Religion And Society
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Most Indians say they want to stop their women marrying across religious lines, Pew survey shows
The survey on attitudes to religion in India found a high level of religious tolerance coupled with a desire to keep communities separate.
Scroll Staff
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The spread of Islam in West Asia owes more to mixed marriages than forced conversions
Medieval West Asia was a world of surprisingly porous borders.
Christian C Sahner, Aeon
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Jonestown beyond the massacre: The Peoples Temple was a commune built on ideals of equality
A religious studies professor whose sisters were a part of the community talks about the larger story of the place.
Rebecca Moore, The Conversation
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Opinion: Why is Modi the only prime minister who is haunted by Nehru’s ghost?
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In Varanasi, worried Muslims flock to Gyanvapi mosque in greater numbers after part of it is sealed
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‘The bell-eared demon’: When Swami Vivekananda warned how worship could become fanaticism
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DU professor gets bail after being held for post on shivling claimed to be found in Gyanvapi mosque
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Assam NRC coordinator files FIR against predecessor for ‘anti-national activities’
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How Jewish reformers took the ‘materialism’ stereotype and turned it into an ethos of hope
For 19th-century intellectuals, Judaism was defined by the way people related to land, labour and bodies.
Eliyahu Stern, Aeon
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Why atheists aren’t necessarily more rational than believers
'I don't believe in God, I believe in science,' atheists often argue. But that doesn't mean their thinking is evidence-based.
Lois Lee, The Conversation
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Can the emotional power of art (and religion) be the answer to the problems of the post-truth world?
Literary debate: A novelist asked questions about the ‘Hindu Left’. A scholar countered his views. Now the novelist writes back.
Saikat Majumdar
Video
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‘A topic that should be discussed freely’: Singer Selena Gomez advocates for mental health support
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Eco India Episode 183: How young eco warriors are saying yes to a sustainable, plastic-free world
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‘William Bowery’: Actor Joe Alwyn reveals why he used a pseudonym to write songs with Taylor Swift
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Watch: Dog cannot contain her excitement on meeting her favourite character at Disneyland
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‘How may I help you?’: This robot is assisting commuters at Bengaluru airport
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Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response to plea seeking ban on green ‘un-Islamic’ flags
The green flag with a crescent and a star is being used with ‘utmost impunity’, the petition by the Shia Waqf Board chairperson said.
Scroll Staff
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The Mormon Church’s history of restricting black men from priesthood has had a lasting impact
Forty years ago, the Mormon church reversed restrictions on its members of African-American descent. But racial diversity remains a struggle.
Matthew Bowman, The Conversation
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Milad-un-Nabi: How poets and lyricists celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad
The use of the language of conventional love poetry makes some people uncomfortable, however.
Rakhshanda Jalil
The Reel
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‘Stranger Things’ season 4: Watch the first eight minutes
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‘Escaype Live’ review: A cautionary tale of the desperate pursuit of fame and success
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‘Baymax!’ trailer: ‘Big Hero 6’ spin-off follows the adventures of the friendly healthcare companion
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Watch: ‘Mad Max’ director George Miller returns with fantasy film ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’
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‘12th Man’ review: Oversharing between friends is overrated (it can lead to murder)
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Video: How big is religion a factor in India’s holiday and tourism calendar?
The sheer number of religious cultures lengthens the country’s bank holidays and keeps domestic tourism strong.
Ramakrishnan M
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An old ritual of circulating Mary statuettes among homes is helping recession-hit Brazil heal
The small chapel movement forms part of a long history of Roman Catholic rituals involving sacred relics and statues sent out to tour the world’s parishes.
Bernardo Figueiredo, The Conversation & Daiane Scaraboto, The Conversation
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The power of prayer: A short history of deras and their political patronage
Not everyone who visits deras or ashrams is driven by profound questions about faith.
Mrinal Pande
The Field
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Hockey: Rajani Etimarpu to lead Indian women’s team in inaugural edition of FIH Hockey 5s
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Savita Punia to lead India, Rani Rampal set for a comeback in Europe leg
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: PV Sindhu loses to Chen Yufei in semis, India’s campaign ends
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Chess: India’s Praggnanandhaa beats world champion Magnus Carlsen for the second time in 2022
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Badminton, Thailand Open, SF as it happened: PV Sindhu loses against Olympic champ Chen Yufei