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Sanatana Dharma is rashtriya religion of Bharat: Yogi Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath: Sanatana Dharma is Bharat's "Rashtriya" (national) religion. DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin's comments on Sanatana Dharma are unfortunate. God's existence has been questioned. U.P. Chief Minister praises British PM Rishi Sunak for proudly flaunting Hindu identity, saying Jai Shri Ram and Jai Siya Ram. Hindus are Bharat's cultural identity.…

The Hindu

1973: a golden year for film that rewrote the rules of cinema

Martin Scorsese’s Mean Streets burst on to cinema screens 50 years ago, a cacophony of soundtrack, film styles, religion and violence which firmly established the young filmmaker as cut from a different kind of cloth.

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"Sanatan ... will be there forever": Delhi Mantri Saurabh Bhardwaj on Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks

Tamil Nadu Mantri and DMK leader Udhaynidhi Stalin had said that the Sanatan religion should be eradicated. Read more on Dynamite News:

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OPINION - Suella Braverman is right: ban the bully XL dog now

There are few things that can come close to being described as a national religion in the UK. The NHS is, of course, the mostly commonly cited example, but I’d hazard a guess that another issue evokes a loyalty on a similarly visceral level — dogs.

Evening Standard

‘Most writers are engaged in speaking about the dangers created by the global military industrial complex’

Satish Chapparike's novel Ghandruk is multi-dimensional, exploring themes such as love, longing, infidelity, LGBTQ, geo-politics, corporate culture and family values. At a meet-the-author event, Chapparike discussed the dangers of the global military industrial complex and how it supports unending rule of despots. He argued that religion should preach equality, love…

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Our retreat from Christianity doesn’t mean we’ve lost our sense of morality

Those who moan that we’re losing our religion are quick to demonise the most vulnerable

The Guardian - UK

Sanatana dharma is closest to science, claims Pratap Simha

MP Pratap Simha claims Sanatana dharma is closest to science. He cites examples of Hindu religion being ratified by nuclear physicists and B.R. Ambedkar's support for Sanskrit. He calls for unity against "disrespect" of Goddess Chamundeshwari and expresses confidence in BJP's victory in upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

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Congress’ Udit Raj supports Udhayanidhi Stalin in Sanatana Dharma controversy

Congress leader Udit Raj supports Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks on Sanatana Dharma, questions PM Modi on which side of debate he wants to be on

The Hindu

Court Ruling Seeking Proof Of Adultery Sparks Debate Among Christians In Uganda

The ruling emphasizes proof of adultery in order for courts to grant a divorce

Zenger

Sanatana Dharma row | Congress distances itself from Udhayanidhi’s remarks

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said that the party had already clearly stated it did not stand by such remarks.

The Hindu

Sanatana Dharma row | BJP using this as a weapon to avoid facing questions on political failures: T.N. Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin

Udhayanidhi Stalin accuses BJP of twisting his speech on Sanatana Dharma, alleges PM Modi and Ministers using row to divert attention from issues like Manipur riots and financial irregularities. He claims to be heir of Perarignar Anna, not enemy of any religion.

The Hindu

'Starfield' Raised Enlightened, Universal, or Va’ruun? How to Pick the Best Religion

In addition to the game's multiple factions, 'Starfield' has religions to join that offer unique benefits to the player. Here is the best one to join.

Inverse

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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Sanatana Dharma | Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks require proper response, PM Modi tells Ministers at informal meeting

PM Modi urges proper response to Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks on Sanatana Dharma, emphasising Constitution does not allow abuse of any religion. FIR registered against Udhayanidhi and Priyank Kharge for allegedly outraging religious feelings.

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Not religious, not voting? The 'nones' are a powerful force in politics – but not yet a coalition

Nearly 30% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation. Today the so-called “nones” represent about 30% of Democrats and 12% of Republicans – and they are making their voices heard. Organizations lobby on behalf of atheists, agnostics, secular humanists and other nonreligious people.

Zenger

Ugandan Pastor’s Conviction Highlights Problem The Rise In Ritual Sacrifice

After pleading guilty to murder, a Ugandan pastor was sentenced to life in prison for killing a 4-year-old kid in a ritual murder.

Reason

Brickbat: The King and I

A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced Muhammad al-Ghamdi to death after finding him guilty of "describing the King or the Crown Prince in a way that undermines religion or justice," "supporting a terrorist ideology," "communication with a terrorist entity," and publishing false news "with the intention of executing a…

The Hindu

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…

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AIADMK leader Jayakumar asks why Stalin is not insisting on making D. Raja or Thol. Thirumavalavan INDIA’s convener

Jayakumar questions why CM Stalin not demanding SC leader as INDIA convener; AIADMK gave due importance to SC/ST/BC/MBC; Udhayanidhi's remarks sparked row, now given more security; Jayakumar asks why insulting religion for son's protection.

Evening Standard

Jordan Henderson: I wouldn’t disrespect Saudi Arabia religion and culture by wearing Rainbow Laces

Jordan Henderson has confirmed he would not risk disrespecting “the religion and culture in Saudi Arabia” by wearing rainbow laces or a rainbow captain's armband.

The Hindu

Religion that does not promote equality cannot be called religion: Priyank Kharge

Karnataka Ministers Priyank Kharge and H.C. Mahadevappa respond to Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks on Sanatan Dharma, stating that any religion that does not promote equality or dignity of being human is not a religion; they assert that Constitution is their religion.

The Hindu

Sanatana row | Congress says Sarva Dharma Sambhava is the party’s position, Kamal Nath is categorical in rejecting Udhayanidhi Stalin’s comment

Congress says Sarva Dharma Sambhava is our ideology; BJP accused us of insulting Sanatana Dharma. INDIA allies, CM Mamata Banerjee, and Priyank Kharge support DMK leader's comments, while CPI's Raja calls out RSS-BJP.

The Hindu

Did Opposition INDIA bloc’s meeting in Mumbai decide on targeting Sanatana Dharma, ask BJP leaders

BJP attacks DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks on Sanatana Dharma; Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Dharmendra Pradhan and Anurag Thakur demand INDIA alliance apologise. Shobha Karandlaje calls for Stalin to sack his son. Udhayanidhi likened Sanatana Dharma to "coronavirus, malaria, and dengue fever" and said it…

The Hindu

Speaking for India podcast | BJP is using religion as a weapon to hide its shortcomings: T.N. CM Stalin

TN CM Stalin launches 'Speaking for India' podcast series, criticizes BJP govt for failing to fulfill poll promises, using religion as weapon to hide shortcomings. He calls for I.N.D.I.A. alliance to save India from BJP's communal politics & hate-inciting policies, restore social justice & State autonomy.

Al Jazeera

‘Good Christians, good citizens’: Pope appeals to China in Mongolia mass

Pope Francis is wrapping up a four-day trip to Mongolia, which has been as much about geopolitics as religion.

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