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What is radiocarbon dating? | Explained

Radiocarbon dating has revolutionised the study of time and its effects in various branches of science, sociology, and psychology. Its advent allowed scholars a clearer and measurable view of the past, opening the door to findings whose importance resonate to this day – including the history of human migration, the…

The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024

What does it mean to erase a people – a nation, culture, identity? In Gaza, we are beginning to find out

Artists killed, journalists silenced, libraries and mosques destroyed. What will be left to bind the survivors together, asks Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023

EU pledges €30m to protect mosques and synagogues amid hate crime rise

Tensions surrounding Israel-Hamas war has provoked rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia in Europe

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023

China closing hundreds of mosques in northern regions, rights group says

HRW says other mosques altered, for example through removal of minarets, as part of sinicisation campaign

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023

Islamophobic and antisemitic incidents record large spike in Australia, advocates say

Reports include spitting at women, threats of violence and threats to mosques and synagogues amid Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2023

BJP expels Rajasthan leader Sandeep Dayma for hate speech

BJP expels Rajasthan leader Sandeep Dayma for hate remark against mosques/gurdwaras. Complaint lodged by BJP members. Capt. Amarinder Singh demands legal action. Dayma tenders apology, but rejected by Sukhbir Badal. SGPC slams Dayma for statement against religious places of Muslims.

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

Hate speech: clamour against BJP leader Sandeep Dayma grows within party, Punjab leaders demand legal action

BJP members file complaint against Sandeep Dayma for his hate remarks about mosques and gurdwaras. Capt. Amarinder Singh demands strict action against him. Dayma issued an apology, which was rejected by Sukhbir Badal and SGPC. Dayma's statement created an atmosphere of insecurity and hurt religious sentiments.

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

Pritzker urges residents to unite ‘across religions, across ethnicities to renounce hatred’ and ‘alarming increase’ in hate crimes

Illinois has seen an “alarming increase” in anti-Arabism, Islamophobia and antisemitism, the Democratic governor said, noting “online hatred has skyrocketed” on social media and mosques, synagogues and places of worship are being targeted across the country.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 23, 2023

Ethiopia: religious tension is getting worse – 5 factors driving groups apart

Religion is highly present in Ethiopia. It’s visible in churches and mosques, in clothing, and in public rituals.

The Conversation · Oct 9, 2023

BJP protest in Bagalkot over removal of Shivaji statue

Former MLC Narayansa Bhandage accused officials of enforcing rules selectively. “Officers are not stopping the use of loudspeakers for azaan (call for prayers) by mosques despite a Supreme Court order. But they are quick to remove statues of Hindu icons,” he said.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023