Religious Extremism
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Two Indian men in Pakistan to seek asylum from ‘religious persecution’, reports ‘Dawn’
‘Their way is that if a Muslim is caught over something, even while protesting, they bulldoze his home saying that it’s built illegally,’ said Mohammad Hasnain.
Zafar Aafaq
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In Pakistan, lawmakers back stricter blasphemy laws despite increasing misuse
Blasphemy as been weaponised, with ordinary people using to settle scores and politicians and religious targeting opponents.
Naeem Sahoutara, Dawn.com
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Mumbai: Mob shouting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ beats up Muslim boy for going out with Hindu girl
The assault took place in July at the Bandra Terminus railway station. The authorities are yet to file a case and arrest the culprits.
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Trending
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Mumbai principal sacked after being targeted by Hindutva website; says she is mulling legal action
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What did Vinayak Damodar Savarkar think about Dalits praying in temples and eating with Brahmins?
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Neel Mukherjee’s new novel: A publisher at war with his industry embarks on a radical experiment
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Memoir: A journalist remembers the 1960s and how the Naxal movement was portrayed in books and films
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PM Modi’s claim of dramatically enhancing India’s global standing a ‘mirage’, says report
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Church torched, vandalised in Madhya Pradesh
A resident said that devotees found the word ‘Ram’ written on a wall of the building.
Scroll Staff
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Tripura anti-Muslim riots demonstrate how Indian and Bangladeshi extremists feed off each other
The actions of religious extremists could hurt the excellent ties between Dhaka and New Delhi.
Shoaib Daniyal
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‘Persecution of minorities’: Union ministers, Congress leaders condemn attack on Pakistan gurdwara
Congress Spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala held the Pakistani government directly responsible for the incident at Nankana Sahib gurdwara.
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Video
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Nankana Sahib vandalism: India condemns incident, asks Pakistan to protect Sikh community
Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh urged Pakistan to immediately intervene to ‘ensure that the devotees stranded in gurdwara are rescued’.
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Why the peaceful religion of Buddhism has grown violent in Sri Lanka (and Myanmar)
Blame colonialism and nationalism.
Andreas Johansson, The Conversation
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Kolkata: Couple named in Facebook ‘love jihad’ list file police complaint alleging death threats
Vishwa Hindu Parishad spokesperson Sourish Mukherkjee said the organisation had nothing to do with such a list.
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The Reel
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How the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ heavily influenced Telugu cinema
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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Salafi preachers stoke Sangh Parivar growth in Kerala with controversial statements
In the latest incident, a leader of the ultra-conservative Islamic movement urged Muslims not to send their children to regular schools.
TA Ameerudheen
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Will hate preacher Anjem Choudary be as dangerous in prison as he was outside?
The Islamist ideologue will be closely monitored, but is unlikely to cooperate with prison de-radicalisation initiatives.
Andrew Silke, The Conversation
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Security tightened after terror threat at India-Africa summit
Law enforcement authorities are reportedly keeping a tab on African nationals who have arrived in Delhi in the last week.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals stay in playoff hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals in high-scoring clash
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Paris Olympic-bound Preeti among seven gold medallists for India
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Football: Odisha FC to compete in the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten ton helps Mumbai secure much-needed win over Hyderabad
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India tour of Bangladesh: Visitors register commanding win in rain-affected fourth T20I