Matters Of Faith
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Who wrote the Bible?
The Bible provides for Christians with an ultimate understanding of how the world is, what history means and how human life should be lived.
Philip C Almond, The Conversation
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What fictional superheroes can tell us about devotion and why we believe in gods
Why do people not worship superheroes with their incredible powers?
Thomas Swan and Jamin Halberstadt, The Conversation
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People without religion have risen in Census 2011, but atheists have nothing to cheer about
By resorting to violence, Hindutva has thrown a serious challenge at Indian rationalism.
Shoaib Daniyal
Trending
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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On Bhagat Singh's anniversary: 'Why I am an atheist'
'It is necessary for every person who stands for progress to criticise every tenet of old beliefs,' wrote the 23-years-old revolutionary.
Bhagat Singh
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These are the 10 commandments of Hinduism in the 21st century
It will be increasingly monolithic and political, while Ganesh will become even more prominent.
Murali Murti, qz.com
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Sister Nivedita to Julia Roberts: some Western converts to Hinduism
India the exotic has lured in many foreigners in search of meaning over the centuries.
Mridula Chari
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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How ISKCON took Hinduism to the US heartland
In the US, gurus and yogis have attracted tens of thousands of followers. But there is a huge gulf between American devotees of Hinduism and immigrants from the subcontinent.
Amanda Lucia
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Why I converted: The transformation of Dilip Kumar into AR Rahman
Becoming a Muslim gave the musician a new name, a fresh identity and a renewed sense of purpose.
Nasreen Munni Kabir
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I don’t see my journey from Christianity to Krishna as a conversion
An ISKCON devotee from Mumbai reflects on his quest for the meaning of life.
Kapiladeva Das
The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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What my family history taught me about religion, faith and identity
In times of Ghar Wapsi, a reflection on what faith and religion means for an Indian.
Dhiraj Singh
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As conversion debate rages, Christ is part of the Hindu pantheon in one Madhya Pradesh village
To some people, praying to Prabhu does not mean they have changed their religion ‒ he is merely one of the 33 crore gods they worship.
Supriya Sharma
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Four gharwapsi initiatives that would truly benefit India
A home is made up of several rooms, only one of which is the prayer room.
Peter Ronald deSouza
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces