Grappling With Religion
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Why France’s decision to revoke funding to acclaimed Muslim high school reflects a common paradox
Many steps the government takes to supposedly protect ‘French Republican values, better ‘integrate’ Muslims or prevent radicalisation can often do the opposite.
Carol Ferrara, The Conversation, Françoise Lorcerie, The Conversation & Vincent Geisser, The Conversation
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Can scientists be religious? Research says yes – but it is challenging
Religious scientists report navigating hostility from peers and a professional culture that poses challenges for other life goals.
Christopher P Scheitle, The Conversation
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‘Let the gods defend their own honour’ – why blasphemy is an outdated concept in modern democracies
Blasphemy protects the religion of the majority and is an anti-democratic concept.
Faisal CK
Trending
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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Readers’ comments: Article on South Asia’s view of India is ‘horribly biased’
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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The BJP wants an Opposition-free Gujarat. But some are putting up a fight
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‘No Muslim can win, now or in the future’: In Assam’s Barpeta, delimitation fears confirmed
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Moderating Muslim theology: It’s time to open up Islam to modern interpretations
Teachings should be recontextualised by drawing on the peaceful aspects of Islam to encourage respect for religious pluralism and fundamental human dignity.
A Faizur Rahman
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What India’s experience with secularism can teach Europe about Muslim minorities
While Europeans can learn a lot from India in terms of managing community relations, the crisis of Indian secularism serves as a warning.
Joerg Friedrichs, The Conversation
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In Manipur, a woman lies unburied for over 2 weeks as village council refuses space for final rites
The family of the deceased claim they are being discriminated against as they are practising Catholics in a Baptist-dominated village.
Arunabh Saikia
Video
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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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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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Interview: Kanwariyas need to be seen beyond being merely a cause of traffic snarls and disruptions
The urban middle class often has contempt for them. But they are mostly young men seeking respect and relief from their social conditions, says Vikash Singh.
Scroll Staff
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The resurgence of religion has not come despite modernisation but because of it
Development has failed to reduce human suffering and in a global economy, inequality has only increased. In times like this, religion is the only solace.
Vikash Singh
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Watch: The US comedian trolled by cow-vigilante supporters always points out religious absurdities
His objective: ‘...to laugh at the world and the ridiculousness of the situation.’
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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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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Why does Pakistan’s horror pulp fiction stereotype Hindus?
Pakistani pulp fiction often portrays Hindu characters as evil demons and Muslims as heroes.
Jürgen Schaflechner, The Conversation
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Video: why writer and scholar Reza Aslan wants a Muslim 'Modern Family' for Americans
“You’re more likely to die from faulty furniture than an Islamic terrorist.”
Scroll Staff
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Mixed martial arts and Christianity: ‘Where Feet, Fist and Faith Collide’
A moment’s theological reflection, however, raises a host of ethical quandaries and paradoxes for the theologian or thoughtful Christian.
Nick Watson and Brian Bolt, The Conversation
The Field
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra stuns world No 2 Wang Manyu; Desai-Ghorpade beat fifth seeds
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Brijesh Tamta, Aryan Hooda shine as India bag five gold medals
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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