Tag: RELIGION
Why Salman Rushdie’s ‘The Satanic Verses’ remains so controversial decades after its publication
Salman Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses' remains among the most controversial books ever written, but what really landed it in such a mess?
How the West Discovered the Buddha
The article looks at how Buddhism as a way of life has gained currency in the West and the appeal it holds for its people.
How Gandhi Failed to Search for ‘God’ in Benaras
I arrived Benaras in the morning. I had decided to put up with a panda. Numerous Brahmans surrounded me, as soon as I got out...
The Dalit Priest of Bhilwara’s Chamunda Temple
This interesting story from rural Rajasthan depicts the unique trajectory of a temple where breaking traditional customary practices, the role of the priest is played by a Dalit man.
Pakistan Blocks Construction of First Hindu Temple in Islamabad Pointing to Shrinking Religious Freedom
The construction of the first Hindu temple in Islamabad had to be halted after a sustained media hate-campaign and politico-religious pressure convinced the state against it.
Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Hatred and Buck Passing in a Post COVID-19 World
Sexism, racism and Islamophobia are only some forms of entrenched social hatred that are fanned by the ruling regime, when will we break this vicious cycle?
“No Muslim Staff”: A Chennai Based Bakery’s Blatant Anti-Muslim Advertisement
Chennai based a bakery owner’s product advertisement clearly mentions “no Muslim staff” as a point of attraction for customers.
Boston to Baghdad: The Month of Ramadan is Very Different Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
Ramadan marks the holy month for over 1.8 Muslims across the world, but this year it is going to be drastically different as mosques are shut and worshippers are encouraged to pray in solitary confinements.
Tablighi Jamaat and the Perils of Precipitous Criticality
The following piece is written as a rejoinder to Prof. Rohit Dhankar’s recent article in The New Leam entitled ‘Should one defend Tablighi Jamaat?’
EXCERPT | Swami Vivekananda’s Vision for Hinduism Must be Revisited 126 Years after Chicago...
Swami Vivekananda – one of the finest philosophers of Hinduism, spoke at the Parliament of the World’s Religions held at Chicago. It is time to revisit his words and rediscover his rethink our world with clarity, vision and brotherhood.
