Religious Tensions
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Christian pastor, wife arrested in Ghaziabad after mob makes conversion allegations
An activist claimed that the mob ‘created a scene and raised allegations of conversion’ when the pastor and his wife were holding a service.
Zafar Aafaq
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Chhattisgarh church attack: BJP leader among five persons arrested
On January 2, a mob had vandalised a church after a group of Adivasis held a protest against alleged illegal religious conversions in Narayanpur district.
Scroll Staff
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In MP, Christian pastor arrested for unlawful conversion gets bail after nine months
Ramesh Vasuniya had made six applications for bail – four in the high court and two in the lower courts.
Aishwarya Iyer
Trending
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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The BJP wants an Opposition-free Gujarat. But some are putting up a fight
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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‘No Muslim can win, now or in the future’: In Assam’s Barpeta, delimitation fears confirmed
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Far-right UK politician Nigel Farage blames policy of multiculturalism for Leicester violence
Violence erupted in the British city between Hindus and Muslims following an India-Pakistan cricket match last month.
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UK tensions: Protests held outside Smethwick temple on ‘concerns around a speaker’, say police
Social media users said that Hindutva supremacist leader Rithambara, who was accused in the Babri Masjid case, was to address a gathering at the temple.
Scroll Staff
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Leicester unrest: UK Muslim body criticises Indian High Commission for focusing on attacks on Hindus
Tensions erupted in the British city following an India and Pakistan cricket match on August 28.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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Leicester has no place for divisive ideologies, say city’s Hindu and Muslim leaders
The joint statement was issued following tensions between the two communities in the British city.
Scroll Staff
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Hindutva attack on halal certification will end up hurting Indian businesses
The certification is a requirement for imports in several countries. Among the companies that have applied for it are Adani Wilmar and Reliance Industries.
Manavi Kapur, qz.com
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Delhi: Mosque allegedly attacked in Alipur, minorities panel urges police to take proper action
The police claimed that there was no attempt to break or vandalise the mosque, but, filed an FIR in connection with unlawful congregation.
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The Reel
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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In Old Delhi, air of wariness hangs over long-time neighbours after temple is vandalised
Social media rumours added to the anxiety as parking dispute assumed a communal colour.
Vijayta Lalwani
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Australian advertising watchdog dismisses pleas to ban a commercial that shows Ganesha eating meat
The board held that the overall tone of the ad was light-hearted and humorous and promoted a ‘multi-faith environment’.
Scroll Staff
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'Madhya Pradesh’s Ayodhya': An acid test for Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Basant Panchmi
The fragile peace over the dispute between Bhojshala and Kamal Maula’s mosque threatens to spill out in the open as Hindu and Muslim groups up the ante.
Anita Katyal
The Field
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Olympics, Athletics: India’s men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams make the cut for Paris Games 2024
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IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders move to the top spot after comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants
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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja stars with all-round performance in Chennai’s win over Punjab
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title