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Swaminarayan, untouchability and the ‘we are not Hindu’ argument
Following my blog on why the Eiffel Tower authorities should take all the blame for giving in to the Swaminarayan sadhus’ bizarre demand to “invisibilise” women, including its female staff, during their visit to...
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
Law to give Muslims 5% quota in education: M’tra
"The state government will take an appropriate decision on...
New private train Kashi Mahakal Express has a reserved berth for Lord Shiva
The Indian Railways says the transformation of the berth into a temple was only a one time affair to seek blessings for project
Four, including Principal, booked for humiliation of 68 girls in Bhuj hostel
The authorities of the SSGI had demanded that the 68 girls prove that they were menstruating
Communal Riots 2019: Communal Discourse Raging On in India
Attitudinal violence and structural violence contribute immensely to physical...
HD Kumaraswamy aims guns at BJP; says Mangaluru bomb disposal mock exercise
The ex-CM incident was a controversy to create rift between two communities
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Goa SIR: Bombay High Court orders ECI to restore names of six voters deleted from final electoral roll
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