Religion In Politics
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Video of BJP Hyderabad poll candidate ‘shooting arrow’ at mosque sparks controversy
The candidate, Madhavi Latha, issued an apology but claimed that an ‘incomplete video’ was being shared to spread negativity.
Scroll Staff
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In BJP’s outreach to Kerala Christians, why are some religious leaders paving its path?
Despite the party’s poor disposition towards minorities, some clergymen in the state have been hobnobbing with its politicians.
Ammu Joseph
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The hounding of an academic in Malaysia shows how religious nationalism is crushing dissent
In several countries, the alliances between religious forces and populist nationalists have threatened minority rights and voices of dissent.
Ahmet T Kuru, The Conversation
Trending
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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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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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Muslims should voluntarily vacate mosques to avoid repercussions, says Karnataka BJP leader
KS Eshwarappa was referring to mosques that were allegedly built on sites on which temples had once stood.
Scroll Staff
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Olive branch or division of votes? Behind BJP’s ‘Sufi’ outreach to Muslims
Political observers say the party wants to exploit differences between Barelvi and Deobandi Muslims, a major fault line in North India, for its benefit.
Zafar Aafaq
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‘BJP wants to snatch Bhagwan Shiv’: Opposition in Maharashtra criticises Assam ad about Jyotirlinga
The advertisement runs contrary to the belief that the sixth such shrine is located at the Bhimashankar temple in the Pune district.
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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Mumbai: Hindu groups hold rally seeking laws against ‘love jihad’ and religious conversions
One of the speakers at the march, T Raja Singh, reportedly urged Hindus to boycott goods from shops run by Muslims.
Scroll Staff
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Why India’s ‘secular’ parties are struggling to mobilise Muslims
The imagination of a Muslim vote-bank has traditionally rested on a particular formulation of Muslim issues, which has been disrupted by the BJP.
Asim Ali
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Hanuman Chalisa will be played outside mosques till loudspeakers are removed, says Raj Thackeray
Over 250 members of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena have been detained across the state for playing the Hindu hymn on loudspeakers outside mosques.
Scroll Staff
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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Play Hanuman Chalisa if mosques use loudspeakers on Wednesday, Raj Thackeray tells Hindus
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief made the appeal hours after he was booked by the Maharashtra Police for delivering a provocative speech in Aurangabad.
Scroll Staff
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Why the Aam Aadmi Party is not a real alternative to the BJP
More than a political alternative, India needs an antidote to communal poison. Arvind Kejriwal has not demonstrated the will to take the saffron party head-on.
Vivek Deshpande
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Three Christmas attacks in India where the police failed to act against Hindutva mobs
Scroll.in tracked three incidents in Bihar, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh that did not even make it to the news.
Aishwarya Iyer
The Field
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian men beat Thailand in campaign opener; women beat Canada
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match