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

· Jan 24, 2019 · 09:30 pm

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

· Aug 23, 2017 · 07:30 am

Interview: Kanwariyas need to be seen beyond being merely a cause of traffic snarls and disruptions

Urban middle class often has contempt for them. But they are mostly young men seeking respect and relief from humiliating social conditions, says Vikash Singh.

Scroll Staff

· Jul 30, 2017 · 12:30 pm

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

· Apr 30, 2017 · 06:30 pm

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

· Apr 18, 2017 · 05:00 pm

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

· Mar 17, 2017 · 08:30 am

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

· Jan 06, 2017 · 05:00 pm

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

· Jan 11, 2015 · 12:30 pm