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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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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‘What use is a bullet train to us?’ In Maharashtra’s Palghar, tribal anger at BJP over lack of jobs
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‘Mountains too are equal to men’: In these poems, the personal has a ripple effect on the world
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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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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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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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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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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: Gujarat vs Kolkata match abandoned due to bad weather in Ahmedabad
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Shooting, National Olympic trials: Manu Bhaker, Adarsh Singh top women’s and men’s 25m pistol qualis
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen starts campaign with comfortable win
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Sujeet, Jaideep lose; India win only one men’s freestyle quota
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals and climb to fifth spot in standings