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

· Oct 03, 2019 · 06:40 pm

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

· Sep 07, 2015 · 10:30 am

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

· Mar 23, 2015 · 03:08 pm

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

· Jan 25, 2015 · 06:45 am

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

· Jan 18, 2015 · 12:45 pm

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

· Jan 17, 2015 · 06:45 am

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

· Jan 16, 2015 · 06:45 am

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

· Jan 15, 2015 · 05:30 am

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

· Jan 14, 2015 · 03:04 am

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

· Jan 13, 2015 · 05:45 am

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

· Jan 12, 2015 · 05:45 am

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

· Jan 11, 2015 · 06:45 am