Grappling With Religion
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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
Trending
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Air France flight makes emergency landing after Indian passenger’s disruptive behaviour
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With new OCI notification, India has ended its experiment with dual citizenship
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Indian IT companies have found ways to avoid the stress of H-1B visas
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‘I kept feeling it was a nightmare’: Safoora Zargar on surviving 38 days in solitary confinement
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India’s poor were struggling to refill LPG cylinders. Now with record price hike, many have given up
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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
Video
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‘India’s illiberal slide has been steady and swift’: Journalist Fareed Zakaria
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Watch: AR Rahman posts video of young boy playing the drums in Nagaland
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Watch: Comedy film ‘Dahej Ka Scooter’ highlights fears, excitement, courage of women during weddings
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Watch: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Oprah interview reimagined as Indian soap opera
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‘Totally un-self-aware’: How social media reacted to Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey
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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 Reel
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‘OK Computer’ trailer: In sci-fi comedy, a robot named Ajeeb gets involved with a murder
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Actress Devika Rani ‘kept her dignity despite all the things done to her’: biographer Kishwar Desai
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‘The Married Woman’ review: Passion, caution and unanswered questions as two women fall in love
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‘Saina’ trailer: Watch Parineeti Chopra as badminton champion Saina Nehwal
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‘Bombay Begums’ review: Spirited performances in show about the different shades of womanhood