Rajnath Singh says mass conversions are a matter of concern

The home minister said there were attempts to instil fear among people, but the BJP wanted to run the country with a sense of confidence among people.

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· Jan 16, 2019 · 08:45 am

As the line between religion and politics blurs, should India take a cue from Bhutan?

The neighbouring country bars religious leaders from contesting elections and voting in them.

Anita Katyal

· Nov 16, 2018 · 08:00 am

US: Republicans apologise to Hindus for ‘offensive’, ‘problematic’ advertisement featuring Ganesha

‘Would you worship a donkey or an elephant,’ the ad asked. The Republicans’ symbol is an elephant while the donkey is that of the Democrats.

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· Sep 20, 2018 · 05:49 pm

In Imran Khan’s Naya Pakistan, the removal of an Ahmadi economist shows power of religious bias

The backlash to Atif Mian’s appointment came not just from rival parties but from within the new prime minister’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf too.

Pervez Hoodbhoy

· Sep 19, 2018 · 07:30 pm

Modi’s Muslim outreach, Rahul Gandhi’s Hindu card: Will they be seen as more than mere tokenism?

The prime minister attended a Dawoodi Bohra event while the Congress chief went on a pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar.

Anita Katyal

· Sep 18, 2018 · 07:30 am

Punjab sacrilege law: A short history of India’s laws against hurting religious sentiments

Politics around religion has been driving laws against ‘hurting of sentiments’ in both India and Pakistan for over a century now.

Shoaib Daniyal

· Aug 26, 2018 · 10:30 am

Modi and Adityanath probably wouldn’t admire Kabir if they cared to read his words closely

The 15th-century mystic, who had no patience for religion, is revered among marginalised communities. And therein lies his allure.

Malini Nair

· Jul 30, 2018 · 11:30 am

Temple hopping in MP: Congress mum on CM face, Kamal Nath and Jyotiraditya Scindia seek divine help

The state’s political leaders are making a beeline for temples and ashrams ahead of year-end polls.

Anita Katyal

· Apr 26, 2018 · 07:30 am

‘I don’t celebrate Eid, proud to be a Hindu,’ says Uttar Pradesh CM Adityanath

The chief minister said his government will cooperate and provide security to anyone who wants to celebrate the festival peacefully.

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· Mar 07, 2018 · 03:06 pm

Hindus are responsible for India and need to unite, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

‘There are Hindus in this country who do not know they are Hindus,’ he said.

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· Feb 26, 2018 · 09:09 am

‘Muslims should not live in this country,’ says BJP MP Vinay Katiyar

He was responding to AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s demand for a law that punishes anyone calling Indian Muslims ‘Pakistanis’.

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· Feb 07, 2018 · 11:41 am

Big deal: Merger of two factions of a Muslim group could realign political forces in Kerala

Samastha Kerala Jemiyyathul Ulama split 31 years ago.

TA Ameerudheen

· Jan 23, 2018 · 06:30 am