Religion And Society
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Searching for solace: A requiem for Rizwan
The Ram bhajans of DV Paluskar that once provided comfort seem to have little relevance in today’s shrill Hindutva nation.
Rajendran Narayanan
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Slavery and colonialism: Why South African Hindus and Muslims celebrate Easter – in their own way
The significance of the story is intertwined with the nation’s slavery, colonialism and indentured labour,
Nikhil Mandalaparthy, Religion Unplugged
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How AI could fundamentally alter our engagement with religion
The algorithm and AI language models must be trained on data that is truthful and morally right.
Sreevas Sahasranamam, The Conversation
Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Pope Francis’s approval of blessings for LGBTQ+ couples is a turning point for the Catholic Church
A theologian explains why the announcement is historic for the conservative institution.
Steven P Millies, The Conversation
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Is the modern world transforming Buddhism to suits its needs or discovering the ancient truths?
The new modern religion of Buddhist mindfulness, like all religions, speaks to our gravest social problems and anxieties.
Jesse Barker, The Conversation
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Most Indians say they want to stop their women marrying across religious lines, Pew survey shows
The survey on attitudes to religion in India found a high level of religious tolerance coupled with a desire to keep communities separate.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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The spread of Islam in West Asia owes more to mixed marriages than forced conversions
Medieval West Asia was a world of surprisingly porous borders.
Christian C Sahner, Aeon
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Jonestown beyond the massacre: The Peoples Temple was a commune built on ideals of equality
A religious studies professor whose sisters were a part of the community talks about the larger story of the place.
Rebecca Moore, The Conversation
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How Jewish reformers took the ‘materialism’ stereotype and turned it into an ethos of hope
For 19th-century intellectuals, Judaism was defined by the way people related to land, labour and bodies.
Eliyahu Stern, Aeon
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Why atheists aren’t necessarily more rational than believers
'I don't believe in God, I believe in science,' atheists often argue. But that doesn't mean their thinking is evidence-based.
Lois Lee, The Conversation
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Can the emotional power of art (and religion) be the answer to the problems of the post-truth world?
Literary debate: A novelist asked questions about the ‘Hindu Left’. A scholar countered his views. Now the novelist writes back.
Saikat Majumdar
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Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response to plea seeking ban on green ‘un-Islamic’ flags
The green flag with a crescent and a star is being used with ‘utmost impunity’, the petition by the Shia Waqf Board chairperson said.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final