Matters Of Faith
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What fictional superheroes can tell us about devotion and why we believe in gods
Why do people not worship superheroes with their incredible powers?
Thomas Swan and Jamin Halberstadt, The Conversation
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People without religion have risen in Census 2011, but atheists have nothing to cheer about
By resorting to violence, Hindutva has thrown a serious challenge at Indian rationalism.
Shoaib Daniyal
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On Bhagat Singh's anniversary: 'Why I am an atheist'
'It is necessary for every person who stands for progress to criticise every tenet of old beliefs,' wrote the 23-years-old revolutionary.
Bhagat Singh
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Watch: How a San Francisco traffic barricade became a place of worship for Hindus in the 1990s
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From Babri to Gyanvapi, how India’s courts have helped escalate Hindutva claims on mosques
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Photos of Taj Mahal underground cells released by Archaeological Survey amid row about ‘Hindu idols’
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Four strange symptoms of Covid-19 you might not have heard about
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Caught on camera: People flee for cover during landslide near Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
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These are the 10 commandments of Hinduism in the 21st century
It will be increasingly monolithic and political, while Ganesh will become even more prominent.
Murali Murti, qz.com
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Sister Nivedita to Julia Roberts: some Western converts to Hinduism
India the exotic has lured in many foreigners in search of meaning over the centuries.
Mridula Chari
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How ISKCON took Hinduism to the US heartland
In the US, gurus and yogis have attracted tens of thousands of followers. But there is a huge gulf between American devotees of Hinduism and immigrants from the subcontinent.
Amanda Lucia
Video
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Watch: US student goes into labour on graduation day, university head brings ceremony to hospital
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Watch: The moment when a humpback whale landed on a tourist boat, injuring passengers on board
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Watch: Paediatric dental clinic support dog comforts children in Ecuador
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‘My biggest strength is my love’: Muslim man’s house, shops razed after marriage to Hindu woman
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Watch: Bengaluru torrential rains on Tuesday leave two dead
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Why I converted: The transformation of Dilip Kumar into AR Rahman
Becoming a Muslim gave the musician a new name, a fresh identity and a renewed sense of purpose.
Nasreen Munni Kabir
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I don’t see my journey from Christianity to Krishna as a conversion
An ISKCON devotee from Mumbai reflects on his quest for the meaning of life.
Kapiladeva Das
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What my family history taught me about religion, faith and identity
In times of Ghar Wapsi, a reflection on what faith and religion means for an Indian.
Dhiraj Singh
The Reel
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Fatima Sana Shaikh: ‘Films have helped me cross an emotional barrier’
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‘Spiderhead’ trailer: Chris Hemsworth watches over prisoners controlled by mind-altering drugs
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Watch: ‘Nikamma’ stars Abhimanyu Dassani, Shirley Setia and Shilpa Shetty
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How Ashok Kumar learned to ‘open his heart through his eyes’
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Watch: In ‘777 Charlie’, meet Rakshit Shetty’s Dharma and his four-legged saviour
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As conversion debate rages, Christ is part of the Hindu pantheon in one Madhya Pradesh village
To some people, praying to Prabhu does not mean they have changed their religion ‒ he is merely one of the 33 crore gods they worship.
Supriya Sharma
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Four gharwapsi initiatives that would truly benefit India
A home is made up of several rooms, only one of which is the prayer room.
Peter Ronald deSouza
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A debate in the Constituent Assembly shows why we don’t need an anti-conversion law
The Assembly struck a delicate balance on conversions – and now the BJP wants to disturb it.
Abhishek Sudhir
The Field
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Sindhu, Srikanth, Bansod progress; Prannoy, Nehwal bow out
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Women’s Boxing World C’ships: Nikhat Zareen to fight for gold, Manisha and Parveen win bronze
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Hockey: With Asian Games postponed, AHF chief says backup plan in place for Paris Olympics quota
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IPL 2022 playoff qualification scenarios: Do RCB , KKR still have a chance? Can RR or LSG miss out?
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Cricket: Broad, Anderson return to England squad for NZ Tests; Mott named new white-ball coach