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Clinging to ancient faith, Indian tribes demand religion status

By SHEIKH SAALIQ November 23, 2022 GMT https://apnews.com/article/religion-asia-india-census-2020-671ae88e928534c862d78b59b15c3700 GUDUTA, India (AP) — The ritual began with the thunderous rumble of leather drums, its clamor echoing throughout the village. Women dressed in colorful saris burst into an Aboriginal folk dance, tapping and moving their feet to its galloping rhythm. At the climax, 12 devotees – proudly […]

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Its modern transformation and what it says about religion and spirituality

For many people, Buddhism seems to be only compatible with modern lifestyles and worldviews. It offers staunch atheists – those who believe in the existence of no god – a religious experience that does not require belief in supernatural beings. Conversely, it also provides new age spiritualists with a connection to a deeper reality beyond […]

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Vir Das’ show in Mumbai, he pokes fun at Hindu religion, deities and culture: Hindu Janajagruti Samiti

Photo: IENS Bombay: The right-wing organization – Hindu Janajagruti Samiti – has sent a letter to Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, Home Minister and Commissioner of Police, demanding the cancellation of the Vir Das comedy show to be staged in Mumbai. Vir Das, who mocks Hindu deities, will not be allowed to hold programs in […]

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Forced conversions could ultimately affect national security and freedom of religion, Supreme Court tells Center

Case. | photo credit: Reuters The Supreme Court said Monday that religious conversions by force, seduction or fraud could “ultimately affect the security of the nation and the freedom of religion and conscience of citizens,” while ordering the Center to “intervene” and clarify what he intends to do. to curb forced or deceptive religious conversions. […]

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Ex-Congress President Ghulam Nabi Azad

Srinagar: Democratic Azad Party (DAP) leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Friday there was a need to separate religion from politics. “Everyone has the right to put forward their point of view, but they should talk about uniting people, not creating divisions. They should not divide people on the basis of politics or religion. “We […]

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Guru Nanak assigned a universal role to his religion — The Indian panorama

By Dr Bhai Harbans Lal There is a striking verse in Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS), the Sikh scripture. Its author, Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhi-sm: To register– Guru Nanak Dev. SGGS, p. 150 Gurū samunḏ naḏī sabẖ sikẖī nāṯai jiṯ vadi▫ā▫ī.Guru, Divine Wisdom, is the bottomless Ocean, and all his WISDOM is […]

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Indonesia hands over chair of G20 Religious Forum to India in Bali

NNA | Updated: 03 November 2022 15:17 STI bali [Indonesia]November 3 (ANI): Indonesia on Thursday ceded the presidency of the R20 summit, the religious grouping of the G20 Forum, to India, which New Delhi will host in 2023.The handover ceremony was held for the government and religious leaders of India who will host the G20 […]

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Ethics and Religion Discussion: The Ethics of Pain Management

Linda Knieriemen, senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Holland, responds: “There are no restrictions in the use of painkillers in the Presbyterian Church (USA). In fact, I and most of my clergy colleagues will tell you that the creative force of God lies in the development of pharmaceutical products. Fred Stella, the Pracharak (minister […]

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Islam is now the second most popular religion in Canada

This week’s Diwali festival in Moncton, New Brunswick was a celebration of a dream come true for the local South Asian community. Numbering around 2,000, many members of the community gathered in a rented space on Milner Road for the opening of a new Hindu temple in their town – a vision that took many […]

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What is Rishi Sunak’s religion?

Rishi Sunak will become the UK’s first Hindu prime minister and the first prime minister of Asian descent, after winning the leadership of the unopposed Conservatives Sir Graham Brady, who as Chairman of the 1922 Committee of the backbench conservatives overseeing the competition, said they received only one valid nomination form. “Rishi Sunak is therefore […]

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What we’ve reduced religion to is ‘tragic’, Supreme Court says

“Where have we come to in the name of religion, what have we reduced religion to, it’s tragic,” an anguished Supreme Court observed Friday, as it asked three states, including Uttar Pradesh , to crack down harshly on those who hold hate speech, calling outrageous for a country that is religiously neutral. Believing that the […]

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religion conversion and reservation it is not an easy case

Virag GuptaThe statement of RSS leader Mohan Bhagwat against the caste system, the resignation of Delhi minister Rajendra Gautam after the controversy over the initiation of Buddhism and the formation of a reservation commission for Dalit converts amid the intensification of the caste census campaign in Bihar. Confusion increases. Article 14 of the Constitution prohibits […]

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What was Liaquat Ali Khan’s wife’s religion before marriage? IG News

Liaquat’s wife Ali Khan Shaheed was born in Almora in Uttarakhand, India / Photofile Who does not know the first lady of Pakistan, Begum Rana Liaquat Ali Khan, from the movement of Pakistan to the establishment of Pakistan and from the establishment of Pakistan to the stabilization of Pakistan, her presence as a powerful woman […]

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Karnataka hijab ban case: “Freedom of religion is subject to restrictions…(including) equality before the law under Article 14”

In his verdict upholding the March 15 decision of the Karnataka High Court Validating the ban on wearing the hijab in classrooms, Judge Hemant Gupta rejected the argument that denying students the right to wear a headscarf also denies them the right to attend class, saying that “It would not amount to a denial of […]

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Gopal Italia AAP Gujarat Chief Biography, Age, Family, Wife, Education, Religion, Cast, New Video On PM Modi, Twitter

Gopal Italia was born on the 21stst July in 1989 and he is a professional Indian politician and also a social activist know his cast and viral video on twitter Gopal Italia is a leader in the hustle and bustle of the Patidar reserve. As of December 2020, he is the Chairman of the State […]

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Buddhism a religion of choice, why does this worry the BJP?

Buddhism a religion of choice, why does this worry the BJP? An event organized by the Jai Bheem Mission, founded by AAP Minister, Rajendra Pal Gautam, angers the BJP as just a few days ago, in Ahmedabad, the conversion of 140 people to Buddhism went unchallenged. A video of the Delhi minister being sworn in […]

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DMK is not against spirituality or belief: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

House Cities Chennai DMK is not against spirituality or belief: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Striking at right-wing Hindutva forces, Stalin further stated that those who use religion and faith to advance their own political interests are spreading such misinformation online. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin (Twitter/@mkstalin) An organized campaign is underway online to portray […]

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‘Polarization of people on the basis of caste, religion is remaking’: The Tribune India

Tribune press service Amritsar, October 1 75 years after it was first published in Punjabi, novelist Nanak Singh’s classic ‘Lahu De Sohile’ has been translated into English, titled Hymns in Blood, by his grandson Navdeep Suri. Speaking during a session dedicated to his latest translation at a virtual Majha House meet-and-greet, Navdeep Suri […]

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Separation of ethnicity from religion and religion from politics

By Reverend Lyndan Syiem On Monday, September 26, The Shillong Times published the following report: “Everyone living in Bharat is a ‘Hindu’: head of the RSS.” This statement by Mr. Mohan Bhagwat won some support and a lot of publicity, but it also produced a lot of opposition on the confusion of religious and ethnic […]

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Hockey Player Dilip Tirkey Biography, Age, Family, Wife, Religion, Village Name, BJD Career, Net Worth 2022, Photo

Former Indian star hockey player Dilip Tirkey has made headlines because he was recently elected as new president of Hockey India, know his wife and biography On Friday, former India captain Dilip Tirkey, favorite for the post of chairman of Hockey India, was chosen unopposed. Hockey Player Dilip Tirkey Biography, Age, Family, Wife, Religion, Village […]

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People who remember Pakistan should take their religion and go: Raj Thackeray

In Pune on Friday, it was reported that “Pakistan Zindabad” slogans were shouted at a protest march by the Indian Popular Front (PFI). The protest followed the arrest of more than 100 members of the radical Islamic organization across the country. Now Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray has commented on the controversy asking these […]

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Punjab will abandon caste and religion in the FIRs; panel formed: The Tribune India

Tribune press service Saurabh Malik Chandigarh, September 22 More than six months after instructions were issued against mentioning the religion or caste of an accused, victim or witnesses in an FIR or other official documents prepared during the investigation, the Punjab government has formed a committee to ensure proper implementation. As the issue […]

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pfi: Hijab row: Karnataka Ordinance on “neutral religion” uniform, says government; blame PFI for the troubles

New Delhi said the Karnataka government order that sparked a row over the hijab was ‘religion-neutral’, the state government told the Supreme Court on Tuesday, launching a vigorous defense of the state and accusing the PFI of the controversy which he said was part of a “big conspiracy”. Insisting that the agitation for wearing the […]

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Intolerance and religion cannot go together!

Added September 19, 2022 Zeeshan Rasool Khan Islam is often described as a religion of peace. No doubt it is. The Qur’an and the teachings of the beloved Prophet (pbuh) justify this opinion. The life of the Prophet, his companions and his staunch followers, especially the Sufis, tells us a lot about their patience, tolerance […]

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Arvind Kejriwal on Hanuman Temple visits as the politics of religion: ‘Everyone should go’

New Delhi: AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal said today that ‘everyone should visit temples and pray to whatever God they believe in’ when asked about his display of religious devotion, in especially his visits to the temples of Lord Hanuman, as a political strategy. “Other people don’t go to Hanuman mandir. I say everyone should go. […]

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Karnataka government submits anti-conversion bill to Legislative Council

Karnataka Anti-Conversion Bill in Legislative Council today Photo: IENS Bengaluru: The Karnataka government tabled an anti-conversion bill in the Karnataka Legislative Council on Thursday. The bill had already been passed in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. “We are protecting our religion, we have introduced this bill to stop forced conversions. We have not restricted anyone’s freedom,” […]

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Indian court allows plea claim for Hindu prayers at Gyanvapi Mosque | Religious News

A court in the city of Varanasi in northern India has rejected a Muslim organization’s plea challenging the request of some Hindu worshipers to hold daily prayers in a 17th-century mosque. A group of Hindu women had moved the court earlier this year, asking for her permission to pray at a shrine inside the Gyanvapi […]

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Caste and religion used to cause division in society: CM

CM inaugurates public lecture as part of 168th Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti celebrations CM inaugurates public lecture as part of 168th Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti celebrations Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stressed on Saturday the need to be on guard against the danger posed by the politicization of caste and attempts to use caste and religion […]

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Polls 2023: Beyond tribe, religion – By: . .

By Emmanuel Mogbede AAs parties prepare for large-scale campaigns ahead of the 2023 general election, many observers of the evolving national political scene are eager to see what shape the election campaign will take. In previous general elections, religion and ethnicity always figured prominently in campaigns. Considering Nigeria’s multi-ethnic makeup and a fairly divided population […]

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Book review: Dance as a metaphor for transcending faith and religion

I recently read a quote, “…the world can be turned into paradise by accepting that everyone is right from their own angle”. It was a Jain text, I think. R Seshasayee’s debut novel, The Dance of Faith, is a prayer for the world to be turned to heaven. It is the story of a young […]

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Karnataka hijab ban: Can the right to practice religion be taken to school after prescribing uniform, asks SC : The Tribune India

PTI New Delhi, September 5 A person has the right to practice a religion, but the question is whether they can be taken to a school that has a prescribed uniform, the Supreme Court observed Monday during the hearing of the Hijab ban line of the Karnataka. Hearing arguments on a series of […]

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Right to freedom of religion subject to public order, says HC – The New Indian Express

By Express press service MADURAI: Observing that the right to freedom of religion is always subject to public order, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently dismissed a petition filed by a pastor six years ago challenging the order made by the collector of Tirunelveli against the construction of a church less than […]

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Take Stock of the Crowd, Avoid the Religion: The Comedian’s Guide to Avoiding Trouble

Amid growing communal hostility and intolerance perpetrated by at least a fraction of the population, many comedians opt for self-censorship to avoid controversy and for the sake of their lives. If the right-wingers in Telangana were successful, they would establish that a comedian, Munawar Faruqui, was behind the communal tension that rocked Hyderabad just a […]

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Breaking the shackles of religion, these Muslim stars welcome Bappa into their booming home!!

The Ganesh Chaturthi festival is celebrated with pomp across the country today. Everyone greets Bappa with great enthusiasm. At the same time, Bollywood stars spare no effort to welcome Lord Ganesha. Arjun Bijlani, Gurmeet Choudhary, Rahul Vaidya and Ganesh Acharya etc. Bappa have resided in the celebrity home. Not only that, these celebrities who are […]

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How media outlets like NDTV use religion in their headlines to bolster their narrative

In a horrific incident in Dumka in Jharkhand, young student Ankita Kumari was burned to death by Shahrukh Hussain. After Ankita refused Shahrukh’s advances, he threw gasoline at her while she slept and then set her on fire. Ankita then lost the fight for her life in hospital and died in the early hours of […]

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The attack on Salman Rushdie demonstrates barbarism in the name of religion: Taslima Nasrin

Salman Rushdie did not stay in Iran, the country that put a price on his head. I have lived in Bangladesh and India, two countries where a bounty has been placed on my head time and time again. It is in these two countries that I have been threatened with death, physically assaulted, that processions […]

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The body does not correspond to the religion Indian Islamic Law

The body does not correspond according to the religion, so how to accept the marriage as soon as the rules arriveIn Islam, the right marriage age for a girl is considered after she comes of age. Then whether at the age of 15 or less. Even the courts are unable to declare such a marriage […]

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The long history of psychedelics in religion, from ergot-enriched wine to magic mushrooms

Over the past century, psychedelics have gone from being the cutting edge of medical science to being a symbol of the 1960s counterculture, and back again. Thanks to renewed interest in the academic community and changing social attitudes, we are now witnessing a psychedelic renaissance. Cacti, mushrooms, plants, and synthetic psychoactive compounds have been used […]

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No new vehicle, caste-religion no basis: Tejashwi’s 6 demands for RJD ministers | Latest India News

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav said on Saturday that Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders inducted into the state cabinet have been told not to buy a new vehicle for themselves and not to let people older than them touch their feet. He also asked ministers to be gentle and courteous with everyone and to […]

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Indians 101: Traditional Shawnee Religion

“Our grandmother”, Kokomthema, is the Shawnee creative woman. In their book The Encyclopedia of Native American Religions, Arlene Hirschfelder and Paulette Molin report that Kokomthema is: “The female deity of the Shawnee people who gave them a code of laws and most of their major religious ceremonies.” Arlene Hirschfelder and Paulette Molin also report: “Kokomthema […]

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Instead of religion in schools, educators should focus on learning

Placeholder while loading article actions The U.S. Supreme Court’s latest ruling on school prayer takes me back to a chilly fall afternoon in 1961. I was in the stands with my friends nervously watching our football team of Hillsdale High School in San Mateo, Calif., on the brink of defeat in the championship game against […]

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We should oppose communalism, not religion: Justice Nagamohan Das

Mysore/Mysore: Expressing concern over the rapid spread of fundamentalism, bigotry and communalism across the country, former High Court Justice Judge HN Nagamohan Das observed that communalism should be opposed, not religion. He was speaking after inaugurating an interactive meeting on the theme of “Following the Constitution to Save Democracy”, jointly organized by Dalit Sangharsha Samithi […]

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The Anti-Flag Team Featuring Rise Against’s Tim McIlrath and Bad Religion’s Brian Baker on New Song and Video

Anti-flag recently announced their guest-packed concept album Lies they tell our children and released the lead single “LAUGH. CRY. SMILE. DIE.” (ft. Shane Told of Silverstein) (which we named one of the best punk songs of July), and now they’ve shared the one that contains rise up against singer Tim McIlrath and Bad Religion / […]

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Rabbi Bloom’s Religious Column in Hilton Head SC

Pope Francis recently made a repentance trip to Canada. His mission was to apologize for the institution of the Catholic Church in Canada, which established boarding schools over a hundred years ago to educate Indigenous children in the customs and culture of Western civilization. Catholics were not the only religion to engage in this massive […]

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AAP does not discriminate on the basis of caste, religion: party MP during 2-day boot camp in Gurgaon

Aam Aadmi Party MP Rajya Sabha Sushil Gupta said on Thursday that unlike other political parties, the AAP does not discriminate on the basis of caste or religion. Gupta was speaking at AAP Haryana’s two-day Prashikshan Shivir (boot camp) in Gurgaon, held to discuss party business and strategy in Haryana. “All other political parties discriminate […]

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The bizarre traditions of India

For centuries, different religions, tribes and many communities have lived in India. The rituals and traditions followed by these communities go a long way in forming the weird and bizarre traditions we see in India today. Mythologies have always been an integral part of the traditions followed in India and one such tradition based […]

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Singer Farmani Naaz says “Music has no religion”

Famous Indian Idol 12 singer Farmani Naaz has sparked controversy for her latest song Har Har Shambhu. The singer has drawn the ire of some Muslim clerics for her performance of a devotional song dedicated to Lord Shiva. Recently, the singer released Sawan and Kanwar Yatra’s song of the month. The track received mixed reactions […]

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Lewis: Constitutional Contradictions in Religion

The First Amendment to the Constitution reads: “Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of any religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or restricting freedom of speech or of the press; or the right of the people to assemble peacefully and seek redress from the government for their grievances. Simple enough, right? Well […]

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Unlike the West, religion in India has never been anti-science: BJP leader

On Friday, top BJP leader P Muralidhar Rao said there had never been a conflict “between religion and science” in India like there is in the West, because religion in the country is not has “never been anti-science”. Addressing a session of the state BJP’s three-day program held at the Nanaji Deshmukh Auditorium in Chitrakoot, […]

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THE HOLY KANWAR YATRA | Religion

The arrival of the monsoon season marks the beginning of “The Kanwar Yatrawhich takes place during the auspicious month of “Shravan” from July to August. It is a decades-old practice which was only practiced by a few sages and devotees of Lord Shiva in the 1960s. 1990, the local people also started to participate in […]

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Notes on Religion: July 21, 2022

Outdoor Celtic music concert The Wilbraham-Sarah The Fiddler Outdoor Celtic Music Concert will be held Saturday, July 23 from 1-3:45 p.m. on the lawn of Christ the King Epiphany Church, 758 Main St., across from Rice’s Farm. Bring your garden chair and/or blanket. Admission is free, donations are accepted to support the Minnechaug Land Trust. […]

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5 South Indian actresses who embraced another religion

Last update: July 19, 2022, 5:40 p.m. HST Hailed as the Lady Superstar of South Indian cinema, Nayanthara was born to Syrian Christian Malayali parents. Many celebrities in the Indian film fraternity have embraced different religions. Over the years, several Indian celebrities have converted or practiced different religions due to personal beliefs or reasons. Speaking […]

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Satanic verses in Kaali – the religion-arts binary is not real. Hurt feelings staged in 3 ways

Je debate on the poster of the new documentary film by Leena Manimekalai Kali, depicting the Hindu goddess Kali smoking a cigarette, underlines a “politics of hurt feelings” specific to India. This version of politics relies heavily on the collective victimization of a religious community and gives the impression that faith does not allow for […]

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Why has religion become a concern in politics? Latest news of 2022

The Holy Bible says, “All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and instructing in righteousness”, and “Those who consider themselves religious and do not keep a tight rein on their tongue are deceiving themselves , and their religion is worth nothing. Our Constitution states that “all persons are equally […]

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Killings in the name of religion

Killings in the name of religion Omkar Dattatray It is the irony of this country and it is very sad that the dance of death and chaos continues unabated. Bloodshed and the spilling of innocent human blood is taking place in different parts of the country ostensibly in the name of religion as if religions […]

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The population explosion is the problem of the whole country, not of one caste or one religion, says Naqvi | India News

NEW DELHI: Mukhtar Abbas, senior BJP leader and former union minister for minority affairs Naqvi joined the ongoing debate on population control, warning that “population explosion” is a problem that affects the whole country and does not affect any caste or religion. He added that the problem must be addressed through awareness raising. Naqvi in […]

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Government is not against any religion, says MP Stalin – The New Indian Express

By Express press service TIRUVANNAMALAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin here on Saturday said the “Dravidian model” meant ensuring equal growth of all districts and boosting industrial and social development; it is the motto of the DMK government. Speaking at a government meeting here, the CM said he was giving this clarification to those who ask […]

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Practice your religion, don’t denigrate the beliefs of others: VP Naidu

VP Naidu reminded that religion is a personal matter and while one can be proud and practice one’s religion, no one has the right to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Vice President Mr. Venkaiah Naidu. Image courtesy: @VPSecretariat/Twitter New Delhi: Stating that religion is a personal matter, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said on […]

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Tharoor responds to ‘Kali’ remark

Without making a reference, Tharoor tweeted: “Two points, everything I tweet is my personal opinion. I have no other and those who stand for nothing fall in love with anything (Alexander Hamilton). “ Tharoor called his tweets a ‘personal opinion’ Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Thursday that “Everything I tweet is my personal opinion”, […]

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Religion is too serious to be left to politicians

The most threatened person in India today is neither the President of India nor the Prime Minister. This is Nupur Sharma. Sharma has always been an incendiary personality. She got explosive on TV, spoke insultingly and used a bad word. For this, his head is on the chopping block. Asaduddin Owaisi wants her in jail. […]

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Kishore Kumar was Hindu, did not change religion to marry Madhubala: his sister

Madhubala’s sister Madhur Bhushan spoke again about the late superstar. Madhubala is one of the finest and most successful actors India has ever seen but the Mughal-E-Azam actor has died at the age of just 36 due to heart disease. A few years before her death, she had married the legendary singer Kishore Kumar, who […]

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With the appointment of Draupadi Murmu, a boost for the religious demand of Sarna

This is seen as opposition to the ideological framework of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and a pushback against its agenda of subsuming Adivasis within the larger Hindu identity. Tribal community leaders and parties, including the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), have advocated the need for a separate Sarna religion code in the next census. Followers […]

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Udaipur killing the most heinous, no religion approves of this: Salman Khurshid

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS): Former Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid condemned the Udaipur incident and said the crime was most heinous and no religion condoned it. “The killing in Udaipur is the most heinous and regrettable, no matter how provocatively assumed. We cannot allow our nation to be torn apart in this inhuman way. […]

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Governor TN – The New Indian Express

By Express press service CHENNAI: Unfazed by criticism for his earlier comments glorifying Sanatana Dharma, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi doubled down on the subject again on Sunday saying that dharma is inclusive, different from religion, and has been followed even by those who do not. practice any religion. The concept of secularism as currently […]

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Notes on Religion: June 23, 2022

meatloaf dinner Ludlow – The Knights of Columbus Ludlow (Council 3535) will be sponsoring a meatloaf dinner to benefit the Community Survival Center on Saturday, July 9 at the SJB Pastoral Center on Hubbard Street. Takeout can be picked up between 4:30 and 5:15 p.m. and dinner on site will be served at 5:30 p.m. […]

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Sahaj Yoga is a universal religion, it gives you peace: Pradeep Chauhan

On World Yoga Day, we speak to Sh. Pradeep Chauhan, Vice President, The Life Eternal Trust Delhi. Chauhan explains to us the aspects of yoga unknown to many, that is to say through the awakening of Kundalini. He adds that Sahaj Yoga is the greatest gift to humanity and thousands of people around the world […]

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Religious news June 20, 2022

A Sikh gurdwara attacked in Afghanistan The Islamic State group has admitted responsibility for an attack on a Sikh gurdwara in Kabul, Afghanistan, which killed at least two worshipers and injured seven others. The Associated Press cites reports that a vehicle packed with explosives exploded outside the temple. In a statement, the Islamic State, also […]

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Religion won’t let peace reign: The Tribune India

Summit Paul A few days ago, my agnostic Muslim friend in his seventies, Haroon Abbaas, from London, emailed me, and seeing the religious unrest in India and across the world, sadly quoted Jonathan Swift: “We have just enough religion to make us hate each other, but not enough to make us love each […]

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Notes on Religion: June 16, 2022

Sale of Polish frozen food Springfield – The Immaculate Conception Church, 25 Parker St., in the Indian Orchard section will be hosting a Polish frozen food sale on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring pieorogi, golabki, and kapusta. Everyone is welcome. Strawberry Supper at Agawam Congregational Church Agawam – Agawam Congregational […]

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Parents claim they helped school preach religion in Tamil Nadu town of Alangulam – Reuters

By Express press service TENKASI: On the first day of school reopening, more than 75 students from Alangulam town and nearby villages along with their parents held a sit-in outside the Block Education Office (BEO) on Monday, reiterating their demand for a government school in the village of Keezha Kuthapanchan. Some parents alleged that a […]

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Jobs, welfare of the poor should be priority, not caste or religion: KTR takes on BJP

Addressing a public meeting in Khammam, KTR also struck at Congress. Telangana Minister KT Rama Rao on Saturday June 11 asked how many raids by the Directorate of Law Enforcement (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Income Tax Department (IT) have taken place against BJP leaders or their relatives in the past eight years. […]

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India fought for culture, language and religion for 1000 years, but history was hidden – Amit Shah

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that India has fought for its culture, language and religion for 1,000 years and it has not been in vain. Shah said the souls of those who sacrificed their lives in this battle must have found peace seeing India’s resurgence today. The Home Minister said […]

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Devotion does not see caste or religion, says UP CM while visiting Sufi poet’s shrine in Mathura

UP CM Yogi Adityanath visited the shrine of Sufi poet Raskhan, a devotee of Lord Krishna, in Mathura on Wednesday. In the guest book he wrote: “Devotion does not see caste or religion. » UP CM Yogi Adityanath Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday visited the shrine of Sufi poet Raskhan, a devotee […]

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Religious freedom and the absence of religion are under threat

Reverends Dr. Judy Cummings and Dr. Kevin Riggs write in the Tennessee Lookout, “What does it mean to be a Christian? » : “But confessing with our hearts and our mouths is only the beginning of living our Christian faith. As Christians, we are called to live as Jesus called us to live. He made […]

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In Gorakhpur, President Kovind says ‘religion and governance go hand in hand’, praises Yogi

During his visit to Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday congratulated Governor and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on the occasion of the centenary inauguration ceremony of Gita Press as well as all the leaders and employees associated with it. “Religion and governance go hand in hand”: President Kovind Addressing the event, the […]

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“Yoga is for all religions and races,” says Nagaland’s health minister | MorungExpress

Observance of Yogatsav in Kohima on June 2. (Morung Photo) Our correspondentKohima | June 2 “Let us remember that yoga is not a religion, but it is for all religions and races. Let us practice yoga and have a healthy body and mind,” the Minister of Health and Welfare said on Thursday. -Family being from […]

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Ethics and Religion: What If There Was No Second Amendment

[Note: This panelists submitted their responses over a month before the tragic murder of 19 fourth graders and two teachers. The murderer legally bought two AR15-style rifles for his 18th birthday. Perhaps legal gun ownership should begin at age 21. Perhaps it will turn out that adequate mental health care could have averted this tragedy. […]

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Harmonize music and religion

Humble harmonium, the accompaniment par excellence of Indian music has an important role in Sikhism. The instrument has supported kirtans in Gurdwaras for a long time. The harmonium entered the holy places of Sikhism nearly 121 years ago. He came onto the scene even as stringed instrument teachers disappeared during British rule in India, it […]

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Rights beyond race, religion and social status – OpEd – Eurasia Review

It doesn’t matter your religion, language, nation or other status; you have the same basic rights as everyone else. Customs, national constitutions and international treaties all protect these basic human rights. The General Assembly sets out fundamental rights and freedoms, as do other United Nations bodies. It was declared in the United Nations Declaration of […]

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NCP leaders will no longer comment on caste, religion, says Pawar | Bombay News

Mumbai Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar on Saturday sought to draw the curtain back on the Brahmin versus non-Brahmin controversy in Maharashtra and assured that no leader of his party would comment against a caste or religion. The assurances were made in a meeting with various outfits representing the Brahmin community. The decision […]

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Munaf Patel Wife – Taslima Patel Biography, Age, Religion, Profession

Taslima Patel is the wife of former Indian cricketer Munaf Patel. They have been married since 2010 and have lived together for more than ten years now. Munaf represented India from 2006 to 2011 in all formats internationally. Age Not known Husband Munaf Patel instagram Not known Religion Muslim Wife of Munaf Patel Taslima Patel […]

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what machine learning can tell us about the Bhagavad Gita

Machine learning and other artificial intelligence (AI) methods have had immense success with scientific and engineering tasks such as predicting the folding of protein molecules and recognizing faces in a crowd. However, the application of these methods to the human sciences is not yet fully explored. What can AI tell us about philosophy and religion, […]

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Delhi BJP urges AAP and Congress not to link encroachment with religion

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS): Delhi BJP Chairman Adesh Gupta said on Monday that Congress and AAP’s opposition to the anti-encroachment campaign in Shaheen Bagh proves they are supporters of Rohingyas and Bangladeshis. The BJP-led South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has waged an anti-encroachment campaign in Shaheen Bagh here amid protests from locals this […]

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Hindu murdered by his Muslim wife’s brother for interfaith marriage

Ashirin’s brother was not in favor of interfaith marriage even after Nagaraju promised to convert to Islam.—Hindustan Times Dalit beaten to death by his Muslim wife’s brother. Brother did not approve of interfaith marriage. Nagaraju was beaten for 15 minutes while his wife called for help. A Dalit man was beaten to death by his […]

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Decoding Mom’s Logic: The Concept of Teaching Children to Fear Religion, Not Love God

Disclaimer: Before I start writing this article on mothers and religions, let me assure you that it has nothing to do with any particular religion, culture or affiliation. . (There are a lot of them, have you seen our population?) My date with religion My first encounter with God was when I was all 4, […]

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Football, religion and violence merge in dark beginnings; new magic series entertains – Sun Sentinel

‘I don’t know hard’ by Eli Cranor. Crime of Soho, 336 pages, $24.95 Across the country, in big and small towns, the obsession with football is sometimes religious. These Friday night vigils are given a compelling noir approach in Eli Cranor’s debut album “Don’t Know Tough,” in which idealism, small-town politics, angst, religion, violence and, […]

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Pawar saheb, you engage in hateful politics of caste and religion : Raj Thackeray

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray shot Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar while addressing a massive rally in Aurangabad, Maharashtra on Sunday. He said, “Sharad Pawar says we are against the country. Pawar saheb you are doing caste and religion hatred politics.” Raj Thackeray has accused Sharad Pawar of dividing Maharashtra according to […]

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Owaisi again provoked Muslims under the guise of religion, see what he said in the viral video?

Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owaisi has once again worked to incite Muslims under the guise of religion. Now a video of Owaisi is going viral on social media. Owaisi cried while giving a speech in this video. The viral video was posted on AIMIM’s official Twitter account. In this video of about […]

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‘Bulldozers and swords given to people in the name of religion’: PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar: Speaking on the row of bulldozers, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Cashmere Mehbooba Mufti said Friday that religion was being misused to fulfill political aspirations. The PDP chairman further alleged that “people are given bulldozers and swords in the name of religion,” just like the neighboring country […]

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Religion in public schools

By Kenneth Tiven in Washington This week, the United States Supreme Court is hearing a case involving Christian prayer by a public school official who was removed from his job for leading prayers while working. The Bremerton, Wash., case has been in court since 2015 and has lost each time, but it’s back because the […]

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Roza Iftaar of All Religions held in Agra

An all-religion Roza Iftaar was held in Agra. Thousands of people from Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Christian communities participated. Thousands of people from Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Christian communities participated in an All Religions Roza Iftaar in Agra. Thousands of people from Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Christian communities gathered in the Sarafa market building located […]

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In Hyderabad, a home for the elderly that erases the boundaries of religion and faith

As 84-year-old former rickshaw driver Shaik Ahmed Hussain, affectionately known as Chaush, prepares to offer prayers on Friday afternoon, AR Vivekananda, seated on the bed opposite, shows the first qu is his best friend. Soon, former salesman Mahmood wakes up from his sleep to the sound of azaan from the next bed and Vivekananda notes […]

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Evanston Students and Educators Reflect on How Schools Discuss Religion in Light of New District 65 Law, ETHS Education Stakeholders Reflect on How Schools Discuss Religion

Sajeda Yagoub, a senior at Evanston Township High School, said she often doesn’t feel represented in her history lessons. “When you hear about the history of the United States, it’s usually like, ‘Oh, this white guy did that,’ and it’s usually Christians,” said Yagoub, who is Muslim. “But you never hear about people from other […]

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Author Nawaaz Ahmed Discusses Religion, Politics, and Belonging in Final Semester Reading | Campus Events

Novelist Nawaaz Ahmed gives a reading and lecture on his debut novel “Radiant Fugitives” at Lindsey Young Auditorium at Hodges Library on April 18, 2022. Emily Holt / The Daily Lighthouse Author Nawaaz Ahmed visited the UT campus on Monday for a reading of his new book “Radiant Fugitives.” The reading was the author’s final […]

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Muslims should understand that religion is not greater than law, says Raj Thackeray

NNA | Update: April 17, 2022 3:07 p.m. STI Bombay (Maharashtra) [India]Apr 17 (ANI): Following the ongoing loudspeaker row in the state, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray said on Sunday that Muslims in the country should understand that “religion is not not above the law and the country” while asking them to remove the […]

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Development stalls due to caste and religion conflict: KTR

Published: Publication date – 19:41, Thu – 14 Apr 22 Minister of Municipal Administration and Urban Development, KT Rama Rao addressed the rally while attending the celebrations of Ambedkar’s 131st birthday held in Sircilla on Thursday. Rajanna Sircilla: Minister of Municipal Government and Urban Development, KT Rama Rao, said development in India has been pushed […]

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Exclusive: Amid Azaan row, Isha Koppikar says ‘fighting over religion has become too big’ | People News

New Delhi: Bollywood director Ram Gopal Varma recently talked about the Azaan loudspeaker array and expressed his opinion about it. The director is known for his honest words and unfiltered opinions. So, in an exclusive chat with Zee News, Ram Gopal Varma expressed his views on the controversy. He said: “I think we’re in a […]

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Capitalist Narratives of Religion, the Market, Flag-Waving Nationalism: The Options Before the Left

By Bhabani Shankar Nayak* Flag-waving nationalism is growing across the world with reactionary market fundamentalism collaborating with religious politics to gain state power. Nationalism waving the flag is not an exercise in nation building. It does not cause patriotism or help build unity among peoples.It is a sign of deep anxiety created by capitalism. It […]

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Goila Butter Chicken, London W1: “A new religion? I was not moved” – restaurant review | Indian food and drink

At Goila Butter Chicken in London lunch is served with a sumptuous helping of hyperbole. According to chef Saransh Goila, it’s not just butter chicken, but “simply the best butter chicken in the world”. I scanned the website for a hint of tongue-in-cheek, but also discovered that Mumbai-based Goila had “single-handedly turned butter chicken into […]

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The San Francisco International Arts Festival will premiere Kiandanda Dance Theater’s RELIGION KITENDI: DRESS CODE

The San Francisco International Arts Festival will present the world premiere of Religion Kitendi: Dress Code by Chanel “Byb” Bibene, Artistic Director of Kiandanda Dance Theater with an original score composed and performed live by Manolo Davila. The piece is inspired by Congolese Sapeurs (dandies) who become metaphors for the legacy and ongoing political ramifications […]

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Exclusive: ‘Put aside race, religion, party’ – Muttiah Muralitharan opens up on Sri Lanka’s economic crisis | world news

Sri Lankan cricketer great Muttiah Muralitharan has opened up about the economic crisis in his country. The off-spinner, who is currently in India for the current IPL season, said all stakeholders – politicians, bureaucrats and financial experts – must sit down together to tackle the crisis that has erupted after the devaluation of the Sri […]

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tamil nadu: Tamil Nadu democratized religion more than 100 years ago… hard on radicalism: FM Palanivel Thiagarajan

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan said aggressive Hindutva would be hard pressed to take shape in a state like Tamil Nadu because the state democratized religion over a hundred years ago and its core value systems will not be disrupted by any form of radicalism. He also said that the DMK government under the […]

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Prayer breakfast back at full capacity | Religion

After two years of COVID-related restrictions, the Upper Adams Prayer Breakfast is once again open to anyone who wishes to attend. Pastor Dan Kriel of Swift Run Four Square Gospel Church will lead the group at its Monday, April 4 gathering, which begins at 7:45 a.m. with breakfast before the 8 a.m. singing and presentation. […]

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DNA Exclusive: How religion and the media are misused against the nation | India News

Two shocking terrorism-related incidents left authorities flabbergasted in the space of 24 hours. In the first incident, a woman in a burqa attacked security forces in Jammu and Kashmir with a grenade. In the second incident, a press card was found in the possession of a terrorist killed by security forces. In today’s DNA, Zee […]

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‘Never use religion to…’, Karnataka BJP MLC’s ‘advice’ to his party | bangalore

In Karnataka, a senior BJP lawmaker, AH Vishwanath, has questioned the state government’s “silence” on banning Muslim vendors from trading during temple festivals. He even wondered what the government would do if other Muslim-majority countries started treating Hindus like we treat Muslims. This has become even more trending on social media. On Sunday, BJP Legislative […]

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Explained: What is the Prevention of Illegal Conversion of Religion in Haryana Bill 2022?

Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda, who is the leader of the opposition, said existing laws already provide penalties for forced conversions and a new law is not needed. BJP-ruled Haryana has become the third state in the country to pass a bill aimed at preventing the conversion of religion through violent means or seduction. The […]

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“Education is the true religion of human beings”

Stating that education is the true religion of human beings, Babar Ali, who is credited for his teaching services to the poor in West Bengal from a young age, said he could not bear to see his friends picking up trash while attending school. “I couldn’t tolerate the sight. So, I asked them to join […]

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Need to decommunalize religion (Chronicle: Spy’s Eye)

By DC Pathak New Delhi, March 20 (IANS): In a democracy, all citizens are on an equal footing in the eyes of the state in terms of freedom of religion, equal civil rights and the allocation of electoral choice in political contests, whether for the Parliament, the Assembly or local authorities. A citizen […]

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‘Ghost of religion’: Sunil Jakhar has a warning for the Punjab Congress | Latest India News

Sunil Jakhar said the ghost of religion/caste/identity politics will haunt the Punjab Congress in 2024 and beyond if corrective action is not taken. Former Punjab Congress leader Sunil Jakhar has once again launched a Twitter attack on the party reeling from the recent loss of the Punjab Assembly elections as he said the “ghost of […]

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Court order violates fundamental right to freedom of religion, says Asaduddin Owaisi

NNA | Update: March 15, 2022 5:09 p.m. STI New Delhi [India]Mar 15 (ANI): Reacting to the Hijab verdict, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi said on Tuesday that the Karnataka High Court’s decision to uphold the Hijab ban is a violation of basic liberty rights. of religion, culture and expression.He said: “This judgment violates fundamental rights […]

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Cow carcasses found in Hoshiarpur: Disrespect of any religion will not be tolerated, says Bhagwant Mann

Disrespect of any religion will not be tolerated, Punjab AAP CM candidate Bhagwant Mann has said while strongly condemning the cow slaughter in Hoshiarpur. Bhagwant Mann ordered the police to find the culprits as soon as possible and take strict action against them. Carcasses of at least 19 cows were found in an abandoned place […]

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India News | People have buried the politics of caste and religion: Yogi Adityanath on BJP victory in UP

Lucknow, Mar 10 (PTI) People buried caste and religion politics by securing victory for BJP and its allies in Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Yogi said on Thursday Adityanath. Addressing party workers at state headquarters after poll results and trends showed a clear BJP majority, he said the […]

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Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot – The New Indian Express

By PTI JAIPUR: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday accused the BJP of indulging in the politics of religion, while saying Congress always talks about religious equality. Today, the BJP is doing politics in the name of religion. Using religion to gain power is one thing, but bringing all religions is a difficult task […]

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Nirmala Kamad, who made disparaging remarks about the Hindu religion, has been jailed

Jaipur: Nirmala Kamad, a teacher who distributed anti-Hindu books to children at a public school in Bhilwara district in Rajasthan, has been jailed. The teacher appeared in court after being arrested. Where the court categorically refused to grant him bail. The action against this teacher was taken after the protest of the parents. The students […]

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On Religion: Will Russia Heed Orthodox Prayers for Ceasefire? |

During Sunday rites, worshipers of the Orthodox Church in America are led through a tour of the music of faith, featuring hymns from Russia, Romania, Georgia, Bulgaria and beyond. Devotees know many by heart, including the ancient Trisagion anthem – “Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us” – in a haunting setting […]

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Notes on Religion: March 3, 2022

Can drive and uniform exchange Springfield – St. Michael’s Academy will be hosting a can drive on Saturday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. Drop off your cans and bottles at the Wheeler Avenue parking lot. Also on this day is the second annual uniform swap from 10 a.m. to noon. St. Michaels Academy […]