Religious Tolerance
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Unexceptional kindness against the odds: A story for Eid
Muslims across India practice their religion with compassion and dignity in the face of discrimination. May their prayers for peace be answered.
Nandita Haksar
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Two Christians arrested for alleged forced conversion bid after Hindutva group disrupts prayer meet
In recent years, there have been several instances of Hindutva groups attacking Christian prayer halls, accusing Christians of effecting religious conversions.
Scroll Staff
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Art or gimmick? Nigerian singer Logos Olori’s music video runs into religious controversy
Nigeria continues to be deeply polarised along ethnic, religious, cultural and political lines. Singers have failed to respect underlying tensions.
Sanya Osha, The Conversation
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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Hijab ban: Before court judges the practice of a religion, it must understand tradition of a faith
religious identity is manifested in individual actions but gains its meaning through the tradition of the faith and its practice.
Nizamuddin Ahmad Siddiqui
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Cannot interfere when woman marries out of her choice, converts religion, says Calcutta HC
The court was hearing a plea by a Hindu man who alleged his daughter was forced to falsely testify that she married a Muslim man with consent.
Scroll Staff
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Karnataka: Lingayat mutt in Gadag district to appoint Muslim man its pontiff
Diwan Sharief Rahimansab Mulla said he was influenced by the writings of Basavanna and would work towards promoting the ideals of social justice and harmony.
Scroll Staff
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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‘I represent an inclusive India’: TMC MP Nusrat Jahan hits back at clerics for reported fatwa
Reports claimed that clerics of the Dar-ul-Uloom had issued a fatwa against her for marrying a non-Muslim and wearing vermilion and bangles in Parliament.
Scroll Staff
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In Sabarimala temple’s shadow, a Kerala mosque stands witness to a long history of communal amity
The mosque in Erumely is named for Vavar, the Muslim friend of Sabarimala’s presiding deity Ayyappa. It is the first stop for most pilgrims to the hill shrine.
TA Ameerudheen
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In Pakistan’s Ramzan Bill that aims to outlaw eating in public, a reflection of Gurgaon namaaz row
By enforcing respect for one religion, the Ehtram-e-Ramzan Amendment Bill discourages tolerance for other beliefs.
Anam Zakaria
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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‘Almost every government in India has been tolerant towards all religions’, says Rajnath Singh
The home minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government believed in taking all sections of the society along.
Scroll Staff
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NGOs in India, Sri Lanka that find ways to promote religious freedom will get $500,000 grant from US
The organisations that apply must develop an early warning system to reduce ‘religiously-motivated violence and discrimination’, the US State Department said.
Scroll Staff
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Religious freedom and tolerance deteriorating in India, says United States panel report
The analysis accused the country’s police and judiciary of being biased and leaving minorities with ‘no recourse’ when they face communal violence.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad