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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”
The Implementation of a Uniform Civil Code
IntroductionCurrently, within the existing legal framework, there exists no...
Why India’s society and politics need both the strength and gentleness of a Hanuman
What the writer, Rajni Bakshi, founder of the YouTube series shares in this telling account is that reaching out to those who appear to be on the “other side” may breach the overwhelming narrative about society’s polarisation
Muslim bullied at Madina for his Indian Islamic practice
Noticing a thread tied around the old man’s wrist, the protagonist, Shaikh Muzaffar Madni, ridiculed the practice and said it was a “non-Muslim practice” he had imbibed
Lord Rama Anantatma & Anantaroopa: He who is the Infinite Soul & who has infinite forms
This article is a letter, the fourth of a series, addressed to Lord Rama. The author engages in a conversation with the Lord, discussing His infinite essence and what it means to the author to embrace the diversity of His stories and worshipping traditions.
Strict action if RSS shakhas are allowed on temple premises: Travancore Devaswom Board warns officials
The order dated May 18 reiterated instructions and said strict disciplinary action would be taken against the officials who did not comply with the board’s decision. The Board was responding to complaints of devotees that earlier circular was not being implemented
Man lynched for accidentally breaking two fingers of idol in Hindu temple
The man was tied to a tree and thrashed with sticks, rods and an axe
UP: Sonbhadra district directs govt teachers to partake in Ram Navami celebration
The teachers have been directed to go to temples and read Ramayana chapters
Dozens injured as Dalits denied entry into Shiv temple in MP
Clashes broke out between the Dalits and the people who denied entry to the temple in Khargone
Kerala HC: Religion does not propagate terrorism; fundamentalists have distorted religion
The court was considering applications for suspension of sentence filed by a few convicts, held guilty under UAPA for associating with ISIS
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