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Shashi Tharoor interview | ‘Only guarantee we have got from Modi is that his promises will all be broken’

Shashi Tharoor seeks fourth term in Lok Sabha, faces tough battle with BJP candidate in Thiruvananthapuram constituency.

The Hindu

The Gujarat government circular on regulating religious conversions to Buddhism and its implications | Explained

The Gujarat government recently issued a circular clarifying that Buddhism and Hinduism must be considered as two separate religions for religious conversions. We examine.

The Hindu

BJP’s goal is to have only one government: Chidambaram

P. Chidambaram, veteran Congressman and former Union Finance Minister, feels the fervour for militant, extreme, right-wing Hinduism is working in favour of the BJP in the Hindi belt.

The Hindu

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Medicines in Markandeya Puran that are believed to have magical healing properties

The Markandeya Purana, one of the eighteen major Puranas in Hinduism, contains various references to medicines and herbs believed to possess magical healing properties. These references are primarily found in the context of ancient mythological narratives and spiritual teachings, to use them as medicines one must consult an expert or…

The Times of India

Outside Bali, Indonesia’s Hindus celebrate Nyepi in intimate ceremonies

The Balinese new year, known as Nyepi, is marked by reflection, fasting and meditation.

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Maha Shivratri: what is it and how is it celebrated?

Hinduism observes this significant festival to commemorate ‘overcoming darkness and ignorance’ in life and the wider universe

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Tirumala should emerge as a platform for people of alien faiths who wish to convert to Hinduism: TTD dharmic conference

The three-day dharmic conference at Tirumala concluded with resolutions to promote Hinduism, temple renovations, and cultural preservation.

The Hindu

India’s foundational battle on the ‘Hindu’ question

While stridently defending secularism, progressive parties abdicated the responsibility of programmatically countering communalism to civil society

The Hindu

Stop baiting Hinduism, says SP leader

SP leader I.P. Singh slams DMK leaders for derogatory statements against Hinduism, asking if they have abandoned the religion.

The Hindu

Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking direction to make guidelines for 'protection' of Hinduism in India

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking guidelines for "protection" of Hinduism in India. Bench says petitioner cannot dictate what others should do, but can propagate own beliefs. Dismisses plea.

The Hindu

National unity, a three-dimensional view

India’s national unity can be viewed as a three-dimensional construct —of castes, religions and regions. BJP has turned it into a unidimensional pursuit of Hindu consolidation in the heartland

The Hindu

The two heroes of ‘Sanatana Dharma’, their insights

Vain attempts have been made to distance Swami Vivekananda and Subramania Bharati from their ‘Dharmic’ background

The Hindu

Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Best Messages, Quotes, Wishes, Images and Greetings to share on Vinayaka Chaturthi

QIndia is gearing up to welcome Ganpati Bappa. Ganesh Puja, also known as Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival celebrated in honor of Lord Ganesha, who is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the god of wisdom, and the patron of arts and sciences. This festival…

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Sanatana Dharma is a set of eternal duties; must they be destroyed, asks Madras HC judge

Sanatana Dharma is an eternal set of duties for those who follow Hinduism. A Madras High Court judge questioned if these duties could be destroyed due to the ongoing debate. He asked if citizens should not love their country, serve their nation, and care for their parents. He noted that…

The Hindu

Hindus have to give Sanatana Dharma profundity

.T.M. Krishna argues that Sanatana Dharma, often used as a synonym for Hinduism, has been weaponised by Hindutva extremists. He calls for a philosophical churn within Hinduism to end caste discrimination and recognise the bigotry of caste-privileged Hindus. Ambedkar's words, read alongside his critiques of Hinduism, remain offensive to many,…

The Hindu

Nothing Hindu about what the BJP does: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi hit out at BJP in Paris, saying they are out to get power at any cost and have nothing to do with Hinduism. He stressed Opposition's fight to defend India's democratic structures and that 60% of India voted for them. He said India is defined as "India that…

The Hindu

Statement being issued against Hinduism only to appease Muslims, says MLA Mahesh Tenginakai

MLA Mahesh Tenginakai criticizes Home Minister's statement on Hindu dharma, saying Congress leaders are abusing Hinduism to appease Muslims. He says Sanatana Dharma has thousands of years of history & leaders should stop degrading Hinduism. He also criticizes actor-activist Prakash Raj's statement & denies appeasing senior leaders for party ticket.…

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I started using Sanatana Dharma to stop Sangh Parivar groups from twisting my words as an attack on Hindu beliefs: Thirumavalavan

Thol. Thirumavalavan has been using the term "Sanatana Dharma" to criticize Hindutva and Sangh Parivar politics for the past five years. He believes it sidesteps the problem of being painted as anti-Hindu. He argues that Sanatana Dharma is the basic concept of Aryan religion, with inequality at its core, while…

The Hindu

Assam doctor alleges threats from family for embracing Hinduism; family claims kidnap

The doctor claimed that she had irked her family by converting to Hinduism and they have threatened to kill her, leading her to go into hiding.

The Hindu

Samajwadi Party leaders’ ‘poisonous’ statements on Hinduism directed by Akhilesh: BJP

The BJP has alleged that poisonous statements were being made against the Hindu religion by Samajwadi Party leaders on the instructions of party president Akhilesh Yadav

The Hindu

Sadhu Parishad chief calls for collective efforts to protect Hinduism

Hindu Sadhu Parishad president urges all communities to unite to protect Hinduism. Hindu Dharma Raksha Samithi formed to achieve unity. Leaders of various communities vow to support organisation in protecting Hindu culture/tradition.

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"Humanity should take precedence over...," RJD's Manoj Jha on Azad's remark 'Hinduism existed before Islam'

Reacting to former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad’s remark that Hinduism existed before Islam, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha on Thursday said that humanity should take precedence over all other considerations. Read further on Dynamite news:

The Independent UK

Oppenheimer sex scene sparks controversy among India’s Hindu right-wing groups

Furore revolves around a scene involving one of Hinduism’s holiest scriptures, the Bhagavad Gita

The Independent UK

Oppenheimer sex scene sparks controversy among India’s Hindu right-wing groups

Furore revolves around a scene involving one of Hinduism’s holiest scriptures, the Bhagavad Gita

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