-Ulema-i-Hind moves SC, pleads to be made party
A plea to declare section 4 of the act as unconstitutional is currently before the SC. Case could have ramifications for Gyanvyapi mosque and others
Concerns about targeting of minorities in India raised at US Congressional Briefing
Briefing highlights violation of rights of minorities, especially Muslims, and draws attention to the recommendations of the USCIRF
More Indian expats in UAE face action over Islamophobic social media posts
The UAE laws criminalise any acts that trigger religious hatred and/or insult religion through any form of expression, which covers speech and the written word, books, pamphlets or online media.
SC does not interfere with Bombay HC interim order allowing burials of Covid-19 victims in city
The Court refused to entertain the matter and asked the HC to decide the case within 2 weeks
Lockdown special from JNU: A webinar on ‘Leadership lessons through Ramayana’
It's time for all things holy, at the once holistic JNU, but strictly for faculty, staff and students, webinar is a collaboration with The Ramayana School.
Raj HC directs against mention of person’s caste in judicial matters
The notification states that the practice of mentioning caste in court documents is against the spirit of constitution
Mosque offered as Covid-19 quarantine facility in Pune
Renowned educationist and philanthropist P A Inamdar says it is time to put religious philosophy into practice and serve humanity
Using Corona pandemic as an excuse to don fresh Hindutva masks?
Ramayan, Mahabharat back on air, VHP suggests people chant "Jai Shri Ram" to combat Covid-19!
Kashi Vikas Samiti miffed with actress Sara Ali Khan for visiting Kashi Vishwanath Temple
The members of the Samiti complained that the actor’s visit was against traditions and established norms
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