Religious Tolerance
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Unexceptional kindness against the odds: A story for Eid
Muslims across India practice their religion with compassion and dignity in the face of discrimination. May their prayers for peace be answered.
Nandita Haksar
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Two Christians arrested for alleged forced conversion bid after Hindutva group disrupts prayer meet
In recent years, there have been several instances of Hindutva groups attacking Christian prayer halls, accusing Christians of effecting religious conversions.
Scroll Staff
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Art or gimmick? Nigerian singer Logos Olori’s music video runs into religious controversy
Nigeria continues to be deeply polarised along ethnic, religious, cultural and political lines. Singers have failed to respect underlying tensions.
Sanya Osha, The Conversation
Trending
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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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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Why BJP leaders’ comments on study about Muslim population in India are misleading
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The numbers show the idea of Muslim population explosion is nothing but political propaganda
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Ambitious tourism plans for Lakshadweep ignore limited availability of freshwater
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Hijab ban: Before court judges the practice of a religion, it must understand tradition of a faith
religious identity is manifested in individual actions but gains its meaning through the tradition of the faith and its practice.
Nizamuddin Ahmad Siddiqui
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Cannot interfere when woman marries out of her choice, converts religion, says Calcutta HC
The court was hearing a plea by a Hindu man who alleged his daughter was forced to falsely testify that she married a Muslim man with consent.
Scroll Staff
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Karnataka: Lingayat mutt in Gadag district to appoint Muslim man its pontiff
Diwan Sharief Rahimansab Mulla said he was influenced by the writings of Basavanna and would work towards promoting the ideals of social justice and harmony.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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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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‘I represent an inclusive India’: TMC MP Nusrat Jahan hits back at clerics for reported fatwa
Reports claimed that clerics of the Dar-ul-Uloom had issued a fatwa against her for marrying a non-Muslim and wearing vermilion and bangles in Parliament.
Scroll Staff
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In Sabarimala temple’s shadow, a Kerala mosque stands witness to a long history of communal amity
The mosque in Erumely is named for Vavar, the Muslim friend of Sabarimala’s presiding deity Ayyappa. It is the first stop for most pilgrims to the hill shrine.
TA Ameerudheen
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In Pakistan’s Ramzan Bill that aims to outlaw eating in public, a reflection of Gurgaon namaaz row
By enforcing respect for one religion, the Ehtram-e-Ramzan Amendment Bill discourages tolerance for other beliefs.
Anam Zakaria
The Reel
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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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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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How the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ heavily influenced Telugu cinema
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‘Almost every government in India has been tolerant towards all religions’, says Rajnath Singh
The home minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government believed in taking all sections of the society along.
Scroll Staff
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NGOs in India, Sri Lanka that find ways to promote religious freedom will get $500,000 grant from US
The organisations that apply must develop an early warning system to reduce ‘religiously-motivated violence and discrimination’, the US State Department said.
Scroll Staff
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Religious freedom and tolerance deteriorating in India, says United States panel report
The analysis accused the country’s police and judiciary of being biased and leaving minorities with ‘no recourse’ when they face communal violence.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra’s dream run ends in quarter-finals
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena open season – All you need to know
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IPL 2024: Virat Kohli stars as Bengaluru beat Punjab to stay in hunt for playoff spot
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav stars in fifth T20I as visitors sweep series
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: In Olympic year, Neeraj Chopra keen to lay down the marker