Debating Secularism
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Headscarf ban: In France, Muslim symbols are religious but Catholic symbols are cultural
Traditions rooted in Christian culture are more likely to be considered cultural and thus compatible with both secularism and ‘Frenchness’.
Carol Ferrara, The Conversation
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Contrary to Macron’s belief, France doesn’t need to build a new ‘Enlightenment Islam’
The French president’s analysis concludes that Islam is somehow at odds with modern Western society. But the reality is more complicated.
Ahmet T Kuru, The Conversation
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Why is Nusrat’s Rath Yatra visit viewed as secular but Mamata’s iftar party as minority appeasement?
Majoritarianism is being packaged as a positive feature in New India.
Shoaib Daniyal
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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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BJP Karnataka candidates Tejasvi Surya and K Sudhakar booked for electoral offences: EC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Secular’ is a lie, government can’t be run by one way of prayer, says Adityanath
The Uttar Pradesh chief minister also accused the Congress of dividing the country on the lines of caste and religion.
Scroll Staff
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Nepal's new constitution comes into force on Sunday, but minorities say it privileges Hindus
The new statute claims to enshrine secularism but states that it will protect Sanatan religion culture.
Gyanu Adhikari