Religious Matters
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How to destroy enemies and walk on water, according to old Indian magic texts
The Uḍḍ-corpus texts of sorcery and magic are of endless interest to some academics, for they represent the heterodox nature of Hinduism.
Vikram Zutshi
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UP: Muslim police officer in Baghpat suspended for growing a beard allegedly without permission
Baghpat Police Public Relations Officer Manoj Singh cited the police manual, saying that only Sikhs are allowed to keep a beard.
Scroll Staff
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UP: Mathura court admits plea seeking removal of mosque situated near Krishna temple
The court of district judge Sadhna Rani Thakur posted the matter for the next hearing on November 18.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Egypt says it won’t release Ever Given with 25-member Indian crew until its owners pay compensation
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Interview: Indians shouldn’t believe the myth that the country’s Covid-19 mortality rate is low
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Breaking the internet: Reactions to Rahul Dravid’s ‘angry’ avatar in viral advertisement
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Sarah Joseph’s new novel imagines the life of the woman who was ostracised for ‘marrying’ Nehru
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Watch: More Kerala medical students join Rasputin dance challenge in protest against communal remark
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In the midst of profound grief, Hindu rituals taught me to let go
Rituals can hold the core beliefs of a culture and provide a sense of control in an otherwise helpless situation.
Ketika Garg, The Conversation
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Plea seeking removal of mosque adjacent to Krishna’s birthplace dismissed
A Mathura court refused to admit the suit citing a 1991 law barring litigation that alters status quo of any religious place of worship as it stood in 1947.
Scroll Staff
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Raveena Tandon, Farah Khan apologise to Catholic Church for allegedly hurting religious sentiments
Abraham Mathai, president of non-governmental organisation Indian Christian Voice said the Christian community should now forgive the duo.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Trevor Noah’s show claims Fox News’s Tucker Carlson ‘plagiarises’ white supremacist manifesto
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Watch: Fan paints tribute in own blood on theatre screen for actor Pawan Kalyan during ‘Vakeel Saab’
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Watch: Heartrending scenes outside Indore hospital sheds light on dire Covid-19 situation
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Watch: Philippines president Duterte spotted jogging at official residence amid health rumours
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Watch: More Kerala medical students join Rasputin dance challenge in protest against communal remark
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Third FIR against Raveena Tandon, Farah Khan, Bharti Singh for allegedly hurting religious sentiment
Two complaints have been filed in Punjab, and one in Maharashtra.
Scroll Staff
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Raveena Tandon, Farah Khan, Bharti Singh booked for allegedly hurting religious sentiments on show
After the complaint, Raveena Tandon clarified that it was not her intention to insult anyone and shared the original clip of the show on Twitter.
Scroll Staff
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Why ending the secrecy of confession is so controversial for the Catholic Church
Regardless of how frequently Catholics go to confession, the freedom to confess – in confidence – is central to the Catholic worldview.
Mathew Schmalz, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘His Storyy’ trailer: After ‘The Married Woman’, ALTBalaji looks at men in love in new web series
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Watch: Taika Waititi, Ricky Gervais, Zac Efron, Olivia Munn in awareness film about animal testing
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‘The Innocent’ trailer: ‘The Invisible Guest’ creator is back with a new thriller
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Watch: ‘Hotel Transylvania’ spin-off short film ‘Monster Pets’
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‘Hello Charlie’ review: A fugitive is disguised as a gorilla – that’s about it
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In secular Sweden, the dead are being buried without any ceremony and rituals
In weddings and in funerals, there has been an emphasis on individualism – in the absence of a god and an afterlife, we and the now are more important.
Anne-Christine Hornborg, The Conversation
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Why some Muslims are calling for a boycott of the hajj
And why it won’t make a difference.
Mehmet Ozalp, The Conversation
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‘Greatest place on Earth’: Why online reviews of holy sites may not be reliable
The unusually high ratings reflect the contributor’s spiritual experience – not their experience of mundane, practical details.
Tom van Laer and Elif Izberk-Bilgin, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2021: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw star as Delhi Capitals defeat CSK by seven wickets
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First T20I: Rizwan stars as Pakistan record their highest successful run-chase to down South Africa
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Premier League: Liverpool end losing streak at Anfield thanks to late goal from Alexander-Arnold
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Premier League: 10-man Leeds United stun Manchester City with smash-and-grab victory
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‘Entire nation will be watching’: FC Goa keen to do well in India’s AFC Champions League group debut