Hard Hindutva
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How state-backed Hindutva rhetoric is fuelling the ethnic cleansing of Uttarakhand
Extremist organisations project the hill state as the ‘holy land’ of Hindus and Muslims a ‘polluting presence’ unleashing a battery of ‘jihads’. –
Harsh Mander
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First person: In the battle to reclaim Hinduism from Hindutva, a pilgrimage of love
We met many religious leaders across the country who were deeply worried about the state of affairs in India today.
Nikhil Mandalaparthy
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Harsh Mander: How Hindutva has weaponised Hinduism
The ‘Routes of Wrath’ report shows a recurring pattern by Hindutva organisations aimed at provoking and terrorising Muslims to create a communal chasm.
Harsh Mander
Trending
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‘Animal’ review: Hard to stomach – but equally hard to ignore
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An Indian artist who helped decolonise Christian art has been relegated to the margins in death
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Mizoram Assembly polls: EC defers counting of votes to December 4
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
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IMD issues cyclone alert for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh for December 3 and 4
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‘When will you kill Muslims and Christians?’ monk asks Hindus at Delhi event
At another event at the same site, a BJP leader called for violence against those opposing Sudarshan TV Editor-in-Chief Suresh Chavhanke.
Scroll Staff
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No anti-Muslim hate speech was made at Delhi Hindu Yuva Vahini event in December, police tells SC
Videos from the religious conclave showed journalist Suresh Chavhanke administering an oath to people to ‘die for and kill’ to make India a Hindu nation.
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Hindu religious leader Kalicharan granted bail by Chhattisgarh HC in hate speech case
He was arrested for making derogatory remarks against Mahatma Gandhi and praising his assassin Nathuram Godse.
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Video
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Watch: Scenes of waterlogging in different parts of Tamil Nadu as heavy rains continue
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Watch: This low-budget version of Jung Kook’s ‘Seven’ music video recreated by Thai fans is a hit
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Watch: Man gets married in hospital after falling sick with dengue just before wedding
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Watch: Stray dog gets stuck in drain below road, firefighters drill through the surface to rescue it
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Watch: Shah Rukh Khan fans from India and abroad participate in the ‘Lutt Putt Gaya’ dance challenge
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In Meerut, a Hindu woman resists Hindutva groups’ pressure to file a false case against a Muslim man
The groups claim that the man harassed the woman in an upscale market. The woman says he’s an acquaintance and they were just having a cold drink together.
Radhika Bordia
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Attorney General gives nod for contempt proceedings against Yati Narsinghanad Giri
The Hindutva supremacist seer in an interview had said that he did not trust the Supreme Court or the Constitution.
Scroll Staff
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Yati Narsinghanand Giri booked for hate speech in Haridwar, say police
On Saturday, the police had said that the seer was arrested for making derogatory comments against women.
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The Reel
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‘Salaar Part 1 – Ceasefire’ trailer: ‘K.G.F’ director’s new film stars Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran
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‘Animal’ review: Hard to stomach – but equally hard to ignore
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Watch: Trailer of ‘Mad Max’ spinoff ‘Furiosa’ is out
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‘Dhootha’ review: An entertaining yarn about media ethics
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Interview: ‘The Archies’ movie is ‘nostalgic, magical, a storybook come to life’
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Haridwar hate speech case petitioners urge authorities to not allow similar event in Aligarh
A ‘dharam sansad’ event is scheduled to be held in the Uttar Pradesh district on January 22 and 23.
Scroll Staff
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Indore: Case filed against mob for holding rally in support of Hindu religious leader Kalicharan
The leader was arrested by the Chhattisgarh Police on December 30 after he insulted Mahatma Gandhi and praised his assassin Nathuram Godse.
Scroll Staff
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Seer Yati Narsinghanand Giri, nine others named in second FIR in Haridwar hate speech case
In December, Hindutva group members and seers had called for violence against Muslims at an event in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar city.
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The Field
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England tour of India: Issy Wong shines with the bat to help visitors level series 1-1
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Boxing, Junior World Championships: Six boxers reach semi-finals to assure India of more medals
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Badminton, Syed Modi International: Rajawat, Crasto/Ponnappa cruise into semi-finals
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Boxing, Men’s National C’ships: Shiva Thapa, Amit Panghal, Sagar reach finals after dominating wins
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Watch, Cricket: Uganda men’s team celebrates after qualifying for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup